Tag: #EnergyReform
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NERC APPROVES N28 BILLION FOR FREE ELECTRICITY METERS TO BAND A AND B CUSTOMERS
Nigerian electricity users get a boost as NERC releases N28 billion to provide free prepaid meters, closing the huge metering gap and enhancing transparency in billing. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved N28 billion to supply free meters to all unmetered Band A customers and to expedite metering for Band B customers. This…
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FG REMOVES CNG SUBSIDIES
The Nigerian government has pulled the plug on subsidies for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), nearly doubling prices and stirring frustration nationwide. After pushing CNG as a cheaper fuel alternative—with tax breaks, credit facilities, and major infrastructure moves—the recent subsidy cuts are hitting converted vehicle owners hard. Motorists now face higher costs and long queues at…
