Section 62 of the Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005 provides that any person intending to engage in the business of electricity generation, transmission, system operation, distribution or trading shall be required to obtain an operator's licence from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.

1.  To be able to generate power for your own use (Captive Power Generation), you need to apply for a PERMIT. Click on the documents below to see the Regulation, fees and download the application form. 

Regulation For Captive Power Generation

Application Form for Captive Power Generation

Application Form for Permit for Captive Generation

Application Form for Amendment of Permit for Captive Generation

Application Form for Renewal of Permit for Captive Generation

Permit Fees

List of Permit-Holders

2.  To be able to Transmit, Distribute or Generate power for sale, you need to apply for a LICENCE. Click below to see the Regulation, requirements, fees and download the application form. 

Regulation On Application for Licences

Handbook for Application for License

Mandatory Requirements for Licences

Application Form for Licence

Application Form for a Licence

Application Form for Renewal of Licence

Application Form for Amendment of Licence

Application Form for Extension of Tenure of Licence

Licence and Operating Fees Regulation

List of Licencees