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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…
POWERGRID Launches Mwanga Transmission Company in Kenya
Power Grid Corporation of India expands into Africa through a Kenya transmission PPP project, forming Mwanga…
REA, Mente Energy Launch Renewable Energy Programme
REA and Mente Energy launch RELIP to industrialise Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, creating a structured ecosystem…
Nigeria Secures $425m to Build Eight Solar Manufacturing Plants
Nigeria attracted $425 million to build eight solar manufacturing plants, positioning the country as a renewable…
United Capital, NOMAP Launch Blended Finance Drive for Clean Energy
United Capital and partners launch a blended finance initiative to unlock funding for Nigeria’s off-grid energy…
Benin, Togo, Niger Owe Nigeria $9.55m for Electricity Supply
Benin, Togo, and Niger owe Nigeria $9.55 million for Q4 2025 electricity supply, after paying only…
REA Targets 288MW Mini-Grid Expansion in Nigeria
REA is developing 288MW of interconnected mini-grids, signalling a shift toward utility-scale distributed renewable energy in…
NCDMB, SNEPCo Unveil Geoscience Hub at UNILAG
SNEPCo, NCDMB, and partners commission a geosciences centre at UNILAG, strengthening local capacity for Nigeria’s oil…
NEMSA Issues New Standards to Curb Solar Installation Fires
NEMSA raises alarm over rising fire incidents linked to poorly installed rooftop solar systems, citing substandard…
NERC Approves 6MW Captive Plant for NRS
NRS secures approval to generate its own power, highlighting a growing shift away from the unreliable…
Egypt Secures $65m Boost for Solar Project
EBRD provides a $65 million loan to support a 200MW solar and storage project in Egypt,…