Certain areas in Lagos enjoy uninterrupted power for most of the day. With a Band A feeder, you can have at least 20 hours of electricity daily. If you stay in these areas, you won’t need to own a generator or invest in a solar system.
While I was house hunting, I told the agents I wanted areas with Band A electricity. Upon renting, I found out that some streets had better power supplies than others. An area can have both Band A and lower-band feeders, meaning your friend who lives a few streets away may enjoy a longer electricity supply while your experience is completely different.
This guide covers ten places in Lagos with Band A electricity and some of the streets connected to their Band A feeders. You will also learn what Band A electricity means and how to check the band supplying your home.
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Key Takeaways
- Band A places receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily. This is the service level attached to the band.
- The current Band A tariff in Lagos is ₦209.50 per kilowatt-hour before VAT. Both IE Energy and Eko Power use this rate.
- Electricity bands apply to feeders, not entire neighbourhoods. Two houses in the same area can be on different bands.
- Ikoyi has one of the strongest Band A profiles in Lagos. Most of the feeders identified in the area are on Band A.
- Lekki has both Band A and Band B feeders. Living in Lekki does not confirm the electricity band of a property.
What Is Band A Electricity in Lagos?
Band A is the highest electricity service band. A customer on this band receives at least 20 hours of electricity each day.
Band A is a classification of the feeder supplying the property. A feeder carries electricity from a substation to a group of streets or buildings. This is why a neighbourhood can contain houses on different bands.
The electricity companies can also move a feeder to another band when its supply changes. In August, some Band A feeders in Lagos failed to meet the required service level and were removed.
Therefore, Band A tells you what the feeder should receive, but it does not mean the area never has an outage.
How Much Does Band A Electricity Cost in Lagos?
Band A electricity costs ₦209.50 per kilowatt-hour before VAT in Lagos. The price is the same for residential customers under IE Energy and Eko Power.
Here is what the tariff means before VAT:
| Electricity used | Cost at ₦209.50 per unit |
|---|---|
| 50 units | ₦10,475 |
| 100 units | ₦20,950 |
| 200 units | ₦41,900 |
| 300 units | ₦62,850 |
| 500 units | ₦104,750 |
A house with several air conditioners will use more electricity than a smaller home with basic appliances. Your prepaid units will finish faster when you use power-heavy appliances for many hours.
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10 Places in Lagos with Band A Electricity
These places in Lagos with Band A electricity have a high number of qualifying feeders or identified Band A streets.
The locations below have several confirmed Band A feeders. The street examples show where some of those feeders supply, but they do not mean every building on the street has the same connection.
1. Ikoyi
Ikoyi has the strongest Band A profile among the locations in this guide. Thirty-eight of the 40 feeders identified in the area appear under Band A.
The Band A streets include parts of Alfred Rewane Road, Glover Road, Awolowo Road, Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Akin Adesola Street, and Adeola Odeku Street. Some feeders also cover parts of Bourdillon Road and the roads around Ikoyi Club.
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2. Victoria Island
Victoria Island has 37 Band A feeders out of the 46 identified in the area. It is one of the better-known Band A areas in Lagos, but a few streets have conflicting or lower classifications.
Parts of Ajose Adeogun Street, Younis Bashorun Street, Jubril Martins Street, and Fatai Durosinmi-Etti Crescent are connected to Band A feeders. Other confirmed locations include parts of Ligali Ayorinde Street and Bishop Aboyade Cole Street.
You should confirm the feeder on Muri Okunola Street. One feeder appeared under Band A in September and Band B in the October energy cap. Check the exact building if you are considering that part of Victoria Island.
3. Ikeja GRA
Ikeja GRA has three identified feeders, and all three appear under Band A. The area has a more consistent electricity profile than normal Ikeja, where you will find Band A, Band B, and Band C feeders.
Band A locations include parts of Isaac John Street, Ladoke Akintola Street, Oba Dosumu Street, and Ajisafe Street. Parts of Adekunle Fajuyi Way and Oduduwa Way are also connected to Band A feeders.
