The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), alongside UK PACT, FCMB, and ARMHIIL, has launched a $188 million Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF) to finance 191MW of distributed solar capacity across Nigeria. The initiative supports the DARES programme and aims to expand clean energy access, mobilise private investment, and accelerate Nigeria’s renewable energy transition.
Nigeria Hits 300MW Solar Manufacturing, Targets 3.7GW Pipeline — REA MD
Mozambique, Benin, Niger and others begin adopting Nigeria’s REA electrification model Nigeria has expanded its local solar manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW), up from 120MW just two years ago, with an additional 3.7 gigawatts (GW) in the pipeline, according…
Energy Times Awards: Abba Aliyu Honoured for Transparency, Driving Renewable Energy Impact at REA
In a recognition that underscores a growing shift toward accountability and impact-driven governance in Nigeria’s energy sector, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has been awarded the Energy Times Award of Excellence for transparency, efficiency, and…
Nigeria’s House of Reps Issues Ultimatum to REA MD, NEP Head Over Probe of Billions in Renewable Energy Funds
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has issued a two-day ultimatum to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, and the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), Olufemi Akinyelure, to appear before lawmakers as part of an ongoing…
REA Powers Damau Village with 100kWp Solar Mini-Grid, Brings Clean Water and Energy to 2,500 Residents
In a major boost for rural development and sustainable energy access, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has successfully commissioned a 100kWp solar mini-grid in Damau Village, Kubau Local Government Area, delivering reliable electricity and potable water to over 2,500 residents.…
REA, Lotus Bank Team Up To Establish Dedicated Renewable Energy Financing Facility
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank have taken a significant step toward expanding access to clean energy in Nigeria, announcing plans to establish a dedicated renewable energy financing facility under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES)…
FG Discloses $2 Billion Solar Fund Mobilization at REEEAA Conference – As Nigeria’s Energy Transition Gains Global Momentum
Nigeria’s clean energy transition entered a new phase this week as the Federal Government announced the mobilization of over $2 billion to de-risk solar investments and accelerate the shift toward renewable energy adoption nationwide. The disclosure was made by Mallam…
REEEAA Conference: Expert Advocates Biomass Integration Into Power Rural Industrialization
At the 2025 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEAA) International Conference in Lagos, renewable energy expert Dr. Omotayo Dairo called for the inclusion of biomass technologies in Nigeria’s energy transition strategy. He said such integration could power rural industrialization, unlock value addition, and raise agriculture’s contribution to national GDP from 26% to 40% within five years.
REA, Abia State Partner on Clean Energy Driven Sustainable Business Ecosystem
To Convene Strategic Roundtable on Business Sustainability The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Abia State Government has announced the hosting of a strategic roundtable on Wednesday, 27th August to explore investment opportunities and socio-economic development of…
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…