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The Digest:

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a notice announcing new fees for noise pollution caused by power generators in Abuja. The move has sparked concern among business owners who rely on generators due to the unreliable public power supply.

Key Points:
  • The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will charge fees for generator noise pollution
  • A notice was displayed at a business office in Zone 11, Abuja, informing occupants of the new policy
  • The move has raised concerns among residents and business owners in the capital
  • Critics argue that generators are a necessity, not a luxury, due to unreliable electricity
  • Many fear the tax will place additional strain on small businesses
  • The policy highlights the tension between environmental regulation and economic reality
  • The FCTA notice signals the start of enforcement for the new charges
In a city powered by the hum of generators, a new tax on sound reframes a symptom of systemic failure as a personal cost of doing business.

Sources: X/ Trending Explained

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