Ikeja Electric Plc has announced that electricity bills issued without valid customer identification details will no longer be recognised, in line with the provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), which came into effect on January 1, 2026.
In a public notice released on Wednesday, the electricity distribution company stated that all invoices—including electricity bills—must now contain at least one approved form of identification.
The acceptable identifiers include a Tax Identification Number (TIN), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Registration Number, or National Identification Number (NIN).
The company explained that the directive is part of efforts to comply with the updated tax regulations and ensure proper documentation of transactions in accordance with the law.
“As mandated by the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), all invoices must carry valid identification details,” the notice indicated, adding that bills issued without such information will not be recognised going forward.
To facilitate compliance, Ikeja Electric has asked customers to submit any of the approved identification details through a designated form made available by the company. The deadline for submission has been fixed for February 13, 2026.
The move is expected to affect both residential and corporate customers within Ikeja Electric’s distribution network, as the company tightens its billing and documentation processes to align with the new legal framework.
Customers are advised to complete the required documentation before the deadline to avoid disruptions or complications related to billing recognition under the new tax regime.