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Nigeria power minister rules out tariff increases

Joseph Tegbe, Nigeria's Power Minister, has stated there are no plans to raise electricity tariffs.

Nigeria's Power Minister Joseph Tegbe said the government has no intention to increase electricity tariffs. The statement addresses concerns among consumers and businesses about rising energy costs in the country.

The assurance comes as the power sector continues efforts to expand supply. The Rural Electrification Agency is advancing electricity supply through a 17.7 megawatt mini-grid project in Ibadan.