Eleven electricity distribution companies have been given till April 11, 2024, to refund customers wrongly billed at the new rate.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) gave the directive in a document signed by Mr Abba Terab, the DGM, Market Competition and Rates for the commission.
The Commission directed that the refund should be done through energy tokens no later than April 11, and file evidence of compliance with the commission by April 12.
It also directed all Electricity Distribution Companies to provide as much clarity as possible to all affected customers.
Meanwhile, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Ali Ndume, yesterday rejected the recent hike in electricity tariff.
The lawmaker, who represents Borno South in the upper legislative chamber, described the timing as wrong, maintaining that Nigerians were yet to recover from the removal of fuel subsidy.
The former Senate leader said the Federal Government should focus on providing stable electricity first to Nigerians, reduce the inflation, stabilise the naira, reduce food prices, and provide other basic amenities to Nigerians before increasing the tariff.
The lawmaker also wondered why such an important decision was taken without necessary consultation with the National Assembly as representatives of the people
