This is actually something I've seen my aunt go through. She has a small shop in Abuja, and honestly, her electricity bills are tough, but the real pain is when there's no power for hours. Lots of small businesses like hers have started using backup generators, but the fuel is also expensive. Some people are moving to solar panels, which cost a lot at first but can save money in the long run.

I've noticed at my local barber's shop, they try to do more during the hours when there's regular power so they don’t have to turn on the generator. A few people I know have joined together with other shop owners to share the cost of bigger generators—kind of like a business version of teamwork. It’s not easy for anyone, and I think it holds a lot of business back, especially new ones that can’t even afford a single generator. People get really creative, but everyone I talk to just wants regular power so they don’t keep spending so much on fuel. It's tough but they find ways to keep going—seriously, Abuja business owners work hard for every Naira.