Tag:Rural Electrification Agency (REA)

Renewable Energy

REA inaugurates Africa mini grids programme to expand energy access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says it has inaugurated the Africa Mini Grids Programme (AMP) to support access to clean energy. Mr Ayang Ogbe, the Director of Promotions, Rural...

Michael Simire - October 2, 2022

Renewable Energy

Institute, electrification agency collaborate to build human capacity in renewable energy

The Director-General, National Power Training Institute (NAPTIN), Mr Ahmed Nagode, says the institute is collaborating with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to develop human...

Michael Simire - May 18, 2022

Renewable Energy

Govt signs €9.3m agreement for 23 mini-grids

The Federal Government has signed a €9.3 millon Interconnected Mini-grid Acceleration Scheme (IMAS) award grant agreement with eight indigenous Solar Mini-grid developers. Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba,...

Michael Simire - February 17, 2022

Renewable Energy

Minister inaugurates REA Governing Board, urges electrification of rural communities

The Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba, has urged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to ensure more rural...

Michael Simire - February 11, 2022

Renewable Energy

NABDA, REA sign MoU on rural electricity

The National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and Rural Electrification Agency (REA), on Monday, November 22, 2021 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on sustainable...

Michael Simire - November 22, 2021

Renewable Energy

Nigeria’s solar power initiative groundbreaking project – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says that the five million homes solar installation plan under the Federal Government’s Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) will be a...

Michael Simire - February 26, 2021