UNIDO Launches $175 Million Programme to Boost Nigeria’s Industrial Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 October 2025

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has introduced a groundbreaking Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) in Nigeria, valued at US$175 million, to run from 2024 to 2028. The initiative aims to strengthen Nigeria’s industrial base, support Micro, Small and Medium

Lagos Partners Welbeck to Light Up Surulere with Solar Streetlights

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 October 2025

The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye. Photo: The Electricity Hub The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, has taken a bold step toward cleaner and safer urban living by installing 20 automated solar-powered streetlights in Surulere.  This initiative, which also included the

Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Shares Amid Bold Growth Plans 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 September 2025

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter) with the imported cybertruck. source : twitter Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has purchased around $1 billion worth of Tesla shares, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The move, made on Friday, saw […]

FG Approves China’s Plan to Build Electric Vehicle Factories in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 May 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) The Federal Government has approved plans by China to establish electric vehicle (EV) factories in Nigeria, a move set to boost local industry, create jobs, and promote cleaner energy use. This development was revealed by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during his visit to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, […]

ROGEAP and Ecobank to Train 50 Solar Energy SMEs in Lagos and Abuja 

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 April 2025

The Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP), in partnership with Ecobank Nigeria, is set to empower 50 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the solar energy sector through a free three-day Entrepreneurship Business Training Workshop. The training will take place in Lagos and Abuja, focusing on equipping participants with essential skills to thrive in the

REA and Community Energy Partner to Combat Food Insecurity through Solar Irrigation

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 August 2024

Tomatoes in the market – ARDnig The REA and CESEL have partnered to combat food insecurity in Nigeria by deploying solar-powered irrigation systems across 200,000 hectares of farmland. This initiative aims to increase food production by 1.2 million tons annually, replace fossil fuel-powered pumps with clean energy, and promote energy efficiency. Innovative