NLC Begins Nationwide Protest Today (See Details)

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

Electricity Workers Threatens Fresh Strike Over Tariff Hike

Eko Hot Blog reports that the leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees, on Sunday demanded a reversal of the recent increase in electricity tariffs. The union, in a statement signed by its National President, Mr. Adebiyi Adeyeye, said the body would not hesitate to withdraw its members that would be used by distribution … Read more

DISCOs, NERC Speak On Increasing Electricity Tariff In The New Year

Eko Hot Blog reports that Electricity distribution companies in the country have denied reports about plans to increase electricity tariffs beginning from January 1 2024. The denial follows some earlier reports which claimed the distribution companies (DISCOs) had concluded plans to hike electricity tariffs beginning from the first day of 2024. However, officials of some … Read more