The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has released rules on the process for tariff reviews in the wake of the controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s alleged increase in electricity rates. In accordance with the Electricity Act 2023, the commission must review and approve a fair tariff to enable licensees to recover […]
Day: February 5, 2025
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN), an initiative aimed at improving internet access across the country. With Nigeria’s broadband penetration currently at 44%, the government is pushing to raise it to 70% by 2025, while also increasing investments in broadband infrastructure by […]
The planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs has been called off following a last-minute intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) suspended its decision during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, marking a shift in its stance […]
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has responded to speculations about the Federal Government’s plans to increase electricity tariffs. The regulatory body clarified that any tariff review follows a structured procedure as outlined in the Electricity Act 2023. In an official statement signed by NERC Chairman, Sanusi Garba, the commission […]
In a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he was hosting at the White House for talks, President Donald Trump on Tuesday unveiled an unprecedented plan for the United States to annex the Gaza Strip, relocate Palestinians to other nations — apparently whether they wanted to […]