Fine for power theft, illegal connection to be increased from N50,000 to N.2m
To boost deterrence, the recommendations of the 17th power sector stakeholders meeting which included raising penalty for electricity theft from N50,000 to N200,000 is now receiving consideration by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Already, the indebtedness of Discos has…
Lagos Assembly plans to criminalise illegal connection, power theft in Lagos
Indication has emerged that the Lagos State government is currently arranging a new bill that will be sent to the House of Assembly for enactment into law that will criminalise cases of illegal connection, by-passing meters and power theft in…