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As landlord in Lagos did you know that skipping this one simple step risks a ₦100,000 fine. Other states have their own rules too. A new digital tool makes it almost impossible to get wrong.

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Every year, millions of Nigerians pay rent. Many of them get nothing to show for it. No paper. No proof. Just a handshake and a promise.

Here is the problem: in much of the country, that handshake breaks the law.

Lagos: The Strictest Rule

Lagos has the most famous rent rule in Nigeria. It is called the Lagos State Tenancy Law of 2011. Section 5 of that law is short and clear: when a tenant pays rent, the landlord must give a receipt.

Not "should." Not "if he feels like it." Must.

And the law spells out exactly what the receipt has to show:

- The date the money was paid
- The names and addresses of the landlord and the tenant
- Which property the rent is for
- How much was paid
- What period the rent covers

A landlord in Lagos who takes rent and gives no receipt can be taken to court. If found guilty, the fine can reach ₦100,000. That is a lot to pay for skipping one piece of paper.

It's Not Just Lagos

Think this is only a Lagos problem? Think again.

Kaduna State has its own law — the Landlord and Tenant Law of 2018. That law lists the duties of every landlord. One of them is plain: landlords must issue receipts, or some other written proof, for rent paid by tenants. It is a legal duty, not a favour.

Rivers State has its own Tenancy Law too. It sets out the rights and duties of landlords and tenants across the state. And lawyers there give landlords one piece of advice above all: keep written records of every rent payment. In a Port Harcourt courtroom, the landlord with receipts wins. The one without them gambles.

Other states — like Ogun and Enugu — have their own tenancy laws as well. The details differ from state to state. The message does not: rent paid should be rent recorded.

Why Landlords Skip It Anyway

Most landlords are not trying to cheat. They just get lazy or careless. The excuses are always the same:

"I didn't have my receipt book with me."

"The tenant paid by bank transfer. The bank alert is the receipt."

That second one sounds smart, but it is wrong. A bank alert does not show the property, the rent period, or the addresses. The law asks for those things. An alert is not a receipt. It never was.

The Cost of No Receipt

Think of a receipt like a photo of the moment money changed hands. Without it, memory is all anyone has — and memories fight.

The tenant says, "I paid." The landlord says, "You didn't." Now they are in court, and nobody has proof. Cases like this drag on for months. They cost money, time, and friendships.

One small piece of paper stops all of it before it starts.

The Easy Fix: Vendr.ng

This is where technology steps in.

Vendr.ng is a Nigerian tool that turns receipt-making into a job that takes less than a minute — done right from a phone. Whether your property is in Lagos, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, or anywhere else, the receipt is the same: complete, instant, and saved.

Here is how it works:

It asks for everything the law wants. The date, the names, the property, the amount, the rent period. You cannot forget a detail, because the app asks for each one.

It sends the receipt right away. No printing. No "come back next week." The tenant gets proof the moment they pay.

It keeps a copy forever. Two years from now, if anyone argues about a payment, the receipt is one search away — not lost in a dusty carton.

It looks professional. A clean digital receipt tells tenants, and any court in any state, that this landlord runs things properly.

Everyone Wins

Tenants get proof they paid. Nobody can claim they didn't.

Landlords get clean records, happy tenants, and — in Lagos — zero risk of that ₦100,000 fine.

Both sides get something rare in a rent dispute: peace.

The Bottom Line

Collecting rent without a receipt may feel normal across Nigeria. But normal is not the same as legal. Lagos will fine you for it. Kaduna calls it a landlord's duty. Rivers expects the records. And in 2026, "I forgot my receipt book" is an excuse no court will accept.

If you are a landlord, in any state: follow the law. Vendr.ng makes it the easiest rule you will ever keep.

If you are a tenant: ask for your receipt. Every single time.

Knowing the law protects you. The right tool makes protection simple.

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Every week somebody posts here: "We just switched to prepaid, we share one meter, and units are finishing too fast!"

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Solutions that can improve how solicitors, estate surveyors, and caretakers manage scattered properties across Lagos can turni late payers into loyal, paying tenants.

Imagine that for over a decade, you have held power of attorney over eleven client properties spread across Surulere, Yaba, Ikeja, and Ajah. Not one estate. Not one gate. Eleven standalone buildings, each with its own caretaker, its own tenants, and its own end-of-month headache.

