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Nigeria Accelerates Rural Electrification Drive as Mini Grids and Renewable Energy Projects Transform Communities

August 25, 2025 by Joshua Ezim

In rural areas, residents sometimes pay higher tariffs than their urban counterparts. In some communities, power costs rise to 280 naira per kilowatt hour using mobile tokens. Meanwhile, other locations enjoy tariffs lower than urban Band A rates. The mix of energy sources remains dominated by solar, which developers find the most viable. Wind and … Read more

Government Surpasses Renewable Energy Pledge as 91 Mini Grids Commissioned, Exceeding Target by 50%

August 25, 2025 by Joshua Ezim

Nigeria’s renewable energy drive has recorded a major breakthrough. Government officials announced the commissioning of 91 mini grids across different communities. The achievement followed a promise made in February last year to deliver 60 mini grids within six months. Instead of meeting only the target, authorities surpassed it by almost 50 percent. In that February … Read more