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- 6 Jul 2025
Galaxy Backbone, Rural Electrification Agency Commit to Deepening Digital and Energy Access Across Nigeria
In a major step towards deepening Nigeria’s digital and energy infrastructure, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a strategic Memorandum of…
- 30 Nov 2023
COP28: NASENI EVC, Halilu To Speak On Homegrown Technologies For Rural Electrification In Dubai
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer (EVC/CEO), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), is set to detail the Agency's plans and…
- 17 Nov 2025
Cloud Energy Commissions 50kW Solar Mini-Grid in Plateau State, Sparks Rural Revival
Cloud Energy Photoelectric Limited, in furtherance of the strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency, REA, has commissioned another Solar Mini Grid plant. Managing Director, CEO,…
- 19 Jun 2026
Nigeria Moves to End Solar Imports as NASENI, REA Seal Major Renewable Energy Deal
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured…
- 23 Sept 2025
REA Provides Electricity Access To 8 Million Nigerians
Abba Aliyu, the Chief Executive Officer, Rural Electrification Agency (REA), says the agency has provided electricity access to about eight million Nigerians out of the 90 million people said to be…
- 26 Jul 2026
NCC, REA Partner to Cut Telecom Costs with Renewable Energy
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have entered into a partnership to deploy renewable energy solutions for telecommunications infrastructure in rural…
- 24 Feb 2026
Lotus Bank, REA Seal N100Bn Deal to Power Rural Nigeria
Lotus bank has strengthened its push for inclusive and sustainable development through a strategic partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to widen access to renewable energy…
- 16 Dec 2025
REA, NBS Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Energy Data for Nigeria
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a nationwide energy survey aimed at closing long-standing…
- 14 May 2025
Stakeholders Seek Strengthening of Digital Infrastructure @ IoT West Africa
Stakeholders in the emerging technologies, Data Centre and Power have stressed the need to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure for the application of internet of Things, and artificial…
- 2 Jul 2025
NCC, REA Move to Power Telecoms with Renewable Energy
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have teamed up to develop an initiative that will reduce the $350 million annual spending on diesel by telecom…
- 23 Dec 2021
NSIA, REA Plan N10Bn Solar System Roll-out
Drawing strength from the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP), the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) are set to unveil over 200,000 Solar Home…
- 5 Jun 2023
Chapel Hill Denham Collaborates REA to Drive Solar Power Adoption in Nigeria
Chapel Hill Denham, has joined forces with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to drive the adoption of solar power in Nigeria. The collaboration, which was solidified with the signing of a…
- 14 Apr 2026
Nigeria’s Digital Boom Takes Centre Stage as IoT West Africa Returns to Lagos
Nigeria is in the middle of one of the fastest digital infrastructure expansions on the continent. Microsoft, Google, and AWS are committing to African cloud regions. MTN and Airtel are at the…
- 4 May 2021
SOLAD Connects 10,000 Small Businesses to Affordable, Reliable Power
Solad Power Group, an operator in distributing energy solutions has announced that it connected 10,000 small business to affordable and reliable power across its portfolio of mini-grids in Nigeria,…
- 9 Apr 2019
Facebook, AI Researchers Create most Detailed Population Density Maps of Africa
Facebook is working closely with key non-profit and research partners to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to address large-scale social, health and infrastructure challenges in sub…
- 24 Nov 2024
Massive N197bn Contract Fraud Uncovered in MDAs by Auditor-General
A recent report by the Auditor-General of the Federation has uncovered financial irregularities totaling over N197.72 billion across various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in Nigeria.…
- 15 Dec 2025
Sterling Bank Renewable Energy Colloquium Urges Stakeholders to Unlock Nigeria’s Clean Energy Potential
Sterling Bank Limited on Monday convened stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to explore strategies for accelerating Nigeria’s transition to clean energy and boosting economic growth. L-R:…
- 11 May 2018
AfDB Approves $1.5 million Grant for Jigawa Solar Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$1.5 million grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) to support the Nigerian government's implementation of Phase 1 of the Jigawa…
- 18 Mar 2020
AfDB to Provide Underserved Communities in Nigeria with Sustainable Energy solutions
The African Development Bank and the Government of Nigeria have launched the National Electrification Project (NEP), to address critical energy access deficits by channeling private sector…
- 14 May 2026
FCMB, REA Others Launch $188M Fund to Finance 191mw Solar Capacity
The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria,…
- 17 Nov 2025
TD Africa Powers Nigeria’s Digital Leap with AI Data Centre Pact at Innovation Day 2025
TD Africa, West Africa’s leading technology distribution giant, reaffirmed its industry leadership at the Schneider Electric Innovation Day Nigeria 2025, an event that brought together the country’s…
- 20 Sept 2021
SOLAD Partners Quickteller, Paypoint to Expand its Digital Power Offering to Agent Banking Providers
Solad Power Group has joined the Interswitch Financial Inclusion Services Limited agent banking network, known as Quickteller Paypoint as a sub-agent. The move enables Solad to digitise collections…
- 12 Jul 2024
Oriental News 2024 Summit: Muda Yusuf to Lead Discussion on Nigeria's Path to Green Economy Transition
Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Center for The Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, would drive discussion on Nigeria's policy direction to establishing pathway towards…
- 17 Jul 2026
Nigeria Must Build, Not Just Buy, Clean Energy Technologies – NASENI EVC
Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, executive vice chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria's clean energy strategy,…
- 11 Jun 2025
NCC and Stakeholders Unite to Bridge Nigeria’s Rural Connectivity Gap
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has collaborated with the Association for Progressive Communications and other institutional stakeholders towards addressing challenges confronting rural…
- 18 Dec 2019
Rensource Secures $20m in Series A financing to Power Nigerian SME Productivity
Rensource, a company that provides energy and tech-enabled value services today announced the completion of a $20 million equity financing round. The round was co-led by existing investors CRE…
- 7 Jun 2026
BOI Wins Dual Honours @ EMEA Finance Awards for Sustainability and Social Impact Leadership
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the recently concluded EMEA Finance Achievement Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading development finance…
- 12 Nov 2025
UK Launches Phase Two of Nigeria–UK PACT Fund to Boost Clean Energy and Climate Action
United Kingdom has officially launched Phase Two of the Nigeria–UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Fund, unveiling a new package of support aimed at powering Nigeria’s clean…
- 15 May 2025
IFC Invests $5m in Husk Nigeria to Build 108 Solar Mini Grids
Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Ltd (Husk Nigeria), a subsidiary of solar mini-grid operator Husk Power Systems Inc., has received a $5 million investment from The International Finance Corp.…
- 23 Jul 2018
ANED Asks Fashola, Minister to Account for $4.1m Electricity Money
Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has accused Raji Fashola, minister of Power, Works and Housing of spending $5.6 million to generate 1megawatt of electricity instead of $1.5…