The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in collaboration with the European Union and the German Government, inaugurated a 504kW interconnected mini-grid in Epe on Wednesday. This development comes after years of power outages in the community due to equipment vandalism, marking a significant step towards restoring electricity access for residents.

Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has praised the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its projects, stating they are significantly improving the lives of Nigerians. This commendation coincides with the commissioning of a 505kWp interconnected solar mini-grid in Epe.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has renewed its partnership with TotalEnergies for an additional 24 months to deploy advanced methane detection technology in its upstream operations. This initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support NNPC's decarbonisation targets, according to Vanguard Business.

Nkechi Okenwa, a Nigerian engineer and CEO of Energy Excell Systems, is promoting women's inclusion in the renewable energy sector through solar innovation, STEM training, and community empowerment initiatives. She is also the founder of WEESI, which focuses on enhancing women's leadership in Nigeria's energy landscape.

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance institutional digital systems and provide technical advisory support. The agreement, finalized at NASENI's headquarters in Idu, Abuja, aims to strengthen collaboration between the two agencies.

According to Punch, Nigeria has become a leading exporter of solar modules to the United States, responding to new trade regulations aimed at China. This development highlights Nigeria's growing role in the global clean energy market.