EU commits €10.4m to boost renewable energy in five states

The European Union (EU) has announced a €10.4 million funding for solar electrification projects in five Nigerian states, in a push to accelerate Nigeria’s renewable energy transition.  Each state, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Plateau, Ogun, and Enugu, will receive €2,080,000 to deploy clean energy solutions to key health and business facilities.  The initiative was unveiled during […]

Scaling solar in Nigeria: Why proactive regulation must lead

Energy reliability in Nigeria presents a striking picture of stark contrasts. On one hand, an enthusiastic and dynamic community of entrepreneurs and businesses is poised to innovate and expand the energy landscape; on the other, more than 92 million Nigerians are still grappling with the harsh reality of living without reliable electricity. As the nation […]

Opening Nigeria’s Borders to Renewable Energy, By Abdulsalam Mahmud

The world is swiftly moving away from the tyranny of fossil fuels. Across continents, the wind of clean energy is gathering momentum, stirring up revolutions in policy, industry and the very architecture of national economies. From the deserts of North Africa to the icy tips of Scandinavia, countries are reimagining the future through the lens […]