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IRENA Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Solar Mini-Grid Policies
IRENA says Nigeria needs stronger policies, technical skills, certification, safety standards and open metering to expand…
Schneider Electric Calls for Sustainable Healthcare Investments
Schneider Electric has called for Nigeria to shift renewable energy projects in healthcare from donor-funded pilots…
DARES Reaches 5.3m Nigerians, but Renewable Capacity Lags
Nigeria’s DARES programme has reached 5.3 million people but delivered only 41.25MW of its 465MW renewable…
Nigeria Attracts $1.3bn for Solar, Mini-Grid Expansion
Nigeria has unlocked over $1.3 billion in renewable energy investment commitments through NEP and DARES. DARES…
Ondo Opens Electricity Market to Private Investment
Ondo State has launched a new electricity law to attract private investment and expand power supply.…
REA Secures ₦50bn for Mini-Grids and Renewables
REA secured ₦50bn to finance renewable energy and mini-grid projects in underserved communities. Another $119m from…
Stakeholders Urge FG to Delay Ban on Imported Solar Panels
Renewable energy stakeholders have urged FG to delay any ban on imported solar panels until local…
REA Targets Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Companies
REA plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will provide utility-scale renewable electricity and compete…
FG Launches Training for First 5,000 Smart Meter Installers
FG has launched the first phase of the Power Force programme to train 5,000 certified smart…