REA Secures ₦50bn for Mini-Grids and Renewables

REA secured ₦50bn to finance renewable energy and mini-grid projects in underserved communities. Another $119m from…

Tinubu Pushes NLNG to Expand Domestic Gas Supply

Tinubu urged NLNG to cut gas flaring and increase domestic gas utilisation to improve energy access.…

Sudan Waives Customs Duties on Solar Energy Systems

Sudan has removed customs duties on solar energy systems to lower import costs and encourage wider…

Power Dialogue: Mobilising Investment for Clean Cooking in Nigeria

Stakeholders called for increased investment and stronger collaboration to accelerate the adoption of clean cooking in…

Ikeja Electric Appoints Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as Acting CEO

Ikeja Electric has appointed Ogochukwu Onyelucheya as Acting Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2026. The…

Nigeria Connects 4.5m to Electricity Under Mission 300

Tanzania, Nigeria and Ethiopia have delivered the highest number of new electricity connections under the Mission…

EMC ELICOM Wins Contract to Build 3MW Solar Plant in DR Congo

EMC ELICOM will develop a 3MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Nioki Centre under DR Congo’s…

NASENI, REA Sign MoU to Advance Nigeria First Energy Agenda

NASENI and REA have signed an MoU to promote locally manufactured renewable energy technologies and reduce…

UK Extends Ayrton Fund, Commits £88m to Clean Energy Access

The UK has extended the Ayrton Fund to 2030 and committed an additional £88 million to…

GEAPP at aef 2026: Financing the Next Era of African Electrification

Structuring for the Last Mile: Financing the Next Era of African Electrification, a new report from…