In recent weeks, discussions surrounding the planned increases in electricity and telecom tariffs in Nigeria have generated considerable debate, and rightfully so. While there are many supporting the tariff hikes as necessary measures for sector sustainability, the broader implications of…
…Affected staff sacked due to poor performance — Management By Seun Ibiyemi Aggrieved Electricity Workers under the auspices of National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) today (Thursday) picketed the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) due to issues bordering on staff…
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has issued new regulations outlining the procedure for tariff reviews in the electricity sector. In its latest order, signed by NERC Chairman Sanusi Garba, the commission explained that under the…
By Seun Ibiyemi The federal government through its Presidential Metering Initiative PMI, is accelerating a nationwide rollout of seven million prepaid meters, starting this year. This is expected to finally put an end to the practice of estimated billing, giving…
…Spends N200bn on electricity subsidy monthly By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting an imminent 65% increase in electricity tariffs, clarifying that the current tariff structure only covers about 65% of the actual cost of…
Attah said he was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the time so Obasanjo’s disapproval wasn’t about party politics but about a faulty federal arrangement. A former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, has alleged…
Electricity consumers across Nigeria have failed to pay a staggering N348.84 billion of the electricity bills issued to them by the country’s 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), according to a recent report. An analysis of quarterly reports published by the…
By Seun Ibiyemi Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, has raised the alarm over the rising incidence of vandalism targeting its infrastructure. The company also announced the arrest of two individuals allegedly involved in a recent act…
By Umar Akilu Majeri The Jigawa State Government has approved the sum of N6.5 billion for various projects, including security, pension, and electricity. The state council approved N413.2 million for the procurement of vehicles to strengthen the fight against crime…
By Sodiq Adelakun and Esther Adebayo Lagos State is set to achieve uninterrupted power supply across the state with the signing into law of the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 signed by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, December…
