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Municipal Mismanagement Denies 8 Million Households Free Electricity in South Africa
South Africa’s Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has criticised municipal mismanagement for preventing millions of households from…
Nigeria’s Metered Electricity Consumers Increase to 48.5% in Five Years
Nigeria has achieved a significant milestone in its electricity metering efforts, with the number of metered…
SparkMeter Partners with Somali Utilities to Modernise Electricity Grids
SparkMeter has secured new contracts with two Somali utilities to modernise the country’s electricity grids. This…
Nigeria Faces Electricity Challenges Amidst Economic Pressures
In recent statements, Adebayo Adelabu, Nigeria’s Minister of Power, revealed that the government is postponing plans…
Algeria to Provide Immediate Fuel Assistance to Lebanon Amid Electricity Crisis
In a move to alleviate Lebanon’s severe electricity shortage, Algeria has pledged to “immediately” supply fuel…
Edo and Otulu Ogwashi-Uku Celebrate Return of Electricity
After enduring an eight-year blackout, the twin communities of Edo and Otulu Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South…
MSME’s Struggle with High Electricity Costs, Multiple Taxes, Others – PwC
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), in its latest PwC MSME Survey 2024, titled ‘Building resilience: Strategies for MSME success…
Nigerian Government Takes Action on $14.2 Million Electricity Debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that Niger, Benin Republic, and Togo owe Nigeria…
Discos Installed 123,694 Electricity Meters in Q1 2024 – NERC Report
The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) has reported impressive strides in meter installations and market remittance…