Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies have made notable progress in metering customers, installing 148,077 new meters during May and June 2025. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), the total number of metered customers nationwide reached 6,422,933 as of June 2025. The commission’s metering factsheet shows that 63,180 customers were metered in May and 84,897 in June, bringing the total number of active electricity customers in the country to 11,821,194—a slight increase from 11,784,842 in May.
A breakdown of the data reveals significant variations in metering rates among the distribution companies. Ikeja DisCo leads with the highest metering rate at 84.65 percent, followed by Eko at 83.33 percent and Abuja at 73.06 percent. In contrast, Yola records the lowest rate at 28.55 percent, with Jos and Kaduna at 29.51 percent and 33.46 percent, respectively. Aba DisCo showed the most improvement, raising its metering rate from 37.88 percent in May to 45.17 percent in June after installing 12,376 new meters. Benin DisCo also crossed the 50 percent threshold, moving from 49.95 percent to 50.33 percent.
Despite these gains, seven of the 12 distribution companies remain below the 50 percent metering rate, leaving millions of customers without meters and subject to estimated billing. NERC’s data highlights the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s electricity sector, where metering gaps continue to affect both customers and distributors. As the regulator monitors the situation, the focus remains on increasing metering rates to reduce estimated billing and promote a more efficient electricity distribution system. With millions of customers still awaiting meters, distribution companies face a persistent challenge to meet growing electricity demand and provide accurate billing.
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