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  1. 300% Tariff Hike Leaves Nigerians Reeling, Affecting New Minimum Wage

    Nigeria 300% Tariff Hike Leaves Nigerians Reeling, Affecting New Minimum Wage

    Nigerians are struggling as electricity bills consume over 57% of the newly increased minimum wage of N70,000. The recent 300% tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has led to widespread discontent among citizens, undermining the wage increase and exacerbating financial...
  2. Nigeria Electricity Union Pushes Back Against Electricity Tariff Increase, Cites Affordability Concerns

    Nigeria Nigeria Electricity Union Pushes Back Against Electricity Tariff Increase, Cites Affordability Concerns

    The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has demanded the withdrawal of the recent tariff increase by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), arguing that it will exacerbate the cost of living for ordinary Nigerians and lead to the closure of local businesses. NUEE, in...
  3. Despite Tariff Hike, FG Maintains Electricity Subsidy Payments, Minister Adelabu Discloses

    Nigeria Despite Tariff Hike, FG Maintains Electricity Subsidy Payments, Minister Adelabu Discloses

    In an exclusive interview on Channels Television's Politics Today program, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed that the Federal Government (FG) is persisting with electricity subsidy payments despite the recent tariff hike for Band A consumers. The revelation sheds light on the complex...
  4. Residents in Band A Areas Decry Lack of 20-Hour Power Supply Despite Tariff Adjustment

    Nigeria Residents in Band A Areas Decry Lack of 20-Hour Power Supply Despite Tariff Adjustment

    Numerous complaints have flooded social media following NERC's listing of consumers under Band A for increased electricity tariffs. Residents from areas like Ago and Ejigbo-Egbe in Lagos expressed disbelief, claiming they never experienced the promised 20 hours of electricity per day. Twitter...
  5. Impact Analysis: Nigeria's New Tariff Hike to Save Billions in Subsidy Costs"

    Nigeria Impact Analysis: Nigeria's New Tariff Hike to Save Billions in Subsidy Costs"

    The government has announced a substantial reduction in monthly electricity subsidy expenses. This decision comes in the wake of a recent tariff hike aimed at aligning electricity tariffs with the actual cost of power generation and distribution. According to official sources, the revision in...
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    Metro Tariff Hike: ‘We’ll Fight to the Finish’ – DISCOs Reject Court Judgement

    The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) on Thursday said that it has appealed against the judgment of a Lagos Federal High Court annulling the 45 per cent electricity tariff hike. The association also noted that it will pursue the case to any length to earn justice. Mr...
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