electricity 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...