The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the implementation of a fresh hike in electricity tariff in the country. The upward review was confirmed by the chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sanusi Garba, on Wednesday who said the new rates are effective from January 1, 2024. He, however, added that the government
DISCOs: We Have Not Been Informed Of Tariff Hike Suspension
Power distribution companies said on Monday that they had not received any directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on tariff suspension. The Discos are confused on the decision of the Federal Government and labour unions as regards the reversal of the hike in electricity tariff, investigation has shown. Senior officials of power distribution companies
Buhari directs mass metering to end estimated billing
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the commencement of a nationwide mass-metering programme as part efforts to put an end to estimated and arbitrary billing for electricity. Prof. James Momoh, Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the president’s directive was in response to yearnings of Nigerians. According to
Pay only 1,782 to Disco – NERC
NERC To DISCO: No More Estimated Billing And Prepaid Meter Is A Must, Users To Pay N1,872 Only From February 20,2020 estimated billings relating to electricity power supply is outdated, unmetered customers should be metered by Disco, and DISCO must provide meters for some category of users latest by April 30,2020, though this article will
NERC abolishes estimated billing by Discos
NERC abolishes estimated billing by Discos …Mandates metering April 30 The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) to stop further collection of electricity bill under the estimated billing system. The suspension order signed by NERC’s Chairman, Mr. James Momoh and Commissioner, Legal, Licensing and Compliance, Mr. Dafe Akpeneye,