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The Official Twitter Account of the Rural Electrification Agency of Nigeria | Powering Nigeria, One Community at a Time Using Renewable Energy/Offgrid Solutions
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Nigeria
Mentions in press and media 16
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| May 15, 2025 | IFC, with Canada's Support, Backs Husk Nigeria's Mini-Grid Expansion with USD 5 Mn Investment The financing package, including USD 2.5 million senior loan and USD 2.5 million concessional subordinated loan from the Canada-IFC Renewable Energy Program for Africa, will fund up to 108 solar h... | The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced USD 5 million investment in Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Limited (Husk Nigeria), a subsidiary of Husk Power Systems Inc. The investment, made ... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | FG commissions 990kWp interconnected mini-grid in Niger state to expand energy access | The Federal Government has commissioned a 990kWp Interconnected Mini-Grid in Lambata Community, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, as part of its efforts to boost rural electrification and expand access to clean energy solutions. ... |
| Feb 22, 2025 | Withdrawal of USAID: A ticking time bomb for rural electrification in Nigeria | Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing one of the most severe energy access crises in the world. Over 85 million people 40% of the population lack electricity. In rural areas, where the national grid is nearly absent, solar power has ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Powering Nigeria: A Journey Towards Universal Electrification | Nigeria stands at a crossroads. Over 150 million citizens now bask in the glow of electricity, yet 86 million remain in the shadows. The Federal Government is determined to change this. With the “Mission 300” initiative, a partnership with ... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | FG says over 150 million people have access to electricity in Nigeria | The Federal Government has stated that over 150 million Nigerians have already been connected to electricity, with ongoing efforts to provide access to the remaining 86 million people who are yet to be electrified. This was disclosed by Ade... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | New REA Managing Director targets electrification of 25 million Nigerians in three years | The newly-appointed Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has unveiled the agency’s plan to provide electricity to 25 million Nigerians within the next three years. Speaking in an interview on Arise Televi... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | FG launches NEXTGEN RESCO Programme to empower Nigerian youths in renewable energy | The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the NEXTGEN RESCO Programme to empower 60 young Nigerians in the renewable energy sector. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (RE... |
| Nov 22, 2024 | EFCC arraigns REA director, Suleiman Garba Bulkwang over alleged N223 million fraud | The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Suleiman Garba Bulkwang, Director of Human Resources Management at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), before the Federal High Court in Abuja over a five-count charge of ... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Rockefeller Foundation president holds productive meetings to advance the ambitious 300 Million project | Nigeria’s leadership in bridging energy access gaps and transitioning to clean energy systems has positioned it as a key player in Africa. With a substantial electricity access gap, Nigeria presents a crucial opportunity for the 300 million... |
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What has the press written about REA?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning REA, among them “IFC, with Canada's Support, Backs Husk Nigeria's Mini-Grid Expansion with USD 5 Mn Investment The financing package, including USD 2.5 million senior loan an...” (May 15, 2025) and “FG commissions 990kWp interconnected mini-grid in Niger state to expand energy access” (Feb 27, 2025).
Is REA still active?
Yes, REA is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 5, 2026.