Electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) reported that the Federal Government's electricity tariff subsidy liability is projected at N1.92 trillion in 2025 as it continues to cover the shortfall between cost-reflective tariffs and consumer payments. This subsidy highlights ongoing government intervention in the electricity market.

By ObasEsiedesa, Abuja The electricity tariff subsidy obligation of the Federal Government (FG) stood at N1.92 trillion in 2025, as the government continues to absorb the gap between cost-reflective electricity tariffs and rates paid by customers, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). NERC, in its 2025 industry report, put the government’s gross tariff […] The post Electricity subsidy bill hits N1.92trn in 2025 — NERC appeared first on Vanguard News.