Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have solidified plans to establish a confederation, opting to strengthen ties…
Tag: West Africa
Electricity, Gas, Others Contributed 5.64% to Nigeria’s April 2024 Inflation Rate
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics…
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),…
FGN Power Company Sites Substations, Transformers in 9 States
FGN Power Company, under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), has installed several mobile substations and power…
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…
Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister Kanja Sesay Resigns Amidst Electricity Crisis
Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister, Kanja Sesay, resigned on Friday, April 26, amidst a persistent electricity crisis.…
Burkina Faso Secures Chinese Loan for Solar Power Plant
In a significant move for the energy sector in Burkina Faso, the transitional parliament has approved…
Masdar, PwC Release Renewable Energy Report in West Africa
Masdar and PwC Middle East have released a new report showing West Africa’s renewable energy potential.…
Toyota to Set up 25MW Solar Plant in Benin
Toyota Tsusho Corporation has concluded a contract with Beninese Electricity Production Company, under the Ministry of…
Hydropower is Nigeria’s Cheapest Electricity Source –EMRC
According to a recent report by the Electricity Market and Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited, the cheapest…