Bayelsa grants 20 years electricity distribution licence to BYEDC

The Bayelsa State Electricity Regulatory Agency (BYERA) has issued a 20-year electricity distribution licence to the Bayelsa Electricity Distribution Company Limited (BYEDC), marking a major step in the state’s effort to establish a locally regulated electricity market. The pos...

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August 19, 2026 · 16:03 · 5 min read

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