Electricity consumers will pay a fine of no less than N100,000 if they bypass their prepaid metres or engage in illegal connection, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. This was contained in an amended order on unauthorised access, meter tampering and by-pass released on Tuesday. The fines range between N100,000 and N300,000, depending on the category the customer …

Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have kicked against the increase in prices of prepaid meters. It was reported that Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos), announced the increase in the price of prepaid meters on their various official X handles, with effect from 5 November. Recall that the upward review followed an earlier increase in August, which further raised …

Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory have demanded the dismissal of personnel responsible for managing the National Grid, following its collapse on Saturday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the grid had collapsed on Monday, with power only being restored on Tuesday. Saturday’s collapse marks the second in a week and the seventh in 2024. Consumers …

The Southeast zonal chapter of the Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has criticised those it described as mortal enemies of the geopolitical zone for “working against the takeoff of the Geometric Power plant in the Osisioma Industrial Estate in Aba, which will enable Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest distribution company, to supply quality and uninterrupted electricity to nine of the 17 …

The Southeast zone of the Electricity Consumers of Nigeria (ECAN) has issued a warning against ‘fly-by-night’ activists, advising the public to be wary of them because “they are not committed to the common good but to their own pockets”. In a statement by ECAN zonal chairman, Engr Joe Ubani, and secretary, Comrade Chris Okpara, in Enugu on Sunday, the association …

Electricity consumers in Akwa Ibom State have kicked against further increases in electricity tariff by Distribution Companies (DisCos) saying that Nigerians could no longer afford further pressure on an already stifling economy. This was the outcome of a meeting put together by the Cordinator, Human Rights Community, Clifford Thomas, and Chairman, of Akwa Electricity Consumers Forum, One Udoh,  in Uyo, …