The federal government says it has no plans to increase electricity tariffs in the country. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a media parley marking his first 100 days in office, covering the period from June 8 to September 16. Tegbe said he received several calls over the weekend […]
•House of Representatives The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to direct the Federal Ministry of Power, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, electricity distribution companies and other relevant agencies to urgently place public tertiary institutions on the Service-Based Tariff of Band “C” or lower to ensure...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the electricity tariff increase for customers under the Band A classification. Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day, reports Vanguard. The increase in electricity tariffs in Nigeria would have several direct effects on consumers: Higher util...

