Prepaid electricity units are now a popular way for Nigerians to save on their electricity bills. However, before you make the switch to a prepaid unit, it’s important to know the cost of prepaid electricity units in Nigeria.
Electricity tariff rates were increased in February 2022 and ever since many Nigerians have been forced to purchase more electricity units to meet their demands. If you’re wondering what the new electricity rates are in your state, you’ve come to the right place because this post will provide details of the cost of prepaid electricity units in Nigeria.
Prepaid electricity units in Nigeria are becoming increasingly popular as people search for ways to save money on their power bills. With the cost of electricity rising year after year, it’s no wonder that people are looking for ways to cut costs.
If you are a prepaid meter user in Nigeria, you must have noticed the number of electricity units you get for a certain amount has become lesser, this is because the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) gave six electricity distribution companies(DISCOs) the approval to increase their tariffs starting from February 2022.
As a result of this increase, electricity consumers in Nigeria will now be charged at N60.67/kWh and N59.64/kWh respectively depending on their billing category. It is important to note that customers in a higher billing category get better service from the electricity distribution companies as they are guaranteed more hours of power supply than regular customers.
Some frequently asked questions as a result of this increase is How much is 100 units of electricity in Nigeria 2023Â or how many units is 20000 naira on prepaid meter 2023. Below are some answers to these frequently asked questions.
How much is a unit of prepaid electricity in Nigeria?
A unit of electricity in Nigeria costs at least NGN 59.64/kWh. This is according to the current prepaid meter tariffs approved by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission in February 2022.
- How many units is 20000 naira on prepaid meter in 2023?
According to the new electricity tariff approved by NERC, a prepaid meter recharge of 20,000 naira is equivalent to a minimum of 329.65 units.
- How much is 100 units of electricity in Nigeria in 2023?
In Nigeria, 100 units of prepaid meter electricity costs NGN 5,964. This is according to the new electricity tariff by NERC (N59.64/kWh).
- How many units is 10000 naira on prepaid meter in Nigeria?
In Nigeria, you will get a minimum of 167 units when you recharge your prepaid electricity meter with NGN 10,000. This is according to the NERC approved tariff of N59.64/kWh.
I hope this information can help you prepare your electricity budget and decide if prepaid electricity meters are right for you.
If you have any more questions regarding billing category and electricity tariffs, I suggest you contact your DISCO. Below are the six electricity distribution companies in Nigeria that increased their tariffs.
- Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)
- Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC)
- Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC)
- Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC)
- Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)
- Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC)
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