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Nigerian Electricity Tariff Hike Sparks Solar Power Surge Among Band A Consumers
Nigerian Electricity Tariff Hike Sparks Solar Power Surge Among Band A Consumers
As the electricity tariff for Band A customers in Nigeria skyrockets, many are turning to solar power as a viable alternative. The recent decision by the government to remove subsidies for electricity in Band A feeder areas has led to a more than 300% increase in electricity costs for many Nigerians. Faced with this steep rise, premium consumers are exploring solar energy as a sustainable solution…….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) raised the tariff in Band A to N225 per kilowatt-hour from N68, before reducing it slightly to N206.80/kWh in May. Despite calls for a reversal, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, defended the hike, citing its attractiveness to investors and its potential to bring liquidity to the sector.
However, the burden of these increased costs falls not only on those traditionally considered able to afford energy without subsidies but also on low-income earners such as pensioners, traders, and civil servants residing in Band A areas. For many, electricity has become a luxury they can scarcely afford.
Consumers share stories of significant increases in their electricity bills since the tariff hike, with some reporting spending more than double their previous expenses. Faced with this financial strain, many are opting to reduce electricity usage or seek alternative energy sources like solar power.
The protest against the tariff hike led by the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, underscores the widespread discontent among consumers. Ajaero challenged the NERC to prioritize improving electricity generation capacity rather than burdening Nigerians with high tariffs.
In response to the escalating costs and growing dissatisfaction, more Band A consumers are turning to solar energy. Social media posts reveal individuals investing in solar panels and batteries to power their homes, citing it as a more reliable and cost-effective option in the face of exorbitant electricity tariffs.
As Nigeria grapples with the consequences of the electricity tariff hike, the surge in solar power adoption among Band A consumers signals a shift towards sustainable and self-reliant energy solutions in the face of economic challenges.
A faction of the Labour Party (LP) led by the Nenadi Usman Caretaker Committee has suspended 26 members loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Factional Labour Party South-West Vice Chairman, Abayomi Arabambi, has insisted that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will never be allowed to return to the Labour Party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Arabambi said attempts by the Nenadi Usman-led faction to reintegrate Obi would fail, stressing that the party’s leadership has taken a final position on the matter.
He made the statement during an interview on News Central, saying the decision followed internal consultations involving key figures such as the Julius Abure-led leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.
According to him, the party has also resolved to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
Arabambi further blamed Obi and his supporters for contributing to Labour Party’s internal challenges during the 2023 elections, alleging organizational failures during the polls.
He maintained that Obi’s return to the party is completely off the table, insisting that the issue is already settled within the party’s leadership structure.
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Thursday, NNPP National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said the party is not affiliated with the ADC and has no plans to join or merge with the coalition.
He clarified that the involvement of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of the Kwankwasiya Movement in ADC activities does not represent the NNPP as a political party.
Olaposi also claimed that only a minority of Kwankwasiya supporters followed Kwankwaso, insisting that many of them have since joined the APC.
He further accused Atiku of misinformation, stressing that NNPP remains an independent political party focused on contesting elections on its own platform.
According to him, any previous association with the Kwankwasiya Movement ended after the 2023 general elections, adding that Kwankwaso and some associates had already been expelled from the party.
The NNPP maintained that it respects other political parties but has no interest in joining the ADC coalition.
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