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Federal Govt Targets Metering, Infrastructure Audit To Close Power Sector Tariff Gap
Leadership News
Aug 1, 2026 · 04:40 WAT
The federal government plans to deploy electricity meters and audit infrastructure to address the power sector tariff shortfall and resolve legacy debts totaling 3.3 trillion naira. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe noted that this approach aims to bridge the sector financial gap without resorting to an outright subsidy withdrawal.