Nigeria Adopted its First-Ever Energy Efficiency Policy for Lighting

In 2024, Nigeria took a major step toward energy efficiency by adopting its first-ever Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) and energy label for lighting, published by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). The policy, codified as NIS 1209:2024, applies to both lamps and luminaires, and is expected to enter into force in 2025.  

The policy sets out clear energy performance criteria and aligns with international best practices. It introduces a stringent luminous efficacy threshold of 90 lm/W for lamps, meeting the world best MEPS benchmark defined by CLASP. With these new standards, Nigeria is moving toward a more sustainable lighting market, phasing out fluorescent and other outdated technologies in favor of energy-saving LED alternatives. 

The standards are projected to result in a cumulative reduction of 6 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2030 for lamps and luminaires respectively. 

CLASP supported the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) throughout the research and development of this standard.