NGThe article reports that electricity distribution companies (Discos) in Nigeria have lost approximately 1.13 million customers between the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2025, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics' Nigeria Electricity Report. Despite an increase in electricity supplied and significant growth in revenue—rising from N509.84bn to N630.93bn—the number of customers declined by 8.52% year-on-year. Metering efforts improved, with the number of metered customers increasing by 12.18%, and the share of prepaid meters rising from 46.71% to 57.27%. However, the number of estimated (unmetered) customers fell by 26.67%, reflecting broader challenges in maintaining customer retention amidst rising energy costs and reliability issues.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data from official reports without overt ideological framing. While the issue of energy access and affordability is politically sensitive, the reporting focuses on statistical trends and operational metrics rather than taking a partisan stance. The emphasis is on the Dis
