The Federal Government in January 2016, introduced new electricity tariffs raising rates by a whopping 40%. The government explained that this was necessary to ensure investments into the sector is sustained as no one will put down money for tariffs that are not cost-reflective (enough to cover your cost and help them make some profit).
With the 40% tariff increase, household light bills went up triggering a rise in inflation rate throughout 2016. Even though most reports indicate tariffs rose by 40%, electricity tariff is not the same across board.
You actually get to pay higher in some states compared to others. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, explained that the reason for the disparate tariff was due to the rate of losses associated with different regions in the country. Regions with the high losses typically incur higher tariffs.
To put things into better perspective, we will assume a regular household that consumes 1000 units of electricity per month. This is a household that has 3 AC’s, a deep freezer and Fridge, LCD or LED TV’s, Electric Cooker and a washing machine.
Here is how much you pay for electricity in your state
Abuja Disco
Type of house – Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2)– ₦24.3
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦24,300
Type of house – Mini Estate or Bungalow but have dedicated 500kv transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)– ₦46.23
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦46,230
Type of House – Big Estate or Bungalow but have our/my own Transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4) – ₦46.23
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦46,230
Benin Disco
Type of house – Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2s)– ₦24.08
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦24,080
Type of house – Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2T)– ₦24.45
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦24,450
Type of house – Mini Estate or Bungalow but have dedicated 500kv transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)– ₦38.56
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦38,560
Type of House – Big Estate or Bungalow but have our/my own Transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4) – ₦38.56
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦38,560
Enugu Disco
Type of House- Bungalow or Flat with single Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2S)- ₦27.13
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦27,130
Type of House- Bungalow or Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2T)- ₦27.13
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦27, 130
Type of house-Mini Bungalow or Estate with a 500kv transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)- ₦45.40
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦45,400.
Type of house – Large Bungalow or Estate with Dedicated transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4)- ₦43.19
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦43,190
Ibadan Disco
Type of House- Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2)- ₦23.09
Amount based on 1,000 units – ₦23,090
Type of House- Mini Estate with a dedicated 500kv transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)- ₦41.31
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦41,310
Type of House- Large Bungalow or Estate with dedicated transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4)- ₦41.31
Amount based on 1,000 units- ₦41, 310
Jos Disco
Type of House- Bungalow or flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2)- ₦26.93
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦26,930
Type of House- Bungalow or Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)- ₦43.91
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦43,910
Type of House- Estate with dedicated transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4)- ₦43.91
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦43,910
Kaduna Disco
Type of House- Flat or Bungalow with a single phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2-ST) – ₦26.37
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦26,370
Type of House: Bungalow or Duplex with triple phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2-TP)- ₦28.05
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦28,050
Type of House: Small bungalow or Estate with dedicated transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3)- ₦42.74
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦42,740
Type of House: Large Bungalow or Estate with dedicated transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4)- ₦45.76
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦45,760
Kano Disco
Type of House- Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2A)- ₦20.26
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦20,260
Type of House- Bungalow or Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2B)- ₦26.41
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦26,410
Type of House: Bungalow or mini estate with 500 KVA transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3) ₦38.38
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦38,380
Type of House: Bungalow or large estate with several transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4) ₦38.38
Amount based on 1000 units-₦38,380
Ikeja Disco
Type of House: Flat or Bungalow Single phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2SP) ₦21.30
Amount based on 1000 units- ₦21,300
Type of House: Bungalow or Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2TP) ₦21.80
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦21,800
Type of House: Bungalow or mini estate with dedicated 500kva transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3): ₦36.49
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦36,490
Type of House: Big Estate or Bungalow with several transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour: ₦36.92
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦36,920
Port Harcourt Disco
Type of House: Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2): ₦24.91
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦24,910
Type of House: Bungalow or Mini Estate with a dedicated 500kva transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3): ₦48.35
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦48,350
Type of House: Bungalow or Big estate with several transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4): ₦48.35
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦48,350
EKO Disco
Type of House: Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2S): ₦24.00
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦24,000
Type of House: Bungalow or Duplex with Triple Phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2T): ₦25.79
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦25,790
Type of House: Bungalow or Mini Estate with a 500kva transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour (R3): ₦29.00
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦29,000
Type of House: Bungalow or Big Estate with several transformers
Rate per kilowatt hour (R4): ₦29.00
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦29,000
Yola Disco
Type of House: Bungalow or Flat
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2S): ₦23.25
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦23,250
Type of House: Duplex with Triple phase
Rate per kilowatt hour (R2T): ₦24.75
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦24,750
Type of house: Bungalow or mini estate with a dedicated 500kva transformer
Rate per kilowatt hour ₦41.22
Amount based on 1000 units: ₦41,220
Who pays the highest?
- Residents in the east under Enugu Disco pay the highest in electricity bills at ₦27 per KWH.
- Residents in the North Central region under Jos Disco pay the next highest with ₦26.9 per KWH
- Residents in the North under Kano Disco pay the least with ₦20.26 per KWH
- For residents in Mini and large estates with dedicated transformers, you pay a huge sum if you live in Porthacourt.
Any idea on how the rates were derived?
We bought 13.5 units at 1000 in jos electrical distribution company