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

SERAP Sues Tinubu Over Fresh Increase In Electricity Tariff

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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

Tension Mounts As Labour And Discos Lock Horns Over Electricity Tariff Surge

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Labour Congress, power distribution companies, and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission are heading for a collision course over the planned hike in the tariffs payable by electricity consumers nationwide. Although power distribution companies and the NERC have not officially confirmed the planned increase, the Multi-Year Tariff Order of … Read more