Discos Collected N220.93bn Revenue in August, Billing Efficiency Rose to 75.36%

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported that Discos collected a total of N220.93 billion from customers in August 2026. This represents an increase in billing efficiency, which rose to 75.36%, according to the report. The Discos recovered 77.63% of the allowed revenue per kilowatt-hour, with Abuja and Eko leading collection efficiency, while Kaduna and Jos struggled. The NERC report does not specify the reasons for the disparities among the Discos.

The NERC’s report provides insights into the performance of the Discos and highlights areas that require improvement. The billing efficiency increase is a positive step, but more needs to be done to ensure consistent and effective service delivery across all Discos. The disparities among the Discos could be due to a variety of factors, including infrastructure, management, and customer engagement strategies.

The NERC has been working to improve the performance of the Discos and has implemented several measures, such as the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) Regulations and the establishment of the Market Operator (MO) to enhance transparency and accountability. However, more needs to be done to ensure that customers receive reliable and affordable electricity service.