Ikeja Electric Asks Customers to Submit TIN, NIN or CAC Number Before February 20 Over New Tax Law

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Ikeja Electric Plc has directed its customers to submit valid identification details, including Tax Identification Number, National Identification Number or Corporate Affairs Commission registration number, in compliance with the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.

In a public notice issued to customers, the electricity distribution company said the new law, which came into effect on January 1, 2026, mandates that all invoices, including electricity bills, must contain at least one approved identification detail.

“The Nigeria Tax Act (2025), which came into effect on January 1, 2026, mandates that all invoices, including electricity bills, must contain at least one of the following identification details: Tax Identification Number (TIN), CAC Registration Number, National Identification Number (NIN),” the company stated.

To comply with the statutory requirement, Ikeja Electric asked customers to update their records ahead of the stated deadline.

“To enable us to comply with this statutory requirement and reflect the information on your January 2026 and subsequent bills, we kindly request that you provide any one of the above details,” the notice read.

The company set February 20, 2026 as the deadline for submission and warned that failure to comply could affect billing and service continuity.

“In line with the provisions of the Act, any invoice issued without this information is considered invalid. Consequently, failure to provide the required details may prevent us from generating your electricity bill and could lead to the suspension of service after the stated deadline,” it added.

Customers were directed to submit the required details via an online form shared by the company.

Industry analysts say the directive reflects broader tax compliance reforms aimed at improving documentation, traceability and revenue accountability across sectors.

The inclusion of TIN, NIN or CAC numbers on invoices is expected to strengthen alignment between utility billing systems and federal tax administration databases.

As of press time, there has been no indication that the requirement is limited to Ikeja Electric alone, suggesting other electricity distribution companies may implement similar measures in line with the Act.

Ikeja Electric, one of Nigeria’s 11 electricity distribution companies, serves parts of Lagos State, including Ikeja, Oshodi, Ikorodu, Akowonjo and surrounding districts.

The company urged customers to act promptly to avoid disruption.

“We appreciate your cooperation and prompt compliance with this directive,” the notice concluded.