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By Elizabeth Adegbesan

Before now, the big complexes and markets in many parts of the country, were riddled with the sharp, rhythmic chugging of small petrol generators.

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The disturbing soundtrack marked the industry of commercial phone chargers who became instant bail-outs to phone users, against the perennial epileptic power supply in the country.