𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 41% 𝗢𝗳 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 — 𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗖
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that more than 41 per cent of electricity consumers in Nigeria are still without prepaid meters as of February 2026.
According to the Commission’s latest metering factsheet, about 5.1 million out of the country’s 12.31 million active electricity customers remain on estimated billing due to lack of meters.
NERC disclosed that only 7.21 million customers had been successfully metered by February, despite the installation of over 121,000 new meters within the month.
The report showed that Nigeria’s national metering rate rose slightly from 57.93 per cent in January to 58.57 per cent in February.
Among electricity distribution companies, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company recorded the highest metering rate at 79.37 per cent.
The findings come amid continued complaints from Nigerians over estimated billing, unstable power supply and rising electricity costs across the country.
Energy experts say expanding meter distribution remains key to improving transparency, reducing consumer exploitation and strengthening confidence in the power sector.
