The latest report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) shows that the Eleven (11) power Distribution Companies (DisCos) operating in the country collected a total sum of ₦207.49billion as revenue in December 2025.
This was contained in the NERC Factsheet for December 2025, which highlighted how DisCos performed in billing, collection, and revenue recovery during December 2025.
The report said out of the ₦258.66billion total billings to the DisCos, ₦207.49billion revenue collected, indicating 80.22% collection efficiency, 2.73% up from the amount percentage recorded in November 2025.
According to the report, the total energy received by the power firms was ₦309.65billion, while the total energy billed to the customers was ₦258.66billion, showing a billing efficiency of 83.53%, 4.825 up from the percentage billed in November 2025.
On Revenue Recovery Performance, the report said while ₦124.30/kWh was allowed average tariff, the DisCos’ actual average collection was ₦98.97/kWh. Indicating recovery efficiency of 79.62%, 7.14% up from the percentage achieved in November 2025.
The report said during the period, Eko DisCo recorded the strongest revenue recovery performance at 99.45%, reflecting near full recovery of allowed revenues.
Yola (87.89%), Ikeja (85.32%), and Abuja (84.43%) also delivered strong recovery performance.
Benin (71.36%), Ibadan (73.19%), Enugu (73.50%), and Port Harcourt (79.29%) recorded moderate recovery levels.
These figures, according to the report, gave a clear picture of how effectively DisCos are billing, collecting, and recovering revenue, key indicators for strengthening liquidity and improving service delivery across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
