Friday, June 19, 2026

Abba Aliyu

April 22, 2026

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts from 120 megawatts two years ago.

Solar panels
March 5, 2026

UN inaugurates solar power project to reduce energy costs in Nigeria

He said that the initiative marked a step toward renewable energy adoption within the UN system.

Phase I of the Greening of the UN House project
February 27, 2026

REA earmarks N170 billion for 500 power projects in 2026 budget

He said that N100 billion targets provision of hybrid mini-grid for government agencies within and outside Abuja.

Rural Electrification Agency
February 25, 2026

Reps order Rural Electrification Agency MD to appear before committee March 2

Mr Ayoade said that the absence of the MD was not deliberate or meant to disrespect the committee.

Abba Abubakar Aliyu
December 16, 2025

REA, NBS sign MoU for comprehensive national energy survey

According to Mr Ibrahim, REA will serve as a key implementation and policy partner.

REA and NBS
October 31, 2025

Gov Zulum unveils plan for Borno State-owned electricity outfit

Mr Zulum said that plans by his administration to create a state-owned electricity outfit were at an advanced stage.

Babagana Zulum
August 2, 2025

FG targets renewable energy sources to improve electricity in rural areas

Mr Aliyu noted that the entire country had been mapped and rural communities without electricity identified.

Electricity power line
July 28, 2025

NCoS, REA sign MoU to improve power supply to correctional centres

The controller general of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, said the MoU signified more than infrastructure provision.

Nigerian Correctional Centre
May 8, 2025

Eight extra federal universities get solar-powered mini grids

The minister said that 24 institutions were currently benefiting from the phase 1-3 of the scheme, including some teaching hospitals.

Tunji Alausa
April 28, 2025

REA partners nine energy companies to provide power to 17.5 million Nigerians

According to him, the FG was aggressively addressing the nation’s electricity challenges.

Rural Electrification Agency