FG Launches $750m Mini-Grid Solar Power Project The Federal Government is implementing what has been described as the largest publicly funded renewable electricity programme in the world, aimed at expanding power access through mini-grids, solar infrastructure, and off-grid electrification projects across Nigeria, the Managing Director...

Solar Manufacturing Gets $500m Boost from Govs, Investors - Adelabu   The Federal Government, in partnership with state governors and private investors, has secured nearly $500m to establish solar manufacturing plants across Nigeria, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed. Adelabu made this known at the...

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed grant agreements with nine renewable energy companies to provide electricity access to 17.5 million Nigerians.

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has inaugurated a 550kWp solar hybrid mini-grid project in Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande communities.

REA Plans N1.1bn Private Sector Funding  The Federal Government has disclosed plans to crystallise N1.1bn private sector funding for the power sector. The Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, disclosed this on Wednesday at the ongoing Nigeria Energy Summit, which was held in Lagos...

Shettima Backs REA’s NEC Collaboration with State Governors for Rural Electrification   Vice President Shettima Approves REA’s Request to Join NEC, Collaborate with State Governors for Rural Electrification Vice President Kashim Shettima has approved the Rural Electrification Agency’s (REA) request to join the National Economic Council (NEC)...