electricity tariff
10 Apr
Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nze Chidi Duru, has decried the exploitation of Nigerians by electricity providers in the country.
9 Apr
Some residents in the Epe area of Lagos will face frequent power outages and have the supply for only an average of about four hours daily. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved an increase in the electricity tariff, particularly for customers under Band A. READ ALSO: List of Lagos areas on Band A…
8 Apr
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved an increase in the electricity tariff, particularly for customers under Band A. Customers under Band A are to enjoy 20–24 hours of electricity supply daily, while those under Band B are the ones who get a daily electricity supply of 16–20 hours; Band C is supplied with…
7 Apr
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved an increase in the electricity tariff, particularly for customers under Band A. READ ALSO: List of Lagos areas on Band A to enjoy 20hrs electricity Customers under Band A are to enjoy 20–24 hours of electricity supply daily, while those under Band B are the ones who…
6 Apr
Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Ali Ndume, has urged the Federal Government to reconsider its position on hike in electricity tariff, saying Nigerians are yet to recover from the removal of fuel subsidy.
6 Apr
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed concern over the recent increase in electricity tariffs, saying it could negatively impact on the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
6 Apr
Less than 24 hours after a hike in electricity tariff, Nigeria's power minister Adebayo Adelabu said Nigerians were responsible for the epileptic power supply in the country. Adebayo said many people took advantage of the cheap tariff to waste power supply. READ ALSO: List of Lagos areas on Band A to enjoy 20hrs electricity "We…
4 Apr
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, on Wednesday, approved an increase in the electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification. The Vice Chairman of NERC, Musliu Oseni, said the increase will see customers paying N225 kilowatts per hour (KW/h) more than the current N66. Customers under Band A are to enjoy 20–24 hours of…
4 Apr
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has said the increase in electricity tariffs is not only insensitive but smacks of disregard by government for the plight of Nigerians.
3 Apr
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has fixed N225 Kilowatt per hour for about 15 per electricity customers, who are in a new band A category. Announcing this in Abuja Wednesday, NERC said the increase would not affect band B to E, adding that the number of customers who were previously on band A have…
18 Feb
The looming increase in electricity tariff in the country despite worsening supply and service delivery, as well as, the rising liquidity crisis has divided stakeholders who are worried about the harsh economic realities for homes and industries and the fate of the nation’s despondent power sector.
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