Nigeria's electricity sector is undergoing significant reforms aimed at addressing governance challenges within the industry. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has implemented market liberalisation, which has led to the establishment of competitive generation, independent transmission operations, and performance-based distribution regulation. This transformation is reshaping the previously centralised power system and is indicative of governance innovation in Africa's largest economy. Furthermore, the outcomes of energy transitions across the continent are increasingly being associated with the quality of governance rather than merely the availability of resources, highlighting the importance of effective regulatory frameworks in harnessing Nigeria's abundant renewable energy potential.
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