FG rejects immediate solar import ban to protect energy transition, savings

FG rejects immediate solar import ban to protect energy transition, savings

The Federal Government has rejected an immediate ban on solar panel imports, following warnings it could raise costs and slow Nigeria's energy transition.

Solar Panel Import Ban

The Genius Media NG Group Commends FG’s Shift On Solar Panel Import Ban Group Commends FG’s Shift On Solar Panel Import Ban   The Solar Power Nigeria Campaign has commended the Federal Government for prioritising local manufacturing capacity before restricting solar panel imports. Mr  Michael Terungwa, Co-Convener, Solar Power Nigeria and Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), gave the commen…

FG Drops Plan For Immediate Solar Panel Import Ban, Says Quality Control Is Priority

The federal government has shelved plans to ban solar panel imports immediately, saying Nigeria cannot restrict imports before it has the capacity to manufacture the panels itself. The minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, disclosed this on Friday in an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). He said the government’s focus would […]

FG Delays Solar Import Ban, Prioritizes Affordable Clean Energy

The Federal Government has stepped back from an immediate ban on solar panel imports, citing the need to balance Nigeria’s clean energy transition with affordability for households and businesses.Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, announced the decision on Friday, stressing that the government’s priority is ensuring only high-quality solar products enter the Nigerian market. “We can’t ban solar panel importation if we…