Are Nigerians really willing to pay extra for electricity?
By CNBC
05 December 2017 |
4:27 pm
A recent survey by professional services firm, PwC Nigeria has found that 80 per cent of Nigerians are willing to pay a higher tariff for electricity if it will guarantee more stable power.
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