Damilola Ogunbiyi is the first female Managing Director of the Nigerian Rural Electrification Agency. The Amazon is responsible for implementing the Nigerian Off-Grid Electrification Programme and the Nigerian Electrification Project.
Nigeria taps mini-grids to power universities
Four Nigerian universities are in the final stages of abandoning the country’s main grid to be fully powered by mini-grids. Nigeria aims to use more mini-grid technology to power its
Nigerian Solar Energy Startup, Arnergy Closes $9 million Series A Round, A Major Milestone for Local Energy Companies
Nigerian solar energy company, Arnergy has closed a $9 million Series A round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from All On Energy, ElectriFI and Norfund. The company will
Investment: FG to restructure power sector for improved supply — Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is discussing with stakeholders on ways to restructure Nigeria’s power sector with a view to improving supply and attracting more
Opening of Submissions for Initial Selection Document for Solar Mini Grids Minimum Subsidy Tender
NEP SOLAR MINI GRIDS MILESTONE Opening of Initial Selection Document Submissions (Minimum Subsidy Tender) The Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), under implementation by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and funded by
REA Inaugurates Anti-Corruption And Transparency Unit
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) inaugurated the Anti- Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) on Thursday, 30 th May, 2019 at the Boardroom of its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The Honourable
Ethiopia – Nigeria Bilateral Exchange Visit: A Peer-to-peer Exchange on the Building Blocks to Accelerating Mini-grids Deployment
As part of REA’s strategic engagement with vital stakeholders geared towards encouraging beneficial exchange of ideas, an Ethiopian delegation visited the REA office for a peer-to-peer exchange on the 30
Iponri Market Lagos State Awareness Exercise
An awareness exercise was conducted at Iponri market to sensitize shop owners on the solar power system deployed at the market, its benefits as well as drive registration which will
Townhall Engagement and Registration Drive Exercise Conducted at Ondo, Edo and Ogun State Markets under the Energizing Economies Initiative
Townhall engagements to sensitize shop owners on the solar power system deployed at the market, its benefits, productive usage and energy conservation was conducted across Ondo, Edo and Ogun state
FG Commences Electrification of 37 Federal Varsities
The federal government has kicked off the installation of one megawatt hybrid power plants in 37 federal universities in the country. The Minister for Works and Power, Mr Babantunde Fashola,