DisCos Generate N205bn From Customers in July

DisCos Collect N204bn as Gas Debts Cripple Power Generation

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from consumers in January 2026, despite a near-collapse of the national grid. Data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reveals that revenue remained high even as power supply plummeted to roughly 2,000 megawatts. This paradox was driven by a debt crisis between gas suppliers and generation…

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NERC Orders DisCos to Fund Network Upgrades

NERC Unveils Three-Step Complaint Channel for Power Consumers

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued a direct advisory to electricity consumers nationwide. The regulator outlined a three-step pathway for resolving supply, billing, and metering disputes. It urged customers to follow a structured escalation process before seeking federal intervention. In a public notice shared on its official X platform, NERC addressed persistent consumer frustrations….

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4.85 Million Electricity Consumers Still Lack Meters

Federal Government Reaffirms Ban on Meter Sales as New Distribution Phase Begins

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against the illegal sale of electricity meters. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, reaffirmed this stance during a strategic ministerial briefing in Abuja. He stated clearly that consumers must not pay out-of-pocket for these essential measuring devices. This directive aims to protect Nigerians from arbitrary charges imposed by…

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