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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the acquisition of  60% equity stake in Kaduna Electricity Company Pic (Kaduna Electric), by ASI Engineering Limited.  
Some of Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) announced the upward review of electricity tariffs for Band A customers on Wednesday.  
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said that  electricity consumption is not a fundamental right that can be challenged by any consumer in Nigeria.
The Hotel owners have cited the recent increase in electricity tariffs as a key factor behind the rising...
The federal government has repeatedly stated its ambition to increase power generation in the national grid from approximately 4,500MW to an unprecedented 6,000MW by the end of 2024.  
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced on Friday, June 21, the approval of N21 billion for the eleven electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to provide meters for end-use customers at zero cost.
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the upgrade and downgrade of certain locations under its territory from Band B to Band A and vice versa.  
The thirty-six State governors of Nigeria have recommended the phasing out of electricity subsidy in the country to ensure liquidity in the power sector. 
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) is currently considering plans for states to be able to export or import electricity between them or from the National grid
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the federal government has released a total of N20 billion to the power distribution companies (DisCos) for the procurement of meters for unmetered Band A customers in the next three months.
Power distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria face billions in collection losses asmanufacturers in the country decide to pay the old tariff rates instead of the new rates approved by industry regulator.
ICAN has called on the federal government to suspend the increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers, describing it as an additional burden on the masses.