The Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) has announced that the federal government has netted off approximately 97 per cent of outstanding market obligations owed by the Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) for the period 2015 to 2020. According to NISO, the affected DisCos must move swiftly to settle their remaining balances. The disclosure relates to longstanding debts within Nigeria's electricity market, which have been a persistent challenge for the country's power sector and its financial stability.

The Nigeria Independent System Operator (NISO) has directed electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to settle their outstanding market obligations following a 97 percent debt relief granted by the Federal Government, threatening sanctions against defaulters. The directive comes as the Discos' revenue collection for June fell by 7.82 percent to N191.86 billion, according to ThisDay Live. The development highlights ongoing financial challenges within Nigeria's power sector, where distribution companies have long struggled with liquidity and payment shortfalls to the electricity market.

Nigeria's electricity distribution companies face possible sanctions over more than N1.5 trillion in unpaid market obligations. According to Legit.ng, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) rejected repayment plans submitted by the DisCos, describing them as unacceptable. The development raises concerns about the financial stability of the country's power sector, with potential regulatory action against the defaulting firms expected as authorities seek to recover the outstanding debt.

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the completion of repairs on the Alaoji–Owerri 132kV Transmission Lines 1 and 2, restoring power to parts of Imo, Bayelsa, and Rivers states. The lines were re-energised at 7:05 p.m. and 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, according to TCN.

Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) experienced a loss of over 1.13 million customers in 2025, attributed to unreliable power supply and increasing energy costs, according to Punch.

Eskom's additional R54 billion from tariffs is set to be challenged in court once more, as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) faces accusations of concealing the irrationality behind its decision regarding the power utility's revenue. This legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions surrounding energy pricing and regulatory practices in the country.