Abuja — Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) installed 225,631 new meters in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 20.6 percent increase compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
The data, contained in NERC’s Second Quarter 2025 Report, shows that the figure rose from 187,614 meters installed in the first quarter, reflecting renewed efforts by DisCos to address widespread customer complaints about estimated billing and improve transparency in electricity consumption measurement.
According to the report, metering coverage across the country now stands at 46.3 percent, indicating that less than half of registered electricity customers are metered. NERC noted, however, that ongoing initiatives under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) and National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) continue to drive gradual progress.
The regulatory body attributed the increase in installations to improved coordination between DisCos and approved meter vendors, as well as a more efficient approval process for meter deployment.
“The Commission continues to emphasize the importance of metering in achieving fair billing and revenue assurance. The steady rise in installation figures demonstrates industry-wide commitment to closing the metering gap,” the report stated.
NERC also revealed that Ikeja Electric, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, and Eko DisCo led the metering drive during the quarter, accounting for the highest number of new installations.
Despite the improvement, the Commission reiterated that Nigeria’s metering gap remains significant, with over seven million customers still relying on estimated billing. It urged DisCos to intensify efforts toward achieving universal metering in line with national electricity reform goals.
The Commission added that enforcement actions would continue against any distribution company found guilty of non-compliance or unfair billing practices.
