Gombe State has established a State Electricity Regulatory Commission to manage its electricity sector.
On January 13, 2026, Gombe State announced the creation of its State Electricity Regulatory Commission. This body aims to regulate electricity distribution and supply within the state. The development marks a step toward localized power management in Nigeria's northeastern region. No further details on the commission's leadership or immediate operations were provided in initial reports.
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The 16th finance commission has released its recommendations for 2026-2031, retaining states' share in the divisible tax pool at 41 percent. Southern states' allocation has risen from 15.8 percent to 17 percent, while emphasizing privatization of the power distribution sector and debt cleanup. The commission urged states to discontinue off-budget borrowings and rationalize subsidy schemes.
The state of Gombe is focusing on improving water supply and sanitation services.
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in five new commissioners, nearly a month after dissolving the previous State Executive Council.
Following Aliko Dangote's petition to the ICPC alleging corruption against NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed—which prompted an immediate investigation—the CEO has resigned. NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe also stepped down, as President Bola Tinubu nominates new leadership for Nigeria's key petroleum regulators.
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South Africa is transitioning to a competitive electricity market through the South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM), ending Eskom's monopoly. A recent report by Professor Anton Eberhard outlines the implications for businesses and municipalities. The shift aims to introduce transparent pricing and shared responsibilities among participants.
Nigeria's federal government has spent over N7 trillion on the power sector since 2013, when it was privatized to improve electricity supply in the country. Despite this, the nation remains in darkness under four presidents. This highlights ongoing challenges in the electricity sector.
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South Africa's municipal electricity debt crisis extends beyond local governance failures to reveal deeper structural issues in the electricity distribution industry. Experts argue that dependency on Eskom, escalating tariffs since 2007, and uncompensated load shedding have trapped municipalities in a financial death spiral. This misalignment threatens economic reliability and competitiveness nationwide.