ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Pre-Paid Meter Collection Made Easy: Checkout How To Fill The Form And Get The Meter The recent controversial electricity tariff increase in Nigeria has really generated serious discussions among Nigerians, who are electricity consumers. Obviously, the electricity consumers are not getting it fine with the Discos. Therefore, electricity consumers have identified that, distribution of pre-paid meters is the only panacea to the current electricity problems in Nigeria. With the availability and distribution of pre-paid meters to some consumers, Nigerians are beginning to see solutions to the electricity
ECONOMY-FINANCE 2 months ago Prepaid meter: tenants should not directly or indirectly pay arrears owed by someone else. Prepaid meter is not only a global best practices, but also a transparent way of verifying what the electricity consumers are consuming and paying for. Furthermore, many developing countries including Nigeria are still struggling with metering every household. To fill in this gap, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) mandated all Electricity Distribution Companies to ensure every premises is metered.As good as it may sound, tenants may be at the receiving end. For instance, Ikeja Electric has
POLITICS 18 days ago News: Senate Knocks NERC Over Poor Performance, Fuel Subsidy Costs Nigerian Government N12Bn Monthly Tinubu To Chair Arewa House Lecture Ahead of his 69th birthday coming up on Monday, former governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is to chair this year’s Arewa House Lecture holding on Saturday in Kaduna. The lecture, which is the 11th edition of
POLITICS 3 months ago Breaking NEWS In Nigeria Today: Thursday 07, 2021 1. FG directs NERC to suspend adjusted tariff The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to suspend the recently adjusted electricity tariff. The Minister of Power , Sale Mamman , made this known in a statement on Thursday . NERC had on Tuesday increased the electricity tariff payable by power consumers across the country . The hike in tariff which varies, based on different consumer classes , took effect from January 1 , 2021 . The regulatory agency blamed the N 2 to
ENTERTAINMENT 2 months ago See The Electricity Bills Given To These Two Actresses That Made Them Ask If They Run A Factory. See The Electricity Bills Given To These Two Actresses That Made Them Ask If They Run A Factory. Two Nollywood actresses Lilian Esoro and Moyo Lawal has reacted via social media after receiving an outrageous electricity bills from Eko Electricity Distribution Company. Based on the amount given to them the Nollywood Celebrities coincidentally posted on their instagram page hours ago, asking if they run a factory. Lilian Esoro's estimated bill was over N700,000 while Moyo Lawal was N500,000. Below is a screenshot
POLITICS 3 months ago SIM registration: EFCC warns against NIN sale as FG directs NERC to suspend adjusted tariff SIM registration: EFCC warns against NIN sale as FG directs NERC to suspend adjusted tariff SIM registration: EFCC warns against NIN sale Nigeria’s federal government has moved to ease the procurement of biometrics-backed national identifications numbers (NINs) and the process of linking them to SIM cards through the release of a new version of the NIN slip and a mobile application. There is currently a process in the country for mobile telephone users to have their NINs linked to their SIM cards, and authorities
ECONOMY-FINANCE 1 months ago Opinion: What should happen to customers without meter Nigeria Electricity Regulation Commission NERC has mandated the electricity Distribution Company (DisCos) to replace faulty and obsolete meters for their customer.This is to say that customers without meter or those customers using outdated meter will get a replacement.
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Fresh update on the new electricity tarrif: Nigerian should take note of the new instruction Recall that it was reported recently has it that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved over 50 per cent hike in electricity tariff payable by customers of the 11 distribution companies (Discos). This was coming in just few months after the government implemented hike on electricity. However, it gladdens the heart of Nigerians as the minister on Thursday the 7th of January, 2021 directed a suspension of price adjustments in the power sector until the end of January at least. The
POLITICS 3 months ago See Why Federal Government Has Suspended The Electricity Tariff Which Was Imposed On All Consumers See Why Federal Government Has Suspended The Electricity Tariff Which Was Imposed On All Consumers It was hard for all Nigerians to believe the increase in electricity bill which the Federal Government plan to impose. The Nigerian government has changed its direction toward imposing the new tariff. They have directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the implementation of the new tariff. The Minister of Power, Sale Mamman who ordered the suspension of the implementation of a recently
POLITICS 3 months ago Breaking NEWS In Nigeria Today: Thursday 07, 2021 1. FG directs NERC to suspend adjusted tariff The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to suspend the recently adjusted electricity tariff. The Minister of Power , Sale Mamman , made this known in a statement on Thursday . NERC had on Tuesday increased the electricity tariff payable by power consumers across the country . The hike in tariff which varies, based on different consumer classes , took effect from January 1 , 2021 . The regulatory agency blamed the N 2 to
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Electricity Tariff Hike: See IBEDC November 2020 Bill Before NERC Announcement On January 4, 2021 Electricity Tariff Hike: See IBEDC November 2020 Bill Before NERC Announcement On January 4, 2021 A Nigerian man has displayed his utmost disappointment in the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on the sudden and unexpected increase on the electricity tariff. It would be recalled that on Monday 4th of January, Nigerians woke to the new electricity tariff and this development has been causing uproars among the citizens. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission ordered Distribution Company
POLITICS 3 months ago FG Gives Update, Reveals Date When Fresh Electricity Tariff Hike Will Be Implemented An emerging report suggests that the federal government may still require Nigerians to pay more for electricity consumption. Recalls that the minister of power, Sale Mamman, on Thursday, January 7 directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to suspend the adjustment in electricity tariff. But the minister stated that the suspension will last till the end of January 2021, when a constructive conclusion on the matter is reached between the labour unions and the federal government, Channels TV reported.
