DisCos

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Economy

Nigeria’s Power Crisis: Why DisCos Are Not the Real Problem Behind Persistent Blackouts

Every time electricity goes out in Nigeria, attention quickly turns to distribution companies such as Eko Electricity Distribution Company or Ikeja Electric, which...

Economy

Nigeria Electricity Sector Records N14.3/kWh Drop in Subsidy Gap in February 2026

The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry has recorded a N14.3 per kilowatt hour reduction in subsidy exposure for customers under the Distribution Companies in...

Economy

FG Approves N3.3 Trillion Power Sector Debt Payment Amid Ongoing Electricity Crisis

The Federal Government has approved a payment plan to settle N3.3 trillion in outstanding debts owed in the power sector under the Presidential...

EconomyMetro

National Grid Suffers Second Disruption in Four Days, Sparks Fresh Power Concerns

Nigeria’s national power grid experienced another disruption yesterday, the second in four days, leading to widespread outages across the country and reigniting concerns...

Economy

FG Directs Free Installation of Smart Meters, Warns Against Extortion by DisCos

The Federal Government has ordered electricity distribution companies (DisCos) and meter installers to provide smart meters to all customers free of charge, warning...

Metro

Nigeria’s Power Sector Loses N187bn to Unbilled Energy Between July and October 2025

The Nigerian power sector recorded losses of about N187 billion due to unbilled energy between July and October 2025, data from the Nigerian...