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DisCos leave N123.8bn power revenue gap in June
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· September 4, 2026
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Key points The data reveals the extent of the problem faced by Nigerian DisCos in collecting revenue for electricity supplied. A significant revenue gap was reported in June, with Nigerian DisCos failing to collect cash for electricity supplied.
A significant revenue gap was reported in June, with Nigerian DisCos failing to collect cash for electricity supplied. The gap amounted to N123.8bn. Data from NERC shows that collection efficiency is declining.
Further information on this issue is available, providing more details on the revenue gap and its implications. The data reveals the extent of the problem faced by Nigerian DisCos in collecting revenue for electricity supplied.
Readers can find more information on the NERC data and the declining collection efficiency at the provided link, which offers additional insights into the issue.
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