DisCos failed to collect N669.5 billion billed electricity charges in 2025 — NERC

NAIRAMETRICS | 26-08-2026 03:45pm |

Nigeria's electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) left N669.49 billion in billed electricity charges uncollected from customers in 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). This shortfall highlights ongoing challenges in revenue collection within the power sector. The uncollected revenue represents a significant portion of the total billed amount, raising concerns about the financial viability of the DisCos. NERC's report underscores the need for improved metering and billing efficiency to reduce collection losses.

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