Electricity Tariff: Can Nigerians Cope with Another Hike? by Rahma Oladosu   To say that the times are hard for many Nigerians is obvious. Still struggling to cope with the removal of the fuel subsidy, another policy review induced-hardship will soon be visited on them. This time...

Lawmakers Reject DisCos' Planned Electricity Tariff Hike The House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected plans by the Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to increase electricity tariff in the country. It also resolved to set up an adhoc committee to determine the legality of the Excess Crude Account and also...

Power Tariff Hike: DisCos Apply for Review The Federal Government, on Thursday, announced that the 11 power distribution companies in Nigeria have applied for the review of their various electricity tariffs in order to incorporate the changes in the macroeconomic parameters across the country. It disclosed...

NERC Reveal Why DISCOs Recorded 40% Revenue Loss   The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has urged Distribution Companies (DisCos) to make investments in infrastructure upgrades, modernise their metering systems and improve revenue collection methods, to ensure better efficiency and more revenue. This position was contained...

Frustration Mounts As Discos Consider 40% Electricity Tariffs Hike   Speculations of plans to raise electricity tariffs up by 40 percent barely a few weeks after the removal of the petrol subsidy have triggered anger among customers. While it is mandatory for electricity distribution companies to regularly...

Discos Await NERC Approval, Backtrack on Tariff Hike  Power distribution companies, on Monday, backtracked on their earlier announcement of a tariff hike projected to take effect from July 1, 2023, as they stated that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission had yet to approve the hike. Various...