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Nigeria Demands $11M from Benin, Togo for Electricity

7/7/2025

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Nigeria is demanding over $11 million from Benin and Togo for unpaid electricity bills from Q1 2025. With both nations settling only a small portion of their debts, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) raises alarms about the sustainability of Nigeria's electricity trade. Continued defaults could jeopardize the stability of Nigeria's power market and deter future investments.

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Nigeria is demanding over $11 million from Benin and Togo for unpaid electricity bills from Q1 2025. With both nations settling only a small portion of their debts, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) raises alarms about the sustainability of Nigeria's electricity trade. Continued defaults could jeopardize the stability of Nigeria's power market and deter future investments.