{
  "id": 9038234,
  "title": "FG unveils $300m fund for off-grid power",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/fg-unveils-300m-fund-for-off-grid-power",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T00:05:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-300m-fund-for-off-grid-power/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority and its development partners, has officially launched a $300 million investment fund. The Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy Fund, co-managed by the NSIA and Africa50, aims to bolster off-grid electricity and distributed renewable energy projects throughout Nigeria. The primary focus is to mobilize both public and private capital for mini-grids, standalone solar systems, and other decentralized electricity initiatives, particularly in communities and businesses that are not served by the national grid. This milestone comes on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, according to a statement from the NSIA.\n\nBy transitioning from the structuring phase to active capital deployment, the $300 million fund establishes a dedicated financing platform for investments in Nigeria's distributed renewable energy market. The initiative addresses Nigeria's persistent electricity supply deficit, which has compelled millions of households and businesses to rely on generators and other alternative power sources. The fund aligns with Nigeria's energy-access objectives and Mission 300, an initiative committed to providing electricity access to 300 million people across Africa by 2030.\n\nBy providing a dedicated financing platform, the fund seeks to attract the necessary capital to expand off-grid and distributed renewable energy solutions, ultimately reaching underserved communities and businesses. The Managing Director and CEO of the NSIA, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, emphasized that this development signals the potential of Nigeria's renewable energy market to investors. The fund's structure, combining domestic expertise with international development financing, brings together key stakeholders such as NSIA's local market expertise, Africa50's investment capabilities, SEforALL's energy-access leadership, and the World Bank's global energy thought leadership and catalytic capital.\n\nThe World Bank's initial $25 million contribution through the International Development Association represents roughly 8.3% of the targeted $300 million fund. The fund's launch is expected to support projects like mini-grids and standalone solar systems, aiming to close Nigeria's electricity access gap while increasing investments in cleaner energy sources. The collaboration underscores the potential for Nigeria's energy sector to serve as a model for other African countries, leveraging continent-wide financing platforms to drive investment and scale distributed renewable energy solutions.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government, through the NSIA and partners, has launched a $300m fund to expand off-grid electricity and renewable energy projects across Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unveils-300m-fund-for-off-grid-power/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG unveils $300m fund for off-grid power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/fg-unveils-300m-fund-for-off-grid-power",
        "published": "2026-09-21T23:42:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
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