Tag: #SolarEnergy
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STERLING BANK, STARTIMES LAUNCH SOLAR FINANCING HUBS, TARGET ₦2Bn CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING BY 2026
Sterling Bank and StarTimes Nigeria have launched a new initiative aimed at making solar energy more affordable and accessible for Nigerians. The partners unveiled Sterling Solar Financing Hubs at StarTimes retail outlets, where customers can select solar products, receive financing guidance and begin the loan application process. The organisations are targeting ₦2 billion in renewable…
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NIGERIA-KOREA SOLAR MINI-GRID LIGHTS UP FCT COMMUNITIES
Over 4,000 households in Rubochi and Ikwa now enjoy reliable electricity thanks to a 1MW solar mini-grid! The Rural Electrification Agency (REA), in partnership with the Government of Korea, has successfully powered Rubochi and Ikwa communities in the FCT. The system delivers 900kW to Rubochi and 100kW to Ikwa, energizing homes, schools, hospitals, and small…
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SOLAR-POWERED MOBILE “BREAD BOX” BAKERY LAUNCHED TO CREATE JOBS AND BOOST COMMUNITIES
Engineer and entrepreneur Mr. Henry Dakpokpo has unveiled the innovative “Bread Box” mobile bakery in Abuja’s Apo area—a solar-powered, containerized bakery designed to tackle unemployment and make affordable bread accessible nationwide. Speaking to NAN, Dakpokpo explained that high rent and logistics costs often make bread expensive, so the solar-powered movable bakery cuts costs while providing…
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YABATECH SCORES ₦62.9M TETFUND GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
Yabatech staff secure major grants bolstering environmental art and solar tech breakthroughs. Yaba College of Technology announced that Dr. Emodi Izuchukwu won ₦24.1M for turning marine pollution into art promoting sustainability, while Dr. Akin Olaleru secured ₦38.8M for advancing hybrid perovskite solar cells. These projects highlight Yabatech’s leadership in applied research driving Nigeria’s industrial transformation…
