…According to the document, the World Bank’s intervention will focus on improving electricity access and reliability for households and businesses through both on-grid and off-grid solutions, in line with Nigeria’s Mission 300 Compact targets. “The WBG will also support reforms to restore financial sustainability, focus…

The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…

…both a warning and an extraordinary opportunity for Nigeria. Nigeria must stop seeing electricity access solely as a social-development intervention. Electricity is increasingly economic infrastructure, digital infrastructure, and national-competitiveness infrastructure. What This Means for Nigeria, REA and RAMCO 1. El…

…survey data ranked all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria by the share of households with electricity accessSouth East led with 74.6% access while North East recorded the lowest figure at just 29.5%The data sparked debate online over what electricity access actually means for Nigerian householdsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fa…

…comments as he assumed leadership of the REA board, which is responsible for expanding electricity access to underserved and unserved communities across the country. Fayose was inaugurated alongside other members of the governing board by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe. Ahmadu Abubakar and Ilyasu Makinta were also…

…serves as a link between government policy and grassroots development by extending electricity access beyond urban centres to underserved communities across the country.The minister urged the newly inaugurated board to provide strategic leadership, strengthen institutional governance, safeguard public resources and exp…

…Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Federal Ministry of Power to improve electricity access in public health institutions. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, who disclosed the outcome of the meeting, said the committee also endorsed new governance structures, approved a faci…

…deliver a stronger grid, lower technical losses, improved market discipline and expanded electricity access over the next two to three years.19 states to have stable powerLegit.ng earlier reported that the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced construction of 48 interconnected mini-grid projects in 19 states…

…battery storageREA said the new regulations allow larger mini-grids and will improve electricity access, create jobs, and support rural development across NigeriaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, b…

…10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding electricity access across the country. Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday at the Oriental News 2026 Conference held in Ikeja, Lagos. Represented by the Executive Director, Cor…

By Udeme Akpan Stakeholders have emphasised the importance of improved electricity access in driving productivity and achieving economic prosperity. This call was made at the National Stakeholders Engagement Workshop hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja, yesterday, with the theme, “Unlocking and Sc…

…and $150m. The World Bank said the programme is expected to provide new or improved electricity access to about 17.5 million Nigerians through distributed renewable energy solutions. The data showed that only the $350m facility had recorded disbursement, amounting to $97.71m, while the remaining two facilities had yet…

…results, and that improves your ability to repay,” he said. He cited the expansion of electricity access as an example, noting that providing power to about 32 million Nigerians requires substantial upfront investment. “To be able to connect and provide energy to 32 million Nigerians, Nigeria needs to borrow money now.…

…for People and Planet (GEAPP), Mission 300 has enabled Nigeria to double its annual electricity access growth rate target from 4% to 9%. Beyond the metrics of watts and billions of dollars in funding, the true impact of the REA's mission is found in the lived experiences of everyday Nigerians. In Amarawa, Sokoto State,…