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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.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Abia State Command, has raised concern over the growing rate of route violations, warning motorists against driving against traffic on major roads across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Sector Commander, Corps Commander Ngozi Ezeoma, condemned the trend, saying some drivers deliberately flout traffic rules by claiming that official turning points are too far, thereby putting lives at risk.
She described driving against traffic as a serious offence that often leads to head-on collisions, avoidable crashes, loss of lives, and destruction of property.
Ezeoma stressed that road designs, including designated turning points, are put in place to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow, and must be strictly obeyed.
She warned that offenders would be arrested and sanctioned under the National Road Traffic Regulations.
The FRSC also said it has intensified patrols and enforcement operations across key roads in Abia State to curb the increasing violations.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that a Nigerian international passport presented in a London property dispute involving the late Jeremiah Useni is not contained in its official records.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has described former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent television interview as a “disaster,” saying it exposed a lack of clarity and vision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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