Electricity consumers, on Thursday, kicked against the silent increase in the tariff payable by customers to power distribution companies for electricity consumed. They said it was worrisome that the government was allowing Discos to raise electricity tariffs amid fuel scarcity across the country. Adulterated fuel imported into the country about two weeks ago had led to fuel scarcity and long queues in filling stations across several States. It was gathered that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC), had adjusted the tariffs payable to Discos, as some of the power firms…
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