ABUJA — Electricity distribution companies received energy worth N3.68 trillion in 2025 but billed customers N2.99 trillion and collected only N2.31 trillion, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's annual report. Combined billing and collection losses reached about N1.36 trillion. Eko had the highest billing and collection efficiency, while Kaduna collected only 45.68 per cent of its bills. The report put Nigeria's average tariff at $0.08 per kilowatt-hour, well below the average in comparable countries.
N1.36trn Electricity Bills Unpaid in 2025, NERC Report Shows
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