Presidency Speaks on Fresh 65% Increase in Electricity Tariff

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Arowolo Verheijen, stated that the Federal Government remains focused on stabilising the power sector and protecting vulnerable citizens from undue cost burdens. Speaking via a statement on Monday, Verheijen said that her earlier statement was misrepresented. She explained that current electricity tariffs now cover about […]

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JUST IN ! Lawmakers Halt Electricity Tariff Increase

The House of Representatives on Tuesday ordered the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to stop suspend the new electricity tariff for Band A customers. The resolution was approved by the lower legislative chamber during its plenary session on Tuesday, subsequent to the enactment of a motion addressing pressing public concerns. The proposal was put forth by […]

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'How Band A Tariff Reduced Electricity Subsidy from N3 Trillion to N1 Trillion' - Minister

Electricity Tariff: Government Hints at More Increase (video)

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Wednesday, approved an increase of electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification.  Two days later on Friday, the Power Ministry hinted that a similar measure would be extended to other Bands. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja on Friday, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the […]

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