Nigeria added 111,654 metered electricity customers in April 2026 [1].
This increase is a key metric in the government's effort to reduce the metering deficit. Closing this gap is intended to ensure more accurate billing for consumers, and improve revenue collection for power providers.
According to data from April 2026, the total number of metered customers reached 7,435,733 [1]. This represents a significant jump from the previous month, where the count stood at 7,324,079 [1].
The expansion of metering infrastructure aims to replace estimated billing, which has historically been a source of friction between electricity distributors and the public. By installing more meters, the state seeks to provide transparency in energy consumption, a move expected to stabilize the power sector's financial health.
While the growth in April 2026 shows progress, the initiative remains part of a broader, ongoing strategy to modernize the grid. The addition of over 111,000 customers in a single month indicates an acceleration in deployment efforts [1].
“Nigeria added 111,654 metered electricity customers in April 2026”
The steady increase in metered customers suggests a transition toward a more formalized electricity market in Nigeria. Reducing reliance on estimated billing typically leads to higher consumer satisfaction and reduces the likelihood of payment disputes, which can improve the overall viability of the national power grid.
