Nigeria Shares DRE Implementation Experience with Sierra Leone in Support of it’s National Energy Compact, 78% Energy Access Goal
As African countries intensify efforts to expand energy access under Mission 300, the conversation is shifting beyond building renewable energy projects to designing the institutions, financing mechanisms and implementation models that make those projects…
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Nigeria's Electrification Blueprint Crosses Borders as Zambia Seeks DARES Lessons for US$200 Million Programme
A multidisciplinary delegation from Zambia's Rural Electrification Authority visited the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) Project Office in Abuja for a knowledge-sharing mission on the DARES Project, seeking practical lessons to support its US$200…
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REA Strengthens Integrity and Accountability Through Anti-Corruption Training for Senior Management
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has conducted a two-day intensive anti-corruption training for its…
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Powering Productivity: Solar Home Systems Reach Nearly 3.9 Million Nigerians Under the DARES Project
Across Nigeria's vast rural landscape, where reliable electricity has long been a distant promise, a quiet yet profound transformation is unfolding. At the heart of this shift is the Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES)…
Read More
Nigeria Launches $188 Million Green Finance Facility to Drive 40 Interconnected Mini-Grids Under DARES.
Nigeria has launched the pilot phase of the Green Finance and Investment Facility (GFIF), a blended financing platform designed to accelerate the deployment of 40 interconnected mini-grids under the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale-up…
Read More
REA Convenes Strategic Kick-Off meeting with Developers to Fast-Track Interconnected Mini-Grid Under NEP-AFDB
In a decisive step to close Nigeria’s electricity access gap and advance the continental Mission 300 ambition, the Rural Electrification Agency activated the implementation phase of utility-enabled interconnected mini-grids designed to deliver reliable power…
Read More
REA Unlocks ₦100 Billion With Lotus Bank To Fast-Track Clean Energy Deployment
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has secured a ₦100 billion interest-free financing partnership with Lotus Bank, marking a major step forward for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. The agreement signed on the 23rd of February 2026 will accelerate the…
Read More
Powering Knowledge: REA-NEP Inspects Flagship EEP Phase III Sites Ahead of Commissioning
Nigeria’s journey toward transforming tertiary education through sustainable energy gained renewed momentum, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Federal Ministry of Finance undertook a joint inspection…
Read More
News: Driving Mission 300 Actualization: REA Strengthens Energy Access
Nigeria has taken another significant step toward accelerating universal energy access, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the ambitious Mission 300 initiative through the strategic rollout of the Distributed…
Read More
NEP-AFDB TEAM CONDUCTED E&S DUE DILIGENCE AND BASELINE DATA REVALIDATION VISIT
The African Development Bank–supported Nigeria Electrification Project (AfDB-NEP) between 14th- 23rd of December, 2025 carried out a due diligence and baseline data revalidation exercise across selected communities in Jigawa State under the Solar Hybrid…
Read More
REA-NEP CONDUCTS TRANSPARENT BIDS OPENING
As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in implementing Africa Development Bank (AfDB) funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) through Nigeria Electrification Programme, on 9th September, 2025…
Read More
World Bank Practice Manager Visits REA Headquarters
Yesterday at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Headquarters, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abba Aliyu, received Jie Tang, the World Bank’s Energy Sector Practice Manager, who visited as part of his mission to Nigeria. The meeting had in attendance…
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JICA DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO REA MANAGEMENT
A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Headquarters paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on expanding energy access across Nigeria.
