Nigeria's Distribution Companies Failed to Collect ₦669 Billion in 2025 Electricity Bills

Nigeria's electricity distribution companies failed to collect ₦669.5 billion in billed charges in 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, exposing a structural revenue crisis at the heart of the country's power sector. The uncollected revenue figure adds to a documented $20.5 billion electricity financing gap reported on August 26.