NERC says DisCos Generated N207bn Revenue From N258bn Electricity Bills in December

Electricity distribution companies in Nigeria recorded revenue of N207.49 billion from customer payments in December 2025, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

The figure was obtained from a total billing of N258.66 billion issued to electricity consumers during the month, as detailed in the commission’s DisCos Commercial Performance Factsheet for December.

Although the revenue collected remained substantial, it represented a slight decline of 0.02 per cent compared with the N208.78 billion generated in November 2025.

The report also indicated that the overall value of electricity bills issued to consumers dropped by about four per cent from the N269.43 billion recorded in the previous month.

Despite the decline in billing, collection efficiency improved modestly. According to NERC, the proportion of billed revenue successfully recovered by distribution companies rose to 80.22 per cent in December, up from 77.49 per cent in November.

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The commission also revealed that the total value of electricity supplied to the distribution companies during the period stood at N309.65 billion. This represented a decrease of 9.54 per cent from the N342.29 billion recorded in November.

In terms of performance among the distribution companies, Eko Electricity Distribution Company achieved the highest revenue recovery rate, collecting 99.45 per cent of its allowed revenue.

Other companies with strong performance included Yola Electricity Distribution Company with 87.89 per cent, Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company at 85.32 per cent and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company with 84.43 per cent.

Meanwhile, Benin, Ibadan, Enugu and Port Harcourt distribution companies posted recovery levels ranging between 71 and 79 per cent.

NERC said the performance indicators provide insight into the operational efficiency of distribution companies and help track improvements in revenue recovery across Nigeria’s power sector.