The Digest:
Nigerian electricity consumers on Band B and C feeders are bearing the brunt of worsening power shortages as DISCOs prioritise supply to higher-paying Band A customers to meet revenue targets. Power generation has dropped to approximately 2,900MW for over 200 million Nigerians, leaving most households with just two to three hours of electricity daily. An AEDC staff member confirmed the survival strategy, admitting Band B and C customers receive little or no power while Band A areas are favoured. Residents in Abuja's Ushafa community and Kano small business owners report prolonged blackouts without explanation, especially during Ramadan heat.
Key Points:
- The prioritisation strategy deepens inequality in electricity access, punishing lower-paying customers.
- Businesses dependent on power are collapsing, worsening unemployment, and economic hardship.
- Ramadan fasting compounds suffering as households endure heat without electricity for cooling.
- DISCOs' focus on revenue over service reveals systemic failure in Nigeria's power sector.
- The generation collapse to 2,900MW signals a deeper crisis beyond distribution, requiring urgent intervention.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, AEDC, KEDCO, Residents
