The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that many rural communities across Nigeria are now enjoying stable electricity supply through mini-grid projects, but some residents are paying higher tariffs than …
Electricity Tariffs
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EconomyEnergyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructureRural Development
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructure
States Move to Slash Electricity Tariffs Despite Gencos,
More Nigerian states have joined Enugu State in announcing plans to reduce electricity tariffs within their territories following the new order issued by the Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) that …
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DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructurePolicies
NERC Introduces Transmission Infrastructure Fund with N2.17/kWh Levy to Boost Nigeria’s Power Sector
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a major step to improve electricity supply in the country by setting up a Transmission Infrastructure Fund (TIF). This new initiative is …
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BusinessEnergyGOVERNMENTSouth AfricaSouthern Africa
South Africans Grapple with Escalating Electricity Tariffs Amid Economic Strain
In a move that has intensified the financial strain on many households, South Africa is set to implement a 12.7% increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2025—a date dubbed …
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EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaWestern Africa
Federal Government Allocates N471.69 Billion for Electricity Subsidies in Q4 2024
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided N471.69 billion in subsidies to support the nation’s electricity sector during the fourth quarter of 2024. This subsidy accounts for approximately 57% of …