{
  "id": 759137,
  "title": "Aiyedatiwa signs new Ondo electricity power sector law",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/aiyedatiwa-signs-new-ondo-electricity-power-sector-law",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-signs-new-ondo-electricity-power-sector-law/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has signed the Ondo State Electric Power Sector (Amendment) Law, 2026, which establishes a new legal and regulatory framework for electricity generation, transmission, and distribution in the state. The law creates the State Electricity Regulatory Commission, State Independent System Operator, and State Market Operator to support an efficient and competitive electricity market. Key provisions include compulsory metering, protection of community and privately funded electricity infrastructure, and penalties for the sabotage of power facilities. The legislation also strengthens the Ondo State Power Company and provides greater protection and regulatory certainty for investors in electricity generation, distribution, renewable energy, and related infrastructure.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Aiyedatiwa signs new Ondo electricity power sector law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/aiyedatiwa-signs-new-ondo-electricity-power-sector-law-760536",
        "published": "2026-08-13T11:09:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}