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Nigeria needs $23bn to fix power sector — REA boss
The Punch
Aug 21, 2026 · 17:49 WAT
Nigeria requires an estimated $23 billion in additional investment to improve its power sector, according to the Rural Electrification Agency boss. The funding need reflects rising electricity demand linked to population growth and expanding artificial intelligence activity, highlighting infrastructure constraints relevant to Nigeria’s listed utilities and industrial companies.