NESE 2026
Nigeria's Deal Room for
the Power Sector
Nigeria's Deal Room for the Power Sector
Abuja, Nigeria | Q3 2026
The NESE 2026 brings 500+ decision-makers together in one place — investors, state governments, regulators, developers, and operators — to accelerate the nation’s electricity transition.
(NEW FOR 2026)
The Transition Is Happening Now
For the first time in Nigeria’s history, every state is an independent electricity market. The Electricity Act 2023 opens 36 markets simultaneously.
The Electricity Act 2023 has restructured Nigeria’s power sector at its foundations. States now have the authority — and the obligation — to regulate their own markets. The window for early movers is open right now.
35+
States Represented
500+
Senior Delegates
18+
States with Electricity Laws
₦6.5T
Infrastructure Gap
(SPEAKERS)
Featured Speakers
Industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators shaping Nigeria’s electricity transition through high-level insights, strategic dialogue, and actionable sector expertise at NESE 2026.
(WHO CAN ATTEND)
Who Can Attend the NESE 2026
Every Industry That Touches Energy
Nigeria’s electricity transition is not a single-sector story. The Summit brings together the full ecosystem — because the opportunity belongs to everyone willing to move first.
- Government & Regulation: State Governors, Energy Commissioners, SERC Chairs, NERC, REA, Ministry of Power
- Finance & Investment: DFIs, private equity, commercial banks, project finance, fund managers
- Power & Energy: GenCos, DisCos, IPPs, off-grid developers, renewable energy companies
- Legal & Advisory: Transaction counsel, compliance advisers, commercial consultants, law firms
- Technology: Smart grid, metering, SCADA, energy management, digitalization companies
- Manufacturing & Industry: Large power users: manufacturers, telecoms, FMCG, agri-business
- Multilateral & Development: World Bank, AfDB, IFC, USAID Power Africa, EIB, GIZ
- Oil, Gas & EPC: Gas-to-power companies, EPC contractors, infrastructure builders
(OUR CORE FILTER)
We Invite Companies That Pass One Simple Test
Every organisation invited to NESE 2026 must satisfy at least one of the four criteria. This is what keeps the room valuable.
01.
Can Fund Projects
Development finance institutions, private equity, commercial banks, and impact investors who write cheques that build infrastructure.
AfDB, World Bank, IFC, Actis, Access Bank, Stanbic IBTC
02.
Can Build Projects
Generation companies, distribution operators, EPC contractors, and renewable developers who actually construct and run power infrastructure.
Transcorp Power, Azura Power, Julius Berger, Siemens, Daystar Power
03.
Can Enable or Regulate
Federal and state governments, regulators, and agencies that control the frameworks, licences, and policies that determine whether projects happen.
Ministry of Power, NERC, REA, LASERC, EERC, State Governments
04.
Profit from Power Availability
Large industrial users, telcos, and manufacturers whose operating costs and competitive position are directly determined by the reliability of the electricity supply.
Dangote Group, MTN Nigeria, BUA Group, Nestle Nigeria, Airtel
(SESSIONS)
Our Panel sessions
A curated programme of keynotes, panels, and closed-door sessions engineered to connect capital, policy, and execution in Nigeria’s electricity transition.
The Investment Case in Nigerian Power
DFIs, private equity, and project finance — what makes a Nigerian power deal bankable in 2026
Set Time:
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Duration:
60 Minutes
State Electricity Markets — Governors & Commissioners in Conversation
State leaders discuss their markets, investment frameworks, and what the private sector needs to know
Set Time:
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Duration:
60 Minutes
Structuring Bankable Projects — Legal, Regulatory & Commercial Frameworks
Pentagon Partners LP moderates — PPP structures, concession models, licensing, and transaction execution
Set Time:
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Duration:
60 Minutes
(CONVEYED BY)
About the Convener
A leading Nigerian legal practice with deep expertise in energy transactions, regulatory compliance, and investment structuring. Pentagon Partners is uniquely positioned at the intersection of law, regulation, and commercial strategy — the three things this transition requires.
- Transaction Advisory Services: Capital raises, M&A, project finance, PPP structuring, bond issuances, including a $75M gas plant equity raise currently in progress.
- Dispute Resolution Services: Complex commercial arbitration and litigation, including an $84M EPC contract dispute and a $161M bank restructuring.
- Governance, Risk & Compliance: Corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and board advisory across Nigeria's most complex operating environments.
(PARTNERS)
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Our partners bring the capital, expertise, and influence powering conversations, connections, and real outcomes at NESE 2026.
Attendance at NESE 2026 is by invitation and qualification. Every delegate must satisfy at least one of our four core criteria: they must be able to fund, build, enable/regulate, or benefit long-term from electricity projects in Nigeria. The secretariat reviews all registrations.
The Summit secretariat reviews the delegate list and arranges pre-scheduled meetings between investors, developers, and government officials based on expressed interests. You will receive your meeting schedule 5 days before the Summit.
The Nigeria Electricity Transition Report 2026 is the definitive annual sector document covering the state of Nigeria’s electricity markets, regulatory developments, investment opportunities, and the transition roadmap. It is launched live at the Summit and distributed to all confirmed delegates and institutional partners.
Yes. Group rates are available for three or more delegates from the same organisation. Contact registration@nesesummit.com for details.