The Distribution Companies (DisCos) in September 2025 collected total revenue of N196.26 billion, representing
2.69 percent increase, compared to N191.11 billion collected in August, as disclosed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The latest NERC Commercial Performance FactSheet September 2025 highlighted that the DisCos total billings for the month increased by 1.20 percent to N241.54 billion, compared to N238.67 billion, representing 1.84 percent, a decline compared to the previous month. While collection efficiency totaled 81.25 percent, an increase of 1.18 percent as against 80.07 percent in the month of August.
The factsheet of the month under review showed that total energy received was N279.45 billion, compared to N284.64 billion in the previous month, and total energy billed was N241.54 billion, compared N238.67 billion in August; while billing efficiency rate rises to 86.43 percent, a 2.58 percent increase from 83.85 percent in August.
Also the revenue recovery performance for all the DisCos in September indicated N116.34/kwh allowed average tariff, N97.09/kwh actual average collection, and recovery efficiency of 83.45 percent, a 3.67 percent increase from August.
Comparatively, revenue recovery performance of August showed N116.25/kwh allowed average tariff, N92.75/kwh actual average collection, and N79.78 percent recovery efficiency.
It highlighted Ikeja, Abuja and Eko topping highest across billing, collections, and recovery efficiency. Ikeja total billing was N38.84 billion, revenue collected was N37.46 billion, and collection efficiency 96.43 percent; while Abuja total billing was N37.99 billion, revenue collection N31.19 billion, and collection efficiency 82.09 percent. Eko’s total billing was N36.19 billion, revenue collection N34.16 billion, and collection efficiency 94.40 percent.
Aba DisCo achieved a 102.85 percent billing efficiency, reflecting improved energy optimization and legacy recovery. Benin, PH, and Kano DisCos posted moderated efficiency levels; while Jos, Kaduna and Yola continued to trail and show room for improvement.
These figures according to NERC, give a clear picture of how effective DisCos are billing, collecting and recovering revenue, key indicators for strengthening liquidity and improving service delivery across the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).