Tag: NERC
Tariff increment: Stakeholders seek improved electricity supply
Stakeholders in the power sector have called for improvement in electricity supply before the proposed tariff increment.
DisCos lied, we didn’t direct them to decommission metres – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has not directed the decommissioning of metres by the Electricity Distribution Companies…
Electricity tariff: Increase unacceptable – Elumelu
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu has condemned the proposed move by the Nigerian Electricity…
Jos residents react to proposed hike in electricity tariffs
Some residents of Jos have decried the plan by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to increase electricity tariffs.
Nigerians to pay more for electricity consumption
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has revealed that the electricity tariffs being paid by consumers will increase in April this…
Estimated billing: NLC tells NERC to provide meters
Ayuba Wabba, the President Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to direct Distribution…
Group tasks NERC on consumers’ protection
The Utilities Consumers Rights Advocate Initiative has urged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to brace up to its responsibility…
NERC issues meter installation permits to Eko, Kaduna DisCo’s MAPs
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued permits to Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company(KDEDC) and Eko Electricity Distribution Company(EKEDC) Meter…
Low metering responsible for electricity estimated billing – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), says the recurring complaints by its customers on estimated billing is due to low…
Electricity Commission exploring alternative power generation – Chairman
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Monday said the commission was exploring alternative power generation sources to boost power…
Fashola clarifies directive to NERC on service delivery
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, says his directive to Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is…
Buhari approves 5 new appointments for NDDC, NERC, NHRC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five new executives for National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Niger Delta Development…
Ambode Seeks NERC’s Approval For 3,000MW Power Project
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Friday sought a no objection letter from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)…
President nominates Prof. as Chairman, NERC
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Prof. James Momoh for the position of Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Estimated billings: NERC asks consumers to complain to its office
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Wednesday asked consumers whose Distribution Companies (DISCOS) over-billed them through estimated bills tocomplain…
NERC, Senate And Politics Of Tariff
By Obinna Okowa The recent directive by the Nigerian Senate to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission to stop the announced…
Senate orders NERC to suspend electricity tariff hike
Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki has revealed that the senate has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to suspend…
Eko Disco lauds NERC over removal of fixed charges
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKDC) on Thursday commended the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on the new tariff regime.…
TUC wants investigation of N2.7b jumbo pay for NERC board
Eromosele Ebhomele The Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Nigeria on Monday called on the two anti-graft agencies in the country,…
Reps ask NERC, Discos to stop upward review of electricity tariff
The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to immediately stop distribution companies (Discos) from…
Consumers fault proposed electricity tariff increase
Some electricity consumers on Tuesday faulted the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) intention to increase electricity tariff by October. Those…
Don’t charge Nigerians for electricity not consumed, NERC directs Discos
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to urgently restructure their fixed charges…
Stop fixed charges, Senate tells Nigeria’s Discos
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The upper chamber of the National Assembly, the Senate has directed the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC to…
Lafarge Africa’s 220mw Power Plant Begins Operations In Oct.
Lafarge Africa Plc says its newly constructed 220-mega watts power plant at Ewekoro, Ogun State, will commence operation in October.…
NERC licenses 4 coys to generate 774 MW of electricity
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued on-grid licences to four companies to generate 774 megawatts (MW) of electricity.…
NERC’s Obsession With Tariff Increase
The obsession of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, to increase electricity tariff amounts to putting the cart before the…
The Need For Prepaid Electricity Meters
Nigerians have a lot of challenges to grapple with. One of these challenges is the failure of electricity distribution companies…
The Reduction In Electricity Tariff
A few weeks ago, the Federal Government, through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, announced a 50 percent reduction in…
Another Unjustifiable Increase In Electricity Tariff
The recent announcement by Sam Amadi, Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, concerning an increase in electricity tariff…
The Nigeria Branding Project
By Fidelis Ekwunife Anosike In the recent past, Nigeria has made a few attempts at nation branding, albeit with not…