November 11
Africa: The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter Publishes Its First Report to Baseline, Prioritize and Track Progress on Emissions Reduction [press release]
Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter
The Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) today published its Baseline Report, setting a foundation to help prioritize and track progress on emissions… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Outlines Ambitious Climate Agenda At COP29, Focused On Green Energy and Financial Reforms
Capital FM
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale are in Azerbaijan's capital Baku for COP29, where Kenya is presenting its ambitious climate… Read more »
Nigeria: Patients' Families Protest Power Outage At Uch
Leadership
Families of patients at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, have protested against persistent power outages plaguing the medical institution. Read more »
Africa: COP29 Climate Summit Opens in Baku With Focus On Global Finance, Green Energy Solutions
Capital FM
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) opened on Monday at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan, drawing world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and activists. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Expresses Concern Over Vandalism Targetting Transmission Lines, Towers
Vanguard
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) expressed deep concern over the rising number of cases of vandalism targeting transmission lines and towers, warning that this trend is… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Prevent Repeat of P&ID, AGF Raises Committee to Audit MOUs On Gas Projects
This Day
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated a committee to audit agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) on… Read more »
Liberia: Min. of Mines & Energy Begins Three-Day Energy Sector Review
New Republic
Stakeholders in Liberia's energy sector, have today begun a 3-day review and validation of the Country's National Energy Policy (NEP), which government sees as a high priority in… Read more »
Nigeria: NCDMB, Butane Energy, Boost LPG Suppy As Kaduna Plant Is Commissioned [press release]
Premium Times
Equally significant to the NCDMB was the consideration that the project was in alignment with Federal Government's expressed commitment to net-zero emissions by 2026, and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Partners With Rean to Drive Renewable Energy Initiatives
This Day
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Uganda: Namutumba Locals Voice Concerns Over Infrastructure and Power Shortages Stalling Development
Nile Post
Residents and leaders in Kiwanyi Sub-County, Namutumba District, have expressed frustration over poor road conditions and a lack of electricity, which they say are slowing… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - A Shame to the Nation [opinion]
Daily Trust
The incessant collapse of Nigeria's national grid represents a significant setback for Africa's leading nation, undermining its reputation and highlighting systemic issues that… Read more »
Nigeria: FCMB Offers N30m Clean Energy Loans for Homes, SMEs
Daily Trust
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) says it has boosted its energy finance loan, offering up to N30 million to help Nigerian households and small businesses buy solar panels,… Read more »
Nigeria: Shafa Energy Unveils 2 Lubricant Products to Extend Vehicles' Lifespan
Leadership
An energy solutions provider, Shafa Energy, is set to unveil two lubricant products known as Shafa Shanu and Shafa Doki in a move to extend the lifespan of vehicles in the country. Read more »
November 08
South Africa: Johannesburg Faces Power Cuts Over Eskom Debt - South African News Briefs - November 8, 2024
allAfrica
Joburg Faces Power Cuts Over Eskom Debt Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Orders Implementation of Committee's Report As Grid Collapse Persists
Daily Trust
The federal government has ordered the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the… Read more »
Central Africa: Fossil Fuel Funding Hindering Sustainable Energy in Great Lakes
Nile Post
A recent report from the Environment Governance Institute (EGI) in Uganda examines the hidden impacts of fossil fuel financing in Africa's Great Lakes region, highlighting the… Read more »
Uganda: TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Launches First Public Electric Charging Station
Independent (Kampala)
TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has launched its first public electric charging station at the Wampewo Service Station (in Kampala) in partnership with Green Hub, marking a… Read more »
Nigeria: Incessant Grid Collapses - Minister Orders Immediate Implementation of Committee's Report
Premium Times
Mr Tunji said that the committee was set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Why National Grid Collapse'll Not End Soon - Experts
Vanguard
Nigeria's weak electricity grid system collapsed again yesterday barely 24 hours after a committee set up by the Federal Government to end the national power grid incessant… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid - 5 Alternative Power Sources for Nigerians
Vanguard
These frequent national grid collapses call for a need for reliable alternative power sources as unforeseen blackouts have become a hard reality in the country. Read more »
November 07
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Africa: Smart Gamble or Foolish Risk? the Case for and Against Nuclear in Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Nuclear energy is low carbon, high intensity and consistent, but also expensive, hazardous, and perhaps simply unnecessary. Read more »
Africa: Electric Vehicles in Africa - What's Needed to Grow the Sector [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle… Read more »
Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required
Namibian
Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »
Kenya: First Ladies Endorse Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty, Champion for Renewable Energy Transition
Capital FM
The County First Ladies Association (CFA) has endorsed the Fossil Fuels Non-proliferation treaty in supporting an urgent need for action towards an equitable transition from fossil… Read more »
