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Aso Villa solar project will free up power for Nigerians — APC PCC spokesperson

Source: Punch

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Punch reported on 30 Oct 2026: Aso Villa solar project will free up power for Nigerians — APC PCC spokesperson.

An APC spokesperson has defended the ₦10bn Aso Villa solar project, saying it will reduce dependence on the national grid and free up electricity for Niger

— Punch
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Renewables are the fastest-growing part of the world’s energy system. The COP28 goal is to triple capacity by 2030, and solar mini-grids are the fastest route to power for millions of people without electricity.

22.0% of electricity in Nigeria was renewable in 2021

Original reporting © Punch. Headline and excerpt quoted with attribution; the full article is available on the publisher’s site. CEII’s context is the Centre’s own and does not represent the publisher.

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