May 20
Nigeria: Increased Renewable Energy Investments Pose Environmental Risks
Leadership
As Nigeria pushes forward with an energy transition that is encouraging significant investments in renewable energies, environmentalists and key stakeholders have warned of… Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints Infracorp As Lead Developer of Nigeria's Green Industrial Zone, Evergreen City
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of The Infrastructure Corporation of Nigeria (InfraCorp) as the Lead Arranger and Developer of Evergreen City, Nigeria's green… Read more »
Ethiopia: Norway Pledges Continued Support for Ethiopia's Green Development Efforts
ENA
Norway has announced that it will continue its assistance for the government of Ethiopia's efforts to fight climate change through green development. Read more »
May 17
Ethiopia: Govt Intensifying Efforts to Expand Solar Water Pump for Irrigation Development
ENA
The government of Ethiopia has been exerting efforts to expand solar water pumps for irrigation development in an effort to raise the productivity and incomes of smallholder… Read more »
South Africa: National Council of Provinces Passes the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill and Other Pieces of Legislation [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) approved the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill and four other pieces of legislation… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Steps Down Electricity Tariff Hike Report Over Court Order
Leadership
A court case instituted in Kano has halted the Senate's plans to stop electricity tariff increase. Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Energy Recommits to Growing Shareholders Value, Sustainability
This Day
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Nigeria: FG Directs Gradual Payment of N1.3tn, $1bn Gas Debts to Gencos, Suppliers
This Day
*Reveals many Discos insolvent, finding it hard to do business Read more »
May 16
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Move to Stop Electricity Tariff Hike
Premium Times
The Senate suspended consideration of the report of its committee on power. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Morocco, Under HM the King's Leadership, Has Chosen to Move Up a Gear in Renewable Energy Sector (Minister)
MAP
Under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Morocco has chosen to move up a gear in the field of renewable energies, in order to ensure the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Offset N130 Billion Debt to Gas Companies
Premium Times
Mr Adelabu said in February that the indebtedness of the country's power sector to electricity generating companies (GenCos) and gas companies (GasCos) had risen to over N3… Read more »
Africa: New Revenue Streams - Using Africa's Vast Renewable Energy and Natural Resources for Premium Carbon Credits
Africa Renewal
Voluntary carbon market could reach $10-$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80 Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Senate Approves Tinubu's $500m World Bank Loan for Electricity Metres
This Day
The Senate Wednesday approved a $500 million World Bank loan request by President Bola Tinubu to provide electricity metres for the citizens. Read more »
Africa: As Pollution Kills, Africa Needs Billions for Climate-Ready Stoves
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? A summit this week aims to kickstart Africa's push against polluting cooking stoves that hurt climate progress and people's health Read more »
Nigeria: CNG Directive - Tinubu Commissions 500mmscf/D Gas Plants, 23.3km Pipeline Today
Leadership
Following his directive on mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas (CNG) powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), President Bola… Read more »
Namibia: EU Ambassador Marks Europe Day in Namibia, Emphasises Green Hydrogen Partnership
Namibian
European Union (EU) ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins hosted a reception at the union's residence in Windhoek to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Solar Power Installations Are Saving Lives at Six Hospitals In Sierra Leone
Sustainable Energy for All
Six main hospitals in Sierra Leone are now enjoying clean, reliable, and affordable energy following the installation of solar power systems with batteries as part of a… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Don't Gaslight Africa - We Need Genuinely Clean Cooking Solutions [analysis]
African Arguments
The IEA summit, where oil and gas execs are well-represented, will see gas as the solution. What Africa needs is people-centred renewable energy. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Engages Unesco, Atomic Energy Agency On Uranium Mining in Omaheke
Namibian
The government has requested advice and technical assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and the International Atomic Energy… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC, TUC Picket Electricity Agencies' Offices in Sokoto Over Tariff Hike
Premium Times
NLC and TUC are demanding that the federal government (FG) roll back the increased electricity tariffs Read more »
Nigeria: 7.4m Consumers Still Without Electricity Meters As Installations Rise 5 Percent
Vanguard
·Huge meter gap, a major problem--Minister Read more »
Nigeria: FG Unveils Master Plan to Tackle Energy Crisis
Daily Trust
The federal government has unveiled a national energy master plan to address the challenges of energy facing the country. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Are Protecting Electricity Consumers From Defective Meters - - Engr Aliyu [interview]
Daily Trust
Engr Aliyu Tukur Tahir is the Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). In this interview, he speaks on how the Electricity Act has made… Read more »
Nigeria: One Week After Tariff Reduction, Discos Still Charge Old Rates
Daily Trust
A week after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the reduction of electricity tariff for band A customers to N206 per kilowatt hour from N225, customers… Read more »
May 13
Nigeria: How Organizations, Locals Are Driving Nigeria's Quest for Clean Cooking
Daily Trust
In the bustling streets of Apo, Abuja, Haruna Seidu found his calling amidst the sizzle of street food. It was 2023 when necessity propelled him into the world of roadside cuisine,… Read more »