June 12
Ghana: World Bank Supports Policy Reform of Ghana's Energy Sector and Access to Clean Cooking [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved a $250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA)* and a $10 million grant from the Energy Sector Management Assistance… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Bids to Host $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank
Premium Times
Hosting the bank in Nigeria, according to the government, will ensure proximity to key energy technocrats and experts, which is essential for formulating and implementing effective… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Intensifies Bid to Host $5bn Africa's First Energy Bank, Meets With APPO Countries' Envoys
This Day
The federal government last night went a step further in its bid for Africa's first energy bank, meeting with envoys of members of the Africa Petroleum Producers Organisation… Read more »
June 11
Angola: Angola and U.S. Address Energy Security
ANGOP
The Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources of the US State Department Geoffrey R. Pyatt is expected in Luanda on Wednesday to participate in the third US-Angola Energy Security… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Tackles EEDC Over Power Disconnection Notice, Demands Refund of Govt's Investments
Premium Times
This is happening hours after the Enugu State Government allegedly sealed some offices of the EEDC in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Wale Edun Advocates More Liquidity in Power Sector
This Day
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday, said liquidity remained a major solution required by the power sector to perform optimally.… Read more »
Nigeria: Compressed Natural Gas...Conversion Cost, Infrastructure Deficit Threaten CNG Initiative
Leadership
Critical stakeholders have highlighted two key factors capable of impinging on the country's drive towards the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative to premium… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Minister Seeks Liquidity for Power Sector
Leadership
The minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy, Wale Edun, has called for liquidity for the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: IEA - Global Spending On Clean Energy Infrastructure to Hit $2tn in 2024
This Day
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure is on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and… Read more »
June 10
South Africa: Load Reduction Hits Joburg to Prevent 'Total Grid Collapse' [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It's not load shedding, but it has the same effect. Load reduction is back in Johannesburg, with City Power saying it's critical to prevent dire consequences for its power systems… Read more »
Malawi: Be Careful! Illegal Electricity Connection Now Carries K100million Penalty or 20 Years Imprisonment, According to New Law
Nyasa Times
The Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) says there is a big shift in criminal penalties under the Electricity Act as President Lazarus Chakwera has assented yo the… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff... Life-Saving Services Threatened in Teaching Hospitals
Leadership
Critical medical services and other operations of university teaching hospitals in Nigeria have suffered major setbacks since the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)… Read more »
Nigeria: Oando Announces $550m Participation in Nnpcl's Crude Oil-Backed Project Gazelle
This Day
Oando Plc, an indigenous energy company, at the weekend announced a successful $550 million participation in the Project Gazelle financing deal, raising the total disbursed amount… Read more »
June 08
Africa: Our Shared Ocean Must Sit at Heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership [guest column]
allAfrica
Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union (EU) must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in… Read more »
June 07
Lesotho: Basotho Say Govt Is Doing a Poor Job of Providing a Reliable Electricity Supply
Afrobarometer
Only four in 10 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: Home Solar Systems in South Africa - More Will Be Installed If Households Are Given Loans, Free Maintenance and Security [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa is making efforts to increase the use of solar photovoltaic energy. But it's happening at a very slow pace. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell's All On Calls for Policy Reforms to Boost Off-Grid Energy
Leadership
In a significant move to address Nigeria's energy challenges, Shell Impact Investment Company, All On, has released a pivotal report advocating for comprehensive policy reforms to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Commissions Facility to Curb Gas Flaring in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The federal government has inaugurated a 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) Kwale Gas Gathering Hub facility and Nedogas plant in Kwale, Delta State, to address gas… Read more »
June 06
Africa: Hydropower Damages River Systems in Africa - How More Solar and Wind Power Can Solve This Problem [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: World Bank Invests in Solar Energy to Expand Access to Electricity in Guinea-Bissau [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $35 million grant to enable solar power generation and increase access to electricity in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »
Nigeria: Scorecard - Knocks for Tinubu As Power Supply Across Nigeria Remains Unstable
Premium Times
"There is evidently no improvement in the availability, reliability and affordability of electricity in Nigeria today. Instead, we have less available." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Power Struggles - How Renewable Energy Can Light the Way Forward
Premium Times
Frequent blackouts disrupt daily life and hinder economic development. This situation has been exacerbated by the recent government decision to raise electricity tariffs. Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Arraigns Official for Rural Electrification Agency Fraud, As Court Orders Arrest of Others
Premium Times
At least five officials of the Rural Electrification Agency have been charged separately by the ICPC for various amounts of funds, amounting to over N1.2 billion, they allegedly… Read more »