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Damilola Ogunbiyi becomes first Nigerian named to TIME Earth Awards
Covered by 6 outlets over 7 hours. First reported by thewillnews.com at 20:15 UTC on March 22, 2026.
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What happened?
- Damilola Ogunbiyi is the first Nigerian to be named to the TIME Earth list since its inception four years ago.
- Under her leadership, SEforALL has secured over $1.6 trillion in energy finance commitments.
- She previously led the $550 million Nigerian Electrification Project, providing power to 8 million people.
- Ogunbiyi serves as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All.
- The 2026 TIME Earth list recognizes six global leaders for their impact on climate action and decarbonization.
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO of Sustainable Energy for All, has been named to the 2026 TIME Earth list, making her the first Nigerian to receive the honor. President Bola Tinubu lauded the achievement as a milestone for Nigeria’s leadership in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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Who reported it, and when?
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| Mar 22 20:15 | Report by thewillnews.com |
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| Mar 22 21:39 | Tinubu Hails Ogunbiyi, First Nigerian Honoured With Earth Awards |
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| Mar 22 22:00 | Report by statehouse.gov.ng |
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| Mar 22 22:00 | Tinubu extols Damilola Ogunbiyi as first Nigerian honoured with Earth Awards |
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| Mar 22 22:58 | Damilola Ogunbiyi Becomes First Nigerian Named To TIME Earth Awards | |
| Mar 23 03:15 | Ogunbiyi Becomes First Nigerian Named to TIME Earth Awards – THISDAYLIVE |
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Who was named?
- Bola Tinubu 14 events
- TIME
- Sustainable Energy for All
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