Nigeria’s national electricity metering rate has risen to 56.07 per cent as of October 2025, reflecting continued progress in bridging the country’s longstanding metering gap.
This is according to the latest Metering Factsheet released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Thursday and cited by PUNCH Online on Friday, covering the performance of all 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for September and October 2025.
“The data shows that in September 2025, Nigeria had 12.03 million active electricity customers, of which 6.66 million were metered. A total of 80,943 additional meters were installed that month, bringing the national metering rate to 55.37%.
“By October, the customer base rose slightly to 12.07 million, with 6.77 million customers metered. NERC reported that 106,822 customers received meters during the month, over 25,000 more than the September figure, pushing the national metering rate to 56.07%,” NERC said.
The factsheet reveals varying performance levels among the DisCos. Aba Power Distribution Company recorded one of the most significant improvements, increasing its metering rate from 69.49% in September to 78.20% in October.
Eko DisCo and Ikeja Electric remained the strongest performers, sustaining metering rates above 84%. Abuja and Ibadan DisCos also posted steady gains, which NERC attributes to more effective rollout strategies and better customer onboarding.
However, several DisCos continue to struggle. Enugu, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, and Yola DisCos all with metering rates below 50% are still installing meters, but NERC cautioned that they must accelerate their deployment to close their widening gaps.
NERC stated that the publication of the Metering Factsheet is part of its commitment to transparency and customer awareness, ensuring Nigerians remain informed about progress and challenges in the country’s electricity market.
PUNCH Online had reported that the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Musiliu Oseni, had stated that between 600,000 and 700,000 electricity meters are currently available in the country, calling on distribution companies to speed up their rollout and improve public communication.