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BEDC Committed To Resolving Customers’ Complaints – CEO, Osibodu

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3 years ago

March 17, 2022

The Managing Director, Benin Electricity Distribution Company, BEDC, Mrs Funke Osibodu, says the distribution company is doing everything within its power to make sure customers’ complaints are attented to and resolved within the shortest time.

The Chief Executive Officer of BEDC disclosed this in Benin on Wednesday at a three-day Customers Complaints Resolution Meeting held in collaboration with the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC.

INFO DAILY reports that the meeting held in collaboration with NERC was to take complaints of customers from BEDC franchise states of Edo, Delta, Ekiti and Ondo with a view to resolving them.

Osibodu, while stating that BEDC is committed to its customers’ satisfaction, urged customers to make sure they collect their evidence of complain whenever they make such complaint, just as she added that customers risk their complaint being trashed if their is no evidence.

While stating that the company has provided different channels through which customers can make their complaints, the CEO, however, advised customers to always go the faceless route (sending email) in making their complaints, stressing that this will generate them a number which serves as an evidence of complaint and that through this number such complaint is attended to.

Emphasising on BEDC’s commitment in resolving customers’ complaints, Osibodu noted that out of the 156,434 complaints received by the company from its franchise states of Edo Delta, Ekiti and Ondo in the last two years, 154,539 were treated.

A cross section of customers at meeting

Earlier, in her opening remarks, NERC’s Commissioner, Consumer Affairs, Aisha Mahmud said NERC is mandated to protect the interest of the public and resolve complaints as well as investigate complex issues with a view to finding lasting solutions to them.

Customers at the meeting lamented the epileptic power supply across the country and blamed NERC for not rising to its responsibility of not checking excesses of DiSCOs across the country.

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Naira Appreciates At Official Market

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2 weeks ago

May 24, 2025

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The Naira, which has seen steady appreciation against the Dollar all week, closed stronger on Friday, trading at ₦1,580.44 in the official forex market.

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s website show the Naira gained ₦4.51k against the Dollar on Friday alone.

This marks a 0.28 per cent appreciation from Thursday’s closing rate of ₦1,584.95 in the official foreign exchange window.

The local currency maintained consistent strength throughout the week, recording gains daily.

On Monday, May 19, it traded at ₦1,598.68; on Tuesday, at ₦1,590.45; and on Wednesday, at ₦1,584.49.

These gains suggest increased investor confidence and improved forex supply, contributing to the naira’s performance.

Meanwhile, the CBN, at its 300th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held Monday and Tuesday, retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27.5 per cent.

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BREAKING: Again, Dangote Refinery Cuts Petrol Price

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3 weeks ago

May 22, 2025

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a nationwide reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with new prices now ranging between ₦875 and ₦905 per litre, depending on location.

The ₦15 per litre cut applies across all regions and partner fuel stations, and was confirmed via an official announcement posted on Dangote Refinery’s social media channels on Thursday.

Major marketers participating in the new pricing regime include MRS, Ardova, Heyden, Optima Energy, Techno Oil, and Hyde Energy — partners in the distribution of Dangote-refined products.

Under the previous pricing structure, Lagos residents paid ₦890 per litre, while prices reached ₦920 in the North-East and South-South regions. With the latest adjustment, Lagos now pays ₦875 per litre, while the North-East and South-South will see prices drop to ₦905.

A regional breakdown of the revised prices is as follows: Lagos: ₦875, South-West: ₦885, North-West & Central: ₦895, North-East & South-South: ₦905 and South-East: ₦905.

In its announcement, Dangote Refinery encouraged consumers to purchase fuel only from authorised partner stations and urged the public to report any cases of non-compliance via its official hotlines: +234 707 470 2099 and +234 707 470 2100.

“Our quality petrol and diesel are refined for better engine performance and are environmentally friendly,” the company said.

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Naira Appreciates Against Dollar At Foreign Exchange Market

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3 weeks ago

May 17, 2025

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The Naira ended the trading week on a positive note, recording a bullish close on Friday at the official foreign exchange market.

It appreciated N1,598.72 against the U.S. Dollar, reflecting a modest gain that suggests continued efforts to stabilise the local currency.

According to figures published on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website, the Naira strengthened by N0.60k against the Dollar on Friday.

This upward movement represents a 0.03 per cent appreciation compared to the N1,599.32 exchange rate recorded at the close of trading on Thursday.

The local currency had shown some resilience earlier in the week, posting gains on both Tuesday and Wednesday trading sessions.

On Tuesday, the Naira appreciated by 0.02 per cent, followed by a stronger gain of 0.21 per cent on Wednesday.

These improvements were seen as positive indicators of growing investor confidence and increased supply in the foreign exchange market.

However, Thursday’s trading session saw a minor setback, with the Naira slipping by N2.62 against the Dollar.

This loss equated to a 0.16 per cent depreciation, dampening the midweek rally seen in previous sessions.

Market analysts attributed Thursday’s dip to a brief increase in Dollar demand from importers and other market participants.

Despite this, the week still closed on a positive note, with the Naira showing signs of gradual recovery and increased market stability.

Analysts continue to monitor the Central Bank’s policies, especially interventions aimed at improving Dollar liquidity and managing demand pressures.

The Naira’s performance in the coming weeks will likely depend on consistent supply inflows and investor sentiment across the broader economic landscape.