UN Recognises Nigeria for Milestones in Expanding Energy Access at Lower Cost

UN recognises Nigeria for milestones in expanding energy access at lower cost

A new United Nations, UN report has commended Nigeria for achieving significant milestones in expanding reliable energy access at a lower cost through innovative subsidy frameworks and strategic off-grid interventions that have connected more than 5 million people and created over 5,000 green jobs. The findings, published in the UN’s World Social Report 2026: The […] UN recognises Nigeria for milestones in expanding energy access at lower cost

UN praises Nigeria’s solar initiatives for powering five million people

The United Nations has praised Nigeria’s rural electrification programme for providing electricity to over five million people through solar initiatives.

UN highlights Nigeria’s rural electrification programme for expanding energy access

KEY POINTS MAIN STORY The United Nations has highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme as an example of how targeted subsidies and private investment can expand access to affordable electricity in underserved communities. The recognition is contained in the World Social Report 2026, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Nigeria’s Rural Electricity Programme Powers 5m People

The Genius Media NG UN Claims Nigeria’s Rural Electricity Programme Powers 5m People And Creates 5000 Jobs UN Claims Nigeria’s Rural Electricity Programme Powers 5m People And Creates 5000 Jobs   The United Nations has highlighted Nigeria’s rural electrification programme as a successful example of expanding electricity access through targeted subsidies and private investment. The recognition is contained in the World Social Report 2026, release…

Nigeria’s rural electricity programme powers 5m people, creates 5,000 jobs

The report described Nigeria’s use of subsidies for rural mini-grids as a successful policy experience in combining affordable electricity with private-sector participation.