Nigeria’s eleven electricity distribution companies (DisCos) generated a total revenue of N196.26 billion in September 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) latest sector performance report released on X.

Out of N241.54 billion in electricity bills issued to consumers, the DisCos recovered N196.26 billion, marking a 2.69 percent increase in collections compared to August. This pushed overall collection efficiency to 81.25 percent, up 1.18 percent month-on-month.

The report also highlighted billing efficiency, noting that the total energy received by DisCos amounted to N279.45 billion, with N241.54 billion successfully billed to customers. This represented a billing efficiency of 86.43 percent, improving by 2.58 percent from the previous month. Aba Power led the sector with a billing efficiency of 102.85 percent, a performance credited to enhanced energy optimization and legacy debt recovery.

Eko, Abuja, and Ikeja DisCos maintained their positions as top performers, while Benin, Port Harcourt, and Kano DisCos showed moderate efficiency gains. Meanwhile, Jos, Kaduna, and Yola DisCos lagged behind, with NERC emphasizing the need for significant improvement in commercial operations.

NERC stressed that continued enhancement of commercial performance is vital for sustaining sector investments, improving customer experience, and stabilizing the electricity market.

The report comes amid ongoing efforts to expand access, improve collections, and reduce energy losses, signaling gradual progress in Nigeria’s power sector.