Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria Raise Meter Prices Again

Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in Nigeria have announced revised prices for various electricity meter models, marking the second price hike in four months.

According to the DisCos, the cost of a single-phase meter has risen from approximately N117,000 to as much as N149,800, depending on the distribution company and meter vendor.

The new prices, scheduled to take effect on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, reflect the deregulation of Meter Asset Providers (MAP) as directed by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

This upward revision followsan earlier increase in August 2024,  further amplifying concerns among electricity consumers about affordability and accessibility.

Prices of Various Meters by DisCos 

A check by Nairametrics revealed that meter prices vary across DisCos, influenced by vendors and meter models (single-phase and three-phase). Below are the new average meter prices, inclusive of VAT:

Eko DisCo: 

• Single Phase Meter: N135,987.5 – N161,035
• Three Phase Meter: N226,600 – N266,600

Ibadan DisCo: 

• Single Phase Meter: N130,998 – N142,548
• Three Phase Meter: N226,556.25 – N232,008.04

Abuja DisCo: 

• Single Phase Meter: N123,130.53 – N147,812.5
• Three Phase Meter: N206,345.65 – N236,500

Kano Electricity: 

• Single Phase Meter: N127,925 – N129,999.75
• Three Phase Meter: N223,793 – N235,425

Kaduna DisCo:  

• Single Phase Meter: N131,150 — N142,548.94
• Three Phase Meter: 220,375 — N232,008.04