NIGERIA: Electricity Bill Scales 2nd Reading at the Senate

Electricity Bill scales 2nd reading Lawan refers Bill to Committee Power The electricity Bill 2021 has…

AGF and CBK Partner to Provide $7.5m Facility for Green SMEs in Kenya

AGF and CBK to provide $7.5 for solar energy SMEs. Kenya targets universal energy access next…

AfDB to Provide $28.9 million for Energy Access Projects in Burundi

The AfDB will provide $28.9m for energy access in Burundi. Burundi will use part of the…

NIGERIA: President Buhari Promises to Electrify 5 Million Homes by 2030

President Buhari promises to electrify 5 million homes by 2030 Says Nigeria is committed to Energy…

African Governments Need to Prioritise Off-Grid Energy in Africa’s Economic Recovery

A new report by UCL and BBOXX advocates for governments in Africa to prioritise off-grid solar…

Nigeria: House Moves to Ease Electricity Contracts from Procurement Act

House of representatives make moves towards the exclusion of PPA in the power sector. The House…

REA Commissions 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-grid in Kaduna

The REA has commissioned a solar hybrid mini-grid in Kaduna. The system has a capacity of…

AfDB Provides $100m to Boost New Electricity Connections in Uganda

AfDB will provide $100m for electricity connection in Uganda. The government aims to connect 87,500 households…

AfDB Approves €59M for Energy Access Projects in Burkina Faso

AfDB approves €59.43m for two energy projects in Burkina Faso. Projects are expected to increase energy…

Minister Calls on the UN to Provide Financial Support for Nigeria’s Power Sector

Minister calls on the UN to provide more funds for the power sector. Increased power production…