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House of Reps Advocates for Removal of Universities from Band A Electricity Tariff

The House of Representatives has announced its intention to ensure that federal universities are exempted from the Band A electricity tariff plan to mitigate the burden of high electricity costs. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the House Committee on University Education, made this statement on Friday in Abuja following the committee’s oversight visit to federal universities […]

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Kaduna Electric Announces Tariff Hike for Band A Customers

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has announced a tariff adjustment affecting customers on Band A feeders, scheduled to take effect from July 1, 2024. According to Abdulazeez Abdullahi, the Head of Corporate Communication for the company, the new tariff for Band A customers will rise to ₦209.5/kWh, up from the previous rate of ₦206.80/kWh. In […]

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Electricity Consumers Decry Unequal Distribution as DisCos Prioritize Band A

Consumers in Bands C, D, and E express frustration over reduced power supply while Band A customers enjoy extended hours following tariff adjustments. Band A receives 20-24 hours, B gets 16-20, C gets 12-16, D gets 8-12, and E gets 4-8 hours of daily electricity supply. NERC increased tariffs for Band B customers to ensure […]