Electricity Consumers To Pay Fines For Illegal Connection, Meter By-Pass

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that electricity users who bypass their meters or connect illegally will face fines starting at N100,000. The penalty can go up to N300,000, depending on the type of customer. For maximum demand customers, the fines are even stricter. If caught stealing electricity, they must pay between 450% […]