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Electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC
Vanguard
Sep 1, 2026 · 07:28 WAT
NERC reported that the Federal Government’s electricity tariff subsidy obligation reached N1.92 trillion in 2025. The subsidy reflects the gap between cost-reflective tariffs and customer payments, making the development relevant to Nigeria’s fiscal position, electricity regulation and the operating environment for listed utilities.