As Nigeria navigates the complex transition towards a more decentralized electricity market, a fresh storm is brewing in the nation’s power sector. The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has raised alarm over a recent tariff reduction announced by the…
From Access to Impact: REA Set to Unlock Ondo’s Renewable Energy Potential for Economic Transformation and Socioeconomic Inclusion
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Ondo State Government, has announced the hosting of a REA–Ondo State Strategic Roundtable on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Abuja. Themed “From Access to Impact: Unlocking Ondo’s Renewable Energy Potential for…
Asharami Square 2.0: Africa Must Change The Narrative and Focus on Energy Security – Ejiro Gray
Asharami Square 2.0 by Sahara Group brought together top voices including Dr. Adeola Yusuf, Dr. Justice Derefaka, Mrs Ejiro Gray and energy experts to discuss gas as Africa’s bridge to a sustainable future. The event spotlighted media’s role in policy, energy access, and the continent’s clean development path.
Egbin Power CEO calls for Sustainable Development in Electricity Sector
The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour, has reaffirmed the company’s unwavering commitment to driving sustainable development in Nigeria’s power sector during the Shell Power Conference 2025. The conference, held in Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme “Powering…
EKEDC installs 10,000+ Meters in Ijora District, Distributes 1,000 Free Units MAF tranche A
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the installation of over 10,000 meters in the Ijora District, with more than 1,000 free prepaid meters distributed under Tranche A of the Meter Asset Financing (MAF) scheme, which targeted Band A…
TCN Adds 120MW to National Power Transmission Grid
TCN Adds 120MW to National Power Transmission Grid The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that with the activation of two newly installed power transformers at its 330/132/33 kilovolt Birnin Kebbi Transmission Substation in Kebbi State, 120mw has…
REA and Zamfara State to Host Strategic Roundtable to Unlock Electricity Market Potential
In a bold push to drive energy access and investment in Nigeria’s sub-national electricity markets, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is partnering with the Zamfara State Government to convene a high-level strategic roundtable aimed at catalyzing renewable energy innovation and…
REA and Yobe State Government to Host Strategic Roundtable on Energy Access and Investment
In a major stride toward enhancing sub-national energy markets and fostering impactful public-private collaboration, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is convening the REA–Yobe State Roundtable themed “Powering Yobe, Powering Growth: Unlocking Energy Access for Agriculture, Innovation, and Local Investment.” The…
REA Partners FCMB To Launch ₦100 Billion Financing Facility
In a landmark move to bolster electricity access for millions of Nigerians, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) earlier today, Thursday 19th June, 2025, at the bank’s head-quarters in Marina, Lagos, entered into a strategic…
