Nigeria’s electricity metering rate stands at 59.69% for March and April 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as reported by multiple outlets. NERC records 12,457,068 active electricity customers nationally, of whom 7,324,074 are metered and 5,132,994 are still unmetered. During the same period, distribution companies install meters in two phases: 115,905 meters were installed in March and 111,654 in April. The metering coverage varies by distribution company, with Eko Electricity Distribution Company reported at 88.78%, Ikeja Electric at 87.93%, and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company at 80.08%. While metering progress is ongoing, both outlets note that a significant share of customers remains without meters. One report also points to continued supply challenges in some areas, including parts of the Federal Capital Territory and other parts of the country, despite the metering drive. Metering costs for single- and three-phase meters are also cited in one source.
Nigeria’s electricity metering rate reaches 59.69% as 5.13 million remain unmetered
Nigeria’s electricity metering rate stands at 59.69% for March and April 2026, according to data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as reported by multiple outlets. NERC recor...
- NERC reports a national electricity metering rate of 59.69% for March and April 2026.
- Nigeria has 12,457,068 active electricity customers; 7,324,074 are metered and 5,132,994 are unmetered.
- Distribution companies installed 115,905 meters in March 2026 and 111,654 meters in April 2026.
- Metering rates vary by distribution company, with Eko (88.78%), Ikeja Electric (87.93%), and Abuja (80.08%) reported.
- A large number of customers still lack meters despite continued installations.
Nigeria recorded a national electricity metering rate of 59.69% in March and April 2026, according to the latest data from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Out of 12,457,068 active electricity customers, 7,324,074 were metered while 5,132,994 remained unmetered. Distribution companies installed 115,905 meters in March and a further 111,654 in April. Eko Electricity Distribution Company led with an 88.78% metering rate, followed by Ikeja Electric at 87.93% and Abuja Electricity Distribution Company at 80.08%. In Abuja and surrounding areas, single-phase meters currently cost between ₦100,835 and ₦148,162, while three-phase meters range from ₦168,452 to ₦268,750. Despite the ongoing metering drive, power supply continues to be unreliable in many parts of the Federal Capital Territory and across the country.
5 hours agoThe number of unmetered electricity customers in Nigeria stood at 5,132,994 out of 12,457,068 active electricity customers. This is according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s metering status report for March and April 2026. NERC’s data showed that the country’s metering rate stood at 59.69 percent during the period under review. Accordingly, the figures indicate […] Nigeria records 59.69% electricity metering rate as 5.13m customers remain unmetered
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