Every rent cycle is a chase, backed with calls, visits, handwritten receipts, tenants disputing what they owed for light and water. Your clients trusted you with their property, but you were spending billable hours playing debt collector.

The Challenge: Scattered Properties, Scattered Payments

Lawyers and caretakers managing dispersed properties face a problem estate managers never see: no central infrastructure. There is no estate office, no uniform billing, no visibility into who has paid, who is owing, and who is consuming utilities without paying for them. Rent default quietly compounds, records live in exercise books, and accountability to the property owner becomes guesswork.

The Solution: One Platform for Rent, Utilities, and Tenant Accountability

That can all change when you move your portfolio onto Vendr.ng, Nigeria's connected platform for rent collection, tenant management, and prepaid utility billing.

With Vendr.ng, every building — no matter where it sits — is managed from one dashboard:


Recurring and flexible billing. Annual rent, monthly rent, service charges, and one-off levies are invoiced automatically, with reminders sent before due dates — not after defaults.
Prepaid utility and consumption billing. Tenants pay for electricity and water before they consume, ending the "pay us back later" culture that drains landlords.
Verified tenant profiles. Every payment builds a digital record. Tenants who pay consistently build a profile of a good, intentional tenant — and tenants know it.
Remote monitoring and reporting. Caretakers log activity on the ground while the lawyer sees real-time collections and can hand clients a clean, audit-ready statement.


The Result: Tenants Who Pay Like Clockwork

Something unexpected happened within months: tenants adjusted. Once paying for rent or utilities became as routine as buying airtime, disputes fell and payments became habitual. Good payment behaviour became self-reinforcing — the tenants themselves became better tenants.

"The workload simply left my desk," the barrister says. "Collections happen on their own. I now spend that time on actual legal work, and my clients get reports instead of stories."

Cut the chase in managing Properties, Put Your Collections on Autopilot

Whether you are a lawyer holding client properties in trust, a caretaker managing buildings across Lagos, or a landlord with units in different locations, Vendr.ng gives you estate-grade rent collection without the estate.

Visit vendr.ng to digitise your rent collection today.

I live in a compound where multiple tenants share the same prepaid meter, and every month it's the same argument.
Someone is always running heavy appliances, ACs, welding machines, pumping water, or staying home all day, while others barely use any electricity. Yet somehow we're all expected to contribute based on guesswork.
I've tried being reasonable. I've tried discussions. I've tried trust.
Nothing works.
A friend recently suggested a Wi-Fi Smart Check Meter that tracks each apartment's actual consumption separately. Everyone pays for exactly what they use, and the readings can be monitored remotely from a phone.
If you are dealing with shared prepaid meter problems and tired of paying for electricity you didn't consume.
Make the switch to www.vendr.ng today

For years, managing modern estates has been a delicate balancing act. Developers and facility managers work to maintain infrastructure, ensure security, and provide essential services. Homeowners, on the other hand, expect fairness, transparency, and the ability to influence the management of their own communities. Too often, tension arises—not because the system is broken, but because there’s no clear way to align the interests of all parties.

Vendr.ng offers the perfect bridge.

Developers and facility managers face increasing pressure to justify service charges, explain energy costs, and provide transparency in financial management. Meanwhile, homeowners want control over decision-making, fair billing, and the ability to hold service providers accountable. Instead of creating conflicts, Vendr.ng provides a structured, technology-driven solution that benefits both parties.

For developers, Vendr.ng ensures that estates remain professionally managed while reducing disputes over pricing and service charges. With an automated, wallet-based system, billing becomes streamlined, and payments are collected without extra administrative costs. The transparency built into the system eliminates unnecessary back-and-forth discussions, allowing residents to see exactly where their money is going while keeping estate finances organized.

For facility managers, Vendr.ng introduces efficiency. No more manual invoicing, unpredictable revenue cycles, or disputes over service charge collections. With a clear digital system, financial management becomes predictable, and service requests—from security gate passes to maintenance tracking—are handled seamlessly. This means managers can focus on providing quality services rather than constantly defending operational decisions.

