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 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.

Nigeria, along with Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, and Benin Republic, has launched the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority. This new regional body is tasked with overseeing the development and operation of the $16 billion coastal highway project, which aims to connect major economic hubs in West Africa.

The Managing Director of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Engr Chijioke Okwukenye, announced that AEDC is collaborating with Nasarawa Electricity Distribution Limited (NAEDL) to distribute approximately 35,000 metres in Nasarawa.

President Bola Tinubu stated that Nigeria is establishing a foundation for prosperity through critical infrastructure projects. He expressed concern over past accidents on the recently repaired Kuje-Gwagwalada road, highlighting the importance of such infrastructure in enhancing safety and development.

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.