Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has flagged off the development of 37 solar mini-grid projects with approximately 18.8 megawatts-peak (MWp) of solar generation capacity in Zamfara State. The projects comprise two interconnected and 35 isolated mini-grids expected to provide 125,106 electricity connections across Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Maradun, Shinkafi, Tsafe and Zurmi Local Government Areas. The groundbreaking ceremony also featured the unveiling of the Zamfara State Electricity Policy and the signing of a collaboration agreement between the REA and the state government to solarise public institutions. Governor Dauda Lawal described the developments as important steps towards strengthening the state's electricity market and supporting economic growth. “Today, we are taking deliberate...

The Federal Government is preparing to open an application platform for Nigerians seeking to purchase homes under the 5,000-unit Renewed Hope Housing Programme in Lagos State. The initiative is being implemented through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Harmony Gardens and Estate Development Limited in Ibeju-Lekki. The development follows the groundbreaking ceremony held over the weekend at Lekki Aviation Town, Yegunda Government Resettlement Scheme, Ibeju-Lekki. The project is expected to deliver 5,000 housing units across Lekki Aviation Town, The Parliament and GranVille Estate within 36 months. Ahead of the application portal's launch, interested Nigerians have been encouraged to explore mortgage financing opportunities through the...

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

The Federal Government has announced plans to establish up to 1,000 additional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Nigeria to expand access to alternative...