Energy: Nigerian Government reassures consumers no plans to raise electricity tariffs

*Joseph Tegbe, Minister for Power, restates the Nigerian Government has no plans to increase electricity tariffs for consumers, describing any contrary news reports in the public space as misleading, and ‘politically motivated’ ahead of the 2027 General Elections

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Contrary to some news reports and subsequent growing insinuations in the public space, the Nigerian Government has clarified that there are no plans to increase electricity tariffs in the country.

ConsumerConnect reports Mr. Joseph Tegbe, Honourable Minister for Power, stated this Monday, September 21, 2026, in Abuja, FCT, at a media parley marking his first 100 days in office.

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Speaking at the forum, Tegbe acknowledged that he received several phone calls at the weekend, following misleading reports that the Federal Government was planning an upward review of electricity tariffs for power consumers in Nigeria.

The Minister described such new reports about purported plan to jack up power tariffs as “politically motivated” ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

He also maintained that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is focused on improving electricity supply to consumers.

Tegbe further disclosed the Federal Government is pursuing renewable energy solutions while conducting a detailed audit of power infrastructure across the West African country, to identify critical gaps and address them.

It is noted that the Minister’s comments have come amid concerns over the financial sustainability of the electricity market, and the future of government support for the vital sector of the Nigerian economy.

The Minister as well told reporters that the power sector faces constraints across the entire value chain.

Tegbe emphasised that the industry in beset by interconnected challenges that could not be resolved simply by increasing generation capacity in the power ecosystem.