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In Q3 2025, Nigeria imported solar panels worth N334.68bn, a decrease from previous quarters, as the government pushes to end photovoltaic imports. The Rural Electrification Agency is promoting local manufacturing, highlighted by a new agreement with Lagos State and an expansion of a solar panel assembly plant in Ikotun. While efforts to support domestic production are underway, concerns remain about the potential negative effects of import restrictions on the renewable energy sector's growth.