Benin and Togo’s Electricity Debt to Nigeria Exceeds $11 Million in Q1 2025
Nigeria is asserting that it is owed over $11 million by Benin and Togo for electricity supplied in the first quarter of 2025. This claim comes from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which has underscored the growing tensions in cross-border energy transactions.
Despite having established bilateral agreements that ensure a consistent supply of power to its neighbors, the payment behavior of these countries has been less than encouraging. Intriguingly, while Togo has failed to make any payments, Benin…