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Nigerians Face Hefty Penalties For Meter Bypass, Illegal Connections As NERC Enforces New Regulations

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Nigerians Face Hefty Penalties For Meter Bypass, Illegal Connections As NERC Enforces New Regulations

Electricity users in Nigeria will now face strict penalties for bypassing their prepaid meters or engaging in unauthorised connections, with fines starting from ₦100,000, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced. Henzodaily reports that this was outlined in an updated directive on unauthorised access, meter tampering, and bypass, which was released on Tuesday. According … Read more

Electricity Supply Will Get Better, Rome Not Built In A Day

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New Electricity Tariff May Require Band 'A' Residences To Spend Over N200,000 Monthly

The Senate Committee on Power has indicated that the Federal Government is working with international, private, and national organizations to enhance the electricity supply throughout the nation. Henzodaily reports that the committee’s Vice Chairman, Oyelola Ashiru, made this statement while speaking to journalists over the weekend in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, during an … Read more

Light returns to Kaduna as KAEDCO settles rift with labour unions

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Kaduna govt to upgrade 255 PHCs

Management of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), has restored power supply to Kaduna and all its franchise states. The firm has also promised to review its past actions. These were parts of resolutions reached after Gov. Uba Sani convened a meeting with both parties on Friday. It will be recalled that the … Read more

Light returns to Kaduna as KAEDCO settle rift with labour unions

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Kaduna govt to upgrade 255 PHCs

Management of the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO), has restored power supply to Kaduna and all its franchise states. The firm has also promised to review its past actions. These were parts of resolutions reached after Gov. Uba Sani convened a meeting with both parties on Friday. It will be recalled that the … Read more

Frequent electricity tariffs hike hurting us – Manufacturers cry out

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BREAKING: Blackout looms as TCN raises alarm of plots to attack electricity facilities

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that frequent increases in electricity tariffs are hindering the performance of the manufacturing sector and the nation’s economic growth. Director-General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, expressed this concern in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ajayi-Kadir stressed that electricity is a crucial input in … Read more

Electricity workers embark on indefinite strike in Kaduna

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Kaduna govt to upgrade 255 PHCs

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Kaduna State Council, began an indefinite strike on Monday. This was in protest over the alleged termination of 900 staff from Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company. The workers, carrying placards, blocked the entrance to the company’s corporate headquarters. They prevented both employees and customers from entering the … Read more

Electricity: Lagos govt moves to end estimated billing

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NERC silent as electricity distribution companies hike tariffs

The Lagos State Government has promised to bring an end to estimated electricity billing  to relieve residents suffering  inflated electricity charges. The government also promised  to tackle other challenges plaguing the state’s energy sector. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the promise at the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange Meeting held at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos, … Read more

Electricity supply: Why we could not achieve power generation target – Minister

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Power Minister, Adelabu breaks silence on air mishap

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent in 2024 but that the target for power generation of 6,000 megawatts was not achieved. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the … Read more

Electricity supply: EEDC troubled by activities of vandals

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Electricity supply: EEDC troubled by activities of vandals

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki. In a statement issued by Mr Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, on Sunday, said the loss of power supply in areas of Abakaliki was due to the vandalisation of … Read more