Electricity

Group condemns electricity, fuel price hike

Group condemns electricity, fuel price hike

…Says Buhari’s government heartless, anti-masses By Chris Ochayi The Advocacy for Integrity and Economic Development, AIED, has tongue-lashed President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration over the increase in electricity tariff and the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, describing the government as heartless and anti-people. The AIED, while condemning the upward […]
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Revised Electricity Tariff: KEDCO set to begin implementation July 1

Revised Electricity Tariff: KEDCO set to begin implementation July 1

The management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has concluded arrangements for the implementation of the revised electricity tariff from Wednesday, Mr. Ibrahim Shawai, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, says. Shawai said in a statement on Saturday in Kano that the new tariff regime would guarantee quality customer-oriented services, improvement in power supply, and enhance availability and […]

Nigerians will pay for electricity if service is better ― Osinbajo

Nigerians will pay for electricity if service is better ― Osinbajo

…How FG will spend more on health with stimulus package Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigerians are willing to pay for electricity if the services they receive from the distribution companies are constant and better. Speaking during a webinar on Economic Sustainability Beyond COVID-19 organised by Emmanuel Chapel, the Vice President said it is not […]

Rainy season: EKEDC cautions customers

Rainy season: EKEDC cautions customers

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Thursday urged its customers to observe all safety tips and advisory during the rainy season to avoid the risk of electrocution and other related hazards.

New electricity tariff, VAT rate to sustain upward pressure on prices

New electricity tariff, VAT rate to sustain upward pressure on prices

Nigeria’s annual inflation rate rose for the ninth consecutive months to 12.4 percent in May from 12.34 percent in April, the highest in  25 months, with analysts projecting that the upward trend will persist, driven by commencement of the new electricity tariff and Value Added Tax (VAT) as well as the new planting season.