Band A
1 Jan
The University College Hospital, Ibadan (UCH) has reportedly begged the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to return it to Band B, claiming that the tertiary hospital could no longer sustain the N70-80 million monthly bill on Band A.
18 Dec
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has said it will soon kick off the installation of 5,608 meters for customers in the state. Kaduna Electric announced this in a statement, explaining that the meters are for customers on its Band A feeders under the first phase of the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) programme. "The installation…
5 Dec
President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Francis Meshioye, has decried manufacturers’ spend on alternative energy, saying they could no longer cope with the burden that has forced many companies into bankruptcy. He spoke at a town hall meeting, yesterday, in Lagos, organised by the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), the Minister of State…
17 Oct
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC), says 76 feeders have been dedicated to the Band A scheme within Jos and environs. In a statement on Thursday in Jos, Dr Elijah Adakole, JEDC’s Head, Corporate Communications, said this was geared towards enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the distribution of energy to its customers. Adakole said that…
12 Oct
Electricity consumers in Lokoja, Kogi State capital, have slammed the power distribution company for what they described as 'Band A Assumption Billing.' An aged widow told our reporter that her bill for the month of August assumed she was on 'Band A' and was billed almost ₦98,000 against her supposed ₦22,000 bill. "I rushed down…
5 Sep
The introduction of the Service-Based Tariff (SBT) system in Nigeria was intended to reflect a more equitable approach to electricity billing, aligning costs with the quality of service provided.
26 Jul
The House of Representatives said that it would ensure that Federal Universities were removed from the Band A electricity tariff plan to lessen the huge electricity bill. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman, House Committee on University Education, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja after the committee’s oversight of Northeast Federal Universities. Some…
3 Jun 2024
Electricity distribution company (DisCo), Ikeja Electric (IE), has announced the approval and addition of 24 Band A feeders to its network. The DisCo said the development comes after it demonstrated its ability to consistently provide a minimum of 20 hours of daily availability during a performance evaluation period monitored by the regulator. "We are pleased…
24 May 2024
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the increase in electricity tariffs for Band A customers is a temporary hardship that will lead to a permanent gain. Speaking at the sectorial briefing of the ministers in Abuja, Adelabu expressed confidence that the tariff will gradually drop as the power sector in the country increases its…
8 May 2024
The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IE) has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for customers under the Band A category. The DisCo, in a circular on Monday, said customers in this category will now pay N206.80/kWh, down from the previous rate of N225/kWh as stipulated by the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from May…
6 May 2024
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed why electricity distribution companies (Discos) were ordered to reduce the tariff for Band A feeders. The eleven Discos on Monday announced the reduction of the cost of electricity tariff on Band A feeders from NGN225/kWh to NGN206.8/kWh. The management of NERC in a statement disclosed the reason…
6 May 2024
Ikeja Electric Plc, an electricity distribution company, has approved 19 additional Band A feeders for its network. The expansion comes after Ikeja Electric announced a decrease in electricity tariffs for customers on Band A feeders. The management disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying that the downward tariff will be effective on Monday, May…
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