World Bank Reports Over 500 Million People Lacking Electricity in Africa

World Bank reports that 733 million people worldwide lack access to electricity. Africa remains the least…

Lights, Current, Action: Electricity and Nigeria’s Economic Awakening  

  It is no news that energy poverty remains a critical challenge in Nigeria. The majority…

Kibo, Hasta Collaborate for Electricity Storage in South Africa

Kibo Energy and Hasta Trust signed an agreement to deploy large-scale electricity storage in South Africa.…

Nigeria Estimates $60 billion for SSA’s Electricity Needs

FG estimates $60 billion to service Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy needs. Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for…

Grand Theft Electricity: Implications for Energy Security

One thing countries across the world strive for is energy security. Governments aim to ensure that…

Nigeria will Close Power Access Gap through Productive Use Finance – Panel Discussion

With over 100 million Nigerians without access to the national electricity grid, solar mini-grids are becoming…

Sun King Raises $260m to Boost Clean Energy Access

Sun King acquires $260 million in Series D funding. Sun King has announced the acquisition of…

World Bank Authorises $55million to Increase Energy Access in Djibouti

World Bank approves funding to boost energy access in Djibouti. The interconnection project aims to improve…

Increasing Access to Clean Cooking Solutions in Africa

In rural communities, cooking with biomass such as wood fuels and crop residues, charcoal, and kerosene…

ECOWAS Off-Grid Electricity Project Commences in Abuja

The $338.7 million regional off-grid electricity project kicks off in Abuja. The ROGEAP project targets 19…