Nigeria reduces Band ‘A’ electricity tariff to N206.80 /Kwh
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has ordered the System Operator at the Transmission Company of Nigeria, to cap power supply to cross-border customers in Benin Republic, Niger, and Togo to six per cent. The directive to be in effect for six months subject to review, is outlined in a document which stipulates that power […]
Federal Government increases Electricity Tariff for “Band A” Customers
The Federal Government has jacked up the electricity tariff for Band A customers. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day, representing 15 per cent of the 12 million electricity customers in the country. At a press briefing in Abuja yesterday, the Vice Chairman of the NERC, Musliu Oseni, said […]
Prepaid meter upgrade to be free of charge to customers within EEDC franchise network in South-East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says prepaid meter upgrade is free of charge to customers within the company’s franchise network in South-East. Its Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, who made this known to newsmen yesterday, said that it was regrettable that some yet-to-be identified individuals were going about extorting unsuspecting customers […]
Senate calls for Suspension of Federal Government’s planned Subsidy Removal on Electricity
The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate suspension of plans by the Executive to remove subsidy on Electricity which would result in an increase in tariffs, describing the move as retrogressive and ill-timed. The Upper Chamber also mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the over N2 trillion subsidy requirement as alleged by the […]
Power distribution companies deny reports of electricity tariff hike
Power distribution companies have denied reports of electricity tariff hike beginning from today, January 1, 2024. They said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had not issued any directive for such. It was reported on Sunday that power distribution companies were planning to hike electricity tariffs from January 1, 2024, a development that was neither confirmed […]
