Nigeria, July 31 -- The federal government has said it has no immediate plans to increase electricity tariffs, stressing that its priority is improving power supply, expanding metering and ensuring Nigerians pay only for the electricity they consume.

The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Friday during a media interactive session in Lagos.

The clarification came amid concerns over rising electricity costs following previous tariff reviews, particularly for Band A customers, and growing calls for improved power supply before any further pricing adjustments.

"There is no policy by this administration to increase electricity tariffs beyond its current level.

"Our priority is not tariff increase in the immediate term. Our ...