Renewables
FG introduces USSD code for loans covering food, solar, others
CEII brief
Punch reported on 2 Nov 2026: FG introduces USSD code for loans covering food, solar, others.
Read the full story on PunchThe Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service designed to help Nigerians access consumer loans using basic mobile phones without requiring internet connectivity or smartphones.
Context from CEII
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 2021Countries in this story
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