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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…
₦40bn Default Puts Power Sector Under Pressure
Geregu Power Plc has defaulted on a bond payment, raising fresh concerns about the financial health…
Ondo Opens Electricity Market to Private Investment
Ondo State has launched a new electricity law to attract private investment and expand power supply.…
FG Rejects Return to Fuel Subsidies Amid Global Price Surge
Federal Government (FG) is maintaining market-based fuel pricing despite global moves to cushion rising energy costs.…
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…
Nigeria Moves to Expand Regional Power Trade
Nigeria is expanding its electricity market and regional power-trading capacity. Low generation remains the key challenge…
Tinubu Pushes NLNG to Expand Domestic Gas Supply
Tinubu urged NLNG to cut gas flaring and increase domestic gas utilisation to improve energy access.…
Nigeria Plans to End Electricity Subsidies in 2027
Nigeria plans to end electricity subsidies in 2027 to create a commercially sustainable power sector. The…