Nigerians Spark Solar Surge Amid Soaring Electricity Costs

A sharp increase in electricity costs has left many Nigerians struggling to afford power. Since April,…

One Megawatt of Electricity Generation Capacity Costs Between $500K and $1.5 Million – Dafe Akpeneye, NERC Commissioner

Dafe Akpeneye, the Commissioner overseeing Legal, Licensing, and Compliance at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC),…

Kenya Power Boosts Electricity in Nairobi, Coast Region

Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) installed seven new substations in Nairobi and the Coast regions.…

NLC to Protest Against Electricity Tariff Hike on May 13, 2024

Last night, organised labour issued reminder notices for a nationwide protest starting May 13, 2024, against…

Renewables Power 30 per cent of Global Electricity in 2023

A recent Ember report reveals that renewables supplied over 30 per cent of global electricity in…

Nigerian Government Stands Firm on Electricity Tariff Hike

The Nigerian government refuses to reverse the recent electricity tariff hike despite the Trade Union Congress’s…

Nigeria Limits Electricity Export to Neighbors to Keep the Lights On at Home

In a decisive move to bolster Nigeria’s power availability, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has…

KAM Proposes Reduction in Electricity Prices in Kenya

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has proposed changes in electricity pricing following a hike in…

Electricity Tariffs: Why Nigerians Should Focus on Service Quality and Not Cost

On April 3, 2024, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) implemented changes to the on-grid tariff…

States Demand for Decentralised REA Projects

Last week, at a stakeholder roundtable hosted by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), states demanded decentralisation…