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