Nigeria’s power math flips as solar becomes cheaper than grid

    Oladehinde Oladipo | Top Stories | Jan 26, 2026    
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Solar power has become cheaper than electricity from Nigeria's national grid for the first time, marking a turning point in the nation's efforts to deliver reliable energy to its 200 million citizens as the traditional power infrastructure continues to falter.

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