For homeowners who wish to take a more active role, Vendr.ng provides a structured pathway to self-management. Estates can form a corporate body or home owners association, take charge of decisions like energy pricing and service contracts, and manage common services without external interference. Those who prefer a hybrid approach can keep professional management in place while ensuring direct homeowner oversight through a transparent voting and decision-making system.

In the end, Vendr.ng isn’t about disrupting estate management—it’s about refining it. It creates an ecosystem where developers, managers, and homeowners **work together instead of against each other**. With a structured financial system, fair billing, and transparent operations, Vendr.ng makes it possible for estates to operate **smoothly, efficiently, and without unnecessary conflict**.

A software solution for real-estate developers, facility managers and homeowners.

The future of estate management isn’t about control—it’s about collaboration. Vendr.ng makes that possible. Let’s build it together.

Owning a home should mean freedom, control, and financial security. Yet, for many homeowners in organized estates, estate management often feels complicated and overwhelming.

How do you track finances without spending hours on spreadsheets?
How do you manage utilities without unpredictable bills?
How do you collect rent and oversee tenants without stress?
Good News! You Can Now Manage Your Estate Effortlessly and avoid outrageous service charges.
No more unfair charges, unfulfilled services, or unexpected power rate hikes.

With Vendr.ng, homeowners and landlord associations can:
Take full control of estate finances with 100% transparency
Manage utilities directly with service providers—no extra costs
Oversee rentals and communicate with tenants seamlessly
Run estate affairs without disrupting daily life

We remove the headache of estate management and give you the tools to do it easily.
Managing an estate doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right tools, it’s easy, automated, and hands-free. Vendr.ng allows homeowners to take charge without needing extra time or effort.

Let’s break down how we solve key homeowner frustrations.

1. Estate Finances, Simplified: Keep 100% of Your Revenue
Many homeowners wonder: "Where does our money go?"

Estate finances often feel like a black box—dues, levies, and charges come in, but tracking expenses and payments can be a challenge. Vendr.ng automates estate financial management, giving homeowners and associations full visibility and control.

Receive 100% of your revenue—no commissions or hidden deductions
Payments go directly into your bank account
Automatic financial reports every month

Our simple subscription model lets you start small and scale as your needs grow—no revenue-sharing or extra fees.

2. Utility Management Powered by AI & Data Analytics
One of the biggest concerns for homeowners is unpredictable electricity and water bills. Estate-wide billing systems often make it difficult to know exactly what you’re paying for.
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With Vendr.ng, homeowners are connected directly to the main service provider (e.g., DISCOs like EKEDC). This means:

Electricity at direct market rates—no extra markups
Smart metering that separates generator usage from grid consumption
Accurate water tracking—only pay for what you use

What makes Vendr.ng different?

We combine technical expertise in utility management with AI-driven analytics to ensure:

Real-time insights into energy and water consumption.
Smart cost prediction models to help homeowners plan expenses better.
Automated alerts and optimization suggestions to reduce waste and save money.

With Vendr.ng, you never overpay for utilities, and every kobo is accounted for.

3. Effortless Rental & Tenant Management
For homeowners renting out their properties, keeping track of tenants, payments, and communication can be a challenge.

Vendr.ng makes rental management as easy as a few clicks.

List and manage rentals directly from the platform
Seamless rent collection, with payments going straight to your account
Direct communication between tenants and the estate association

Now, landlords can stay hands-off while still maintaining full control over their properties.

4. Fair, Transparent Elections & Estate Governance
A well-run estate needs strong leadership. But many estate associations struggle with unclear elections and governance.

Vendr.ng introduces a simple, digital election system for estate leadership positions.

Automated, fair, and transparent voting
Results available instantly, reducing disputes
Better community participation and engagement

Now, homeowners can elect their representatives with confidence, knowing the process is smooth, digital, and transparent.

5. Communication & Security Made Easy
Managing an estate means keeping everyone informed and connected. Vendr.ng provides:

Instant notifications and emails to all members
Secure gate pass & visitor management
Mobile-friendly access, so everything is at your fingertips

We’re Not Just Talking—We Deliver Real Results!
Vendr.ng is trusted by numerous homeowners, landlord associations, and estate communities that have successfully taken control of their properties with our platform.

