Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million in 2025 electricity bills
Benin, Togo and Niger owed Nigeria $11.16 million in electricity bills at the end of 2025, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The post Benin, Togo, Niger owe Nigeria $11.16 million in 2025 electricity bills appeared first on Nairametrics .
In 2025, three international electricity customers - Societe Beninoise d’Energie Electrique of Benin, Compagnie Energie Electrique du Togo and Societe Nigerienne d’electricite of Niger - owed Nigeria a combined total of $11.16 million in unpaid electricity bills, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The regulator revealed this in its annual report, which analyzed the payment performance of Nigeria's bilateral electricity customers. The three entities recorded an 84.90% remittance performance in 2025, meaning they settled most but not all of their electricity bills issued by the Market Operator (MO). The figures represent an improvement from the previous year's payment pattern.
The update comes as electricity continues to be supplied under bilateral agreements within and outside Nigeria. The figures reflect a collection challenge faced by the electricity market, despite the constant provision of electricity. The shift represents progress, but the outstanding $11.16 million underscores the ongoing need for improved collections across the sector.
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