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Electricity subsidy trap leaves 9 of 11 DisCos on government life support
BusinessDay
Aug 25, 2026 · 04:00 WAT
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company as nine of eleven DisCos remain dependent on government support. The report highlights the sector’s subsidy burden and operational challenges, providing regulatory and financial context for investors monitoring listed Nigerian utilities.