Lagos, Nigeria – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a stern warning to Ikeja and Eko electricity distribution companies (IKEDC and EKEDC) regarding their planned replacement of Unistar meters. The commission cautioned that any attempt to proceed in defiance of FCCPC’s order will attract severe penalties, underscoring its commitment to protecting…
Lagos, Nigeria – Tuesday, October 22, 2024: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is taking action to address concerns surrounding the impending phase-out of Unistar prepaid meters by Ikeja Electric Plc and other electricity distribution companies (DisCos). The announcement follows a wave of consumer complaints about the transition process. Ikeja Electric recently declared…
The electricity Distributing Companies (DisCos) have stated that the high electricity tariff being witnessed by Nigerians is caused by the removal of fuel subsidy. Nigerians are lamenting the high electricity tariff being meted out to them by the Discos despite not having a steady power supply. However, Dr Gabriel Modupe, General Manager of the Port…