4. Alausa
Alausa has three identified feeders, and the current records place all of them under Band A. This covers parts of the state secretariat area and some nearby residential streets.
The confirmed locations include sections of Obafemi Awolowo Way, CIPM Avenue, Hakeem Balogun Way, John Akinjide Street, and New Secretariat Road. Some properties around Alausa Central Business District also appear on Band A feeders.
The boundaries between Alausa, Agidingbi and Oregun can become confusing in property adverts. Use the meter number to check the house instead of relying on the location written in the advert.
5. Iganmu
Iganmu has four feeders.
Parts of Coker Market Road, Babs Animashaun Road, Johnson Street, and Alhaji Masha Road are connected to Band A feeders. One of the feeders serving Babs Animashaun and Johnson Street appeared under Band D in the October energy cap, so the street name alone is not enough.
Iganmu may not be the first place people mention when discussing areas with better electricity in Lagos. Still, the feeder records show that several parts of the area qualify for Band A.
6. Mushin
Most of the feeders in Mushin appear under Band A. The area also has a few Band B feeders, so the electricity supply is not the same everywhere.
Band A feeders cover parts of Ladipo, Akinwunmi Street, Yusuf Street, and the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway. Some sections around Bello Street and the Isolo end of the area also appear under Band A.
7. Yaba
Ten of the 13 feeders identified in Yaba appear under Band A. The others fall under Bands B, C, and E.
Confirmed Band A locations include parts of Murtala Muhammed Way, Edmund Road, Iyun Road, and Raufu Williams Crescent. The University of Lagos campus also has a Band A feeder.
Commercial Avenue and Thorburn Avenue appear under Band B, while the feeder identified with Jibowu is under Band C. This difference matters because property adverts often use “Yaba” for places around Jibowu and Alagomeji.
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8. Surulere
Most of the feeders identified in Surulere appear under Band A. The current records place 11 of the 15 feeders in this category, although two have conflicting classifications.
Parts of Aiyetoro Street, Olatunde Onimole Street, Iganmu Industrial Estate Road, Eric Moore Road, and Akanbi Onitiri Street appear on Band A feeders.
Nuru Oniwo Street needs a closer check. Its feeder appeared as Band A in the September tariff order, but the October energy cap placed it under Band D.
9. Ajah
Ajah has 13 Band A feeders out of the 18 identified in the area. The remaining feeders fall under other bands.
Band A locations include parts of Addo Road, Aiyetoro Road, Alesh Hotel Road, and the Lekki–Epe Expressway. Modupe Young and sections of Thomas Estate also appear on Band A feeders.
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10. Ojodu Berger
Three of the four feeders identified in Ojodu Berger are on Band A. They cover parts of the area around Isheri Road and the Lagos boundary.
Confirmed streets include parts of Isheri Road, King Avenue, Lateef Jakande Road, and Bemil Road. Other Band A locations include sections of Adeoni Estate, Kosoko Street, and Ojodu Abiodun Road. The feeder records also mention parts of Morgan Estate and Unity Estate.
Compare the Band A Areas in Lagos
The table gives you a quick comparison of the ten places in Lagos with Band A electricity covered in this guide.
| Area | Electricity company | Current Band A profile | Examples of locations on Band A feeders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikoyi | Eko Power | 38 of 40 identified feeders | Alfred Rewane Road, Glover Road |
| Victoria Island | Eko Power | 37 of 46 identified feeders | Ajose Adeogun Street, Jubril Martins Street |
| Ikeja GRA | IE Energy | 3 of 3 identified feeders | Isaac John Street, Oduduwa Way |
| Alausa | IE Energy | 3 of 3 identified feeders | Obafemi Awolowo Way, CIPM Avenue |
| Iganmu | Eko Power | 3 clear Band A feeders; 1 disputed | Coker Market Road, Alhaji Masha Road |
| Mushin | Eko Power | Most identified feeders are Band A | Ladipo, Akinwunmi Street |
| Yaba | Eko Power | 10 of 13 identified feeders | Murtala Muhammed Way, Iyun Road |
| Surulere | Eko Power | 11 of 15 identified feeders | Aiyetoro Street, Eric Moore Road |
| Ajah | Eko Power | 13 of 18 identified feeders | Addo Road, Thomas Estate |
| Ojodu Berger | IE Energy | 3 of 4 identified feeders | Isheri Road, King Avenue |
Which Areas in Lagos Have a Mixture of Electricity Bands?
