The Federal Government’s plan to ban the importation of solar panels could lead to about a 150 per cent rise in the cost of solar installations, and would not only slow down energy transition from the grid but also an increase in electricity challenges. This planned implementation could also worsen the already humongous energy poverty […]

The Katsina State Government has spent N3.8 billion on various electricity-related infrastructure projects across the state. The main focus of these projects is renewable energy, particularly solar. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Deputy Governor of Katsina, Malam Faruq Lawal-Jobe, made the disclosure while speaking to journalists in Katsina on the achievements of […]

In a bid to reduce its recurrent electricity cost, the Presidency has allocated the sum of N10bn in the 2025 approved budget for the installation of a solar mini-grid at the Presidential Villa, The PUNCH reports. The planned solar project, titled “Solarisation of the Villa with Solar Mini Grid,” is expected to reduce the presidency’s […]

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government’s intense focus on the power sector is set to increase Nigeria’s grid capacity by an additional 4,000 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2026. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) this was contained in a statement by Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic […]

The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity over the next three years as part of its clean energy drive aimed at improving power supply across the state. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement during the “Lagos Electricity Market Summit” on Tuesday, in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu stated Lagos needs to move […]

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has approved the establishment of a 10-megawatt (MW) Independent Power Project (IPP) at Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu. Otti made the disclosure on Thursday in Otamkpa, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, when he received Mr. Lucky Johnson, the member representing Isiukwuato Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, who […]

The Federal Government says plans are at an advanced stage to establish the first Renewable Energy University in Nigeria. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, stated this who disclosed this on Tuesday at a Roundtable held in Victoria Island between the REA and the Lagos State Government said […]

The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the first phase of the 400KW Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, said the project was aimed at boosting healthcare delivery and promoting renewable energy in the country. Adelabu represented by Alhaji Mamuda Mamman, […]