Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License from NERC , the applicant has to approach the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or it can be downloaded from the following link link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. NERC will review the application and documents to ensure the applicant meets the specified requirements.
12. If the application is approved, NERC will issue the Power Trading License.
13. This license grants the legal authority to engage in power trading activities according to the terms and conditions specified.
14. This entire process can be completed in 90 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form link
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Details about your power trading business, including its structure and ownership.
• Financial information demonstrating your ability to engage in power trading.
• Description of the trading activities you plan to undertake.
• Proof of any agreements or partnerships related to power trading.
• Projected business plan.

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
Plot 1387,
Cadastral Zone A00,
Central Business District,
Abuja, F.C.T, Nigeria
Tel: +234 09 4621400, 09 4621410
Email: info@nerc.gov.ng
Contact- link

To be eligible to apply for a Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) in Nigeria, one must meet the following requirements:

• Be a legal entity incorporated in Nigeria.
• Have a minimum paid-up capital of NGN 100 million.
• Have a sound financial condition.
• Have a good reputation.
• Have a management team with experience in the power sector.
• Have a business plan that demonstrates the ability to operate a successful trading and sales business.

The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

• The Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License is valid for a period of five years.

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire registration process can be completed in 90 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• ZIP code
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Project Details
• Financial Information
• Local Content Plan
• Ownership Structure details

• A Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License (PTSL) is a license issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to entities that want to trade or sell electricity in Nigeria. The PTSL is required for entities that want to buy and sell electricity on the wholesale market, as well as for entities that want to sell electricity to end-users.

Here are some of the benefits of having a Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License (PTSL) in Nigeria:
Access to the wholesale electricity market: The PTSL gives entities access to the wholesale electricity market, which is where electricity is bought and sold between generators, transmission companies, and distribution companies.
Access to end-users: The PTSL gives entities access to end-users, which are the people or businesses that use electricity.
Increased credibility: The PTSL is a government-issued license that attests to the technical and financial capacity of an entity to trade or sell electricity.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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• Overall, the Power (Electricity) Trading, Sell License is a valuable asset for entities that want to trade or sell electricity in Nigeria. The benefits of having a PTSL can be significant and can help entities to achieve their goals.