17 h. ago 73.3% of Nigerians reject electricity tariff hike, subsidy removal, cite rising costs and poor supply – Poll

Nigeria’s electricity tariff hike, with a 300% increase for Band A customers, has sparked concern as power remains unreliable. Despite read more 73.3% of Nigerians reject electricity tariff hike, subsidy removal, cite rising costs and poor supply – Poll

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24 h. ago Power and privilege: How Nigeria’s electricity tariff regime deepens social inequality

...Pledge of steady light for ‘Band A’ consumers falters …Millions left in darkness as cost trumps access …Manufacturers, others cry read more Power and privilege: How Nigeria’s electricity tariff regime deepens social inequality

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6 d. ago 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG

By Uche Usim The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns that the 2025 budget proposal has failed to sufficiently address the critical need for electricity tariff reforms. The group warned that this oversight could undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and compromise the financial sustainability of the power sector. In a report titled […] The post 2025 budget didn’t address critical power sector reforms –NESG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya Nigeria (MKAN), also known as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisation, has urged the government to foster trust and inclusivity in policy implementation. MKAN’s National President, Abdul Roqib Akinyemi, said Nigerians often reject policies due to poor public engagement and a lack of transparency. Speaking at the 51st […] The post Nigerians reject govt policies due to lack of dialogue, trust – MKAN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Kate Henshaw Blasts Nigeria’s Electricity Banding System, Labels It “Huge Fraud”

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has lashed out at the newly introduced electricity banding system in Nigeria, describing it as a “huge fraud.” Taking to her X account on Tuesday, the outspoken actress expressed her frustration over the wide gap between promised service and actual delivery, especially for those under the so-called “Band A” tariff. She […] The post Kate Henshaw Blasts Nigeria’s Electricity Banding System, Labels It “Huge Fraud” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago April 2025 TalkExchange Poll: Is Nigeria’s electricity tariff hike, subsidy cut helping economy or hurting citizens?

The Nigerian government’s decision to reduce electricity subsidies by 35% and increase tariffs for high-usage consumers has sparked nationwide debate. read more April 2025 TalkExchange Poll: Is Nigeria’s electricity tariff hike, subsidy cut helping economy or hurting citizens?

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2 w. ago Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Northern Senators Forum has called on Nigerians to reject hate speech, bigotry, corruption, banditry, and terrorism, stressing that a society grounded in tolerance and empathy is key to national peace and prosperity. In an Easter message, the chairman of the forum, Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’adua, urges them to use the Easter […] The post Easter: Northern Senators preach unity, urge Nigerians to shun hate, corruption, violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Goldman Sachs profit exceeds expectations, tech shares rally, lifting US stocks

Tech shares led US stocks early Monday following Trump administration tariff exemptions as Wall Street equities began the week on a positive note after last week’s volatility. US officials have listed tariff exemptions for smartphones, laptops, semiconductors and other electronic products for which China is a major source for optimism, lifting shares of Apple, Nvidia Read More

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3 w. ago Rise in housing costs push homeownership out of reach – Point1 Homes CEO

The Chief Executive Officer, Point1 Homes and Properties Nigeria Limited, Samuel Akeba, bares his mind on some of the challenges bedevilling the real estate industry in this interview with JOSEPHINE OGUNDEJI Would you say your industry is over-regulated or under-regulated? Nigeria’s real estate industry is plagued not by a lack of regulations but by weak Read More

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