Abuja — Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a notable increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2025, collecting a total of N564.71 billion, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The figure, contained in NERC’s Second Quarter 2025 Report, represents an improvement in the sector’s overall collection efficiency, rising to 76.07 percent from 74.39 percent recorded in the first quarter.
During the period under review, DisCos billed customers a total of N742.34 billion, out of which N564.71 billion was successfully collected — a modest yet steady gain compared to the N553.63 billion collected from N744.26 billion billed in the previous quarter.
The regulatory agency attributed the rise in revenue collection to “enhanced payment discipline among customers, stricter enforcement of collection mechanisms, and gradual expansion of metering coverage across the country.”
NERC observed that improved operational strategies by major DisCos, including better customer engagement and digital payment platforms, contributed to the stronger performance.
“The increase in revenue collection reflects a gradual strengthening of the electricity market’s commercial viability. Sustained improvement in billing efficiency, metering, and customer service is essential to maintaining this momentum,” the report noted.
The Commission, however, cautioned that revenue recovery remains uneven across distribution companies, with some operators still struggling with high losses due to power theft, poor metering, and network inefficiencies.
NERC reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing financial discipline within the power sector, stating that improved liquidity is crucial for ensuring reliable supply, infrastructure expansion, and investment in Nigeria’s electricity value chain.
