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The Nigerian government has reiterated its warning against charging customers for the installation of electricity meters. Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, who declared that meter installation is free of charge, warned that any electricity Distribution company (DisCo) official or installer caught demanding money for meter installations will face public prosecution. The minister gave the warning …

Electricity Theft Deepens as 68% of Consumers Bypass Prepaid Meters

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a sharp drop in revenue remittance by electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, signalling renewed financial strain in Nigeria’s power sector. According to the latest NERC Q2 2025 Quarterly Report, DisCos collectively remitted ₦399.20 billion to the electricity market — a 27.9 …

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