Electricity Tariff – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:14:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Electricity Tariff – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Enugu Government Accuses MainPower of Tariff Violation, Warns of Possible Sanctions https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/ https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:14:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465696 The Enugu State Government has accused MainPower Electricity Distribution Company of breaching the approved electricity tariff regime and warned that sanctions would be imposed if the company fails to comply with regulatory standards. According to state officials, the breach involves alleged overbilling of consumers and failure to adhere to the agreed tariff structure set by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/enugu-government-accuses-mainpower-of-tariff-violation-warns-of-possible-sanctions/feed/ 0 Power Crisis Deepens in Enugu as Tariff Dispute Triggers Blackout https://www.theinfostride.com/power-crisis-deepens-in-enugu-as-tariff-dispute-triggers-blackout/ https://www.theinfostride.com/power-crisis-deepens-in-enugu-as-tariff-dispute-triggers-blackout/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:40:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465581 The residents of Enugu and parts of the South-East have been thrown into darkness following a fresh dispute between the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company and consumers over the recently introduced electricity tariff regime. The blackout, which has lasted several days, has left households and businesses grappling with the twin challenges of lack of power supply [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/power-crisis-deepens-in-enugu-as-tariff-dispute-triggers-blackout/feed/ 0 Nigerian Government Stands Firm on Electricity Tariff Hike Despite Union Ultimatum https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-stands-firm-on-electricity-tariff-hike-despite-union-ultimatum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-stands-firm-on-electricity-tariff-hike-despite-union-ultimatum/#respond Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377335 The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to the recent electricity tariff hike, stating that there will be no reversal despite the two-week ultimatum issued by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Florence Eke, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Power, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, reaffirming the justification provided by the Minister of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-government-stands-firm-on-electricity-tariff-hike-despite-union-ultimatum/feed/ 0 Primate Elijah Ayodele Criticizes Federal Government’s Electricity Tariff Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-elijah-ayodele-criticizes-federal-governments-electricity-tariff-increase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-elijah-ayodele-criticizes-federal-governments-electricity-tariff-increase/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=374846 Primate Elijah Ayodele has criticized the Federal Government for increasing electricity tariffs by over 300 per cent, stating that it will not lead to stable power supply as needed. The government announced the increment, stating that Band A users will pay more for electricity. Ayodele, who had predicted the increase last year, expressed disappointment, stating [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/primate-elijah-ayodele-criticizes-federal-governments-electricity-tariff-increase/feed/ 0 Senate Takes Stand Against Electricity Tariff Hike and Launches Probe into N2 Trillion Subsidy https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-takes-stand-against-electricity-tariff-hike-and-launches-probe-into-n2-trillion-subsidy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-takes-stand-against-electricity-tariff-hike-and-launches-probe-into-n2-trillion-subsidy/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:37:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371466 In a pivotal development, the Nigerian Senate has made a resolute decision to reject the proposed electricity tariff hike and concurrently initiated an inquiry into a substantial N2 trillion subsidy. This dual approach underscores the legislative body’s commitment to safeguarding the interests of the Nigerian populace, ensuring transparency in economic policies, and promoting accountability within [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-takes-stand-against-electricity-tariff-hike-and-launches-probe-into-n2-trillion-subsidy/feed/ 0 Federal Government Approves New Electricity Tariff Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-new-electricity-tariff-increase/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-new-electricity-tariff-increase/#respond Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369097 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given its nod for a new cost-reflective tariff increase for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across the country. This comes as the commission revealed that the electricity subsidy is projected to amount to N1.6 trillion in 2024. The details of the new Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for DisCos were [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-approves-new-electricity-tariff-increase/feed/ 0 Hike in fuel price, electricity tariff, inflation risk hardship for Nigerians https://www.theinfostride.com/hike-in-fuel-price-electricity-tariff-inflation-risk-hardship-for-nigerians/ https://www.theinfostride.com/hike-in-fuel-price-electricity-tariff-inflation-risk-hardship-for-nigerians/#respond Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:34:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=295028   The Chairman, Courteville Business Solutions Plc, Afam Edozie has said an increase in electricity tariff, inflation rate, fluctuating price of crude oil and increase in the price of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) are downsides that indicate 2021 may be difficult for Nigerians with pressured disposable incomes. He stated this at the 16th yearly general [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/hike-in-fuel-price-electricity-tariff-inflation-risk-hardship-for-nigerians/feed/ 0 GEJ Did Not Reverse Electricity Tariff Two Years Ago – Sam Amadi https://www.theinfostride.com/gej-did-not-reverse-electricity-tariff-two-years-ago-sam-amadi/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:09:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=172055 The former chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan did not reverse electricity tariff in 2015. The former NERC boss said the agency announced an increase in tariff, but later suspended the decision. Amadi said this following a comment by the minister of Power, Works [...]