We have helped estates eliminate financial mismanagement.
We have connected homeowners directly to DISCOs for transparent billing.
We have automated rent collection, making estate management effortless.

But don’t just take our word for it—see it for yourself!

We offer real references from homeowners like you who have transformed their estates with Vendr.ng.

Once upon a time in Nigeria, where power outages were a constant struggle, and the noise and emissions from traditional generators filled the air, there emerged a game-changing solution – the Fuelless Generator! It's an Inverter🌟

Imagine a world where power cuts are just a thing of the past, where you don't have to worry about the endless hunt for fuel or the harmful effects of emissions. What do you do if you had a brought forth the revolutionary Fuelless Generator, offering an uninterrupted power supply for over 6 hours. It was more than just a product; it was a promise of a greener, cleaner, and smarter way of life.

With a seamless plug-and-play installation, Vendr's Fuelless Generator made powering homes effortless. No expertise is needed – just connect, and voila, you had uninterrupted power within minutes. And the best part? It was travel-friendly! Packed with powerful lithium batteries, it became the ideal companion for adventures, ensuring you stayed powered up wherever you went.

But Vendr's innovation didn’t stop there. Their generator was not only eco-friendly but also eco-conscious. It bid farewell to harmful emissions, running solely on lithium batteries and foldable solar panels, making it the ultimate choice for the environmentally aware.

What truly set Vendr apart was their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. They understood the value of uninterrupted power, which is why they offered the best 24/7 customer support in the entire country. Whenever there was a need, their dedicated team was there, ensuring peace of mind at all hours.

Exclusive to Vendr.ng, the Fuelless Generator came with an irresistible offer – a 2kVa or 3kVa foldable solar panel boasting a whopping 550 kilowatts capacity. It wasn’t just a purchase; it was an investment in a sustainable future. Vendr was so confident in their product that they offered an unbeatable 5-year guarantee, providing customers with the assurance they needed.

Getting your hands on the Vendr Fuelless Generator was as simple as a few clicks. Visit their website, explore the range of fuelless generators, lithium batteries, and foldable solar panels, and make your purchase with confidence. It was a choice for a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future. No more power failures, no more excessive spending on fuel, and no more environmental concerns.

People across Nigeria embraced the freedom of uninterrupted power, joining the Vendr.ng family and investing in a future that was not just brighter but also more responsible. It was a smart choice, a choice for a greener planet, and a choice to power up lives – all thanks to www.vendr.ng!

Are you a vendor or provider of solar microgrid services in Nigeria, striving to reach a wider audience and drive sustainable energy solutions to underserved communities? Look no further! Vendr.ng, a leading Utilities Vending Platform as a service company, is revolutionizing the way solar microgrid services are delivered and accessed across the continent.

What is Vendr.ng?
Vendr.ng is a game-changing Utilities Vending Platform, connects vendors of solar microgrid services in Nigeria with potential customers in need of reliable and affordable electricity solutions. As a B-B Company that extends its services to B-C residents, Vendr.ng caters to both high-end luxury estates and economically challenged communities, making sustainable energy accessible to all.

Why Choose Vendr.ng?
Accessible and Inclusive: Vendr.ng's mission is to bridge the energy gap in Africa by providing easy access to solar microgrid services for even the most remote and underserved communities. With our user-friendly platform, even uneducated and technology-savvy individuals can effortlessly access sustainable energy solutions.

Doorstep Service? The presence of agents in remote areas provided doorstep service, attracting customers who previously had limited access to financial or internet services. Our strategic use of agent networks, comprising POS merchants with handheld machines, ensures seamless service delivery in areas with limited internet penetration. Vendr.ng agents generate Vend Tokens for a percent profit or upfront fee, driving product penetration and empowering local entrepreneurs.

Rapid Market Expansion: Vendr.ng is set to invest massively in technology over the next 4 years and is committed to rolling out its services swiftly to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Vendr.ng enables vendors to seize the advantage and establish a strong presence in the renewable energy sector.

SIMPLE AND INTEGRATED ONLINE PAYMENT SOLUTION FOR REAL ESTATE
Say goodbye to the hassle of checks and bank transfers! With Vendr Pay, you can easily and quickly collect rent, condo fees, and payments from suppliers and other stakeholders. Our 100% integrated payment solution streamlines the process and makes it simple and convenient for everyone involved. Plus, with Vendr.ng, you can manage all your payments and financial transactions in one place, saving you time and hassle. Upgrade to Vendr Pay today and see the difference it can make for your business or organization.

