{
  "id": 14702833,
  "title": "Reps consider bill to create renewable energy authority",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/reps-consider-bill-to-create-renewable-energy-authority-14702833",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:28:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/reps-consider-bill-to-create-renewable-energy-authority/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The House of Representatives has passed a bill for second reading that seeks to establish the National Authority for Renewable Energy in Nigeria. The Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Anambra State representative Afam Ogene, aims to address institutional gaps in the power sector by consolidating renewable energy functions under a dedicated institution. This proposed authority, NARE, would coordinate the regulation, development, and promotion of renewable energy projects, particularly mini-grid and off-grid systems, as well as support local manufacturing, research, and technical capacity development. 40% of the Rural Electrification Fund would be allocated to NARE for financing renewable energy development. The bill emphasizes decentralised power generation and highlights the need to expand the national grid to reach communities beyond the reach of reliable grid infrastructure.",
  "summary": "The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a National Authority for Renewable Energy to regulate and promote it Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-consider-bill-to-create-renewable-energy-authority/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Reps consider bill to create renewable energy authority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/reps-consider-bill-to-create-renewable-energy-authority",
        "published": "2026-10-15T13:12:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}