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Power Africa Adds 30,000 New Solar Connections In Nigeria

In a statement by U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, the U.S energy project known as “Power Africa’’ has added 30,000 new solar connections in Nigeria.

U.S. through its Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) had in 2016 signed an agreement with Lumos, an off-grid electricity provider to enhance provision of solar electricity to homes and small businesses throughout Nigeria.

Lumos was also a recipient of catalytic funding through OPIC and the Africa Clean Energy Finance initiative, a partner with the U.S. State Department.

The funding provided crucial start-up capital for 30 innovative clean energy projects across 10 African countries.

USAID Launches Agribusiness Partnerships with Chi Farms and Niji Foods

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched two new agribusiness partnerships with Chi Farms and Niji Foods.

Through these partnerships, USAID aims to address development and business challenges to agricultural inputs and mechanization by providing quality technical advisory services and expanded market opportunities for smallholder farmers. These partnerships will also capitalize on the untapped potential of smallholder farmers and small processors to help grow agribusinesses, create secure jobs, and boost economic growth in Nigeria.

These initiatives are part of the U.S. government Feed the Future program, which was launched globally in 2012. Since 2014, Feed the Future has invested $75 million in Nigeria helping 800,000 Nigeria farmers acquire improved seeds, fertilizers, tools and access to markets.