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Rural Electrification Agency installs power plants in six federal universities
These installations represent a significant leap in the agency’s mission to provide reliable power to critical sectors of society.
REA connects 5m users with N241bn solar power grant
The Managing Director of REA, Salihijo Ahmad Salihijo, stated this at the weekend at a briefing on the implementation level of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) of the agency.
CBEA earmarks $60 million for the deployment of Engie’s solar mini-grids in Nigeria
CrossBoundary Energy Access (CBEA) and Engie Energy Access are joining hands for electrification in Nigeria. The two companies are committed to developing a portfolio of grid-equipped solar mini-power plants for the electrification of rural communities. Engie plans to deploy mini-grids to power 150,000 people.
REA launches Africa Minigrids Program to expand energy access across Nigeria through increased financial viability and scaled-up commercial investment
The programme aims to support access to clean energy by increasing the financial viability, and promoting scaled up commercial investment, in renewable energy mini-grids, with a focus on cost-reduction levers and innovative business models.
REA partners InfraCredit to remove bottlenecks involved in accessing off-grid infrastructure financing
The MoU is designed to deepen and strengthen the strategic partnership between the REA through the Solar Power Naija (SPN) Programme and InfraCredit in a bid to catalyse long-term local currency investments into the Nigeria solar off-grid space.
NIGERIA: ROGEAP launched for electricity access via green mini-grids
This regional project aims at electrification through mini-grids powered by renewable energy.
REA signs deal with ENGIE Energy Access
The Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria (REA) and ENGIE Energy Access have extended their partnership through a supplement to the existing output-based fund (OBF) agreement.
First $10m aggregated renewable energy facility launched in Nigeria
The DART programme aims to accelerate the growth of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria and beyond by combining demand pooling and aggregated purchasing of solar equipment, access to affordable finance and coordinated logistics processes to unlock economies of scale for solar companies and achieve cost savings for end users.
‘Why Saleh Mamman was sacked as power minister’
Investigations revealed that Sale Mamman, shortly after he assumed office in August 2019 courted many controversies and stepped on toes.
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