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Here Is How Much You Pay As Electricity Bill In Your State As A Nigerian


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

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