Electricity Tariff Hike

FG Must Flip The Switch On Electricity Tariffs, Scrap Band Classification – NLC Insists

Jun 5, 2024.Jun 5, 2024. by Praise Ben

FG Must Reverse Electricity Tariffs, Scrap Band Classification, NLC Insists This decision was made during a joint National Executive Council meeting,. Organized labor emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues alongside wage increases to ease financial burdens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a joint National Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress … Read more

BREAKING: NLC, TUC Block Headquarters In Plateau Over Electricity Tariff Hike

May 13, 2024. by Praise Ben

NLC, TUC Block Headquarters In Plateau Over Electricity Tariff Hike. They demand withdrawal of recent electricity tariff hike. Letter accuses NERC of collusion with electricity companies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Nigerian Labour Congress in Plateau State, along with the Trade Union Congress, on Monday staged a blockade at the headquarters of Jos … Read more

NLC Begins Nationwide Protest Today (See Details)

May 13, 2024.May 13, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed its members to gather for protest at offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, on Monday. NLC said its members will also picket electricity distribution companies, DISCOs, across Nigeria. The directive followed a meeting of the Central Working Committee, CWC, on April … Read more

Senate To Meet Minister, Stakeholders On Electricity Tariff Hike

Apr 20, 2024.Apr 20, 2024. by Praise Ben

Senate to meet with Minister of Power and stakeholders on electricity tariff hike National Assembly postpones plenary resumption for chamber renovation Federal Government approves 300% tariff increase for Band A consumers EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate has said it will meet with the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other stakeholders over the recent … Read more

85% Of Nigerians Still Enjoying Electricity Subsidy Despite Hike – FG

Apr 14, 2024. by Praise Ben

FG states that 85% of Nigerians are still enjoying electricity subsidy. Minister of Information highlights disproportionate subsidy distribution. New Electricity Act strengthens governance structure of NERC, enables severe sanctions on distribution companies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the recent tariff hike announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Band A customers, the Federal … Read more

Tinubu, Ministers Not Responsible 240% Electricity Tarrif Hike – NLC

Apr 6, 2024. by Praise Ben

NLC clarifies Tinubu and Ministers not responsible for 240% electricity tariff hike. World Bank and IMF identified as driving forces behind increase. Upah condemns hike, predicts negative consequences for businesses and economy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has clarified that neither President Bola Tinubu nor Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, are … Read more

‘It’s Inhuman, Evil’ – Reps Minority Caucus Condemns Electricity Tariff Hike

Apr 5, 2024. by Praise Ben

Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives urges government intervention to revoke recent electricity tariff hike by NERC. NERC approved a significant tariff increase, sparking outrage and condemnation from lawmakers. Critics argue the hike disregards citizens’ welfare amidst economic challenges, contrasting with subsidy policies in other countries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minority Caucus of … Read more

Power Tariff Hike Likely As Discos Apply For Review

Jul 14, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government, on Thursday, announced that the 11 power distribution companies in Nigeria have applied for the review of their various electricity tariffs in order to incorporate the changes in the macroeconomic parameters across the country. It disclosed this through a notice published by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission. … Read more

Relief For Consumers As Power Companies Suspend Planned Tariff Increase

Jul 2, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that Power consumers, on Saturday, expressed relief after it was confirmed that electricity distribution companies had not implemented the proposed hike in the tariff payable for electricity nationwide. Some power distribution firms had announced on Sunday, June 25, 2023, that there would be a hike in tariff from July 1, 2023. … Read more

SERAP Drags Buhari To Court Over Electricity Tariff Hike

Jan 22, 2023.Jan 22, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

SERAP has dragged President Buhari to court over his failure to reverse the electricity tariff hike. SEARP made this known on Sunday in a statement signed by the group’s Deputy Director, Kolawale Oluwadare. Joined in the suit as Respondents are the country’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission … Read more

Electricity Tariff Hike ‘Illegal’ — Stakeholders Demand Reversal

Jan 19, 2023.Jan 19, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

Stakeholders have criticised the recent electricity tariff hike describing it as ‘illegal’. The experts who spoke with the (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday said the sudden increase was illegal. Odugbemi said sustainability should not be by exploitation of customers but by quality service. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some power experts have condemned the increase … Read more

‘Reverse Unlawful Electricity Tariff Hike Now’ — SERAP Tells Buhari

Jan 9, 2023.Jan 8, 2023. by Otunba T.J Abass

SERAP has urged Buhari to immediately reverse the unlawful electricity tariff hike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately reverse the unlawful, unjust and unreasonable increase in electricity tariff, which reportedly occurred in December 2022. SERAP, therefore, asked Buhari to direct the Minister … Read more

Eko Electricity Denies Document Showing Tariff Hike

Aug 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

In the document, with reference 023/EKEDP/GMCLR/0025/2021, dated August 25, 2021, it was alleged that the Disco officially informed its customers on the decision of upward tariff adjustment effective from September 1, 2021. There was confusion on Saturday as document allegedly released by the Eko Electricity Distribution Company showed an increase in electricity. According to the document, … Read more

FG Gives Update On Electricity Tariff Hike

May 1, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Ikeja Electric, Lagos, NERC, Blackout Looms As PHCN Workers Set To Resume Strike

The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has debunked several insinuations to increase the electricity tariff. Mamman said Nigerians should expect increased efficiency in the sector to reduce tariff instead of a significant hike in electricity tariff. The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman, has debunked several insinuations to increase the electricity tariff, EKO HOT BLOG has … Read more