Facts To Know About Classifications Of Electricity Service Bands

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By Abiola Olawale

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Wednesday, announced its decision to increase the electricity tariff for customers under the Band A classification.

This was announced by the Vice Chairman of NERC, Musliu Oseni, NERC vice-chairman, during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Oseni said customers under the classification, who receive 20 hours of electricity supply daily, will now pay N225 per kilowatt (kW).

Since the announcement, most Nigerians have been inquiring to know the specific band they fall under.

The New Diplomat reports that certain locations in the country may have varying electricity supply due to designated service bands by transmission companies, responsible for the expected hours of power supply per day for specific areas.

Here is the explanation of the classification of bands in Nigeria;

Band A: Customers on this band get the most stable electricity supply, with a minimum assurance of 20 hours per day, meaning power interruptions are likely minimal.

Band B: Next on the list is band b which has a lower assurance of electricity daily (16 hours). In this category, power disruptions may occur, but they are expected to be less frequent compared to lower bands.

Band C: The possibility of power outages daily for customers on this service band is high as the minimum assured supply is 12 hours per day.

Band D: Customers in this category are to expect more frequent power interruptions compared to higher bands. This is because they are only assured a minimum of 8 hours of electricity daily.

Band E: Outages are expected to be highest on this band as it is the lowest guaranteed service, with just four hours of electricity daily.

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