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Poverty & Gender
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 9: Investing in the Grid: Emerging Realities in a Time of Multiple Transitions
On this episode of ‘WATTS with the Grid? we hear from women in the private sector who have invested or attempted to invest in the global energy space. They address the sector’s opportunities and challenges through an investor lens and also explore Nigeria’s current Power sector landscape from that perspective.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 8: Perspectives of Women in the Private Sector
On this episode of ‘WATTS with the Grid? we hear from women in the private sector who have invested or attempted to invest in the global energy space. They address the sector’s opportunities and challenges through an investor lens and also explore Nigeria’s current Power sector landscape from that perspective.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 7: Reflections from Azerbaijan
On this episode of WATTS with the Grid, we are joined by Dolapo Kukoyi (Managing Partner, Detail Solicitors) and Habiba Ali (Managing Director/CEO, Sosai Renewable Energies Company). Fresh from COP 29 in Azerbaijan, they share their perspectives on key discussions that featured at the event, such as climate finance, energy access, and the importance of positioning Nigeria to leverage global opportunities.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 6: Conversation with Generation Next
In this special episode, we feature a group of young women in the Power sector. Chartered Accountant and Portfolio Manager at UKNIAF, Adeola Adebisi; Electrical Engineer and Project Manager at UKNIAF, Aisha Mala Sheriff; Energy Policy Research Analyst at Nextier, Doose Iortyom reflect on their experiences and share insights on critical issues shaping the sector, including valuable advice they would offer to their younger selves.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 4: What does the Electricity Act 2023 mean for the distribution sub-sector?
In this episode female executives in Nigeria’s Power sector examine Nigeria’s Electricity Act 2023 and its implications for the distribution sub-sector. With the repeal of the 2005 reform act, the new legislation grants states, private investors, and individuals the power to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity. This conversation explores what this means for the 11 distribution companies (DisCos) currently serving Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 5: Climate and Infrastructure Finance: The What, Whys and Hows – Part II
How can Nigeria bridge the climate finance gap to meet its ambitious targets? Our guests, Chintal Barot (Founder, Co-Sustain Consulting) and Titilayo Oshodi (Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy to the Governor of Lagos State), share insights on accessing funding, the role of gender in climate finance and why the economic argument is crucial for driving climate action.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 3: Climate Finance: The What, Whys and Hows.
Despite Nigeria investing an estimated USD 1.9 billion annually in climate-related activities, this is just 11% of the USD 17.7 billion needed to meet its emissions reduction goals by 2030. In this episode, we ask the critical questions: What’s driving these disparities? How can they be addressed? And what are the emerging opportunities, especially in light of the new Electricity Act 2023, which opens doors for renewable energy development across all 36 states?
Women on the Grid Hub
UKNIAF works to inspire women managers within the Nigerian power sector through the ‘Women on the Grid Hub. Eight trail-blazing women are helping us start this journey.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 2: Gas as a transition fuel: rhetoric versus reality
While electricity in Nigeria is generated through thermal and hydropower, fossil fuels are the main source of electricity generation. Nigeria plans to increase international exports and domestic consumption and at the same time meet emissions and sustainable development goals. Can these two objectives be achieved at the same time? What could be the risks?
Olajumoke Delano, Chi Chi Emenike and Itohan Ehiede discuss these questions with Stella Odiase.
“WATTS with the Grid?” Episode 1: Electricity pricing, billing and everything in between
“WATTS with the Grid?” is a conversation with women who work in the power sector.
What do these women think about the current national conversation on tariff increases? How is the Service Based Tariff faring in terms of improvement in service and revenues? How does the price of electricity impact national commitments to a low-carbon transition?
Stella Odiase leads the conversation with Dalia Sakr, Wola Joseph-Condotti, Tosin Adefeko and Olajumoke Delano.
What you need to know about inclusion and climate change
UKNIAF’s mission is to promote infrastructure that is inclusive, climate-friendly, and supports both economic growth and human development. In ushering in COP28, we draw from our own experiences to present this brief.
Investing for impact: Nigeria’s power sector transformation
The unveiling of the Electricity Act 2023 is a significant milestone in Nigeria’s journey towards a robust and sustainable power sector.
This video delves into the intricacies of the Electricity Act 2023 and its profound impact on Nigeria’s energy landscape.
The Women on the Grid Hub: Introduction to “the Women”
Who are some of these women leaders and what pivotal roles are they playing in the Nigerian electricity industry?
Women on the Grid Hub: Documentary
The women on the grid hub is a platform which brings together women at senior policy level in the on-grid space within the power sector. The hub facilitates policy influencing, networking, mentoring, and modelling.
Powering up: How 7 women broke into the power sector
Breaking barriers! Power knows no gender.
The incredible journey of seven determined women lighting up the Nigerian power sector.
Special Agro Processing Zones
UKNIAF worked with public and private sector stakeholders on the climate smart Special Agro Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. What makes it a climate smart programme? Who will benefit?
Women on the (electricity) Grid Hub
The Hub aims to encourage women’s active participation in the power sector
UKNIAF’s Roads component Learning Brief
To unpack lessons learnt from our Roads work, we present the history and politics of previous NIAF programmes, which influenced how the Roads work in UKNIAF was carried out
Learning note on People-First PPPs in Nigeria
Key considerations for project selection, prioritisation and development in Nigeria
Operationalising UKNIAF’s Poverty, Gender and Social Inclusion and Climate Change Framework
The tool will be used to engage with and build institutional capacity regarding climate smart, inclusive and sustainable infrastructure
Making infrastructure finance responsive to climate and social inclusion
We created a PGESI and Climate Framework to support Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies in assessing the pool of projects that attract private sector funding and increase the pace of implementation of cross-cutting initiatives
