Nigeria’s metering progress continues to move forward, with the national electricity metering rate climbing to 56.07% in October 2025 as the grid steadily narrows the long-standing metering gap.
This update comes from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) latest Metering Factsheet, which covers the performance of all 11 distribution companies (DisCos) for September and October 2025 and was reported by PUNCH Online.
In September 2025, Nigeria had about 12.03 million active electricity customers, of whom 6.66 million were metered. That month saw 80,943 additional meters installed, lifting the nationwide metering rate to 55.37%. By October, the customer base rose slightly to 12.07 million, with 6.77 million customers now metered. NERC reported that 106,822 meters were installed during October—more than 25,000 higher than September—pushing the overall metering rate to 56.07%.
The factsheet also shows uneven performance across the DisCos. Aba Power Distribution Company (Aba Power) achieved one of the most notable gains, increasing its metering rate from 69.49% in September to 78.20% in October.
Other highlights include Eko DisCo and Ikeja Electric, which maintained metering rates above 84%, making them the strongest performers. Abuja and Ibadan DisCos also posted steady improvements, attributed by NERC to more effective rollout strategies and stronger customer onboarding processes.
Despite these gains, several DisCos continue to struggle. Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola DisCos reported metering rates below 50% and are still in the process of meter deployment. NERC urged these utilities to accelerate metering to close the widening gaps.
NERC emphasized that publishing the Metering Factsheet reflects the regulator’s commitment to transparency and to keeping the public informed about both progress and challenges in Nigeria’s electricity market.
Context from related reporting indicated that around 600,000 to 700,000 meters were reportedly available in the country, underscoring the need for faster rollout and improved communication from distribution companies. These figures were highlighted by the Vice Chairman of NERC, Musiliu Oseni, in coverage cited by PUNCH Online.
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