Nigeria Awards NGN 929.2 Million Media Consultancy Contract Under DARES Renewable Energy Project
02 Feb 2026
Nigeria has announced a key contract award under the Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) Project, strengthening strategic communication and advocacy around nationwide renewable energy rollout. The contract award notice, published on January 22, 2026, follows a Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process supported by IDA financing (Credit No. 74680).Contract Scope and DurationThe consultancy contract covers specialised media relations and advocacy services, including multimedia content production, strategic communications, and program management. The assignment is designed to support public awareness, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy for distributed renewable energy solutions across Nigeria.The contract will run for 24 months, aligning with the implementation phase of the DARES Project.Awarded Firm and Contract ValueThe contract has been awarded to MEDIA INSIGHT COMMUNICATION SERVICES LIMITED, based in Abuja.Signed contract price - NGN 929,200,000Final evaluated price - NGN 1.01 billionAward notification date - January 6, 2026The firm achieved the highest combined evaluation score of 83.44, driven by a strong technical score of 89.04, particularly in key personnel, methodology, and sector-specific experience. The minimum qualifying technical score was set at 75.Competing and Rejected FirmsOther evaluated firms included:BLUEBIRD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED (Nigeria)INTEC GOPA - International Energy Consultants GmbH (Germany)DEVEMERGE Global Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. (India)SQUARE GOLD PR & Marketing (Kenya)ARIES CONCEPT Nigeria Limited (Nigeria)One firm, MEP Multi Media Solutions Limited, was rejected for failing to meet the minimum technical score, according to the evaluation report.Strategic SignificanceThis award underscores Nigeria’s focus on effective stakeholder communication as a core pillar of renewable energy deployment. By strengthening media outreach and advocacy, the DARES Project aims to:Improve public understanding of distributed renewable energy solutionsSupport private-sector participation in off-grid and mini-grid marketsEnhance transparency and program visibilityAccelerate adoption of clean energy nationwideConclusionThe contract award marks an important step in Nigeria’s renewable energy procurement strategy, recognising the role of professional communications in scaling impact. With MEDIA INSIGHT Communication Services Limited now on board, the DARES Project is positioned to deepen engagement and drive momentum toward universal energy access.#NigeriaContractAward #DARESProject #RenewableEnergyNigeria #GovernmentContractsNigeria #ProcurementNews #AwardedTenders #QCBSProcurement #EnergyAccessAfrica #MediaConsultancy #WorldBankProjects
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World Bank Awards NGN 2.8 Billion Contract for Agro-Climatic Resilience Project in Nigeria
17 Nov 2025
Umaham Team Engineering Company Limited has been given a major contract by the World Bank for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (Acresal) project in Nigeria. On November 7, 2025, the NGN 2,800,000,000 contract was formally signed, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving agricultural resilience and climate adaptation in Nigeria's semi-arid regions.Contract Specifics and PurposeWith an emphasis on sustainable farming methods, water and soil conservation, and climate-smart interventions, the Acresal project seeks to improve agroclimatic resilience in Nigeria's semi-arid landscapes. This all-encompassing program will help local communities improve long-term food security and lessen the impact of climate variability.The contract, encompasses a variety of initiatives to establish climate-resilient agricultural infrastructure and interventions throughout Nigeria's target regions.Parties ConcernedThe World Bank, a renowned international development organization that provides funding for initiatives to advance sustainable development globally, is the procuring organisation. Umaham Team Engineering Company Limited, a Nigerian engineering firm known for its proficiency in implementing infrastructure and agricultural projects, was the successful bidder. A competitive bidding process was used to award the contract (Notice Ref: NG-BAUCHI STATE ACRESAL-502146-GO-RFB).Relevance to the ProjectFor Nigeria's semi-arid regions, which are becoming more and more vulnerable to climate change, this project is strategically significant. The Acresal initiative aims to improve farming communities' livelihoods, decrease land degradation, and increase productivity through the use of resilience-focused agricultural practices. In addition to supporting national food security objectives, the project improves Nigeria's ability to adjust to climate variability.To sum upA significant step towards the implementation of climate-smart agricultural interventions throughout Nigeria's semi-arid regions has been taken with the award to Umaham Team Engineering Company Limited. Stakeholders expect substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits as the project moves forward, strengthening the nation's commitment to climate resilience and sustainable agriculture.Nigeria's Most Recent Contract Awards and Government Tenders: NigeriaTendersNigeriaTenders is your reliable resource for the most recent RFPs, RFQs, contract awards, and government tenders in NigeriaVisit NigeriaTenders to stay informed about Nigeria's most recent public procurement opportunities and tender noticesNigeriaTenders has all Nigerian government tenders, eProcurement updates, and contract award noticesUse NigeriaTenders, the NigeriaTenders portal, to view live tenders, bids, and procurement opportunities in NigeriaVerified tenders, procurement news, and contract awards from Nigeria are available on NigeriaTenders #NigeriaContractAward #WorldBankProjects #AwardedTendersNigeria #AcresalProject #AgroClimaticResilience #SmartAgriculture #UmahamTeamEngineering #NigeriaAgriculture #SustainableFarmingNigeria #TenderResults #GovernmentContractsNigeria #InfrastructureProjectsNigeria #ClimateResilienceNigeria
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