In Nigeria, electricity is not just a necessity — it’s a lifeline. That may be the reason why a directive from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for a compensation plan for Band A customers for poor power supply has generated controversy.

Many electricity consumers, especially those in Band B and other categories, feel equally or more affected but ignored.

In this episode of Nigeria Daily, we will dig into the matter to find out the rationale behind the directive and why it irks many Nigerians.