Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) recorded an N80.49 billion shortfall in collections during February 2026, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported. The 11 DisCos received N277.09 billion worth of electricity from the national grid, according to NERC's monthly factsheet on commercial performance. The report shows that despite receiving the electricity supply, total customer collections amounted to only N196.6 billion for the month. This marks a significant drop in revenue collection compared to previous months. The data was published on NERC's official website as part of its routine disclosure. The commission did not provide reasons for the shortfall. No breakdown of individual DisCo performance was included in the initial factsheet. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has previously raised concerns about service delivery in the sector. NERC is expected to publish further details in its quarterly performance review.
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