A few days ago, Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, Ikeja Electric, threatened to disconnect customers without tax IDs by February 20. In the public notice issued on X Wednesday, the company said that customers must submit their Tax Identification Number, National Identification Number, or CAC registration details to stay connected.
However, the company has issued another public notice on the same X page that clarifies the fact that only business organisations and corporate entities are required to provide their means of identification.
Dear Valued Customer,
— Ikeja Electric (@IkejaElectric) February 12, 2026
We refer to our earlier notice on Customer Data Update with the Nigeria Tax Act (2025) and wish to provide clarification in response to the genuine concerns received.
Please note that the notice applies strictly to corporate customers (B2B), as well as our… pic.twitter.com/dd4ZsIT2Mq
The electricity distributor cited that bills issued without at least one of these identification documents are now considered invalid under Nigeria’s new tax law. The company's claim complements the Nigeria Tax Act (2025) that requires companies to capture and display all invoices to include customer identification information.
To stay compliant with Ikeja Electric's identification requirement, you must fill out a form. The form leaves space where you can provide either your TIN, NIN, or business registration (CAC) number. The move is aimed at enhancing tax compliance, helping authorities monitor commercial transactions more easily, and helping find individuals or businesses that may be underreporting their income.
However, it's important to note that at the time of writing this article, other electricity distribution companies have not issued similar notice. But since the tax law applies to all companies, they may be developing their own compliance systems or adopting a different strategy to stay compliant with the new tax law.
