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  1. Nationwide Uproar: NLC, TUC Block Offices of Ikeja, Ibadan DisCos Over Tariff Hike

    Nigeria Nationwide Uproar: NLC, TUC Block Offices of Ikeja, Ibadan DisCos Over Tariff Hike

    Workers protest nationwide against electricity tariff hikes by picketing Ikeja and Ibadan DisCos. Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress demand tariff reversal, giving an ultimatum to regulators. Government warns of sector repercussions but faces pressure as IMF suggests subsidy...
  2. Nationwide Power Disruptions Loom as Electricity Union Threatens Strike Over Tariff Hike

    Nigeria Nationwide Power Disruptions Loom as Electricity Union Threatens Strike Over Tariff Hike

    The Federal Government has appealed to members of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) to reconsider their decision to strike following the recent electricity tariff hike. Despite the union's insistence on withdrawing services if the government does not reverse the tariff hike...
  3. Peter Obi Backs Tinubu's Approach to Electricity Pricing

    Nigeria Peter Obi Backs Tinubu's Approach to Electricity Pricing

    Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has aligned himself with the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the recent electricity tariff hike, stating that it is a necessary step to address Nigeria's electricity challenges. Obi's unexpected support for the tariff increase...
  4. Senator Ndume Slams Shocking Electricity Tariff Surge Amidst Public Outcry

    Nigeria Senator Ndume Slams Shocking Electricity Tariff Surge Amidst Public Outcry

    In a bold stance against the recent surge in electricity tariff, Senator Ali Ndume, the chief whip of the Nigerian Senate, has vehemently opposed the decision by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to increase electricity rates for consumers under the B and A classification...
  5. Atiku Abubakar Condemns Electricity Tariff Hike, Warns of Increased Hardship

    Nigeria Atiku Abubakar Condemns Electricity Tariff Hike, Warns of Increased Hardship

    Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has vehemently opposed the recent increase in electricity tariffs, asserting that it will exacerbate the hardships faced by the Nigerian people. In a series of tweets, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart criticized the government for implementing...
  6. Northern Elders Forum Slams President Tinubu Over 'Reckless' Electricity Tariff Spike

    Nigeria Northern Elders Forum Slams President Tinubu Over 'Reckless' Electricity Tariff Spike

    The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to President Bola Tinubu's government's recent decision to increase electricity tariffs, labeling it as a "reckless move" that neglects the welfare of the Nigerian populace. The NEF, represented by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, its Director of...
  7. Government Faces Backlash Over Electricity Tariff Increase: NLC and CSOs Express Outrage

    Nigeria Government Faces Backlash Over Electricity Tariff Increase: NLC and CSOs Express Outrage

    The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several civil society organizations (CSOs) have expressed strong opposition to the recent electricity tariff hike approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The tariff increment, which sees a significant rise from N68 per kilowatt...
  8. Implications of NERC's 300% Tariff Hike: What Nigerians Need to Know

    Nigeria Implications of NERC's 300% Tariff Hike: What Nigerians Need to Know

    The recent approval of a 300% electricity tariff hike by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has sparked widespread debate and concern across the nation. This shift signifies a departure from electricity subsidy in the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry, impacting primarily...
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    Business Electricity Tariff Hike: Hospitality industry under pressure to lay off workers – Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/09/electricity-tariff-hike-hospitality-industry-under-pressure-to-lay-off-workers/
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