Electricity subsidy hit N1.92trn in 2025, as FG freezes allowed tariffs

BusinessDay | 01-09-2026 08:51pm |

In 2025, the Nigerian government had to spend a lot of money—about N1.92 trillion—on electricity subsidies. This happened because they kept the prices that consumers pay for electricity lower than what it actually costs to produce. By freezing these prices, the government is helping people pay less for electricity, but it also means they have to cover the difference, leading to a huge financial obligation.

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