I find it inconceivable that President Tinubu and Prime Minister Starmer can agree a bilateral trade deal in 2026 that does not include a clean energy element that looks like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] As from January 1 2027, no building in Nigeria will be granted a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) unless it has solar panels installed on its roof. Not having one will attract prosecution with the risk of the property being forfeited to the federal government

[2] As from April 1 2026, all government Nigerian vehicles in Nigeria must be electric. Britain will assist with erecting charging points across Nigeria, while automobile companies that open electric car assembly plants will get 99 year leases, five year tax holidays and its staff granted diplomatic status

[3] By the end of 2026, all public buildings in Nigeria must be fitted with solar panels. A bill will be submitted to the National Assembly compelling all ministers, departments and agencies to begin installation immediately

[4] By the end of 2026, every local government area in Nigeria must have constructed and commissioned a micro-grid that can distribute enough electricity to power its territory. British companies will get tax discounts if they invest in the sector

[5] By the end of 2026, every state government in Nigeria must have constructed and commissioned a mini-grid that can distribute enough electricity to power its territory

[6] By January 1 2028, each of Nigeria's eight coastal states must have built an offshore wind farm. Britain will provide expertise given it has a massive wind farm in the North Sea, which Nigeria will look to replicate across her 850km Atlantic coastline

[7] By January 1 2027, every one of Nigeria’s 36 states must have a minimum of one solar farm that measures at least 10 square kilometres

[8] By January 1 2028, all street lights in Nigeria must be powered by solar energy. Again, British companies will get tax discounts if they invest in the sector

[9] By January 1 2028, every industrial estate in Nigeria must generate its own power. All industrial estates nationwide will be disconnected from the national grid by October 1 2029

[10] As from January 1 2027, it will be illegal to import electricity generators into Nigeria. British manufacturers who open plants in Nigeria will get huge tax rebates

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