Collect your rent or estate fees securely and make online payments by debit, credit, wire transfer or direct debit from any Nigerian bank.
Increase productivity by using the only online payment solution fully integrated into the records system of all your buildings managed with vendr.ng.

We have widened its scope to help with all aspects of their property management and smart community life. For instance Visitor management was not something that many small communities took seriously. If you wanted to visit a friend or family member who lived in one of these communities, you might find yourself waiting for a long time at the gate, trying to get the attention of the security guard. It wasn't uncommon for people to be turned away or sent away without being able to see their loved ones.

However, one community decided to take a different approach. They implemented a new visitor management system that allowed residents to easily register their guests in advance and issue them temporary passes. This made it much easier for visitors to enter the community and visit their friends and family.

The new system was a huge success, and other communities began to take notice. Soon, more and more communities were adopting similar visitor management systems, streamlining the process and making it easier for people to visit their loved ones. It was a small change, but it made a big difference in the lives of many people.
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The year has been tumultuous in the real estate sector as the diesel pump prices continue to soar above the N800 a litre mark. This is making it unbearable for facility managers and estate residents, who now in addition to this, have to quickly adjust budgets to keep the service up. Homeowners and residents are no longer surprised to see the countless statements from Facility Management announcing increases in energy tariffs in various estates particularly, Generators.
In the face of these new challenges, stakeholders have had to find quick ways to keep the balance. With inflation and soaring maintenance costs roaring at biting deep into every kobo, residents want more transparency while facility managers must ensure proper management of equipment is put in place.

Well, what if we told you there was an amazing app that helps you forward plan and allows you to divvy-up estate payments with absolute ease. Believe us when we tell you this app will change the way you collect or contribute payments for your generators. and any other expense that requires a group payment.

It’s called Vendr.ng and we are ALL for it!

What is the Vendr.ng app?

In a nutshell? It’s a Utilities Vending app that removes the chaos of organising a group payment, helping you to forward plan payment activities with ease. The app automates group money collections, such as generator payments, estate dues, security levies and muchmore.


This is what you can do with Vendr.ng:

Manage group payments. Create estate easily by adding all members of the estate.

Bring your own Bank account. The money collected is settled directly into your dedicated account.

Then you can receive payments from all the members of the group/estate.

Pay with any Visa or Mastercard and withdraw securely to your dedicated bank account.

Get the app to chase money and send reminders to those who haven’t paid, so you don’t have to. Phew!

Honestly, it’s really easy to set up and work out. Once you setup, you’ll never look back.


Collect Deisel Money with Vendr.ng

With Vendr.ng you no longer have to worry about the Generator payments anymore or whether you’ll actually EVER get back the money you’re spent on diesel.
Plus, you don’t have to keep disturbing anyone either. Vendr.ng lets you set up recurring payments and lets residents pay quickly and easily with any Verve, Visa, or Mastercard.

Best of all, you can set it up for free. Don’t need to have that awful follow-up “the money didn’t go through” conversation. You get a record of who hasn’t paid and will remind them to chip in. You don’t have to risk making things uncomfortable with a resident or neighbor just to get paid.

To find out how we can make this happen for your estate.

Call us today 09047262626. You can send a mail to info@vendr.ng

Quite recently, Nigerian celebrities lamented over hike in diesel and fuel price. Amid fuel and diesel price surges, rising temperature and high inflation, the country's national power grid collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout. Serviced apartment facility managers had to ask residents to get their generators against the initial agreement that says no personal generator in the facility.
As firms and residents embrace alternatives, one of the proposed solutions has been the Dual Power Source Dual Tariff Electricity Meter for Diesel generator units. Due to the constant outages in grid supply and the cost of electrification to accommodate two power sources is usually soaring.
The three phase Dual Power Source / Dual Tariff Prepaid Meter fulfils such demand. With two separate registry memories for two power sources, it swaps between two power sources at the signal of the distribution switch. Dual tariff prepaid meter is already integrated on
Vendr.ng website which allows the customer to purchase credit on their mobile phones or app.

