DisCos raked in N204bn in January despite poor supply — NERC

Author: Urowayino JeremiahPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Business & Economy

DisCos raked in N204bn in January despite poor supply — NERC

In January 2026, electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion despite widespread blackouts. Power supply dropped due to reduced gas supply caused by $1.3 billion debts. Ikeja Electric recorded the highest revenue at N38.8 billion, while Yola DisCo had the lowest collection at N4.55 billion.

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