The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a total fine of N628.03 million on eight electricity distribution companies for violating regulations on estimated billing for unmetered customers.
The affected DisCos are Abuja, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola were penalized following a review of billing practices from July to September 2024, which showed non-compliance with the monthly energy caps set by the commission.
NERC stated that the fines represent 5% of the total overbilling during the period. In addition, the DisCos are required to issue credit adjustments to all affected customers by May 15, 2025.
Reaffirming its commitment to consumer protection, NERC emphasized that arbitrary billing remains unacceptable and reiterated the importance of aligning estimated bills with actual consumption patterns, as outlined in its 2020 Capping Order.
Here in Aba Abia State, the were they over bill us is so crazy, please NERC should please help look into it, in January gave us bill used in December almost 17k, against the previous less than 7k per month then in February 25, used in January, march 29500, used in February, than April is 35,500, used in March, we are under band C, and they mostly give us light between 24th end of the month and when they want to bring bill, please even the people using pre-paid said they gave them 44unit for 10,000, in Aba Abia State, God Almighty bless you thanks,
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