July 01
Nigeria: Nog Energy Week to Discuss Key Initiatives On Thriving Domestic Gas Market in Nigeria
This Day
As Nigeria continues to navigate its path towards economic diversification and sustainable development, the role of the oil and gas sector remains paramount. To harness the full… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Ekiti Govt Writes TCN, NERC, BEDC, Rejects Planned Two-Month Power Outage
Premium Times
"The planned disruption of electricity in these two months amounts to an unacceptable economic, financial and social price to be paid by the citizens of Ekiti State, and we totally… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka's Kasaali Village Cries Out for Electricity
Nile Post
Residents of Kasaali Iillage in Kimanya Kabonera Sub-county, Masaka City, have appeale to the government for access to electricity, citing its critical role in fostering… Read more »
Liberia: Lerc Commissioners Visit Key Facilities of LEC and Transco-Clsg
New Dawn
Two recently appointed Board of Commissioners of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) members, Atty. Kla-Edward Toomey, II, and Amara M. Kamara, on June 28, toured… Read more »
Nigeria: To Enhance Energy Efficiency, Son, Ecn, Others Plan Review of Standard Performance for Air Conditioners
This Day
Stakeholders in Nigeria's energy sector have begun the process of reviewing the country's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for air conditioners to enhance energy… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Nersa Approves Applications for Electricity Tariffs
SAnews.gov.za
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has completed considering the approving of all 178 licenced electricity distributors' tariff applications for the 2024/25… Read more »
Africa: COP29 High Level Dialogue - AU Commissioner Highlights Unlocking Finance for Energy in Africa
African Union
June 24, 2024 - London: The COP29 Presidency convened its second high-level consultation meeting on energy transition in London, United Kingdom. Hosted by Mr. Michael Mainelli,… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom to Close Its Community Service Centres in Khayelitsha and Bellville
GroundUp
City of Cape Town condemns decision and says there is a "notable increase" in complaints from customers supplied directly by Eskom Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: After Residents' Protest, Distribution Firm Moves to End 10-Year Power Outage in Ibadan Communities
Premium Times
"As a customer-centric company, we have held over 10 meetings with the community leaders to explain the situation and how we intend to improve service delivery," an IBEDC official… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Commits $45 M to Liberia's Renewable Energy
New Republic
The World Bank Group Tuesday, June 25, 2024, announced the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibedc Assures of Restoring Electricity to Oyo Community
This Day
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has assured residents of Lalupon Community and its environ of restoration of power supply within three weeks. Read more »
June 26
Sudan: Proposed Solutions for Port Sudan Electricity Crisis Reviewed
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, was briefed on the efforts made to address the electricity issue in a number of Sudan states,… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Commits U.S.$45 Million to Liberia's Renewable Energy
Liberian Observer
The World Bank Group announced today the approval of a second disbursement of US$45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). This… Read more »
Uganda: Striking Gold, Bitcoin Mining and Energy Exploration in Uganda [opinion]
Observer
On May 23, 2018, Uganda hosted the first-ever African Blockchain Conference, and crypto-currency was among the discussion topics. Read more »
June 25
Liberia: World Bank Commits $45 Million to Liberia's Renewable Energy
New Dawn
The World Bank Group announced today the approval of a second disbursement of $45 million for Liberia's Renewable Energy Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE). This… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Prices Continue Rise, Fuel Transportation Costs Nationwide
This Day
The prices of major fuels, including Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol, diesel, as well as gas continued to rise in May 2024, taking their tolls on transportation costs… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Women Protest Erratic Power Supply, Block Int'l Airport Gate
Vanguard
Women from Ipo Community in Rivers State has blocked the entrance of Port Harcourt International Airport protesting the lack of power supply and other amenities in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Consumers Increase to 12.33m in Q1 2024 - NBS
Vanguard
The number of electricity consumers rose by 210,000, from 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 12.33 million in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: For Energy Transition to Succeed, Our Vulnerable People Must Be Supported - President
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, declared that Nigeria remained committed to a balanced approach to energy transition that supports the vulnerable of the society. Read more »
Nigeria: Varsities Groan Under Heavy Electricity Bill
Daily Trust
Students may pay additional N80,000 to support bill payment Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Customers Rose to 12.3 Million in Q1 2024 - NBS
Premium Times
On a year-on-year basis, the statistics office said customer numbers in Q1 2024 rose by 9.47 per cent from 11.27 million reported in Q1 2023 Read more »
Gambia: New NAWEC MD Says Power Cuts Will End in 2 Years
The Point
Galo Saidy, the managing director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), has expressed his vision for the institution, saying he wants it be one of the best… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Transition Must Not Compromise Economic Needs - Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu said Nigeria remains committed to a balanced approach to energy transition and still requires substantial investments in the oil and gas sector to meet the… Read more »
June 23
Kenya: U.S. Govt to Support Kenya's Clean Energy Transition
Capital FM
The United States Department of Energy has revealed investment plans for Kenya's green energy transition, focusing on e-mobility and the clean power generation sector. Read more »
Sudan: RSF Accuses Saf of 'Criminal Act' As Khartoum Bahri Power Station Burns
Dabanga
A huge fire broke out at the Bahri thermal power station* in Khartoum North on Saturday evening, and thick clouds of smoke reportedly continued to rise in the sky of the station… Read more »