Nigeria's electricity metering rate rises to 63.1% in August 2026, but Northern DisCos lag
Nigeria's electricity metering rate increased marginally to 63.1% in August 2026 from 62.4% in July, reducing customers without meters to 4.7 million according to NERC data. Metered customers rose from 7.9 million to 8.045 million (1.8% increase), though new installations slowed from 159,980 to 141,746. Total active customers grew to 12.75 million nationwide.
DisCos performance shows stark regional variation: Eko leads at 89.6% metering, Ikeja at 87.7%, and Abuja at 82.6%, while Northern DisCos lag significantly—Jos at 37.6%, Yola at 39.2%, Kaduna at 42.3%, and Kano at 42.8%. Minister Joseph Tegbe has prioritized metering reform following his June appointment.
This persistent metering gap means many customers still face arbitrary estimated billing, which often leads to overcharging. With power supply remaining unreliable due to infrastructure constraints and grid collapses, accurate metering is essential for fair billing. Will estimated billing continue to affect your electricity costs despite national metering improvements, or have you seen better billing accuracy in your area recently?