By Abba Aliyu For the first time in our modern history, Nigeria is no longer on the global energy map simply as a case study for grid fragility and power deficits. Today, our nation is being recognized across the…
Renewable Energy
From Megawatts To Prosperity: Rural Electrification In The Age Of AI
By Dr Abba Aliyu The traditional mini-grid model begins with, “How many households can we connect?” The emerging model should additionally ask, “What economy can we create around this electricity asset?” A modern distributed-energy system can simultaneously serve households,…
Nigeria’s Clean Energy Investment Moment Takes Centre Stage as REEEA-A Conference Convenes Business and Energy Access Cafe in Lagos
Government officials, investors, regulators and development partners are poised to meet in Lagos this week for the 5th REEEA-A Investment and Partnership Conference, as Nigeria looks to close gaps in electricity access and draw more capital into renewable energy and…
Governor Otti Pledges Abia’s Readiness to Partner REA on Renewable Energy Projects
L-R: Executive Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG and Electric Vehicles, Barr. Ismael Ahmed, MD/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr Abba Abubakar Aliyu, and the MD/CEO of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Dr Armstrong Takang exchanging…
FG Flags Off 13.92MWp Hybrid Solar Mini-Grid Projects in Yobe to Expand Energy Access, Boost Local Economy
Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Yobe State, solar mini-grid, renewable energy, hybrid mini-grid, electricity access, World Bank, President Bola Tinubu, clean energy, Nigeria energy transition, distributed renewable energy The Federal Government has flagged off the construction of 13.92 megawatt-peak (MWp) interconnected…
Shell, Daystar Power Receive Equality and Sustainability Honours at NOG Energy Week
Shell Nigeria and its renewable energy subsidiary, Daystar Power, received Equality and Sustainability awards at the 25th NOG Energy Week in Abuja, highlighting their contributions to diversity, inclusion and clean energy development across Nigeria and West Africa.
FG, REA Launch 42 Renewable Energy Projects in Adamawa, Kebbi: 30.5MW to Power 40,000 Households, 6000 Businesses Under $750m DARES Programme
Nigeria has commenced 42 renewable energy projects across Adamawa and Kebbi, delivering 30.5MW of clean electricity, backed by a $750 million DARES programme to expand electricity access, power 40,000 households, support 6,000 businesses, and reduce energy poverty.
NOG 2026: Renewables Alone Can’t Industrialise Nigeria, Seplat CEO Says; Calls for Harmonised Gas Laws and Investment Beyond $60bn
Says Nigeria cannot achieve reliable electricity or industrial transformation on renewable energy alone Nigeria must harmonise its gas sector legislation, strengthen regulatory coordination and mobilise investment well beyond the current $60 billion target if it is to fully unlock…
USD 480 billion fossil-fuel costs avoided by renewable energy boom in 2025
New IRENA cost report confirms renewables not only cheapest new power but also prime geopolitical shock absorber to enhance energy security and economic stability. Renewable power costs remain low, making renewables the cheapest source of new electricity in most…
Climate crisis: UN chief lays out solutions blueprint for clean energy transition
United Nations/Florence Mondou At London Climate Action Week on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres insisted it was time for AI to “come clean” about its environmental footprint from data centres, among other ambitious measures. By Daniel Johnson, Geneva As a…
