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  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/nigeria-regional-grids-electricity-policy-proposal-october-2026",
  "slug": "nigeria-regional-grids-electricity-policy-proposal-october-2026",
  "category": "policy-standards",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-06",
  "sourceName": "Vanguard",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/regional-grids-can-solve-nigerias-electricity-challenges-karikpo/amp/",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "Nigeria",
    "Electricity policy",
    "Power market",
    "Grid reliability",
    "October 2026"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Clean Energy Legal Working Group urges interconnected regional grids",
    "summary": "The group wants a legal framework for regional power markets, interstate infrastructure, wheeling and shared costs.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Proposal for regional power markets",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Vanguard reported on 6 October that the Clean Energy Legal Working Group urged Nigeria to develop interconnected regional electricity grids and power markets. It made the proposal at a press briefing on recommendations for the proposed Electricity Act Amendment Bill 2026."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Vanguard",
            "url": "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/regional-grids-can-solve-nigerias-electricity-challenges-karikpo/amp/"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Rules for shared infrastructure",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The group called for clear rules on interstate infrastructure, power wheeling, regional power pools, cost sharing and dispute resolution. It said smaller smart grids could help integrate renewable generation and reduce reliance on a single national network."
        ],
        "sources": [
          {
            "name": "Vanguard",
            "url": "https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/regional-grids-can-solve-nigerias-electricity-challenges-karikpo/amp/"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}