Niger: Shiroro thrown into darkness for unpaid electricity bills

Niger Electricity Distribution Limited (NEDL) has cut off electricity supply through the 132 kV Shiroro Transmission Station–33 kV Gwada Feeder and the 132 kV Shiroro Transmission Station–33 kV Erena Feeder, leaving residents in the area in darkness.
In a statement, NEDL explained that the action follows the persistent accumulation of outstanding electricity bills due to widespread non-payment by customers along the corridor.
According to NEDL, despite repeated engagements and interventions by the company, the customers refused to pay their bills.
“In July 2026, disconnection notices were issued to affected customers, giving them an opportunity to settle their outstanding bills and ...