Nigeria energy transition
TICAD9: JICA grants Nigeria $190m for renewable energy
Nigeria has strengthened its international energy partnerships with the signing of a new $190 million renewable energy loan agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama. The facility, announced by the Federal Ministry of Power, is aimed at scaling up distributed renewable energy […]
FG Unveils Mission 300 to Tackle Energy Poverty Nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Mission 300 initiative, a multi-stakeholder energy access strategy under the National Energy Compact. The initiative, unveiled at a high-level stakeholder forum on July 8, 2025, is designed to drastically expand access to affordable and sustainable energy for Nigerians and aligns with a broader continental goal of connecting […]
FG Starts Rolling Out CNG Buses to Federal Universities
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commenced the rollout of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses to federal universities across the country, starting with the University of Abuja. This initiative, branded as ‘CNG-Sprout,’ marks a significant step toward addressing the dual challenges of rising transportation costs for students and the urgent need for cleaner energy […]
DBN Powers Climate Finance with ‘Green Declaration’ Launch
In a significant move to accelerate Nigeria’s clean energy transition and climate finance agenda, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has officially launched the ‘Green Declaration,’ a strategic framework designed to mobilize sustainable investments and foster inclusive economic growth across the country. The ‘Green Declaration,’ unveiled at a high-profile ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, brought […]