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REAN, Ministry Drive Clean Energy Push
By Anscella Obike
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has unveiled a new policy brief calling for naira-denominated concessionary financing to support renewable energy developers and consumers as part of wider efforts!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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How Gas Prices and Exchange Rates Deepen Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
– Examining the economic fault lines between energy pricing, subsidy sustainability and public welfare
By Anscella Obike
A City Running on GeneratorsAt exactly 8:45 p.m., the streetlights in Jabi blink out again. The hum of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Clearing the Wires: Nigeria’s N4 Trillion Power Debt Gamble
By Silverline Ifeanyi Martins
Nigeria, long plagued by erratic power supply, has launched a bold initiative to restructure a staggering N4 trillion (~$2.61 billion) in outstanding debts owed to power generation companies. The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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REA Launches N500m Asset Firm toUnlock N1 Trillion Green Investments
Abba Aliyu
By Patience Chat Musicg
In a major step towards expanding energy access and decarbonising its power sector, Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has signed a crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ten!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Africa’s Clean Energy Gap Threatens Global Climate Goals
… Despite soaring global investment in renewables, Africa receives just 2 per cent
—raising urgent questions about equity, access, and climate justice
By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
Arecent report from the International Energy!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Nigeria’s Electricity Subsidy Saga and the Looming Tariff Hike
By Patience Chat MosesFor many Nigerians, the experience of electricity is a frustrating cycle of darkness punctuated by fleeting moments of light. Amidst this reality, a silent and often misunderstood mechanism has been at play:!-->!-->!-->…
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Will Fines Fix It? NERC’s N628m Penalty Tests Power Sector Reform Strategy
By Patience Chat MosesThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of overbilling in the power sector. Eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have!-->!-->!-->…
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REA’s $700m Desert to Power Project Set to Deepen Nigeria’s Access to Electricity
By Patience Chat Moses
Nigeria’s struggle with the challenges of inadequate electricity supply has continued to linger despite efforts by the Government and its administrative agencies. However, these agencies are still on their!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NERC Unveils New Customer Bill of Rights to Strengthen Consumer Protection
By Patience Chat Moses
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a comprehensive Customer Bill of Rights and Obligations designed to enhance consumer protection and promote accountability within the nation’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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High or Low Current? The Truth About Voltage Fluctuations in Nigeria
By Patience Chat Moses
Voltage fluctuation is what Nigerians refer to as “high or low current”. It is a significant issue affecting millions of homes and businesses. It occurs when the supply voltage to electrical devices rises or!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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