October 2025 Power Generation and Utilization Data Released
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced that Nigeria generated 5,506 megawatts (MW) of power across its grid-connected plants nationwide in October 2025. This figure represents a substantial 60% month-on-month increase compared to September 2025.
According to the Fact Sheet (Operational Performance of Power Plants) published by NERC, the 5,506MW generated constituted 40% of the total national grid’s capacity. The commission detailed that the total installed capacity across the 18 grid-connected plants amounts to 13,625MW.
Of the electricity generated, 4,290MW was utilized, marking a 5% increase. This indicates that 78% of the available power was distributed to consumers in October 2025.
Grid Stability and Frequency Concerns Highlighted
The NERC report also highlighted concerns regarding grid stability. During October 2025, the average lower grid voltage measured 294.55kV and the average upper grid voltage was 346.90kV. Both readings exceeded the prescribed limits of 313.50kV and 346.50kV, respectively. This deviation from the set targets suggests instability in the electricity supply, even with 12% of generated power remaining unutilized.
Further indicators pointed to an unstable power supply during the month. The average lower frequency recorded was 49.46Hz, and the average upper frequency was 50.69Hz. Both values fell outside the normal operating range of 49.75Hz to 50.25Hz, indicating fluctuations in the power system.
Breakdown of Top Energy Producers
Within the 18 energy-producing plants, ten plants were responsible for generating 80% of the total energy output during October 2025, accounting for 4,417MW. The remaining 20% of the energy, totaling 1,089 MW, was generated by the other ten plants. The Egbin, Delta, Kainji, and Zungeru plants were identified as the leading energy producers, contributing significantly to the overall energy generation and distribution figures.
A detailed breakdown of the top ten contributing plants is provided below:
| S/N | Plants | Energy Generation/Total Capacity | Energy Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Egbin_1 | 656/1,320MW (50%) | 591MW (90%) |
| 2. | Delta_1 | 403/900MW (45%) | 347MW (86%) |
| 3. | Kanji_1 | 572/760MW (75%) | 543MW (95%) |
| 4. | Zungeru_1 | 700/700MW (100%) | 330MW (47%) |
| 5. | Odukpani_1 | 193/625MW (31%) | 163MW (84%) |
| 6. | Shiroro_1 | 443/600MW (74%) | 300MW (68%) |
| 7. | Jebba_1 | 540/578MW (93%) | 335MW (62%) |
| 8. | Okpai_1 | 284/480MW (59%) | 246MW (87%) |
| 9. | Ihovbor_2 | 409/461MW (89%) | 365MW (89%) |
| 10. | Geregu_1 | 217/435MW (50%) | 200MW (92%) |
Other plants that contributed to the national energy output include Olorunsogo, Adam, and Sapele Stream.
NERC Approves N28 Billion for Metering Initiatives
In its ongoing efforts to enhance electricity distribution and consumption for Nigerians, NERC has sanctioned the disbursement of N28 billion to Distribution Companies (DisCos). This fund is designated for the procurement and installation of meters across the country, aiming to expedite the rollout of free prepaid meters to citizens.
Under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) tranche B scheme, NERC confirmed that the allocation of these funds is based on the DisCos' contributions as of July 2025. The N28 billion will be utilized for acquiring and installing meters for customers classified under Band ‘A’ and ‘B’ who are currently unmetered within the DisCos’ operational regions.
This new initiative builds upon the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI), which was launched earlier in the year by the federal government with the objective of deploying a total of 10 million meters nationwide by the year 2030.
The broader initiative seeks to deploy over 10 million smart and prepaid meters by 2027, with an initial phase targeting the rollout of 7 million units. This aims to achieve 60% metering coverage and significantly reduce electricity-related losses.