Senator Sani, Others Criticize 300% Electricity Tariff Hike Under Tinubu, Warn of Impacts on Nigerians
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Senator Shehu Sani and others criticized the 300% electricity tariff increment under President Tinubu's administration, saying it will hurt Nigerians.
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The tariff increased from 66 Naira per kWh to 225 Naira per kWh for Band A customers that get at least 20 hours of electricity per day.
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Senator Sani said the 300% increment will "electrocute human lives and businesses".
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A Twitter user condemned the government for subsidizing pilgrimages while letting electricity costs surge.
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Another Twitter user said the hikes will lead to more job losses and spur people to leave the country.