DisCos Garnered N207bn in December as Revenue Leakage Persists

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N207.49 billion from customers in December 2025, according to the latest performance factsheet from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). While the figure suggests a bustling festive period for the utilities, it masks a persistent fiscal wound: a N51.17 billion revenue shortfall. Of the N258.66 billion billed to consumers,…

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NERC Unveils Three-Step Complaint Channel for Power Consumers

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

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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