Togo and the Benin Republic owe Nigeria $28.33 million (N37.44 billion) for ancillary electricity services rendered over three years, according to Daily Trust. The newspaper said its analysis of annual reports released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from 2023 to 2025 showed the debt stems from services used to transfer electricity from generation plants to end users. Nigeria supplies power to the two neighbouring countries as international electricity customers.

MTN Nigeria has highlighted the ongoing issue of SIM-swap fraud in Nigeria's digital economy, despite various efforts to tackle the problem through discussions and conferences. The telecom company claims to have a lasting solution and is advocating for banks to contribute to the costs of telecom-powered security checks to combat this fraud.

The FAIS Ombud has warned South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant recipients, especially older people, to monitor their bank accounts and grant payments for unauthorised funeral-policy deductions. According to the IOL report, the ombud cautioned that such deductions, often made without recipients' knowledge or consent, could reduce the value of their social grants. Beneficiaries were advised to check their statements regularly and report any suspicious or unauthorised debit orders to the relevant authorities.

Nigeria's Federal Government is set to spend N358 billion on electricity subsidies in the first quarter of 2026, even as the country continues to experience persistent blackouts. This expenditure occurs while electricity tariffs remain frozen, according to Punch.

Tens of thousands of South Africans are reportedly receiving threatening SMS messages from SABC debt collectors regarding unpaid TV licences, according to The South African Biz.

According to Legit.ng, Togo, Benin Republic, and Niger collectively owe Nigeria N17.45 billion in electricity debt. This situation exacerbates the financial challenges faced by these countries, while data indicates that domestic customers in Nigeria tend to pay their electricity bills more reliably.