Electricity subsidy may hit N2tn amid tariff freeze

The Punch | 24-09-2026 12:30pm |

The Federal Government may spend approximately N2 trillion on electricity subsidy this year. This is due to its decision to maintain the current tariff freeze and avoid an immediate increase. The subsidy is intended to cushion the impact of electricity costs on consumers. The government has not announced any plans to raise tariffs in the near term.

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