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Nigeria’s chronic power shortages have birthed a booming generator economy, powering everything from roadside stalls to corporate towers. With households and businesses spending billions annually on…

A recent BusinessDay poll on Nigeria’s power sector has found that most citizens have yet to see any improvement in electricity supply, despite the recent hike…

Summary: Power shortages are crippling Nigerian farmers and driving up food prices. From poultry to vegetables, the lack of reliable electricity is fueling losses and worsening…

  ….pledges nationwide rollout of 20 stations   Shafa Energy, a key player in Nigeria’s sustainable energy sector, has officially launched its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)…

The Federal government has emphasised the urgent need to fast-track the deployment of broadband infrastructure, including fibre-optic networks and rural connectivity initiatives, particularly in underserved and…

The Federal Government has unveiled a Smart Village pilot initiative in the Ibwa 2 community of Isuanin Kura, Gwagwalada, Abuja, offering free Wi-Fi access as part…

The Federal Government has officially launched fibre-to-hostel and solar power projects at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), aiming to provide 24-hour internet access across universities nationwide…

Jollof+, Nigeria’s fast-rising digital savings platform, has hit a milestone of N10 billion user savings in just one year since its launch in May 2024. The…

Nigeria’s quest for universal electricity access is gaining renewed urgency, and at the heart of this drive is the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), now leveraging smart…

Nigeria’s state governments are increasing efforts to electrify underserved communities, complementing federal initiatives and addressing the nation’s chronic energy access challenges. The Electricity Act of 2023,…