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Federal Government Orders Reversal of Electricity Tariffs and States When Adjustment Will Be Made The earlier proposed increment in electricity tariffs, in January 2021, has been reversed by the Federal Government. The increment in electricity tariffs caused a lot of reactions from the masses and the NLC. Concerns raised as a result of the increase were regarding the effect of the covid 19 pandemics on the masses. Following these reports, the FG intervened in the proposed electricity tariff adjustment and directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distribution
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission suspends electricity tariff hike till January ending The increase in electricity tariff which was formerly announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has been suspended till the end of January. The planned bi-annual adjustment in electricity tariff was suspended until the joint ad-hoc committee concludes their discussion. The announcement was made on Thursday, January 6, by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman. You will remember that, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), denied the reports of 50% increase of electricity tariff.
POLITICS 3 months ago JUST IN: Buhari Govt Directs Reversal Of Electricity Tariff The Federal government of Nigeria under the leadership of president Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform the national Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) to revert to old electricity tariffs that were made known to Nigerians December 2020. This was made known Thursday by the Minister of Power, Mamman Saleh, through the Senior Special Adviser, Media and Communication, Mr Aaron Artimas. Saleh said this was in line with what the Ministry as negotiation
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Federal Government Ordered NERC To Suspend Increased Tariff, Gives An Important Update To Citizens. The Minister of Power, Eng. Saleh Mamman has direct Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission(NERC) to suspend the recent adjustment of electricity rate. The recent adjustment was suspended, pending to working committee deliberation. Eng. Mamman revealed. It was on Tuesday, NERC make some adjustments in electricity tariff, where the consumer's rate was increased. This increment was effective from 1st January 2020. The adjustment was subjected basically to the service rendered to the different classes of consumers.
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago FG suspends hike in Electricity tariffs till end of January - Minister of Power, Sale Mamman Following the nationwide outcry by millions of Nigerians concerning the reported electricity tariff hike in Nigeria, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has ordered the suspension of the planned hike in the electricity tariff until end of January, 2020. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission stated that the planned bi-annual hike in electricity tariff will remain suspended untill the joint ad-hoc Committee concludes their discussion. This latest information was made available in a statement
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago FG reverses electricity tariff adjustment The decision to adjust the electricity tariffs that were applicable in December, 2020 has been reversed. According information obtained from BENUE Info-pedia, directive from the Minister of Power, Mr. Saleh Mamman has the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform Electricity Distribution Companies to reverse from the tariffs adjustment. This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Advisor to the Minister of Power on Media and Communication, Mr. Aaron Artimas on Thursday in Abuja
ECONOMY-FINANCE 3 months ago Federal Government Suspends The New Electricity Tariff Plan By NERC The federal government of Nigeria has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend the recently adjusted electricity tariff plan. The honourable minister of power in Nigeria Honorable Sali Mamon made this known yesterday. The agency had on tuesday increased the tariff payable by power consumers in the country. The hike in tariff which varies in place of different consumer class which took effect from January one this year. The regulatory agency blamed the two naira to four naira
POLITICS 3 months ago Federal Government directs reduction of electricity bill (see why) The Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to inform all Electricity Distributor Companies (DISCOs) to revert the tariffs that were applicable in December 2020, where there was a rise in tariff of electricity. Saleh Mamman said "I have directed NERC to inform all DISCOs that they should revert the tariffs that were applicable in December 2020, this will be till the end of January, this month, when the FGN and labour committee work will be concluded,