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Nigeria's electricity subsidy costs reach N1.92 trillion in 2025

Nigeria's electricity subsidy bill reached N1.92 trillion in 2025, according to the electricity regulator.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 1, 2026, 8:25 AM UTC.

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The scale of the subsidy highlights major financial pressure on the power sector and public finances.

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Nigeria: Electricity Subsidy Bill Hits N1.92trn in 2025 - NERC ↗allafrica.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 8:16 AM UTC
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