The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disbursed a total of N9.006 billion to two private firms to advance mini-grid power projects in Taraba, Kwara, Kogi, and Niger States. N7.95 billion was released to Havenhill for the procurement of equipment for four solar-powered mini-grids in the three states. The projects are expected to deliver electricity to over 100 communities and power more than 25,000 households and small businesses. In a separate transaction, N1.056 billion was transferred to Faraday & Co. to support mini-grid development in Niger State. These disbursements are part of the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP), funded by the World Bank and the African Development Bank. The REA confirmed that the funds have been transferred and project implementation is underway. The agency continues to prioritise off-grid solutions to close the country's electricity access gap.