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Nigeria is on the verge of a major mini grid scale up, with federal and development  partner programmes targeting hundreds of new systems by 2030 to close the energy  access gap and drive rural industrialisation. For civil society organisations and the  communities they represent, this moment is critical: access to reliable, affordable  energy underpins livelihoods,…

Nigeria is a country blessed with abundant sunlight, wind, and water resources that could power its homes and industries. Yet, energy poverty remains widespread. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), over 140 million Nigerians, about 71% of the population, lack access to reliable electricity. This energy gap slows economic growth, worsens inequality, and limits…

Nigeria stands at a defining moment in its agricultural and energy transition journey. Its food systems are under growing pressure from the realities of climate change, persistent rural poverty, and energy insecurity, to the social inequities that continue to burden women and youth who form the backbone of production and processing. Yet, within these challenges…

Nigeria’s renewable energy (RE) sector faces a persistent financing gap, with commercial naira loans priced at 20–35% interest, short tenors, and heavy collateral requirements. Foreign currency loans further expose developers to exchange rate risks. These conditions make most RE projects unviable for developers, investors, and consumers. This policy brief sets out a framework for scaling concessional naira-based finance…

Nigeria stands at a defining crossroads in its energy journey, abundantly endowed with renewable energy resources from solar, hydropower, and biomass, yet struggling with chronic energy poverty. According to the World Bank (2025), more than 86 million Nigerians remain without electricity, the largest number globally for three consecutive years, while over 175 million people also…

Nigeria’s grid struggles to deliver 5,000 MW to almost 250 million people, making Renewable  Energy critical for electrification, economic growth, and climate goals. Solar and hydro power generate about 8,000 GWh annually, with solar PV growing over 200% and supporting mini-grids, rooftop systems, and rural jobs. Yet, this growth is limited by high-interest rates (up…

More than 86 million Nigerians live without access to electricity, while those connected to the grid face frequent blackouts because the ageing grid is fragile, and incapable of meeting rising demand. Our power crisis remains a major barrier to national growth, affecting millions every day. This widespread energy poverty reduces productivity, hinders small businesses, and…

Nigeria’s clean energy future is stalled not because of technology, but because of finance. With targets for universal electricity access and clean energy adoption, scaling renewable energy has never been more urgent. Yet, one major hurdle stands in the way, the absence of affordable, Naira-based concessional financing for renewable energy projects.

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Formulation & Publication s of Articles on Naira-Based Concessionary Loan for RE Projects & Low-Income Electricity End-Users  1: Background The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), with support from Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS), is implementing a project on Policy Brief Development (PBD) focused on promoting Naira – based concessionary loans to accelerate renewable energy (RE) deployment for both…