Stakeholders express their concerns and consequences of the recent hike in electricity tariff in Nigeria. Marketers blame petrol shortage for non-availability in filling stations. Nigerians reject the haphazard implementation of the tariff increase. Bandits kill 19 people in a community in Kogi. Experts warn against expecting a reduction in commodity prices. Minister of power reveals government's continued subsidy for electricity supply.
Reports on the reactions of stakeholders to the increase in electricity tariff dominated the cover pages of Nigeria n newspapers.
Daily Trust reports that Nigerians have rejected the haphazard implementation of a hike in electricity tariff. The newspaper says bandits killed 19 persons at Agojeju-Odo community in Omala LGA of Kogi.
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