Africa
Nigeria’s Ambitious Goal of a Clean Transportation Sector
Although the challenges seem immense, a new RMI report lays out a path forward for electric mobility in Nigeria.
RMI in Africa: Meet Some of Our Dedicated and Passionate Nigerian Staff
Although RMI has been supporting Nigeria in its energy transition since 2017, we are now registered as an official entity in Africa’s largest country.
Low-Cost, Reliable Electricity for Nigerian Businesses: Nigeria’s First DisCo-Enabled Hybrid Solar Project
This article was originally published as a contributed article in The Guardian Nigeria. Mohammed Akar is the general manager of The Wood Factory, a leading manufacturer of high-end furniture, doors, and home and office interiors, based in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. In his 16 years of working at…
Electric Rice Mills Reduce Reliance On Soaring Diesel Prices In Niger State, Nigeria
This article was originally posted on The Energizing Agriculture Programme’s website on November 8, 2023. At today’s fuel prices, Mohammed Aliyu’s diesel-powered rice mill sometimes costs him more to run than he makes selling the end product, resulting in losses for his business. His experience is not…
Sharing the Power: Nigerian Community Takes Charge of Their Energy Development
Chief Alhaja Akamo, the Onigbaje (head of commerce) of Mokoloki town, owns a shop selling biscuits, chips, soap, hard liquor, beer, and most importantly, ice, cold water, and soda drinks, much appreciated in the sweltering, sweat-inducing 90°F (30°C) heat. Akamo’s well-stocked shop, which she operates with her sister, is a…