Nigerian Govt Imposes Daily Penalties on Discos Over Unmigrated Smart Meters

The Nigerian government plans to impose daily penalties on discos that fail to migrate standard meters, a move aimed at preventing power outages. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued the directive to all distribution companies.

The Nigerian government has announced plans to impose daily penalties on discotheques and other entertainment venues that fail to migrate their electricity meters to the new Standard Transfer Specification Meters by a set deadline. The move aims to prevent power supply disruptions and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Distribution companies have been ordered to conclude the meter migration process for all their customers, while those that lag behind will face daily penalties. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the country's electricity distribution system.