Nigeria Generated 5,506MW of Power in October 2025, Distributed 4,290MW — NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that the country generated 5,506 megawatts (MW) of electricity in October 2025 across all grid-connected power plants. This marks a significant 60% month-on-month increase compared to September.

The figures were published in the latest Fact Sheet on Operational Performance of Power Plants, released on Tuesday. NERC noted that the 5,506MW generated represents 40% of the national grid’s total installed capacity, which currently stands at 13,625MW across 18 power plants.

78% of Available Power Was Distributed

Out of the total power generated in October, 4,290MW was successfully distributed, an increase of 5% from the previous month. This means that 78% of the available electricity was delivered to consumers, while 12% remained unutilised, largely due to grid constraints and infrastructure limitations.

Despite the improved generation levels, NERC’s report highlights ongoing instability within the electricity grid.

Grid Instability Persists Despite Increased Output

The commission recorded voltage levels that fell outside the prescribed safety and stability thresholds:

• Average lower grid voltage: 294.55kV (below the 313.50kV limit)
• Average upper grid voltage: 346.90kV (slightly above the 346.50kV limit)

These deviations indicate continued grid instability, even during a month of elevated generation and distribution.

Frequency levels also showed inconsistencies:

• Lower frequency: 49.46Hz (below the 49.75Hz threshold)
• Upper frequency: 50.69Hz (above the 50.25Hz threshold)

NERC warned that these fluctuations—both below and above acceptable limits- point to unstable power supply conditions in October 2025.

N28 Billion Set Aside for Metering Under MAF Scheme

Under its Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) Tranche B scheme, NERC confirmed that fund allocation is based on the Distribution Companies’ (DisCos) contributions as of July 2025. A total of N28 billion has been earmarked for the procurement and installation of meters for unmetered Band A and Band B customers.

This intervention is part of broader national efforts to close Nigeria’s persistent metering gap.

Backed by the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI)

The MAF programme complements the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) launched earlier in the year. The federal government targets the deployment of 10 million smart and prepaid meters by 2030, with an accelerated phase aiming to roll out 7 million meters by 2027.

The goal is to achieve:

• 60% national metering coverage, and
• Significant reduction in estimated billing and commercial losses across DisCos.