The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to compensate eligible Band-A customers who experienced poor power supply due to grid generation constraints.

Electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Lagos have rejected the state's plan to end tariff classification, warning that such a move could lead to market instability, unrest, and widespread blackouts without a stable power supply.

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have installed over 130,000 new meters for customers, prioritizing Band A users, through the N49 billion Meter Acquisition Fund. This initiative aims to improve metering infrastructure and reduce estimated billing.

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have missed their revenue targets, raising concerns about efficiency. Data shows DisCos received ₦336.43 billion worth of electricity but collected only ₦204.74 billion.

A recent column discusses the potential irrelevance of electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) in Nigeria, drawing parallels with water corporations and reflecting on the ongoing challenges in the nation's electricity sector.

Nigerian consumers spent N2.311 trillion on electricity in 2025, even amid widespread complaints over poor service from electricity distribution companies (DisCos), according to reports from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The post Consumers spent N2.311trn on electricity in 2025 despite service challenges – NERC appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian government has announced that consumers are now permitted to sell their excess solar power back to electricity distribution companies (DisCos). This initiative, supported by NERC, aims to encourage renewable energy adoption and empower consumers.

Pakistan's Privatisation Commission has invited expressions of interest from local and international investors for the sale of three major electricity distribution companies (Discos), with a deadline set for the end of May.

ISLAMABAD: Amid public outcry over expensive power and excessive loadshedding, the government on Wednesday announced that it had unearthed expensive power purchases by distribution companies (Discos)…

Despite widespread blackouts in January, Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from customers, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have recorded N2.4 trillion in financial losses, exacerbating power supply issues and leading to consumer complaints about non-transparency and calls for mass metering.

Nigeria's electricity regulator, NERC, has ordered Distribution Companies (DisCos) to pay N20.33 billion in outstanding meter refunds to customers under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme.

Nigerian electricity distribution companies (DisCos) installed 241,590 meters in early 2026, but millions of consumers remain unmetered, leading to ongoing complaints about estimated billing.

Power distribution companies (DISCOs) are facing criticism for implementing revenue-based load-shedding, with warnings that stopping such outages could increase circular debt by Rs500 billion.

Electricity prices in Pakistan are anticipated to increase as Distribution Companies (Discos) are seeking to impose additional fuel cost charges.

Nigeria's electricity distribution companies (DisCos) collected N204.74 billion from customers in January 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), despite widespread blackouts during the month.

Distribution Companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have been instructed to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of their 118 call centers.