REA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:53:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png REA – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 REA Seals Groundbreaking MOUs for ₦500 Billion Renewable Energy Investment https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-seals-groundbreaking-mous-for-%e2%82%a6500-billion-renewable-energy-investment/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-seals-groundbreaking-mous-for-%e2%82%a6500-billion-renewable-energy-investment/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=463449 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria has formalized a series of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with multiple investment partners to mobilize approximately ₦500 billion in funding for off-grid renewable energy projects. The agreements were signed in Abuja during a high-level energy and infrastructure summit, signaling strong momentum toward Nigeria’s decarbonization agenda and rural electrification [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-seals-groundbreaking-mous-for-%e2%82%a6500-billion-renewable-energy-investment/feed/ 0 UNDP, REA Collaborate to Drive Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition https://www.theinfostride.com/undp-rea-collaborate-to-drive-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/undp-rea-collaborate-to-drive-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:30:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465157 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to accelerate Nigeria’s shift toward clean energy, a move aimed at boosting sustainable development, reducing energy poverty, and strengthening the country’s climate resilience. The partnership, formally announced in Abuja, represents a major step in aligning global development support with Nigeria’s ambitious [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/undp-rea-collaborate-to-drive-nigerias-clean-energy-transition/feed/ 0 FG to Transition Military Bases from Generators to Solar Energy https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:21:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465155 The Federal Government has unveiled plans to phase out the reliance on diesel-powered generators across military formations in the country, replacing them with solar-powered systems. This move, government officials explained, is part of ongoing efforts to cut costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy security for critical national defense infrastructure. The initiative, which is being [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/feed/ 0 REA, Huawei Partner to Validate Safety Standards for Solar Power Infrastructure https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-huawei-partner-to-validate-safety-standards-for-solar-power-infrastructure/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-huawei-partner-to-validate-safety-standards-for-solar-power-infrastructure/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:44:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473776 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has partnered with global technology firm Huawei to carry out an extensive solar power safety and reliability test, as Nigeria intensifies efforts to expand off-grid and renewable energy solutions across underserved communities. The exercise marks another step in government’s drive to ensure that renewable energy installations deployed nationwide meet international [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-huawei-partner-to-validate-safety-standards-for-solar-power-infrastructure/feed/ 0 REA, FCMB Rally Investors for Clean Energy Growth https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-fcmb-rally-investors-for-clean-energy-growth/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-fcmb-rally-investors-for-clean-energy-growth/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:40:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=470884 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with First City Monument Bank (FCMB), has intensified efforts to attract private and institutional investors to Nigeria’s rapidly growing clean energy sector. The partnership aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy solutions across rural and underserved communities, fostering economic growth and environmental sustainability. Speaking at a recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-fcmb-rally-investors-for-clean-energy-growth/feed/ 0 REA Brings Power to Eight Million Nigerians Through Rural Electrification Projects https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/#respond Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:20:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466802 The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that it has successfully provided electricity access to over eight million Nigerians who were previously living in darkness. This milestone comes as part of the Federal Government’s broader initiative to close the country’s energy access gap and deliver sustainable power solutions to underserved and rural communities. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-brings-power-to-eight-million-nigerians-through-rural-electrification-projects/feed/ 0 Delta State, Rural Electrification Agency Sign Pact to Address Power Outages https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-rural-electrification-agency-sign-pact-to-address-power-outages/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-rural-electrification-agency-sign-pact-to-address-power-outages/#respond Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:53:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465585 Delta State Government and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to tackle persistent electricity supply challenges across the state, officials said. The partnership is aimed at enhancing power distribution, reducing blackouts, and ensuring that households, businesses, and critical institutions have access to reliable electricity. The agreement, signed in Asaba, seeks [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-rural-electrification-agency-sign-pact-to-address-power-outages/feed/ 0 Vice President Shettima Urges Rural Electrification Agency to Accelerate Nigeria’s Power Access https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/ https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387197 Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to intensify its efforts to fast-track Nigeria’s journey towards universal electricity access. In a clear message of support, Shettima granted the REA’s request to collaborate with the National Economic Council (NEC), enabling the agency to engage state governors more effectively in the nationwide [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/vice-president-shettima-urges-rural-electrification-agency-to-accelerate-nigerias-power-access/feed/ 0 REA Partners with EY to Empower Operators Through Sustainable Energy Training https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-partners-with-ey-to-empower-operators-through-sustainable-energy-training/ https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-partners-with-ey-to-empower-operators-through-sustainable-energy-training/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:19:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371600 In a collaborative effort to advance sustainable energy practices and empower industry operators, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has joined forces with Ernst & Young (EY) to provide specialized training. This initiative underscores the commitment to fostering expertise, promoting environmentally friendly energy solutions, and supporting the growth of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/rea-partners-with-ey-to-empower-operators-through-sustainable-energy-training/feed/ 0 ICPC Probes REA for Suspected Fraud and Funds Diversion, Summons MD https://www.theinfostride.com/icpc-probes-rea-for-suspected-fraud-and-funds-diversion-summons-md/ https://www.theinfostride.com/icpc-probes-rea-for-suspected-fraud-and-funds-diversion-summons-md/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:18:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357317 The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has initiated an in-depth investigation into allegations of fraud, criminal conspiracy, and the diversion of public funds within the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). In a press release dated Tuesday, the ICPC announced that it is focusing its scrutiny on the Managing Director of REA, Ahmad [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/icpc-probes-rea-for-suspected-fraud-and-funds-diversion-summons-md/feed/ 0 NSIA, REA set out an initial N10 billion investment for 200,000 solar power roll-out https://www.theinfostride.com/nsia-rea-set-out-an-initial-n10-billion-investment-for-200000-solar-power-roll-out/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nsia-rea-set-out-an-initial-n10-billion-investment-for-200000-solar-power-roll-out/#respond Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:08:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315226 The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has established that it is joining forces with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to invest an initial sum of N10 billion to provide over 200,000 solar power for homes under the ‘Solar Power Naija’ programme. The Solar Power Naija programme, which is part of the current administration’s Economic Sustainability [...]

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