National metering rate rises to 63.10 per cent, says NERC

· 4,704,223 customers unmetered

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that national metering rate rose to 63.10 per cent in August 2026 from the 62.37 per cent in July 2026.

This was contained in the latest Metering Factsheet the commission released yesterday.

“The national metering rate increased to 63.10 per cent by the end of August, up from 62.37 per cent in July,” the report said. Of the 12,749,789 active customers in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI), NERC disclosed that 4,704,223 customers, representing 37 per cent were unmetered in August, while 8,045,565 were metered.

On the deployment of meters, the factsheet revealed that the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) metered additional 141,746 customers in the period under review, compared with 159,980 in July.

With 89.64 per cent, Eko DisCo topped the chart of deployment while Ikeja hit 87.74 per cent and Abuja recorded 82.62 per cent.

In terms of coverage, the total number of metered customers across all DisCos reached 8,045,565 out of 12,749,789 active customers in August.

The July & August 2026 Metering Status of Distribution Companies (DisCos) factsheet highlights continued progress in customer metering across the country.

It reads in part: “National Progress: The national metering rate increased to 63.10 per cent by the end of August, up from 62.37 per cent in July.

“Meter Deployment: DisCos metered 141,746 additional customers in August, compared with 159,980 in July.

Leading DisCos: Eko (89.64 per cent), Ikeja (87.74 per cent) and Abuja (82.62 per cent) recorded the highest metering rates in August.

“Total Coverage: As of August 2026, the total number of metered customers across all DisCos reached 8,045,565 out of 12,749,789 active customers.

“Leading DisCos: Eko (89.64 per cent), Ikeja (87.74 per cent) and Abuja (82.62 per cent) recorded the highest metering rates in August.

“Total Coverage: As of August 2026, the total number of metered customers across all DisCos reached 8,045,565 out of 12,749,789 active customers.”