11 Sep, 2025
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NERC: States Reducing Electricity Tariffs Must Bear Subsidy Costs

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has declared that any state government choosing to slash electricity tariffs must be prepared to fund the resulting subsidy, stressing that no state has jurisdiction over the national grid or power stations operating under federal licences. The regulatory body issued this warning in response to the Enugu State Electricity […]

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DisCos Shun States in Escalating Tariff Showdown

The ongoing power sector dispute between Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and state governments has intensified as DisCos reject negotiations with states over electricity tariffs. The standoff, which stems from the recent tariff cut for Band A customers in Enugu State, has raised concerns about the stability of the country’s power market. On Wednesday, commissioners […]

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Electricity Act Fallout: Gencos, Discos Protest States’ Tariff

The controversy surrounding electricity pricing deepened on Monday as power generation and distribution companies (Gencos and Discos) clashed with state electricity regulators following Enugu State’s decision to slash Band A tariffs. The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) ordered a reduction in electricity costs for Band A customers from N209/kWh to N160/kWh, effective August 1, 2025, […]