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Context and Opportunities

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, faces an immense infrastructure challenge. Tens of millions of people, mainly in rural areas, lack access to a reliable power grid. The potential for decentralized solutions (mini-grids, off-grid) is colossal and is a priority for the federal government to stimulate economic growth.

Potential Intervention Zones

The northern states and the "Middle Belt" are particularly affected by the lack of infrastructure. The RMS Impact approach, combining energy and connectivity, is especially relevant to support agriculture, education, and security in these regions.

Institutional Partnership

A collaboration would be sought with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the federal agency in charge of off-grid electrification, which has already deployed numerous mini-grid programs with private partners.

Nigeria at a glance

  • Population: ~223.8 M
  • GDP per capita: ~ $2,200 USD
RMS Impact Potential
  • Target Market: ~68.0 M people
  • Total Potential: ~68,000 sites
  • Target (30%): ~20,400 sites
  • Project Status: Strategic watch.

Access Rates & Estimated Impact

⚡ Energy

~60%

National electricity access rate.

💧 Drinking Water

~71%

National drinking water access rate.

📡 Internet

~51%

Internet penetration rate.

Potential Economic Activities for Beneficiaries

  • Direct activities: Management of phone charging points, sale of Wi-Fi top-up cards, first-level maintenance of solar and water installations.
  • Indirect activities: Development of small businesses requiring refrigeration, sewing or welding workshops, secretarial services, online training centers, telemedicine consultations, and e-commerce for local artisans.