…for businesses and renewable energy campaigners. In April 2025, the head of the Rural Electrification Agency said imports would not be restricted until domestic production capacity could meet demand. However, the absence of a formal withdrawal of the proposed restriction left industry operators concerned that a ban cou…

…while stimulating local economic activity. Olowolafe said collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) could help accelerate the initiative. He also challenged scientists and skilled artisans to develop solar-powered cocoa-drying equipment to modernise and accelerate cocoa processing, which he described as…

…Plant, which show that this is possible. We are also seeing successful examples from the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), which has set up special electrification zones for agricultural communities and universities. So far, the REA has delivered over 200MW of installed capacity across 15 universities and more than 1…

…said the community had written to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company and the Rural Electrification Agency in Abuja over its electricity challenges but had yet to receive a solution. He said, “Our community has historically had limited government presence and basic public infrastructure. For generations, our pe…

…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. “We are struggling to wheel 5,000MW today. My target is that by…

…political manipulation.Fayose also addressed his recent appointment as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency board, dismissing speculation that he was on his way to joining the APC. He said his relationship with Tinubu predated current politics, dating back to when both men served as governors in 2003, and that…

The Oluyole Local Government Council in Oyo State has intensified its rural electrification drive with the distribution of solar street-light systems to over 30 communities across the council area. The distribution, according to the local government, is part of the council’s broader commitment to rural development and…

…GPUs, and data. In this piece, Abba Aliyu, Managing Director of Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA), explores the intersection of AI, electricity infrastructure, and Nigeria’s path to prosperity as part of a two-part series. In 2026, another factor has moved decisively to the centre of the conversation: electr…

…Agriculture and Technology, Opialu-Ojapo, as well as projects in education, healthcare, rural electrification, water supply, roads, youth empowerment and skills acquisition. He called on the Benue State Government to provide additional logistics support to security personnel operating in the region. "When a part of Nig…

…population growth. The former governor, after being inaugurated as Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency governing board, and speaking in a video shared by ARISE News on Saturday, said the absence of electricity had deprived people in rural areas of alternative forms of recreation at night. He said, “Why don’t y…

…the remarks on Friday, August 7, during the inauguration of the governing board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Abuja.The minister said the agency's mandate goes beyond connecting communities to electricity, describing it as a key institution for expanding economic opportunities and improving livelihoods.…

…across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare facilities. He revealed that the Rural Electrification Agency had already installed containerised solar power systems in about 100 hospitals nationwide. “We have used the eight months to build the governance structure. At the same time, electrification projects are ongo…

…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, a move aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities through Nigeria's updated off-grid power fr…

…a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced construction of 48 interconnected mini-grid projects in 19 states, a move aimed at expanding electricity access to underserved communities through Nigeria's updated off-grid power frame…

The Federal Government, through the Rural Electrification Agency, has unveiled plans to develop Renewable Energy Service Companies that will compete directly with electricity distribution companies over the next 10 to 15 years, in a major shift aimed at tackling persistent blackouts and expanding electricity access acr…

…Ayo Fayose. On Monday, July 20, President Tinubu appointed Fayose as the Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency REA. Reacting to his brother's new appointment, Issac advised him to reject it. According to him, the appointment is beneath the former governor of Ekiti state and a clear sign of disrespect. Presidenti…

…with former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, emerging as chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), and Major General Junaid Bindawa as chairman of the National Salary and Wages Commission. A statement released by presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, says Fayose heads the board of REA, with Alhaji Ahmadu…

…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 Scaling the Sustainable Adoption of Productive Use of Energy Technologies Across Nigeria: Harmonising Financing Opportunities and Policy Frameworks”. A…

…Foundation, Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre, Sustainable Energy for All, the Rural Electrification Agency, the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria, Shell Nigeria and Dr Osagie Okunbor. Closing the event, All On said it would continue to focus on mobilising catalytic capital, strengthening businesses, fostering in…

…projects. The community's 120kW solar hybrid mini-grid was developed under the Rural Electrification Agency's Nigeria Electrification Programme (NEP), as part of interventions advancing under the World Bank-supported Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) initiative. The project was developed by H…

…reforms, public-private partnerships and an aggressive off-grid deployment strategy, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is rewriting the country's energy story. The driving force behind this revolution is anchored at the very top echelon of government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Ministe…

…current security situation as being close to a state of war. "You can't be talking about rural electrification and so many other things when we have these security challenges. Government resources should be largely targeted at addressing insecurity. "You cannot deal with the security issue without massive manpower enha…

…also been authorised to raise a N4 trillion bond to settle verified legacy debts. The Rural Electrification Agency, supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, has deployed off-grid and mini-grid power to underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. Electricity is a democratic divide…