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Nigeria launches $300 million clean energy fund to scale off-grid power access

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22 September 2026

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Climate Tech

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Africa

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Nigeria has launched a $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy Fund to invest in off-grid and distributed renewable energy projects, aiming to connect around 300 million people across Africa to electricity by 2030, with initial backing including $25 million from the World Bank.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Nigeria's fund creates a clear financing route for off-grid energy projects. If you build or back solar or wind mini-grids, this is a chance to scale swiftly across Africa.

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