Nigeria’s electricity subsidy bill reaches 1.92 trillion naira in 2025, regulator says
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- Nigeria’s federal electricity tariff subsidy obligation reached 1.928 trillion naira in 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
- The government continued to cover the difference between cost-reflective tariffs and the rates paid by consumers.
- NERC said the subsidy represented 57.44% in its 2025 industry report.
Nigeria’s electricity tariff subsidy obligation climbed to 1.928 trillion naira in 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
The federal government paid the subsidy to cover the gap between tariffs that reflect the cost of electricity and the lower rates charged to consumers.
NERC reported that the obligation accounted for 57.44% in its 2025 industry report. The figure highlights the scale of public funding used to sustain consumer electricity rates.
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