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    🕵️‍♂️What Does the Corporate Governance Code Say About External Auditors?

    ⏳🚫The NERC Code of Corporate Governance for the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) 2025 applies to all persons licensed to engage in the business...

    ⚡“Who Gets the Substation? A Hilarious Guide to Splitting Up DisCos’ Assets & Liabilities”

    (Hint: It’s not that kind of breakup ... or is it?) So … you know how when people break up, they start arguing over who...

    Are Licensees in the NESI Mandated to Notify NERC About Managerial Appointments?

    Yes, all licensees in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) are required to notify the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) of any new appointments...

    Are DisCos on the Hook for Incomplete POS Receipts? You Bet.

    Let me tell you a little story. Some of my learned colleagues in private legal practice—great folks, really—have a knack for writing long, fiery letters....

    Why are Strict Liability Infractions in the NESI?

    A strict liability infraction is a regulatory or legal violation where intent (mens rea) is not required for liability to be established. In other...

    Can a DisCo be liable for HSE incidents that occurred before privatisation?

    Imagine this scenario: On 17 January 2023, a high-tension cable undergoing routine maintenance by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria ("PHCN") reportedly fell on...

    Can TCN Connect an Eligible Customer Applicant to the Grid?

    In practical terms, yes, of course, it can happen. But where due process is followed, this should not happen. The Transmission Company of Nigeria...

    What are Key Clauses of a Power Purchase Agreement?

    On 25 July 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (“NERC”) issued the Order on the Transition to Bilateral Trading in the Nigerian Electricity Supply...

    ⚖️💡Is NERC a Court? What Really Happens During Those Hearings?

    (Spoiler: It's not DSTV’s “Judging Matters,” but it gets pretty close) If you’ve ever imagined the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) as a bunch of...

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