The Lagos State Government is committed to achieving one gigawatt (1,000MW) solar Photovoltaic (PV) electricity system. Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, who disclosed this in Lagos, said following the creation of the…
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Wema Bank supports SMEs in Nigeria with N1 Billion loans for renewable energy
To underscore its unwavering support for energy transition in Nigeria and to help businesses in the country to overcome the challenges posed by the rising costs of petrol and diesel…
What you need to know before purchasing your first solar inverter system
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, Mr Celestine Inyang and his family have decided to purchase an alternative power source to fill gaps in the 9 hours of power supply…
Jobs In Nigeria’s Renewable Energy Sector To More Than Double By 2023
A report has shown that Nigeria has the fastest renewable energy sector job growth that should more than double in 2023; jobs are expected to exceed 76,000, up from 32,000…
Businesses crash as diesel price shoots skyward
With the high costs of diesel, fuel and epileptic electricity supply, it has become extremely difficult to run a business profitably in Nigeria. Vanguard checks nationwide showed a dire situation.…
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Disconnects Niger Government House, House Of Assembly, Others Over N1.8Billion Debts
The disconnection was the third time the company disconnected the public infrastructure from public power supply over the inability of the state government to pay light bills. Abuja Electricity Distribution…
BREAKING: World Bank, US Exim Bank Invest $3Billion In Nigeria’s Plan On Renewable Energy, Power Sector Reforms, Clean Cooking
The goal of Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan is to achieve universal access to energy by 2030. The World Bank and the US Export-Import Bank (Exim Bank) through Sun Africa have…
Solar power will contribute to solving Nigeria’s electricity problem – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja declared that the rapid integration of solar power into the country’s energy mix will lead to an increase in electricity access to underserved and unserved communities.…
Nigeria Secures $1.5bn Loan From US to Boost Solar Power Infrastructure
Nigeria has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the US-EXIM Bank to boost solar power infrastructure in 10 different locations in the country. Making this disclosure Thursday was the Chief…
Electricity: Buhari directs Nigerian agency to produce more solar cells
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to produce more solar cells to boost the alternative power sources for use by citizens and organizations in…