Nigerians on electricity Bands B and C could see a tariff adjustment as the Federal Government reviews the current pricing system to address disparities and attract more investment into the power sector.
Speaking at the public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan in Abuja, Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu highlighted the slow migration to Band A customers, blaming it on power Distribution Companies (DisCos) failing to invest in infrastructure.
Under the present structure, Band B customers (who get 17-18 hours of electricity) pay ₦63 per kilowatt-hour, while Band A customers (who receive just two more hours) pay a much higher ₦209 per kilowatt-hour. Adelabu called this gap unfair” and hinted at a possible adjustment.
“We are reviewing the tariff system—not necessarily increasing it—so we can improve on our modest achievements from last year and encourage necessary investment to upgrade dilapidated infrastructure,” he said.
The minister also pointed out that DisCos have “refused to invest” in expanding the number of Band A customers, despite the need for significant funding to accelerate migration from lower bands.
To address these concerns, the government is considering a tariff restructuring that could reduce the wide gap between Bands A, B, and C, ensuring a more balanced pricing system.
While Adelabu emphasized that this review **does not automatically mean an increase in rates**, Nigerians can expect a shake-up in electricity billing as the government seeks a **fairer and more sustainable** power sector.
