Tinubu urges Nigerians to reduce electricity bills by switching off lights. Electricity and petrol price hikes have sparked public criticism. Edwin Clark calls on Tinubu to avoid nepotism in appointments. President Bola Tinubu has advised Nigerians to switch off their lights to help reduce electricity bills amidst rising energy costs. Following his inauguration in May … Read more
Mr. Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), revealed the agreement reached between organized labour and President Bola Tinubu before accepting the N70,000 minimum wage during the national wage discussions held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Ajaero explained that while negotiating for a new … Read more
NERC has not reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives due to a lack of official communication regarding the directive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has explained why it has not reverted to the old electricity tariff as directed by the House of Representatives. … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero has criticized the Tinubu administration and DISCOs over the recent electricity tariff hike, demanding an immediate reversal to prevent further economic hardship. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) against the recent hike … Read more
The CDWR has called on the NLC and TUC to mobilize for a 48-hour nationwide strike to demand a minimum wage of N200,000 and reverse recent anti-poor policies, criticizing labour leaders for their inaction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Campaign for Democratic and Workers’ Rights (CDWR) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the … Read more
Most Complaining About Tariff Hike Don’t Pay Bills – Minister. New tariff reduces Band A costs by 30-40%. Tariff aims to alleviate economic challenges, disputes cost increase claims. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has asserted that the Nigerians complaining about the recent tariff increase for Band A customers are primarily those … Read more
NLC and TUC Issue One-Week Ultimatum to FG Demand Reversal of Recent Electricity Tariff Hike Cite Inconsistent Power Supply, Impact on Economic Progress Eko Hot Blog reports that in a joint address on Wednesday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024 Workers’ Day, the presidents of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress … Read more
NERC Chairman warns of potential ₦3.2 trillion subsidy burden if electricity tariff hikes are reversed. Financial strains in the power sector highlighted, including issues with gas supply and foreign exchange fluctuations. House Committee on Power acknowledges complexities, emphasizing the need for sustained investment and tariff adjustments. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Nigeria … Read more
National grid collapsed again, causing power outage. Second collapse in less than a month. TCN working to restore power, highest loads in Abuja and Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nation’s national grid has collapsed once again. The development left homes and businesses without power supply for several hours yesterday. This is the second … Read more
Major Highlights Of Minister Of Power’s Press Briefing In Abuja. Highlights include subsidy reduction, metering gaps, and infrastructure challenges. Tariff adjustment aims to address liquidity issues and incentivize improved service delivery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday, gave necessary insight into his ministry’s activities and the plans of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced plans to sue the government of President Bola Tinubu over the increase in the price of electricity tariff. Recall that had the federal government had earlier announced an increase in the kilowatt price of tariff from about N68 to N225 per kilowatt. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that 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, … Read more
Oladejo reiterated the commitment of the hospital to delivery of optimal healthcare services to the many patients who thronged the hospital daily According to him, the the hospital has been magnanimous on several occasions by writing off unpaid medical bills EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases Names, Photos … Read more
He explained that the information on the NERC website indicates that the electricity tariff was last reviewed in December 2021. His comment followed the agency’s publication of a review (on Thursday) of tariffs for six distribution companies with effect from December 2021 EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention … Read more
NERC has ordered DisCos to increase the electricity tariff from September 1, 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to increase their tariff from September 1, 2021. It was gathered that the NERC gave the order via a letter titled, ‘Tariff Increase Notification’. NERC, … Read more
The timing for the increase could yield result – Dr. Umeh.
Tariffs hike The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged Nigerians to hold the Executive responsible for the non-implementation of the House resolution seeking a halt of any increase on electricity tariff. Its spokesman, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, told The Nation on phone that the principles of checks and balances as contained in the constitution does not … Read more
The Nigerian electricity regulatory commission (NERC) has refuted reports making the rounds that it has approved a 50% hike in electricity tariff. Ekohotblog had reported earlier that the commission had announced a new tariff regime which its directed Electricity Distribution companies (DisCos) to compel their customers to comply with. According to a revised Multi-Year Tariff … Read more
Despite the deluge of lamentation and grunts of pains that characterised the last hike, the federal government appears to be indifferent to the plight of the citizens as Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission (NERC) on Tuesday announced another 50% increase in electricity tariff. According to a revised Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) from the commission, the new … Read more
The electricity distribution companies (DisCos) on Monday announced that it had resumed the implementation of the new electricity tariff. You will recall that DisCos had begun implementation of a new service-based reflective tariff (SRT) structure nationwide on September 1 after receiving President Muhammadu Buhari go ahead. But the implementation met a resistance after the Nigeria … Read more