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]]> If FG Must Remove Subsidy Or Hike Electricity Tariff, It Must Be Done Through Legislation – Gbajabiamila https://www.theinfostride.com/if-fg-must-remove-subsidy-or-hike-electricity-tariff-it-must-be-done-through-legislation-gbajabiamila/ Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:47:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116610 Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, has disclosed that the National Assembly (NASS) was unaware of the fuel subsidy removal and the hike in electricity tariff, as the Federal Government is yet to communicate its decision to the Assembly. “Well, all I have heard is pronouncement as far as the electricity tariff [...]

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]]> NLC Condemns FG’s Move To Increase Electricity Tariff, Reintroduce Toll Gates https://www.theinfostride.com/nlc-condemns-fgs-move-to-increase-electricity-tariff-reintroduce-toll-gates/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 22:37:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115080 Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday kicked against the Federal Government’s move to increase electricity tariff, pump price of petroleum products, and reintroduce toll gates on federal highways. A communiqué signed by NLC President Ayuba Wabba and the General Secretary Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, said the 45% upward increase in electricity tariff with the challenges in the economy would adversely [...]

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]]> NERC Increases Electricity Tariff, Discontinue Fixed Charges https://www.theinfostride.com/nerc-increases-electricity-tariff-discontinue-fixed-charges/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 09:02:22 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114492 The National Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) yesterday unveiled a new increment of average of N9.00 electricity tariff for all classes of electricity consumers, which will become effective from the next billing period. The regulatory body also announced the abolition of the contentious fixed charges for all electricity consumers. In the new tariff regime, residential customer classification (R2) [...]

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]]> Group Tells Fashola, NERC To Address Fundamental Issues In Power Sector Before Tariff Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/group-tells-fashola-nerc-to-address-fundamental-issues-in-power-sector-before-tariff-increase/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:28:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113167 A group of concerned Nigerians under the aegis of Citizens Access to Electricity Initiatives (CATEIN), on Tuesday kicked against planned increase in electricity tariff by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Mr Abdul-Salam Fashola, the Chairman of CATEIN told newsmen in Lagos that there were lots of issues to be addressed before tariff adjustment. He said [...]

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]]> Electricity Tariff: Fashola Begs Nigerians To Accept Increase https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-tariff-fashola-begs-nigerians-to-accept-increase/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:10:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112878 The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, said Nigerians should expect increase in electricity tariff soon. “By far the most complex challenge is the problem of tariff. It is complex because it is more in the hands of citizens than in the hands of Government,” Fashola said. “The role of Government is to [...]

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]]> Electricity Consumers’ Protection Forum Protests Electricity Tariff Hike https://www.theinfostride.com/electricity-consumers-protection-forum-protests-electricity-tariff-hike/ Thu, 12 Nov 2015 21:28:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=106974 The Electricity Consumer Protection Forum (ECPF) today staged a protest against an increase in electricity tariff. Last month, Sam Amadi, chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, said some bills will increase by 5 percent while others will rise by as much as 40 percent, depending on the power provider and class of customer. The [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Call For Increase In Electricity Tariff, Unjustifiable – Yobe NLC Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-call-for-increase-in-electricity-tariff-unjustifiable-yobe-nlc-chairman/ Sat, 05 Sep 2015 19:30:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-call-for-increase-in-electricity-tariff-unjustifiable-yobe-nlc-chairman/ Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Yobe, Alhaji Lawan Ibrahim, has described as ‘unjustifiable’ the call for increase in electricity tariff by the Yola Electricity Distribution Company (Yola Disco). Speaking on Saturday in Damaturu at a consultation forum with consumers, the chairman noted that even the current tariff needed to be reviewed downward. [...]

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