Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Respectfully realistic cost of electricity and Wi‑Fi/data in Ogun State using ONLY Nigerian companies, based on how households actually pay today. No foreign providers included.

Electricity Nigerian company IBEDC
IBEDC = Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, the official Nigerian provider for Ogun State.

Typical monthly household electricity bill
Most homes in Ogun pay:

₦10,000 – ₦35,000 per month
This depends on your tariff band, hours of supply, and appliances.

IBEDC tariff ranges (2024–2025):
Band A — ₦200+ per kWh

Band B — ₦120–₦150 per kWh

Band C — ₦70–₦100 per kWh

Band D/E — ₦50–₦70 per kWh

Most Ogun communities fall under Band C–E, so a typical home using 150–250 kWh pays:

₦10,500 – ₦25,000 (Band C)

₦7,500 – ₦17,500 (Band D/E)

HOME INTERNET (Nigerian ISPs ONLY)
Below are Nigerian-owned or Nigerian‑operating companies that serve Ogun State.

Spectranet (Nigeria-based ISP)
Unlimited plans: ₦12,000 – ₦25,000/month

Good for homes in Abeokuta, Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode

Smile Nigeria
Unlimited plans: ₦10,000 – ₦20,000/month

Good for streaming and work-from-home

Airtel Nigeria
Unlimited: ₦15,000 – ₦25,000/month

Very stable in many Ogun towns

Glo Nigeria
Data bundles: ₦5,000 – ₦15,000/month

Cheapest but speed varies by area

MOBILE DATA (Nigerian networks only)
If a household uses phone data instead of Wi‑Fi:

₦5,000 – ₦15,000 per person per month

Networks: Airtel Nigeria, Glo Nigeria, 9mobile

REALISTIC TOTAL COST PER HOUSEHOLD (Nigerian companies only)
Utility Monthly Cost Nigerian Providers
Electricity ₦10,000 – ₦35,000 IBEDC
Wi‑Fi ₦10,000 – ₦25,000 Spectranet, Smile, Airtel, Glo
Mobile Data ₦5,000 – ₦15,000 Airtel, Glo, 9mobile

Total monthly cost (average household):
₦25,000 – ₦55,000

Population of Ogun state the most widely referenced figure is approximately 6 million Nigerians
This comes from Nigeria’s census estimates and state demographic summaries. Although the 2023/2024 census results have not been officially released nationwide, Ogun is consistently placed around 5–6 million.)

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/general/light-up-ogun-24-hour-electricity-moves-from-campaign-promise-to-reality/ar-AA23o16S?utm_source=copilot.com

https://www.ogunyouthagenda.org/case/unemployment-skills-gap/?utm_source=copilot.com

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