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Varsities eye $500m solar funding amid worsening power crisis
The Punch
Aug 7, 2026 · 01:04 WAT
Nigerian universities are expected to receive $500m in solar funding to address persistent electricity shortages. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators and support research activities, while highlighting ongoing power-supply challenges with potential implications for Nigeria’s utilities and energy infrastructure environment.