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…

AGG Loans Bboxx USD5.5 Million for SDG-7 Project

Bboxx is set to provide clean energy solutions in Africa. AGG’s loan to Bboxx will support…

Osinbajo Decries Move to Defund Gas Projects in Africa

Osinbajo has called for a just energy transition. The Vice President believes that gas can deserve…

NIGERIA: Osinbajo Protests Move to Defund Gas Projects

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

What does the PIB Mean for Electricity Access in Nigeria?

The Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) signed by President Muhammadu Buhari has raised lots of concern about…

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…

NIGERIA: 90 Million Nigerians Without Electricity Supply – Minister

90 million Nigerians without electricity supply, says, Minister Nigeria’s energy poverty remains a challengeĀ  Africa requires…

Africa Unlikely to Meet Universal Electricity Access Targets – UNECA

  Electricity access in 24 African countries is below 50%. Africa needs a $40m annual investment…

SEFA Approves Record Number of Transactions in 2020, Secures $90 Million in New Funding

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) approved seven high-impact projects worth $54 million in 2020,…

$40bn Investments Needed for ‘Nigeria’s Decade of Gas’ – NNPC

The NNNPC says that that the country’s oil and gas industry will need at least $40…