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FG Vows to Sanction and Replace Weak, Indebted DisCos

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:20:54 +0000

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that have failed to meet operational and financial obligations, stating that it will no longer tolerate inefficiency, indebtedness, or poor service delivery within the power sector. The government said that it is ready to revoke the licenses of non-performing DisCos and replace [...]

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Kano Manufacturers Plan Shift from DisCos to NDPHC Power Supply

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:50:31 +0000

Manufacturers in Kano State are gearing up to terminate their reliance on electricity supply from distribution companies (DisCos) as they explore direct power agreements with the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). This move, which reflects a growing dissatisfaction with the prevailing electricity supply in the region, aims to boost industrial productivity and reduce operational [...]

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NERC moves to suspend DisCos’ operational funds over delayed meter refund obligations

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:36:05 +0000

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a decisive step in its ongoing enforcement drive by announcing plans to withhold part of the operational expenditure (opex) funds allocated to electricity distribution companies that fail to comply with approved refund processes for customers who paid for meters under earlier schemes. The Commission said the action [...]

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Electricity Supply to 11 DisCos Rises to 4,871MW as Power Generation Improves Nationwide

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:22:12 +0000

Nigeria’s electricity supply to the country’s eleven Distribution Companies (DisCos) has surged to 4,871 megawatts (MW), marking one of the highest levels recorded in 2025 and signaling gradual improvement in national power generation and distribution. The increase, industry experts say, reflects the combined effect of enhanced generation capacity, improved grid stability, and ongoing efforts by [...]

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DisCos’ Monthly Revenue Falls 4.9% to N182.11bn

Temitope Nlewemchi — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:50:18 +0000

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded a 4.9 per cent decline in their monthly revenue, which dropped to N182.11 billion, according to the latest industry data. The decline highlights ongoing challenges within the power sector despite recent tariff reviews and efforts to improve collections. Figures from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) indicate that the [...]

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Power Firms Resist Tariff Cuts as States Assert Control Under New Electricity Law

Temitope Nlewemchi — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:40:18 +0000

The implementation of Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023 has begun to create significant friction within the power sector, as state governments increasingly take charge of regulating electricity markets within their jurisdictions. The result has been a wave of new policies, including reductions in electricity tariffs by some states, which are being met with resistance from power [...]

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Q1 operations of electricity distribution companies linked to fatalities and injuries — NERC

Temitope Nlewemchi — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:25:12 +0000

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has raised significant concerns over the operational safety of electricity distribution companies (DisCos), revealing in its latest report that the entirety of deaths and injuries within Nigeria’s power sector during the first quarter of 2025 were attributed solely to the DisCos. This revelation has reignited debates about safety lapses, [...]

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Senate urges Federal Government to halt financial bailouts to power distribution companies (Discos)

Temitope Nlewemchi — Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:00:32 +0000

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to cease the disbursement of public funds to electricity distribution companies (Discos), accusing them of mismanagement, inefficiency, and continued exploitation of the Nigerian people despite receiving repeated financial interventions. During plenary on Thursday, lawmakers voiced their frustration over what they described as an unending cycle of [...]

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Abuja DisCo appoints Okwuokenye CEO

Temitope Nlewemchi — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:41:06 +0000

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has appointed Mr Chijioke Okwuokenye as its acting managing director/chief executive officer. A statement by the AEDC spokesperson, Adefisayo Akinsanya, noted that the appointment, which took immediate effect, was part of the transformation agenda of the company. He stated that it would see Okwuokenye drive the positioning of AEDC as [...]

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House of Representatives Orders Reversal of Tariff Hike for Band A Electricity Customers

Ifeanyi Nwagboso — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:00:52 +0000

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent tariff hike for Band A customers. This decision came on Tuesday following the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. NERC had recently announced an increase, requiring Band A customers [...]

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Electricity: OPC Urges Tinubu To Stop Discos’ Plan over Tariff Increase, calls It Anti-People Move To Discredit New Govt

Felix Oboagwina — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:26:18 +0000

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has expressed deep concern regarding the proposed escalation of electricity tariffs by Distribution Companies (DISCOs). They condemn this action as being detrimental to the welfare of the people, oppressive, unwarranted, and a deliberate attempt to undermine the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Urging Tinubu to kill the DISCO’s [...]

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