Lekki is the first. I know many users would be surprised that Lekki is not in the main list of the 10 places in Lagos with Band A electricity. The reason is that it has 24 Band A feeders out of 38 identified feeders. Several parts of Lekki are on other bands.
Ogba. The same issue applies to Ogba. Ten of its 14 identified feeders appear under Band A, but the latest energy caps move some of them to Bands B and C.
Agege, Apapa, and Lagos Island also have mixed feeder classifications.
Ikorodu has 12 Band A feeders, but 62 feeders are identified. Oshodi has 24 Band A feeders out of 83.
How to Confirm a Property’s Electricity Band
You can confirm your electricity band with your meter number or electricity account number. Enter it on the verification platform of the company supplying your electricity.
Get the meter number or electricity account number for the house. Enter it on the relevant company’s verification platform. IE Energy customers can use the customer feeder verification page, while Eko Power customers can use its feeder information portal.
You can also check a recent prepaid token receipt. A tariff code beginning with “A” shows that the meter is billed under Band A. If it begins with B, C, D or E, the property is on another band.
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Three Mistakes to Avoid When Checking Places in Lagos With Band A Electricity
1. Believing That an Entire Area Uses One Feeder
An area can have several feeders and more than one electricity band. This is common in Lekki, Yaba, and Surulere.
2. Accepting “Band A” in an Advert Without Evidence
Ask for the meter or account number and verify it. A landlord or agent may describe the general area correctly while the house uses a different feeder.
3. Looking at Supply Hours Without Considering the Tariff
Band A provides longer electricity supply at a much higher unit price.
Conclusion
Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ikeja GRA are among the best-known places in Lagos with Band A electricity. Alausa also has a strong profile, including areas like Mushin and Iganmu, Yaba, Surulere, Ajah and Ojodu Berger.
However, an entire area does not share one electricity band. Your street may contain more than one feeder, and nearby homes may receive different hours of electricity.
Use your meter or account number to confirm your band. If your home is connected to a Band A feeder, you should receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily at the approved Band A tariff.
Frequently Asked Questions About Band A Areas in Lagos
Which Areas in Lagos Have Band A Electricity?
Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Ikeja GRA and Alausa have several Band A feeders. Parts of Ajah, Yaba, Surulere, Mushin, Iganmu and Ojodu Berger are also on Band A.
Does Band A Mean 24-Hour Electricity?
No. Band A means the feeder should receive at least 20 hours of electricity daily. It does not mean there will never be an outage.
How Much Is Band A Electricity in Lagos?
The current Band A tariff is ₦209.50 per kilowatt-hour before VAT. At that rate, 100 units cost ₦20,950 before VAT.
Is Lekki on Band A?
Parts of Lekki are on Band A, while other parts use Band B feeders. Check the meter or account number of the property to confirm its band.
How Can I Check My Electricity Band in Lagos?
Use your meter or account number on the verification platform for your electricity company. You can also check the tariff code on a recent prepaid token receipt.
The same platforms show whether your meter is connected to one of the current Band A feeders in Lagos.
Can a Band A Feeder Be Moved to Another Band?
Yes. A feeder can be moved when its actual electricity supply no longer meets the requirement for its current band.
Sources
- Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission
- IE Energy: Customer Feeder Availability
- Eko Power: Tariff Plans and Band Classification
- Eko Electricity: Feeder Information Portal
- Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission: Band A Feeders
- Punch: Lagos Band A Feeder Performance