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REA-NEP Engages Nigerian Youth at YES-FEST 2025
The Rural Electrification Agency’s Nigeria Electrification Programme (REA-NEP) reaffirmed its support for youth engagement in the renewable energy sector at the 2025 edition of the Youth Energy STEAM Festival (YES-FEST), held at Government Science Secondary…
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Olufemi Akinyelure Highlights Nigeria’s Leadership in Sustainability Week Africa 2025
Nigeria’s strategic approach to scaling sustainable energy access took center stage this week as Mr. Olufemi Akinyelure, Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), joined global leaders at The Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Africa 2025, held…
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HNEP Leads the Conversation on Battery Storage and Nigeria’s Global Role
The Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), Mr. Olufemi Akinyelure, on Tuesday moderated a high-level dialogue at Day 2 of the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF 2025), where the spotlight was on Nigeria’s strategic opportunity to…
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REA Kicks Off Renewable Energy Training Programme, 100 Young Nigerians Enrolled
On Saturday, 13 September 2025, the Rural Electrification Agency added a feather to its sustained efforts towards inclusion and capacity building in the renewable energy space with the official launch of a Renewable Energy Training Programme at the University…
Read More
REA Hosts 5th Window PUE Interactive Workshop under AfDB-Funded NEP
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), on Monday September 8, convened its 5th Application Window Interactive Workshop and Handholding Session for grantees under the…
Read More
Uganda’s Benchmark Visit to Nigeria Signals a New Era of Pan-African Energy Collaboration
In the evolving landscape of energy access across Africa, Nigeria is emerging not just as a leader in implementation but as a hub for knowledge transfer, policy innovation, and regional collaboration. On Monday, September 1st, 2025, the Rural Electrification…
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World Bank CFO Visits 60kW Solar Hybrid Mini Grid, Applauds Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Effort
The World Bank Group’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Anshula Kant paid a visit to the 60kW solar hybrid mini-grid serving Petti Community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a project implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) through the…
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Institutionalising Results-Based Delivery: Strengthening MEL Framework for DARES
As part of ongoing efforts to deepen results-driven implementation within Nigeria’s energy access space, the REA-NEP participated in a two-day technical workshop facilitated by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The session, held in Abuja from 3rd-4th…
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VICE CHANCELLOR OF MOUAU ENGAGES REA-NEP AHEAD OF PROJECT COMMISSIONING
As preparations advance towards the commissioning of the solar hybrid power project at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe…
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REA-NEP Receives Ondo State Energy Adviser on Courtesy visit
In a bid to advance electrification efforts at the sub-national level, the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) today received the Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on power Engr. Dr. Jonson Jayeola. Alabi on a courtesy and familiarization visit to…
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REA Commissions 2.5MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant at NDA
As part of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 2.5MW solar hybrid power plant at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. The project, implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency…
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FG COMMISSIONS 2.5MW SOLAR HYBRID POWER PROJECT AT NDA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Federal Ministry of Power, has officially commissioned a 2.5MW captive solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, as part of the landmark Energizing Education Programme (EEP)…
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All On and REA DRE Developer Forum
All On, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), successfully hosted the Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Developer Forum on April 23, 2025, in Abuja, bringing together a diverse range of Off-grid Developers from across Nigeria’s…
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REA AND LAGOS STATE ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY SIGN COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, today held a strategic roundtable and signing ceremony to formalise their partnership for the implementation of the Subnational Interventions Programme - Solar Rooftop…
Read More
COURTESY VISIT BY ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria on Thursday hosted a high-level delegation from the Rockefeller Foundation in a strategic engagement aimed at deepening collaboration under the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, a global drive to deliver…
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REA Signs MoU with 4 Government Agencies, 19 RESCOs, to Accelerate Access to Clean Energy
Abuja, October 25, 2024 – The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) today signed a landmark, multi-stakeholder Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with strategic partners to enhance collaborative efforts aimed at accelerating access to clean, reliable, and…
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Bridging Nigeria’s Electrification Gap with Evidence-based Strategies
Olufemi Akinyelure, the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), under the World Bank-assisted Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is driving a new wave of innovative strategies to bridge Nigeria’s rural electrification gap
Read More
97th Power Dialogue: Bridging Electrification Gaps in Rural Communities
On August 28th, 2024, The Electricity Hub hosted its 97th Power Dialogue, focusing on "Bridging Electrification Gaps in Rural Communities." This event focused on tackling energy access challenges in rural Nigeria, bringing...
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REA-WORLD BANK MISSION EXPLORES BENEFITS OF EEP
A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the…
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Renewable Energy Takes Center Stage at NERC Summit
The recent two-day summit held on the 22 – 23 July, 2024 organized by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Accelerated Scale-Up of Renewable and Distributed Energy Solutions in Nigeria marked a significant milestone in the country’s…
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CLOSED DOOR STRATEGIC SESSION ON DARES PROJECT
On Monday, July 8, 2024, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with the World Bank, convened a high-level, closed-door strategic session to discuss progress updates on the DARES project. This exclusive gathering brought together key…
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EEP III EPC: Addendum to the Bidding Document
Amended Bidding Document Plant Design, Supply & Installation Plus One (1) Year Operations & Maintenance (Without Prequalification) For Development Plus Operations & Maintenance of Solar Hybrid Mini Grids for Universities and A Teaching Hospital Open…
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NEP HOLDS PRE-BID CONFERENCE FOR EEP PHASE III
On Thursday, 6th April 2023, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held a physical and virtual Pre-Bid conference for the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase III component of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) financed by the African…
Read More
REA Commissions 2.5MW Solar Hybrid Power Plant at NDA
As part of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commissioned a 2.5MW solar hybrid power plant at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna. The project, implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency…
Read More
FG COMMISSIONS 2.5MW SOLAR HYBRID POWER PROJECT AT NDA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), under the Federal Ministry of Power, has officially commissioned a 2.5MW captive solar hybrid power project at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, as part of the landmark Energizing Education Programme (EEP)…
Read More
REA Signs MoU with 4 Government Agencies, 19 RESCOs, to Accelerate Access to Clean Energy
Abuja, October 25, 2024 – The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) today signed a landmark, multi-stakeholder Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with strategic partners to enhance collaborative efforts aimed at accelerating access to clean, reliable, and…
Read More
Bridging Nigeria’s Electrification Gap with Evidence-based Strategies
Olufemi Akinyelure, the Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), under the World Bank-assisted Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is driving a new wave of innovative strategies to bridge Nigeria’s rural electrification gap
Read More
97th Power Dialogue: Bridging Electrification Gaps in Rural Communities
On August 28th, 2024, The Electricity Hub hosted its 97th Power Dialogue, focusing on "Bridging Electrification Gaps in Rural Communities." This event focused on tackling energy access challenges in rural Nigeria, bringing...
