Solar Power
NSIA, Partners Launch $300m Fund to Expand Renewable Energy Access
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and its development partners have commercially launched a $300 million fund aimed at expanding distributed renewable energy and...
Rooftop Solar Expansion Needs Stronger Cooperation Between Cities and Governments
The rapid expansion of rooftop solar power will depend on closer cooperation between local authorities and national governments, as cities seek to accelerate...
UNHCR Boosts Adamawa Polytechnic Skills Centre with Solar Power, ACs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has strengthened the capacity of the Adamawa State Polytechnic Skills Development Centre in Yola with...
EDF in talks to buy So Energy and expand UK electricity customer base
French state owned utility EDF is in talks to acquire electricity supplier So Energy, which is majority owned by Irish energy company ESB,...
Financial Institutions Urged to Build Managed Power Networks to Cut Energy Volatility
By Benson Daniel Financial institutions in Nigeria are being encouraged to adopt managed power networks as a strategic solution to reduce the energy...
Niger Secures $150 Million IsDB Loan to Expand Solar Power Infrastructure
By Benson Daniel The Republic of Niger has secured a $150 million financing package from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to support the...
Experts Call for Expanded Mini Grid Investments to Close Nigeria’s Electricity Access Gap
By Benson Daniel Stakeholders in Nigeria's energy sector have called for accelerated investment in mini grid projects, describing decentralized electricity systems as a...
Fintiri Raises Adamawa Minimum Pension to ₦50,000, Unveils New Development Plans.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved an upward review of pensions for retired civil servants in Adamawa State, directing that no pensioner should...
