The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that 5.36 million electricity customers nationwide remain without meters, a situation that exposes them to unpredictable estimated billing methods by distribution companies (DisCos).
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says the total revenue “collected” by power distribution companies (DisCos) hit N1.58 trillion in the first eight months of 2025.
The Federal government has stated that a targeted electricity subsidy is being developed to protect vulnerable households while ensuring the long-term commercial viability of the industry.
The 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) collected N1.101trn as revenue from their customers in the first six months of 2025, analysis of the month factsheet of DisCos has shown.
Reps Probe N2.6tn Discos Power Sector Debt
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned 11 electricity distribution companies to appear before it over alleged failure to pay an outstanding debt of N2.6tn owed to the government through the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.
The...
Consumers Owe Discos N70bn in May - Report
Electricity consumers across Nigeria failed to pay N70.25bn in May 2025, according to the latest commercial performance report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The 12 electricity distribution companies billed a total of N261.82bn during the month...