Read More
REA-WORLD BANK MISSION EXPLORES BENEFITS OF EEP
A high-level delegation from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the World Bank Mission today briefed the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, on the benefits of the Energizing Education Programme (EEP Phase II) deployed at the…
Read More
Renewable Energy Takes Center Stage at NERC Summit
The recent two-day summit held on the 22 – 23 July, 2024 organized by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Accelerated Scale-Up of Renewable and Distributed Energy Solutions in Nigeria marked a significant milestone in the country’s…
Read More
CLOSED DOOR STRATEGIC SESSION ON DARES PROJECT
On Monday, July 8, 2024, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in collaboration with the World Bank, convened a high-level, closed-door strategic session to discuss progress updates on the DARES project. This exclusive gathering brought together key…
Read More
REA Strengthens Integrity and Accountability Through Anti-Corruption Training for Senior Management
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria (ACAN) of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has conducted a two-day intensive anti-corruption training for its…
Read More
REA Convenes Strategic Kick-Off meeting with Developers to Fast-Track Interconnected Mini-Grid Under NEP-AFDB
In a decisive step to close Nigeria’s electricity access gap and advance the continental Mission 300 ambition, the Rural Electrification Agency activated the implementation phase of utility-enabled interconnected mini-grids designed to deliver reliable power…
Read More
Powering Knowledge: REA-NEP Inspects Flagship EEP Phase III Sites Ahead of Commissioning
Nigeria’s journey toward transforming tertiary education through sustainable energy gained renewed momentum, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Federal Ministry of Finance undertook a joint inspection…
Read More
NEP-AFDB TEAM CONDUCTED E&S DUE DILIGENCE AND BASELINE DATA REVALIDATION VISIT
The African Development Bank–supported Nigeria Electrification Project (AfDB-NEP) between 14th- 23rd of December, 2025 carried out a due diligence and baseline data revalidation exercise across selected communities in Jigawa State under the Solar Hybrid…
Read More
REA-NEP CONDUCTS TRANSPARENT BIDS OPENING
As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in implementing Africa Development Bank (AfDB) funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) through Nigeria Electrification Programme, on 9th September, 2025…
Read More
REA Hosts 5th Window PUE Interactive Workshop under AfDB-Funded NEP
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), through the African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), on Monday September 8, convened its 5th Application Window Interactive Workshop and Handholding Session for grantees under the…
Read More
VICE CHANCELLOR OF MOUAU ENGAGES REA-NEP AHEAD OF PROJECT COMMISSIONING
As preparations advance towards the commissioning of the solar hybrid power project at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase II, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe…
Read More
EEP III EPC: Addendum to the Bidding Document
Amended Bidding Document Plant Design, Supply & Installation Plus One (1) Year Operations & Maintenance (Without Prequalification) For Development Plus Operations & Maintenance of Solar Hybrid Mini Grids for Universities and A Teaching Hospital Open…
Read More
NEP HOLDS PRE-BID CONFERENCE FOR EEP PHASE III
On Thursday, 6th April 2023, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held a physical and virtual Pre-Bid conference for the Energizing Education Programme (EEP) Phase III component of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) financed by the African…
Read More
Nigeria Shares DRE Implementation Experience with Sierra Leone in Support of it’s National Energy Compact, 78% Energy Access Goal
As African countries intensify efforts to expand energy access under Mission 300, the conversation is shifting beyond building renewable energy projects to designing the institutions, financing mechanisms and implementation models that make those projects…
Read More
Nigeria's Electrification Blueprint Crosses Borders as Zambia Seeks DARES Lessons for US$200 Million Programme
A multidisciplinary delegation from Zambia's Rural Electrification Authority visited the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) Project Office in Abuja for a knowledge-sharing mission on the DARES Project, seeking practical lessons to support its US$200…
Read More
Powering Productivity: Solar Home Systems Reach Nearly 3.9 Million Nigerians Under the DARES Project
Across Nigeria's vast rural landscape, where reliable electricity has long been a distant promise, a quiet yet profound transformation is unfolding. At the heart of this shift is the Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES)…
Read More
Nigeria Launches $188 Million Green Finance Facility to Drive 40 Interconnected Mini-Grids Under DARES.
