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Prepaid Meter Price Increased By 28%
Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have increased the price of metres across the country.
The cost of a single-phase meter has jumped from about N117,000 to N149,800, representing a 28.03 per cent or N32,800 increase, though the exact amount varies by distribution company and meter vendor.
The Discos announced these new prices on their official X handle Wednesday, with implementation set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
This change reflects the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s policy of deregulating meter asset providers. Following an earlier price hike in August 2024, the increase has raised concerns among electricity consumers about their ability to afford and access meters.
The Executive Director of the Electricity Consumers Protection and Advocacy Centre, Princewill Okorie, rejected the new meter prices, saying there are no justifications for it.
“What do you want me to say? They keep increasing the meter price, why are they wicked?” he said.
“N200bn was earmarked for the NMMP that was to be implemented in three phases. Only the pilot phase of N59bn was implemented.
And what the 11 Discos could pay back was only N7bn. What did they use the rest of the money for?”
Different distribution companies have set varying prices for their meters.
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Eko Disco has set single-phase meter prices between N135,987.5 and N161,035, with three-phase meters costing between N226,600 and N266,600.
Ibadan Disco’s prices range from N130,998 to N142,548 for single-phase meters and N226,556.25–NN232,008 for three-phase meters.
Abuja Disco customers will pay N123,130.53–NN147,812.5 for single-phase meters and N206,345.65–NN236,500 for three-phase meters.
Kano Electricity Distribution announced prices of N127,925–N129,999 for single-phase meters and N223,793–NN235,425 for three-phase meters.
Kaduna Disco set prices at N131,150—N142,548.94 for single-phase meters and N220,375—N232,008.04 for three-phase meters.
The price changes stem from NERC’s April announcement of a major policy shift, deregulating meter prices under the Meter Asset Provider scheme for end-user customers.
This change aims to tackle ongoing issues with meter supply and pricing transparency in the electricity sector.
Under NERC’s new order, meter prices will be set through competitive bidding rather than central regulation.
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See Photos of World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet for Afternoon Tea in London
The world’s tallest woman and the world’s shortest woman met for the first time this week, sipping tea from china cups — and bonding over what they have in common while celebrating their differences.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Rumeysa Gelgi, from Turkey, stands at 7 feet and 0.7 inches, while Jyoti Amge, from India, is 2 feet and 0.7 inches.
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
Jyoti Amge, shortest woman, and Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest woman, meet for the first time and share afternoon tea
“You’re so beautiful,” said Gelgi, 27. “Thank you — you too,” replied Amge, 30.
Their meeting, over afternoon tea at London’s Savoy Hotel on Tuesday, came ahead of Guinness World Records Day, which is held annually in November to mark record-breaking achievements and encourage people to attempt records. The pair have been honored as “World Record icons” in the 70th anniversary edition of the Guinness World Records book.
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“Meeting Jyoti for the first time was wonderful,” Gelgi said in a release Wednesday. “She’s the most gorgeous lady. I was waiting to meet her for a long time.”
Gelgi said the pair bonded over their love for makeup, jewelry and doing their nails.
Video footage showed them sitting down for tea, cakes and sandwiches stacked next to them, with the London Eye visible from the window.
Amge said in the release that she was “so happy to look up” and see the world’s tallest woman, whom she called “good-natured.” She added that it was difficult at times for the pair to make eye contact “due to our height difference.”
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences,” its editor in chief, Craig Glenday, said in a statement ahead of Guinness World Record Day, which is on Thursday.
“By bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and, also, with us,” Glenday said.
Gelgi’s record-breaking height is due to a rare genetic condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
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The primary symptom is growth and bone development that occurs faster than usual, making those affected taller than average. People with Weaver syndrome may have rigid muscles and difficulty extending their elbows or knees.
Gelgi used a walking aid for support during the pair’s meeting. Her case of Weaver syndrome was the 27th ever diagnosed and the first in Turkey, according to Guinness World Records.
Weaver syndrome is generally caused by changes in the EZH2 gene, according to the NORD, though the organization notes that some people with Weaver syndrome do not have a mutation in the gene.
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Amge, an actor who played the character of Ma Petite in the television series “American Horror Story,” has a genetic growth disorder that occurs in the early stages of fetal development, known as achondroplasia.
According to Johns Hopkins, the condition causes shorter bones, abnormally shaped bones and shorter stature. While the genetic defect can be passed from parent to child, in about 80 percent of cases, achondroplasia results from a spontaneous mutation that occurs in the developing embryo.
On Thursday, Gelgi shared photos on Instagram of the two exploring London despite the cold weather, posing side by side in front of Tower Bridge.
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