China is not only Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner and one of its most significant sources of foreign aid…
Category: Prospects & Challenge
Nersa Publishes Eskom’s Request for Electricity Tariff Increase
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially published Eskom’s multi-year revenue application, which…
Zelensky Seeks US Energy Investments for Winter Preparedness
During his visit to the United States, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky actively sought investments in his…
Metering Crisis: 7.3 Million Unmetered Customers in Nigeria
Metering electricity customers in Nigeria remains a significant challenge, with the number of unmetered customers increasing…
NERC Issues Tampering Warning and Proposes Lafarge Collaboration
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has warned power users about illegal tampering with electricity facilities.…
Damaturu Transmission Line Vandalised for the Third Time in 9 Months
Vandalism has increased significantly in several areas of the country since the end of 2023. The…
Nigeria’s Electricity Market Faces ₦151.30 Billion Deficit in 2023
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reported a total deficit of ₦151.30 billion in Nigeria’s…
Electricity Tariff Hike Looms in Nigeria Amid Increasing Subsidies
In October 2024, the Nigerian government may introduce another electricity tariff hike as monthly power subsidies…
Ecuador Cuts Power in its Provinces Amid Historic Drought
Ecuador‘s government announced the suspension of electricity service for nine hours on September 22 in 12…
Balancing Green Transition and Economic Stability in the Global Power Sector
In May 2024, American Economist Michael Spence wrote in Project Syndicate about how the power sector…