November 07
Nigeria: Jos Community Laments Power Outage
Daily Trust
Despite the restoration of power in the northern part of the country by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Babale community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Allow Dangote Takeover Energy Sector, Oil Marketers Tell Court
Vanguard
Three major oil marketers in the country, yesterday, asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to stop what they described as plot by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE,… Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima's Call for Localised Power Grids
Vanguard
The urgent need for rapid decentralisation of governmental powers continues to stare Nigeria in the face, no matter the direction we look. Recently, the Nigerian Governors Forum,… Read more »
Ghana: Best Bags Gh¢ 881m Profit Over 4 Years - Dr Provencal
Ghanaian Times
The Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BEST) has over the last four years recorded a cummulative profit after tax of about GH¢881million, the Managing Director of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Asset Providers Increase Meter Prices for Discos
Leadership
Meter Asset Providers (MAP) have increased the prices of prepaid electricity meters, marking the second price increase in barely four months. Read more »
Nigeria: Sen Natasha Tasks African Leaders On Energy
Leadership
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on African leaders to prioritise financing technical innovation and… Read more »
Nigeria: For a Sustainable Tomorrow, Azura Power to Unveil Solar Car Park At UNN
This Day
Azura Power West Africa will on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, unveil a 240 KW installation of state-of-the-art Solar Car Park at the University of Nigeria Nsuka UNN, Tuesday,… Read more »
November 06
Nigeria: National Grid Collapses 9th Time in 10 Months
Leadership
The National grid has suffered yet another collapse, plunging the country into another round of darkness. Read more »
Liberia: Unprecedented Power Outage Causes Outrage in Ganta
Liberian Observer
A recent unprecedented power outage in Nimba County has raised concerns among residents, especially business people. The Liberia Electricity Corporation's Nimba Grid, operated by… Read more »
Rwanda: How Could Rwanda Unlock More Green Financing?
New Times
Prime Energy Plc, a local renewable energy developer, listed its inaugural green bond worth Rwf9.58billion on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE) on November 5, becoming the first company… Read more »
Namibia: Shaping Namibia's Energy Future - Embracing a Diverse Energy Mix
New Era
Fanuel Shinedima Read more »
Nigeria: Push for Power Grid Stability Suffers Setback With 4th Collapse in 24 Days
Vanguard
·TCN blames GENCOS Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Woos Foreign Investors to Unlock Oil, Gas Output, Reserves
Vanguard
·FG has provided policies, incentives -- Special Adviser Read more »
Nigeria: FCCPC to Sanction Discos for Arbitrary Billing
Daily Trust
...orders Ikeja, Eko DisCos to halt Unistar meter installation Read more »
November 05
Zambia: Supporting Women to Lead Zambia's Green Energy and Climate Action Transformation [press release]
Graça Machel Trust
Zambia is currently grappling with an energy crisis impacting economic growth and daily life across the nation. Recognising the untapped potential of women to drive change, the… Read more »
Africa: £86m of Support Catalysed For Earthshot Solutions as EarthShot Event Takes Place in Cape Town [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Over £86M in value catalysed to date for Earthshot Prize solutions, up from £48M since launch of match-making platform Launchpad Read more »
Nigeria: H1'24 - Oando Records 51 Percent Growth in Revenue to N2 Trn
Vanguard
Oando PLC, Africa's leading energy solutions company listed on both the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) and Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced a 51% growth in revenue of… Read more »
Africa: Kengen Eyes Africa for Geothermal Projects to Diversify Revenue
Capital FM
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is strengthening its presence in Africa's geothermal sector, with strategic investments aimed at diversifying revenue streams. Read more »
November 04
Africa: Green Energy Shift Must Also Bring Prosperity and Equality - UN Deputy Chief
UN News
The international community must ensure that the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy is equitable, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Monday in New York. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Signs MOU With Chinese Firm for 100-Megawatt Solar Energy Project
This Day
The Gombe State Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm renowned for large-scale… Read more »
Nigeria: Oando Joins Global Energy Contemporaries At African Energy Week 2024 [press release]
Premium Times
Oando Plc's Wale Tinubu leads high-level delegation to African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 holding in Cape Town, South Africa Read more »
South Africa: Residents Help Free State Municipality Restore Electricity
GroundUp
Dozens of people from affected villages helped officials for several days to erect fallen electricity pylons Read more »
Uganda: Minister Tumwebaze Defends Progress in Rural Electrification After Rea Merger
Nile Post
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to rural electrification, addressing concerns about delays… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Nankabirwa Advocates for Equitable Energy Transition
Nile Post
As a key player in Uganda's energy sector, Nankabirwa has been vocal about the need for sustainable energy solutions and equitable access to energy. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe Signs MOU With Chinese Firm for 100mw Solar Energy Plant
Daily Trust
The Gombe State government at the weekend signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China18th Engineering, an international engineering firm, to build a 100-megawatt solar… Read more »
