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Niger irrigation and power financing

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On 28–29 July 2026, Niger’s government and the Bank of West African States (BOAD) signed two financing agreements totalling 60.6 billion FCFA (≈ $105 million). One allocation of 30 billion FCFA went to the Office National des Aménagements Hydro-agricoles (ONAHA) for irrigation equipment to expand irrigated land and improve food security; the other 30.6 billion FCFA was directed to the Nigerien Electricity Company (NIGELEC) for a 23-MW power plant to boost industrial electricity supply. The These agreements were signed in Niamey by BOAD President Serge Ekue, Finance Minister Mamane Laouali Abdou Rafa, Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine and other officials, and were presented as part of President Abdourahamane Tiani’s national redevelopment programme. Simultaneously, the Energy Minister inaugurated a three-day fair showcasing subsidised solar kits and clean-cooking appliances under the World Bank-financed Haské programme, aimed at expanding renewable-energy access and creating jobs. Building on these infrastructure goals, Niger programme. To further food security, ONAHA has launched a technological an initiative to deploy 1,000 solar-powered boreholes to enhance food security. Spearheaded by ONAHA, the project aims boreholes, aiming to transform the Dallol Bosso valley into a year-round productive agricultural hub. In the Dosso region, authorities have begun receiving equipment, including 580-watt solar pumping systems. This transition from fuel-powered pumps to solar technology is intended to reduce costs for local farmers and eliminate dependence on fluctuating hydrocarbon prices. The government intends to use the Dosso implementation prices, serving as a pilot model for potential nationwide expansion expansion. In a move to ensure sustainable irrigation bolster energy sovereignty and agricultural sovereignty. industrialization, Niger announced a new 200 MWp solar power plant project in Niamey. The contract, valued at 126.1 billion FCFA, was signed with Niger Electricity Power Production and includes a battery storage system. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months, with electricity sold to NIGELEC at 35 FCFA/kWh under a 20-year agreement, after which the facility will be transferred to the State.

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  1. 2026-08-26 05:33 UTC Niger irrigation and power financing
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  3. 2026-07-31 11:48 UTC Niger irrigation and power financing
  4. 2026-07-29 15:41 UTC Niger irrigation and power financing

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