Reps move to establish national authority for renewable energy, pass bill for second reading

Premium Times Nigeria | 15-10-2026 06:10pm |

The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill to establish a National Authority for Renewable Energy. The bill seeks to transfer renewable energy functions from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Rural Electrification Agency, and Rural Electrification Fund to the proposed authority. The move is aimed at streamlining the regulation and development of renewable energy in Nigeria. The bill will proceed to further legislative stages.

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