The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has set January 1, 2025, as the deadline for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to upgrade Standard Transfer Specification (STS) meters for all customers or face daily penalties.
NERC, during its Q4 stakeholders’ meeting, emphasized that any disruption in service due to non-compliance would attract sanctions. The Commission also reminded DisCos of their obligation to replace faulty or outdated meters at no cost to customers.
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) urged DisCos to prioritize transparency and fairness in metering, warning against arbitrary billing practices.