World Bank’s $350 million (N126.5 billion) funded Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP) has received a boost with a new agreement to reduce energy gap for underserved Nigerian households and micro small
REA MD/CEO Salihijo Ahmad Participated in the Power Africa US Summit 2020
The MD/CEO REA , Ahmad Salihijo, participated in the Power Africa Summit, 2020 (PAS20). At this year’s Power Africa summit, the summit aims to explore the opportunities for investors across
Emel Solar, REA Seal Pact on Solar Home Systems Sale
A private firm, Emel Solar and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed grant offer agreement under the Output Based Fund (OBF) for the firm to sell Solar Home Systems
REA Board Meets
The REA Board Chairman Umaru Maza Maza led an inaugural meeting of the Board on Monday, 17th February, 2020. This is the first meeting, since the present Managing Director &
United States Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) met with REA
Today, a Team from the United States Trade & Development Agency (USTDA) visited the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to discuss the impact of mini grid in remote areas & the
Nigeria Power Sector Program Off Grid Team visits REA
Nigeria Power Sector Program (NPSP), Off Grid Team Lead MK Balaji, met with the team from Rural Electrifcation Agency (REA) for a presentation on a new geospatial tool, designed in
The Nigerian Mini-Grid Market: Opportunities for Investment
INTRODUCTION Hitherto, the strategy/policy for providing electricity to otherwise parts of the country has been the expansion of the national grid. Now, it is generally agreed that while expanding the
MD/CEO of REA, Ahmad Salihijo meets with MCA Sun Africa, US-based Mini Grid Developers
The MD/CEO of REA, Ahmad Salihijo received a team of US-based mini grid developers for discussions on investments in Nigerian mini grid space, geared towards powering Nigerian communities. MCA Sun
REA’s MD/CEO Meets With Korean Ambassador to Nigeria on Renewable Energy Projects
The Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Lee In-Tae, visited REA earlier today where he met with the MD/CEO of REA, Ahmad Salihijo & other top management staff of the agency.
Power: Why Minister Picked Five Focal Areas for Sector Reform – Daily Trust
The Minister of Power, Engr. Sale Mamman assumed office in August 2019 and shortly after making some trips to inspect some major power projects, the minister unveiled a blueprint for