NERC says Nigeria’s power tariff was Africa’s cheapest in 2025
Nigeria recorded the lowest average electricity tariff among 14 selected African countries in 2025, with an average allowed end-user tariff of N124.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The post NERC says Nigeria’s power tariff was Africa’s cheapest in 2025 appeared first on Nairametrics .
In 2025, Nigeria was recorded as having the cheapest electricity tariff among 14 selected African countries, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The average allowed end-user tariff in Nigeria was N124.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), equivalent to $0.08/kWh. Across the other surveyed African countries, the average tariff was $0.19/kWh.
NERC's comparison showed that Nigeria's average tariff was 42.11% of the average rate recorded in the other markets. The tariff comparison highlights that electricity prices in the selected African markets were generally higher than Nigeria's average. As Nigeria continues to tackle financial pressures affecting the electricity supply industry, the Federal Government has ruled out an immediate increase in electricity tariffs.
Efforts are ongoing to improve generation and address financial obligations within the sector. Measures have been introduced to resolve accumulated debts owed within the electricity value chain. In 2025, the Federal Government announced plans to regularize electricity tariffs for customers in Bands A, B, and C, aiming for a more efficient and reliable power sector.
Additionally, in November 2024, NERC instructed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to ensure Band A customers receive the required 20 hours of daily power supply.
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