The Ikeja Electric Distribution Company (IKEDC) has clarified that its directive on the submission of tax identification details applies strictly to corporate customers, vendors, and strategic business partners, following concerns raised by electricity consumers.

In a follow-up notice issued on Thursday, the power utility said the data update is in line with the Nigeria Tax Act (2025) and does not apply to individual residential customers.

“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,” IKEDC said. “Please note that the notice applies strictly to corporate customers (B2B), as well as our vendors and strategic business partners.”

Earlier, IKEDC had announced that customers were required to submit identification details on or before February 20, 2026, warning that failure to do so could result in an inability to generate electricity bills and possible service suspension.

According to the company, the Nigeria Tax Act (2025), which took effect on January 1, 2026, mandates that all invoices, including electricity bills, must carry at least one valid identification detail. These include a Tax Identification Number (TIN), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration number, or National Identification Number (NIN).

IKEDC said invoices issued without the required information would be considered invalid under the law, adding that compliance was necessary to ensure seamless billing from January 2026 onward.

The electricity distribution company thanked affected customers and partners for their understanding and continued cooperation.