Apply & verify
Submit your business application, verify your email and complete the required identity and business checks.
NBTI & UKALD National Programme
Powering Businesses.
Empowering Nigerians.
TINUBULIGHT connects grassroots enterprises — traders, tailors, barbers, POS operators, pharmacies and artisans — to structured solar-energy assessment, financing guidance and a traceable path from application to commissioning.
The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) is a Nigerian federal agency under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. Headquartered in Abuja, it promotes technology-driven entrepreneurship, commercializes research, and supports startups and small businesses.
1,000,000Businesses targeted
50,000Jobs to be created
36+FCTNationwide coverage
A–CProgramme tiers
Built around real enterprise
Energy should unlock growth, not limit it.01
Measure actual demand
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Verify securely
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Track each milestone
A clear digital route from energy need to productive power
Tinubulight helps a business document its electricity needs, understand a suitable solar package, prepare verification records and follow the application journey without guesswork.
Demand-led sizingRecommendations come from appliances and operating hours.
Protected verificationSensitive records are requested through secure workflows.
Traceable progressApplicants can follow milestones and required actions.
The access-to-finance model
Six steps from application to repayment
Every applicant follows the same traceable journey from initial assessment and verification to installation, commissioning and ongoing support.
Assess energy needs
Select your appliances and usage pattern. The assessment calculates daily, monthly and annual demand.
Get your package
Receive a recommended Tier A, B or C solution with transparent equipment and installation estimates.
Apply for financing
Provide the required information for review and pay the approved customer deposit when requested.
Install & commission
Following approval, equipment is allocated, installed and commissioned at your business premises.
Repay & grow
Follow the approved repayment plan while your business runs on reliable, monitored solar power.
Who this is built for
Grassroots businesses, not just solar buyers
TINUBULIGHT is an SME energy-access and financing programme built around the real equipment and operating needs of productive businesses.
Fashion & Clothing
Tailors, fashion designers and embroidery businesses.
Personal Care
Barbers, salons and beauty studios.
Financial Services
POS and mobile-money operators.
ICT & Communications
Phone repairers, cybercafés and computer centres.
Printing & Business Services
Printing, photocopy and business-support centres.
Retail
Provision stores, kiosks and mini supermarkets.
Healthcare
Pharmacies, clinics and diagnostic points.
Food & Hospitality
Restaurants, food vendors and bakeries.
Repairs & Technical Services
Electricians, welders and equipment-repair businesses.
Craft & Artisanship
Shoemakers, leather workers and carpenters.
Agriculture
Poultry, fish farms and agro-processing businesses.
Cold Chain
Frozen-food sellers and temperature-dependent businesses.
Education
Tutorial centres, schools and training businesses.
Creative Economy
Photographers, designers and production studios.
Laundry & Cleaning
Laundries, dry cleaners and professional cleaning services.
Light Manufacturing
Small processors, packaging, fabrication and production workshops.
And many more categories.....
TLI Smart Energy Calculator
Build an energy profile around the equipment your business actually uses
Search the appliance library, adjust quantities, wattages and operating hours, then receive an indicative system recommendation and financing estimate.
121 approved appliances20 business profilesEditable wattage and usage
Open the Energy CalculatorProgramme tiers
Three tiers. Transparent terms.
Every standard tier includes a smart control unit, mobile monitoring and anti-theft protection. Requirements above Tier C receive a customised technical assessment.
Tier A
0.5 – 1.5 kWh/day
Tailors, barbers, POS operators, recharge vendors and shoemakers.
- Compact solar array and battery
- Smart control unit
- Mobile monitoring
- 12, 24 or 36-month estimate
Tier B
1.6 – 3.0 kWh/day
Hair salons, pharmacies, fashion designers and business centres.
- Mid-range solar array and battery
- Remote monitoring dashboard
- Higher simultaneous-load support
- 12, 24 or 36-month estimate
Tier C
3.0 – 5.0 kWh/day
Cybercafés, printing presses, supermarkets and small processors.
- Larger array, battery and inverter
- Priority installation scheduling
- Extended monitoring and support
- 12, 24 or 36-month estimate
Above Tier C? Your assessment results will show that the requirement exceeds the standard package and your application will be referred for a customised technical assessment.
Business Account
Keep applications, reports and support in one secure dashboard
Verified accounts make it easier to continue an application, upload requested records and see current actions.
- Business profile and contact information
- Applications and status timelines
- Saved calculator reports
- Protected document requests
- Notifications and support cases
OverviewApplicationsEnergy reportsDocumentsSupport
Welcome backAmina’s Tailoring Shop
68%ApplicationUnder review
Energy classTier B
Next actionUpload NIN slip
Identity review requestedComplete the request through your protected dashboard.
Application referenceTLI-NG-00001234
Email verifiedApplication receivedBusiness details recorded
Energy assessment completedTier B recommendation saved
Verification reviewAdditional identity record requested
Financing decisionPending completion of review
Private application tracking
Know the current milestone and your next required action
Enter the application reference and application email, then verify a temporary code or secure link before protected status information appears.
NIN, bank details, uploaded documents and other private information are never shown in public tracking.
Track an applicationFrequently asked
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Tinubu Light Initiative?
Micro and small businesses operating in any of Nigeria’s 36 states or the Federal Capital Territory may apply, subject to programme verification and the applicable eligibility requirements.
Do I need a CAC registration to apply?
No. CAC registration and a Tax Identification Number are requested where available, but they are not mandatory for a first application. They may be requested later during business or financing verification.
Do I need CAC registration to submit a first application?
No. You may begin an application whether or not your business is already registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission. CAC and Tax Identification Number details should be provided where available and may be requested later during verification or financing review.
Why are NIN and identity documents requested?
NIN and accepted identity documents may be requested through the secure business dashboard to confirm the applicant’s identity, reduce fraud and support programme or financing verification. These details are not shown in public tracking.
How is my energy package decided?
Your recommended tier is calculated from your actual appliance load and usage pattern, not your business category alone. The assessment applies the approved energy formula before recommending Tier A, B or C.
Is my National Identification Number visible to programme staff?
Your NIN is protected, masked in ordinary views and kept out of public tracking. Only specifically authorised personnel with a legitimate verification need may access the protected record.
Ready to understand your energy needs?
Begin with a smart assessment, then continue at your own pace.
Use the calculator first or go directly to the business application.