Tag: Electricity
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Nigeria’s Electricity Grid Collapses Again, Plunging Cities into Darkness
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In yet another major setback for Nigeria’s energy sector, the country’s national electricity grid collapsed once again on Tuesday morning, leaving numerous cities across the nation in darkness. The collapse, which occurred at 9:17 a.m., marked the second major grid failure in just 24 hours, following a similar disruption on…
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Shocking Electricity Tariff Hikes Leave Nigerian Businesses in the Dark
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Electricity Tariff Hikes have led to business closures and job losses in Nigeria. MAN and lawmakers criticize NERC for poor consultation, while the government defends the hike to reduce subsidies. In recent months, Nigeria’s power sector has been embroiled in controversy following an astronomical hike in electricity tariffs. This development,…
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NERC Pulls the Plug: Nigeria Prioritizes Power for its People!
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NERC, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, has made a bold move to prioritize domestic electricity supply by ordering a cutback in power supplies to international customers. This directive comes in response to the significant hardship faced by Nigerians, as bilateral contracts for exports have been taking precedence over domestic supply.…
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Nigeria’s Electricity Tariff Hike: Understanding the Recent Increase
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) recently approved an increase in electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification, raising it from N66 to N225 per kilowatt-hour. This move, affecting customers who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily, is part of efforts to attract new investment and reduce…