Metering Programme News Today

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested one Austine Ekhigiator, 33, for allegedly stealing four prepaid meters in Azagba community, Uhumwode Local Council of the state.

INTRODUCTION The Federal Government launched the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP) in respect of which the CBN, in October 2020, issued the Framework for Financing of National Mass Metering Programme (" CBN Framework"). The Framework seeks to, amongst others, increase the countrys metering rate and eliminate arbitrary estimated billing. By the said Framework, the CBN will provide financing support to the Distribution Companies (DisCos) ( for the procurement of meters for customers) and t...