About three million electricity customers in Nigeria risk falling into estimated billing or experiencing power outages for failing to upgrade their prepaid meters, following the expiration of a government policy deadline on November 24, 2024. Reports indicate that nearly half of the 5.9 million metered consumers are affected. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has issued a stern warning to power distribution companies (Discos), cautioning them against persisting with estimated billing practices amidst growing frustration among electricity consumers. Addressing investors and owners of Discos in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) during a meeting in Lagos State, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission … Read more