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You are measurably changing lives — Minister commends REA

…commissions 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe has declared that the projects being embarked on by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is measurably changing the lives of Nigerians across the country. Delivering the keynote address at the official commissioning of a landmark 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid project in the ...

Distributed renewable energy is Nigeria’s fastest path to economic growth — REA MD

…urges private sector to take advantage of enabling policies The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Dr. Abba Aliyu, has declared that distributed renewable energy represents Nigeria's fastest path to sustained economic growth. Delivering a keynote address titled "Scaling Mini-Grids and Solar Infrastructure for Industrial Production" at the Lagos ...

Court to rule on Sowore’s bail application, June 30

By Taiwo Scholarstica The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30, 2026, to rule on an application filed by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, seeking the restoration of his bail and the withdrawal of a bench warrant issued for his arrest. Justice Mohammed Umar adjourned the matter on Wednesday after both the defence ...

Kwankwaso demands apology from Primate Ayodele, threatens $1bn defamation suit

By Precious Mark Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Former Kano State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has demanded an immediate retraction and public apology from Primate Elijah Ayodele over alleged defamatory statements made against him, warning that failure to comply could lead to a $1 billion damages suit. This new update ...