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NLC Accuses TCN of False Claims and Military Intimidation Amid Strike

In a June 3 statement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) asserted that the Transmission Company of…

Labour Union Shuts Down National Grid for June 3 Strike Action

On June 3, 2024, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced that the Labour Union had…

Abuja STEM Challenge Trains 100 Girls in Clean Energy

A renewable energy challenge trained 100 Abuja girls in solar, wind, energy storage and smart technologies.…

DARES Reaches 5.3m Nigerians, but Renewable Capacity Lags

Nigeria’s DARES programme has reached 5.3 million people but delivered only 41.25MW of its 465MW renewable…

Nigeria Attracts $1.3bn for Solar, Mini-Grid Expansion

Nigeria has unlocked over $1.3 billion in renewable energy investment commitments through NEP and DARES. DARES…

PJM Targets Data Centers to Ease Grid Pressure in U.S

PJM Interconnection proposed requiring large data centers to use backup generators during severe grid shortages. The…

₦40bn Default Puts Power Sector Under Pressure

Geregu Power Plc has defaulted on a bond payment, raising fresh concerns about the financial health…

Ondo Opens Electricity Market to Private Investment

Ondo State has launched a new electricity law to attract private investment and expand power supply.…

Oil Prices Rise as Iran Blockade Raises Supply Concerns

Oil prices rose as concerns grew over prolonged disruption to Iranian crude supplies and Strait of…

FG Rejects Return to Fuel Subsidies Amid Global Price Surge

Federal Government (FG) is maintaining market-based fuel pricing despite global moves to cushion rising energy costs.…

Power Pole Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns in Kenya

An 11-year-old boy died in Siaya after a collapsing electricity pole brought down a live power…

Botswana CBM Project Records Early Gas Response

Botala Energy recorded an early gas response at its Serowe-3.5B CBM well in Botswana, ahead of…