Ghana: Government Spends $500m on Electricity Subsidy Annually – Economist

Ghana pays over $500m on subsidy annually. Electricity tariffs have not been adjusted in over two…

KENYA: Electricity Consumption Reaches Highest Peak

KenGen records the highest electricity consumption Consumption rose by 22.58% as the country recovers from the…

NIGERIA: Remove Fuel, Electricity Subsidies – IMF to FG

The IMF calls for the removal of fuel and electricity subsidies Asks FG to improve revenue…

TANZANIA: TANESCO Turns to Gas to Ramp Up Electricity Generation

TANESCO to install natural gas-power plants To improve generation capacity by 345MW State-owned electric utility, Tanzania…

Enugu Govt Raises Alert Over Illegal Tapping of Electricity Lines

Enugu state government laments over incessant illegal connections in the state. The government urges community members…

EGENCO Contracts Chint to Develop 10MWp Solar PV Plant in Malawi

Malawi’s EGENCO has contracted Chint to build a 10MWp solar PV plant. The plant is the…

NIGERIA: NBET Boss Answers Questions on Nigeria’s Electricity Export

Nigeria sells only 6% of electricity generated to neighbouring countries Electricity exports are necessary to avert…

NIGERIA: MAN Decries High Cost of Electricity

MAN decries rising cost of electricity The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has decried the rising…

Are We Seeing Coal’s Final Act?

Coal, a foregone fuel for climate advocates, is gradually bouncing back following the global energy crisis;…

NIGERIA: Ondo Communities to Get Electricity After 14 Years of Darkness

Ondo communities to be connected to the national grid The Minister of Niger-Delta gives a deadline…