The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive to all Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) regarding the implementation of the April 2024 Supplementary Multi-Year Tariff Order. The directive, signed by the management, aims to provide clarity to all affected customers.<\/p>\n
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The following updates are to be implemented by the DisCos:<\/p>\n
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Maintaining Newly Approved Band A Feeders: DisCos must ensure that ONLY the newly approved Band A feeders listed in their April 2024 supplementary orders are maintained as Band A for vending to prepaid customers and billing for postpaid customers on their networks.<\/p>\n
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Posting of Approved Band A Feeders Schedule: DisCos are required to immediately post on their websites the schedule of approved Band A feeders affected by the rate review.<\/p>\n
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Setting Up of Customer Portal: DisCos must set up a portal on their website by April 10, 2024, allowing all customers to check their current Bands by entering their meter or account numbers.<\/p>\n
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Refund for Wrongly Billed Customers: Customers wrongly billed at the new rate should be refunded through energy tokens no later than April 11, 2024. DisCos must file evidence of compliance with the Commission by April 12, 2024.<\/p>\n
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Compliance Monitoring: The Commission will monitor compliance with the requirements listed above and will continue to provide support to all stakeholders as required.<\/p>\n
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This directive aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in the implementation of the tariff order, with the Commission actively overseeing compliance to protect the interests of electricity consumers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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