News - African Industries

Indian billionaire Raj Gupta secures 500 hectares to build what could become sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar steel plant in Nigeria

July 7, 2026

Niger State has allocated 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited, a subsidiary of Raj Gupta's African Industries Group (AIG), for the construction of what the company says could become sub-Saharan Africa's largest solar-powered steel manufacturing facility, alongside a new industrial park.

Niger Allocates 500 Hectares Of Land For Solar Farm, Industrial Park

June 22, 2026

The Niger state government has allocated 500 hectares of land for the development of a large-scale solar farm and an adjoining industrial park, the governor announced on Saturday, saying the move aims to attract renewable energy investment, expand local manufacturing capacity, and create jobs across the region.

Gov Bago Hands Over 500 Hectares of Land to Abuja Steel Mills for Solar Farm and AIG Industrial Park

June 22, 2026

The Governor of Niger State, Dr Mohammed Bago, yesterday officially handed over 500 hectares of land in Niger State to Abuja Steel Mills for the development of a Solar Farm and the AIG Industrial Park.

Bago Allocates 500 Hectares for Solar Farm, Industrial Park in Diko

June 21, 2026

The Niger State Government has officially handed over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Ltd for the establishment of a solar farm and industrial park in Diko, Gurara Local Government Area.

Gov Bago hands over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills for Solar farm and AIG industrial Park

June 21, 2026

The Governor of Niger State, Dr Mohammed Bago, yesterday officially handed over 500 Hectares of Land of Niger State to Abuja Steel Mills for Solar Farm and the AIG Industrial Park. Governor Bago did the handing over of the land at a grounding breaking ceremony in Sabon Wuse,Tafa Local Government of Niger State yesterday.

Nigeria to host sub-Saharan Africa’s largest solar steel plant, as FG pledges power reforms

June 21, 2026

HE African Industries Group has announced plans to establish the largest solar powered industrial steel project in sub-Saharan Africa, following a landmark allocation of 500 hectares of land by the Niger State Government.

Niger State hands over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills for Solar Farm, AIG Industrial Park

June 21, 2026

The Niger state governor Farmer Dr Umaru Bago has officially handed over 500 Hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited for Solar Farm and the AIG Industrial Park.

Bago Allocates 500 Hectares For Solar-Powered Steel Industrial Park In Niger

June 21, 2026

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has allocated 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited for the development of a solar-powered industrial park and what promoters describe as one of the largest renewable energy-driven steel manufacturing projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Niger State govt hands over 500 hectares to Abuja Steel Mills

June 20, 2026

DIKKO – THE Government of Niger State has officially handed over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited along with ground breaking ceremony for Solar Farm and the AIG Industrial Park.

How Abuja Steel Mills will expand opportunities for Niger people – Bago

June 20, 2026

The Niger State government has handed over 500 hectares of land to Abuja Steel Mills Limited in Dikko, Tafa Local Government Area.

Paras Energy, Others Unveil Hybrid Solar Project At UMZA Rice Mills

February 3, 2026

Paras Energy has unveiled a hybrid solar project at UMZA Oil & Rice Mills in Kano, a feat the firm describes as a landmark achievement in sustainable industrial energy.

Paras Energy, others open new solar plant at UMZA Rice Mill,Kano

February 2, 2026

Paras Energy, Empower New Energy and Huawei has commissioned a hybrid new solar and battery installation at UMZA Rice Mill in Kano, Nigeria.