…report titled “In Nigeria, Solar Panels Are the New Wedding Gift” revealed that renewable energy equipment is increasingly appearing on wedding gift lists, reflecting the growing importance of reliable electricity in Nigerian homes.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!For som…

…called for the expansion of technical training into emerging sectors, including renewable energy, digital technology and advanced manufacturing. The ministry said the programme could support job creation, poverty reduction, economic diversification and import substitution by improving Nigeria’s capacity to produce skil…

…and service to humanity. He identified automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and smart systems as areas requiring greater attention as the profession responds to technological changes. Earlier, the Chairman of the 2026 Conference Plannin Committee, Rose Madaki, said the…

…to immediately ban solar panel imports following opposition from business leaders and renewable energy advocates, who warned that restricting supplies before local manufacturers can meet demand could increase electricity costs and slow the country’s clean energy transition. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Techn…

…services, alongside offerings in areas such as health, education, agriculture and renewable energy.What graduates should know before accepting a bank jobThese estimates provide a useful starting point for comparing potential employers, but candidates should establish whether a quoted salary is gross pay or take-home pa…

…the Geology Department of EKSU into a world-class institution within five years. *AI, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE EKITI KNOWLEDGE ZONE*Olowolafe said Ekiti's educational advantage must be complemented by the capacity to harness emerging technologies, identifying artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, automation…

…transmission lines. It will also improve responses to grid problems, support the use of renewable energy and strengthen Nigeria’s coordination within the West African Power Pool, backed by stronger physical and cybersecurity measures. If the government’s energy zones strategy works, industrial hubs will hum with steady…

…development. Ikpeazu expressed Nigeria’s desire to deepen cooperation with Spain in renewable energy, infrastructure, agriculture, technology and the creative industries. He also urged Nigerians living in Spain to uphold values that would strengthen the country’s image and promote closer relations between both nations.…

…be structured as grants, particularly for adaptation, flood control, coastal protection, renewable energy, food security and resilient infrastructure. On minerals, Nigeria should urgently move beyond the traditional dependence on crude oil. The country possesses significant deposits of critical minerals, including lith…

…cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture, education, healthcare, technology, renewable energy and people-to-people exchanges. The post Nigeria’s manufacturing upgrade tops China’s economic pact —Consul General appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emma Una, CALABAR The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka William, has died in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. His deat…

…end of 2025. It said its support would enable the mobilisation of private capital for renewable energy expansion and grid densification, with the aim of improving the resilience of the power sector while advancing affordability and access. The World Bank also added that it would continue to support the Nigeria Distribu…

…The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this on Wednesday at the launch of the Renewable Energy Assets Management Company in Abuja by the Rural Electrification Agency. Tegbe said the government was targeting 6,500MW by the end of 2026, noting, however, that the country currently struggled to wheel about 5,000MW.…

…technologies get financed and built. Nigeria can apply the same principle to distributed renewable energy. Large, guaranteed electricity buyers can provide the demand certainty needed to finance generation assets. 5. Amazon is also moving deeply into nuclear energy Amazon has invested in X-energy, one of the leading de…

The Federal Government on Thursday launched the Tinubu Light Initiative, a nationwide renewable energy programme designed to provide affordable clean energy to one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in a move aimed at lowering production costs, creating jobs and accelerating industrial growth. The initiative w…

…Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday in Abuja. The Chief Executive Officer of renewable energy firm, Gigawatt Global, Yosef Abramowitz who announced the initiative said the company would provide up to $500 million in project financing, covering as much as 90 per cent of the cost of university-based solar pro…

…(NERC) new interconnected mini-grid (IMG) regulations, which allow significantly larger renewable energy systems than previously permitted. Abba Aliyu, managing director of the REA, disclosed this on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Abuja while hosting a benchmarking delegation from the Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authori…

…federal government’s directive requiring future airport infrastructure to incorporate renewable energy technologies, including solar-powered systems, further underscored its commitment to greener aviation. On human capital development, Shuaibu pointed out that the authority has continued to invest in specialised traini…

…housing, healthcare, education, agriculture, water supply, environmental protection, renewable energy and empowerment programmes. He said, “Sixty-three housing units were approved across beneficiary local government areas in Benue, with the first 20 completed and ready for occupation. “The completed units comprise 10 h…

…Plan and Guidelines on Data Collection and Management under the Used Off-Grid Renewable Energy Equipment Waste Management Project in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, described the recognition as an endorsement of the state’s environmental policies. He said, “The UNIDO recognition of the state a…

…dismisses APC threat However, the Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor on Renewable Energy, Funmiso Babarinde, countered Babayemi’s submission, saying Adeleke’s achievements over the last three years had convinced “the majority of the electorate” to vote for him for a second term. According to Babarinde,…

…China is the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, but it is also a global renewable energy powerhouse that aims to make its massive economy carbon neutral by 2060. The post China evacuates 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul approaches appeared first on Vanguard News.

…progress in institutional strengthening, social protection, food systems transformation, renewable energy, digital innovation, education, and opportunities for women and youth. Reaffirming the UN’s commitment to leaving no one behind, Mafico urged stakeholders to move beyond promises and translate commitments into conc…

…(NERC) new interconnected mini-grid (IMG) regulations, which allow significantly larger renewable energy systems than previously permitted.19 States to Experience Stable Electricity as FG Begins Construction of 48 Interconnected Mini-Grids>Abba Aliyu, managing director of the REA, disclosed this on Thursday, July 23, 2…

…$2.7 billion was invested in sectors including fintech, agriculture, healthcare and renewable energy in seven years While local financing is expanding through institutions like DBN and BoI, many mid-sized businesses still struggle to access fundingFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalis…