ABUJA, NIGERIA — The 11 electricity distribution companies in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry recorded ₦125.56 billion in uncollected revenue in August 2026.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this in its August 2026 Factsheet. The factsheet was released on the commission’s X handle.
Collection and Billing Efficiency
The companies recorded 84.62 per cent collection efficiency in the period under review. This amounted to ₦220.93 billion out of the total billed.
According to NERC, the DisCos received ₦346.49 billion in total energy in August. They billed ₦261.10 billion in energy.
The billing efficiency hit 75.36 per cent in August. This means a significant portion of the energy received was not billed.
Revenue Recovery Performance
On Revenue Recovery Performance, NERC revealed that the industry reached an overall Recovery Efficiency of 77.63 per cent.
The commission added that the top performers were Eko, Ikeja, and Abuja DisCos. They recorded the highest recovery efficiency levels for August.
Eko DisCo led with 96.29 per cent recovery efficiency. Ikeja followed with 84.22 per cent, while Abuja recorded 83.63 per cent.
Breakdown of the Figures
The factsheet reads in part: “The August 2026 Factsheet breaks down the financial health and efficiency of the Distribution Companies across the country.
“Billing Efficiency: Stood at 75.36 per cent, with total energy billed reaching ₦261.10 billion out of ₦346.49 billion energy received.
“Collection Efficiency: Recorded at 84.62 per cent, resulting in a total revenue collection of ₦220.93 billion for the month.
“Revenue Recovery Performance: The industry reached an overall Recovery Efficiency of 77.63 per cent.
“Top Performers: Eko (96.29 per cent), Ikeja (84.22 per cent), and Abuja (83.63 per cent) DisCos recorded the highest recovery efficiency levels for August.”
What This Means
The shortfall in revenue collection is a significant challenge for the power sector. It affects the ability of DisCos to meet their financial obligations.
The low billing efficiency also indicates that a substantial amount of energy is lost before it is billed. This could be due to technical issues or energy theft.
What Happens Next
NERC will continue to monitor the performance of the DisCos. The commission will also enforce regulations to improve efficiency.
For now, the focus is on addressing the revenue shortfall. The coming months will reveal whether the DisCos can improve their collection and billing efficiencies.