The Dual Power Source Dual tariff Prepaid Meter has a RF com unit and therefore can be read and controlled remotely. Through daily data exchange with the data concentrator (DCU), and then the DCU with the server, service providers can get dashboard of meter data on their workstation and tablets. Feature Of Dual Power Source Dual Tariff Three Phase Prepaid Electricity Meter For Nigeria 20 digits' (Standard Transfer Specification) STS encryption Detection of significant reverse energy (SRE) IEC62056-21 compliant port of communication Tripping on overload and no credit Dual power source in either prepaid or credit mode Configurable load limit and low credit warning Detection and record tamper event such as cover open, reversal, black-out.

The Nigerian real estate sector is at has never been this sought out for with new commercial and residential developments, and with that has come an ever-growing need for a more efficient way to monitor and bill tenants for water and electricity use. The use of sub-meters, such as those provided by Direct Credit e-Solutions Nigeria (DCESN), has enabled landlords and property owners to more reliably and accurately manage their utilities and reduce the risks involved in providing their tenants with water and electricity utilities.

What are prepaid sub-meters?
A sub-meter (subsidiary meter) is a meter that enables the landlord, facility manager manage and monitor the electricity or water usage. The sub-meter is installed at the last mile from the main MD meter and does not replace the main meter such as those supplied by DISCOs such as AEDC, EEDC, EKEDC, IKEDC etc, a lot of Cees. It is fitted on the supply to the area that will be consuming its own electricity or water. Each area to be measured with have it’s own sub-meter. Sub-meters are suitable for a variety of setups, for example, backyard rentals, the renting out of boys quarters flats, student accommodation, vacation rentals, business parks, apartment blocks, complexes, shops in hotels and more. Sub-meters can measure electricity usage as well as water usage.

How does it work? The main MD meter from the DISCO meter will record the total utility consumption for the entire property, while the sub-meter only records a portion of the consumption in the sub-metered area. This means that the sub-meter’s consumption is a part of that recorded by the council meter.

Why are prepaid sub-meters needed?
Without a sub-meter, you as the landlord, property manager would have one of two options:

Option 1: You will need to divide the total consumption for water and electricity as measured on the council meter by the number of tenants or square meterage per tenants. This is quite common in commercial setups but less common in residential setups (except for water). The downside is that it is not a fair or exact representation of each tenant’s usage, encourages waste and you may struggle to get payment from tenants.

Option 2: You can install a post paid meter for postpaid billing purposes, however, this can invite a lot of tenant feedback or disputes of usage. This also comes with the usual invoicing admin and risk of non-payment but is at least as fair as you can get without a sub-meter.

Your other option is to use a sub-meter:

Option 3: Install a water and/or electricity sub-meter and tenants can pay upfront for their utilities.

What are the benefits of prepaid sub-metering to tenants?
Prepaid sub-metering solves a whole host of problems; it allows for reliable and accurate utility management for commercial and residential areas that minimises admin, improves customer engagement and saves you money. Tenants pay upfront for their utilities, which means that you will never struggle to collect money from tenants again. The transparent monitoring means that tenants can see how much water and electricity they are using, which helps them use less and so save money and has the bonus effects of reducing waste (and so greener) and dealing with far fewer disputes over usage and billing.


We have the proven expertise to conduct in-depth feasibility studies for the apartment or site to provide solution on how to share electricity between Landlords and/or tenants to determine their individual consumptions in Multi-Tenanted buildings, shopping malls and complexes, offices etc. the Landlord will also be able to collect all tenants energy bills easily and pay off the bills on the master meter (MD) which help to avoid arrears and estimated bills.


Please note: DCESN Meters are prepaid sub-meters and must always be installed after DISCO meters unless where you have approved independent power plant.

Vending the submeters is also very seamless as you can have both online and offline payments using www.vendr.ng

You can head over there to see how it can aid collection of not only utility bills but other collections such as service charge, or other types of collection which you want to collect from residents.

You can also find dual tariff also called dual source electric prepayment meter . This is a single special meter that allows payments for two sources of energy on one meter eg Generators and Ikeja DISCO. Its suitable for Shopping malls, Gated Estates, Hotels and other personal use.