Nigerian govt to share electricity subsidy burden with states, LGs
The Federal Government has announced a major shift in how electricity subsidies will be funded in Nigeria, saying the burden will no longer rest solely on the centre. From 2026, the cost of electricity subsidies will be shared among the federal, state and local governments. This was disclosed in Abuja by the Director-General of the […]
AEDC electricity customers get N28.99bn monthly subsidy – NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has shared that customers under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) are currently receiving electricity subsidies worth N28.99 billion every month. This update was included in NERC’s Multi-Year Tariff Order for AEDC, which was issued in May 2025. According to NERC, the government has kept electricity tariffs steady for […]