The Blast into Darkness

Over the weekend, a community in the Northern part of Nigeria was blasted into darkness by…

Niger Launch 50MW Solar Tender

Niger is set to construct a 50MW solar plant near Niamey. The plant is being developed…

NIGERIA: Osinbajo Protests Move to Defund Gas Projects

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has opposed the move to defund gas projects in African countries. Africa…

Mini Grid as Constituency Projects in Nigeria

For a long time, Nigeria has suffered from poor electricity Generation, inadequate Transmission infrastructure and distribution…

Octopus Acquires 12% Stake in Irish Offshore Wind Developer

Octopus has invested in Simply Blue. The $8.8m investment will see Octopus acquire a 12% stake…

EGYPT: Egypt to Connect Sinai Network to EEUN

  Egypt to connect Sinai network to EEUN To speed up implementation of power projects in…

AfDB Covid-19 Off-Grid Recovery Platform Reaches Financial Close

The African Development Bank has reached a financial close on financing agreements for a $20 million…

AfDB Approves Grant for COMESA and SADC

AfDB approves $2.5 million grant Grant to be utilised by COMESA and SADC Grant to be…

TANZANIA: Commissioner Seeks Support on Transmission Project

Commissioner seeks support on transmission line project Issues stern warning on electricity vandalisation The District Commissioner…

EIAF to Provide $29.6m Loan for Côte d’Ivoire Hydroelectric Project

EIAF will provide $29.6m for a hydropower dam in Ivory Coast. The plant will generate about…