Nigeria has launched the pilot phase of the Green Finance and Investment Facility (GFIF), a blended financing platform designed to accelerate the deployment of 40 interconnected mini-grids under the Nigeria Distributed Access Through Renewable Energy Scale-up…
Read More
REA Unlocks ₦100 Billion With Lotus Bank To Fast-Track Clean Energy Deployment
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has secured a ₦100 billion interest-free financing partnership with Lotus Bank, marking a major step forward for Nigeria’s renewable energy sector. The agreement signed on the 23rd of February 2026 will accelerate the…
Read More
News: Driving Mission 300 Actualization: REA Strengthens Energy Access
Nigeria has taken another significant step toward accelerating universal energy access, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the ambitious Mission 300 initiative through the strategic rollout of the Distributed…
Read More
World Bank Practice Manager Visits REA Headquarters
Yesterday at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Headquarters, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abba Aliyu, received Jie Tang, the World Bank’s Energy Sector Practice Manager, who visited as part of his mission to Nigeria. The meeting had in attendance…
Read More
JICA DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO REA MANAGEMENT
A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Headquarters paid a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration on expanding energy access across Nigeria.
Read More
REA-NEP Engages Nigerian Youth at YES-FEST 2025
The Rural Electrification Agency’s Nigeria Electrification Programme (REA-NEP) reaffirmed its support for youth engagement in the renewable energy sector at the 2025 edition of the Youth Energy STEAM Festival (YES-FEST), held at Government Science Secondary…
Read More
Olufemi Akinyelure Highlights Nigeria’s Leadership in Sustainability Week Africa 2025
Nigeria’s strategic approach to scaling sustainable energy access took center stage this week as Mr. Olufemi Akinyelure, Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), joined global leaders at The Economist Impact’s Sustainability Week Africa 2025, held…
Read More
HNEP Leads the Conversation on Battery Storage and Nigeria’s Global Role
The Head of the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), Mr. Olufemi Akinyelure, on Tuesday moderated a high-level dialogue at Day 2 of the Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF 2025), where the spotlight was on Nigeria’s strategic opportunity to…
Read More
REA Kicks Off Renewable Energy Training Programme, 100 Young Nigerians Enrolled
On Saturday, 13 September 2025, the Rural Electrification Agency added a feather to its sustained efforts towards inclusion and capacity building in the renewable energy space with the official launch of a Renewable Energy Training Programme at the University…
Read More
Uganda’s Benchmark Visit to Nigeria Signals a New Era of Pan-African Energy Collaboration
In the evolving landscape of energy access across Africa, Nigeria is emerging not just as a leader in implementation but as a hub for knowledge transfer, policy innovation, and regional collaboration. On Monday, September 1st, 2025, the Rural Electrification…
Read More
World Bank CFO Visits 60kW Solar Hybrid Mini Grid, Applauds Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Effort
The World Bank Group’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Anshula Kant paid a visit to the 60kW solar hybrid mini-grid serving Petti Community in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, a project implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) through the…
Read More
Institutionalising Results-Based Delivery: Strengthening MEL Framework for DARES
As part of ongoing efforts to deepen results-driven implementation within Nigeria’s energy access space, the REA-NEP participated in a two-day technical workshop facilitated by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL). The session, held in Abuja from 3rd-4th…
Read More
REA-NEP Receives Ondo State Energy Adviser on Courtesy visit
In a bid to advance electrification efforts at the sub-national level, the Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP) today received the Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on power Engr. Dr. Jonson Jayeola. Alabi on a courtesy and familiarization visit to…
Read More
All On and REA DRE Developer Forum
All On, in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), successfully hosted the Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) Developer Forum on April 23, 2025, in Abuja, bringing together a diverse range of Off-grid Developers from across Nigeria’s…
Read More
REA AND LAGOS STATE ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY SIGN COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, today held a strategic roundtable and signing ceremony to formalise their partnership for the implementation of the Subnational Interventions Programme - Solar Rooftop…
Read More
COURTESY VISIT BY ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria on Thursday hosted a high-level delegation from the Rockefeller Foundation in a strategic engagement aimed at deepening collaboration under the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, a global drive to deliver…
Read More
NEP Beneficiary Impact Stories
As NEP-World Bank concludes its activities to transition into new projects, we celebrated the remarkable impact stories of beneficiaries whose lives were transformed through sustainable electrification. These stories highlighted how access to reliable energy…
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High-Level Development Partners Roundtable
In a significant stride toward enhancing Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, Femi Akinyelure, Head of the Project Management Unit (HPMU) representing the MD/CEO Rural Electrification Agency (REA), alongside representatives from the Rocky Mountain Institute…
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