Man Using Band A Electricity 16Kwh After Paying N2000, Light Bill Goes Viral

Man Using Band A Electricity 16Kwh After Paying N2000, Light Bill Goes Viral

  • A Nigerian man who bought electricity online shared the receipt showing how many kilowatts he got
  • The man said his house falls under Band A, meaning that he expects to pay more for electricity than others
  • However, he was surprised that he got a higher amount of units than before after he paid only N2000

Reactions have trailed a recept shared on social media by a Nigerian man who said he paid for electricity.

According to the man identified on X as @iam__temmyyy, the area he lives falls under Band A tariff.

Man shares amount of electricity he bought with N2000.
The man said he bought over 16kwh with N2000. Photo credit: X/@iam_temmyyy and Getty Images/Kami (Kuo, Jia-Wei).
Source: UGC

This means he pays more for electricity than others. However, he got a higher amount of units in recent times.

According to him, he paid N2000 and he was given 16.90kwh which was higher than what he used to get in the past.

The man wondered if the cost per kilowatt has been lowered by the electricity distribution company.

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His words:

"Is band A now cheaper or is this a glitch? This is 118.34 per unit."

A lot of people in the comment section shared their experience of electricity where they live.

Man shares amount of electricity he bought with N2000k.
The man got over 16 kilowatts with N2000. Photo credit: X/iam_temmyyy.
Source: Twitter

See the post below:

Reactions as man shares electricity bill

@Autosplug said:

"Purchased 2k unit yesterday and on the receipt it shows 65 units I was excited but when I punched the token, alas! It was 8 units."

@paulozma222 said:

"Are you just being informed? Dem don move most band A feeders to Band C. Shey you dey get light constantly like before again?"

@toppyshow said:

"Instead of you to enjoy it in peace, you come Dey post am Temmy. What’s your plan gangan?"

@Yama50k said:

"Buy am sharp sharp, who no like beta tin."

@Buddin_Rapunzel said:

"I noticed this too. I got 70+ units with 3k."

@raflekscurves1 said:

"Na glitch e dey happen once a while....might get deducted from subsequent purchase sef."

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@Irebamiolakanm1 said:

"My 20k gives me 90 units."

@holuwafemi_002 said:

"When you do this one? Make I rush them."

@NwaAdaIgbo1 said:

"I get 62units for 5k."

@FunkyHighdee said:

"It happens sometimes."

@IconicPrincess6 said:

"When u try to load it, it will give you the real figure."

Man spends N21.8 million to install solar

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man has complained about the amount of money he spends on grid electricity after the increase in electricity tariff.

The man said N200,000 worth of electricity unit does not last for four days and someone advised him to install solar.

The man shared a photo showing that he is now installing a solar electricity system in his house and that it costs N21.8 million.

Man installs solar with N2.2 million

Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man shared the amount of money he used to install solar electricity for his personal use.

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The man said he spent N2.2 million to have the solar light, which would give him electricity not dependent on the national grid.

David Adeolu Olawuyi said he installed a 5kva hybrid inverter, a 5KVA lithium-ion battery and a 3700 watts solar panel.

Source: Legit.ng

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