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Electricity losses cost DisCos N2.47tn in six years
The Punch
Sep 1, 2026 · 01:15 WAT
Electricity distribution companies recorded about N2.47tn in unbilled electricity losses between 2020 and 2025, according to an analysis of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission reports. Meter bypass, electricity theft, inadequate metering and technical losses contributed to the increase, highlighting continuing financial and operational challenges in the power sector.