In a major crackdown on regulatory non-compliance within Nigeria’s electricity sector, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed the facilities of Ikeja Electric, citing persistent violations of consumer rights and failure to obey industry directives. The enforcement action — announced Thursday by the FCCPC’s Director of Surveillance […]
Members of the organised labour today picketed the offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises across the country over electricity tariff hike. This action is due to a joint directive from the leadership of both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has made a significant announcement regarding the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the establishment of the Nigerian Independent System Operator of Nigeria Limited (NISO). This development comes as a result of the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023, which provides […]
Atiku Abubakar has voiced his concerns over the recent increase in electricity tariff by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Council (NERC), warning that it will exacerbate the economic challenges faced by citizens. The hike primarily affects Band A consumers, who receive a minimum of 20 hours of daily power supply, aiming […]
In a recent development, the Federal Government has announced an increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers, who typically enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply per day. During a press briefing held in Abuja, Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), disclosed that the revised […]
