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  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/ng-rea-nare-bill-right-of-reply-20261019",
  "slug": "ng-rea-nare-bill-right-of-reply-20261019",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-19",
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    "value": "2026-10-15"
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  "sourceName": "Premium Times",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918301-rea-chief-warns-against-new-energy-bill-says-proposed-law-could-fragment-electricity-market.html",
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  "tags": [
    "Nigeria",
    "Renewable energy",
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  "content": {
    "title": "REA chief urges impact review of proposed renewable-energy authority",
    "summary": "Abba Aliyu warned of possible overlap and investment uncertainty, while bill sponsor Afam Ogene argued a dedicated authority could improve coordination; the proposal remained under scrutiny.",
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      {
        "paragraphs": [
          "In a right-of-reply document reported by Premium Times, Rural Electrification Agency head Abba Aliyu warned that the proposed National Authority for Renewable Energy could create overlapping regulatory responsibilities and investment uncertainty. These were his concerns, not measured impacts. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 passed second reading in the House on 15 October and remained under committee scrutiny; it had not become law.",
          "The proposal would transfer renewable-energy responsibilities and allocate 40% of the annual Rural Electrification Fund to the new authority. Bill sponsor Afam Ogene argued that a dedicated authority would improve coordination. Aliyu urged an impact assessment and consultation with states, investors, lenders and developers before proceeding."
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            "url": "https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/918301-rea-chief-warns-against-new-energy-bill-says-proposed-law-could-fragment-electricity-market.html"
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