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Economy

Federal Government Insists No Plan To Increase Electricity Tariffs

The Federal Government has said it has no plan to increase electricity tariffs. The Minister of Power made this statement while flagging off a new hybrid solar mini-grid project in Oyo State.

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Key fact

Minister of Power says reports of tariff hike are misinformation.

The project aims to improve power supply to homes and businesses in the area. Has your electricity bill gone up recently?

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