Oluwatobi Adu 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies recover ₦570.25 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
Nigeria’s power distribution companies demonstrated stronger financial performance by gathering N570.25 billion during the third quarter of 2025, as reported by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. This collection came from a total billing of N706.61 billion to consumers, highlighting a notable uptick in the sector’s ability to recoup owed funds under the prevailing pricing structure.
The commission unveiled these figures in its quarterly update, which was made public on Tuesday in the capital city of Abuja. This document offers insights into billing effectiveness and operational patterns among the various distribution entities operating across the country throughout the reviewed timeframe.
Compared to the previous quarter, the DisCos showed progress, achieving an 80.70 percent collection rate in the third quarter. In the second quarter of 2025, they had managed to secure N564.71 billion out of N742.34 billion invoiced, equating to a 76.07 percent efficiency, which marks a rise of 4.63 percentage points in the latest period.
Among the performers, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company stood out with a perfect 100 percent recovery rate. Close behind were Eko, Benin, and Abuja DisCos, each surpassing 80 percent, whereas Kaduna DisCo lagged with the weakest outcome at 45.67 percent nationwide.
This improvement in revenue collection points to better consumer compliance and possibly enhanced operational strategies within the electricity market. The regulator’s data underscores ongoing efforts to stabilize the power sector’s finances amid national economic challenges.
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