Smart Meter Procurement Stalled

Nigeria’s smart meter rollout just hit a major legal snag as the Association of Meter Manufacturers filed an injunction blocking procurement of 1.55 million meters — a critical blow to the World Bank’s $500 million Distribution Sector Recovery Program, now deemed its biggest risk. The local manufacturers claim the international bidding process unfairly sidelines them, forcing repeated deadline delays and threatening to scrap the entire procurement. While the World Bank maintains “Moderately Satisfactory” progress — with over 1 million meters already deployed and strong momentum in Phase One — the program’s future hinges on resolving this legal standoff. The Bank is still pushing forward with plans for an additional $308 million in financing and has extended the program’s deadline to May 28, though overall risk remains “Substantial.” Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d1ba543b36bd205e