Regulatory & Licensing Support

1. What types of electricity sector licenses can PIIL support with?

PIIL provides strategic advisory and hands-on support for securing a broad range of licenses and permits under Nigeria’s evolving electricity framework. These include:

• Generation licenses (on-grid, off-grid, embedded, and captive power)

• Electricity trading licenses and brokerage approvals

• Mini-grid permits and standalone system certifications

• Distribution, supply, and embedded network licenses

• Transmission-related approvals, where applicable

• Eligible Customer agreements and bilateral trading clearances

We also support applications under state electricity laws and newly established subnational regulatory agencies.

2. How does PIIL assist during the licensing process?

We offer a full suite of services for licensing and regulatory engagement, including:

• Legal and regulatory due diligence

• Preparation and review of license application documents

• Advisory on technical and financial requirements

• Representation in pre-licensing consultations with regulators

• Strategic engagement with NERC or State Commissions

• Ongoing post-licensing compliance advisory

3. What regulatory bodies does PIIL engage with on behalf of clients?

• Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)

• State Electricity Regulatory Commissions

• Federal Ministry of Power and State Ministries of Energy

• Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) — for gas-to-power projects

• Environment and land-use agencies for project-related approvals

• International regulatory institutions, such as ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) and WAPP, for cross-border trading

4. Can you help with Eligible Customer approval and bilateral trading compliance?

Absolutely. PIIL advises generation licensees, energy traders, and off-takers on:

• Structuring power sale agreements under the “willing buyer, willing seller” framework

• Securing Eligible Customer approvals from NERC

• Designing compliance pathways for bilateral energy supply arrangements

• Managing regulatory filings, reporting, and dispute resolution

5. Do you assist with regulatory audits and enforcement actions?

Yes. We support clients in:

• Responding to regulatory audits and queries

• Ensuring timely and accurate regulatory filings

• Managing non-compliance issues, including fines or sanctions

• Negotiating settlements and preparing documentation to demonstrate regulatory remediation

Our goal is to reduce risk exposure and maintain regulatory goodwill.

6. Can PIIL help developers meet local content and ESG regulatory requirements?

Yes. We provide advisory on:

• Local content compliance under Nigeria’s electricity and energy sector laws

• ESG-aligned project structuring, including impact reporting and climate compliance

• Alignment with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and the Climate Change Act

• Inclusion of environmental and social safeguards in licensing and permitting processes