Residents and businesses in several communities across Enugu State are set to experience scheduled electricity interruptions from November 5 to November 10, 2026, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) carries out maintenance work at its Nsukka station. Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, announced the planned outage […]

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has commercially launched a $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund to attract investment into mini-grids, standalone solar systems and other renewable energy projects aimed at improving electricity access across Nigeria. Announced in partnership with Africa50 and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the fund was launched on the sidelines […]

The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has unveiled a proposed investment pipeline exceeding $600 million, including a $500 million solar energy programme for Nigerian universities and polytechnics and a separate $100 million financing opportunity targeting micro and small businesses. NBTI Director-General, Dr Kazeem Raji, announced the initiatives in Abuja while presenting the outcomes of […]

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has called for stronger collaboration between government, universities and industry to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to clean energy and turn scientific research into practical solutions. The call was made by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, at the second International Green Hydrogen Summit hosted at ABUAD. She stressed that progress would […]

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has urged Nigerians to prioritise affordable and clean energy, highlighting the importance of reliable energy access to industrial growth, job creation, innovation, and improved living standards. The call was made by SON Director-General, Ifeanyi Okeke, during the 2026 World Standards Day celebration and Walk for Standards in Abuja. Held […]

Faith Tabernacle has added 40 new electric buses to its transport fleet at Canaanland, Ota, as Living Faith Church Worldwide expands its transportation arrangements for worshippers and visitors. The red buses, branded “CANAANLAND” and marked “PURE ELECTRIC BUS,” reportedly arrived from China in September. The new vehicles come amid the church’s broader expansion of its […]

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has secured a ₦100bn revolving financing facility from Stanbic IBTC Bank to help renewable energy developers procure equipment and accelerate electricity projects in unserved and underserved communities across Nigeria. The agreement was signed on October 7, 2026, at REA’s headquarters in Abuja. Under the agreement, eligible developers participating in REA-led […]

The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have established joint committees to address electricity supply challenges and work towards achieving 24-hour power supply in Lagos. The state will serve as a pilot for wider power sector interventions. The announcement was made at the Ministerial Implementation Retreat on the Clean Lagos Electricity Market, held at […]