Electricity subsidy trap leaves 9 of 11 DisCos on government life support

BusinessDay | 25-08-2026 05:13am |

Nigeria's electricity subsidy trap has left 9 of 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) on government life support, with N3 trillion in aid provided over 31 months. The regulator dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company on August 10, highlighting the financial struggles of the DisCos. This situation raises concerns about the sustainability of the electricity sector and the effectiveness of subsidies.

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