FGN Power Company, under the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), has installed several mobile substations and power…
Tag: West Africa
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…
Benin, Togo, Niger Owe Nigeria $16.11 Million for Electricity Consumed
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in its 2023 quarterly report, disclosed that Nigeria’s international electricity…
Zenith Energy Cancels Oilfield Contract with Benin Republic
Zenith Energy, a Canadian oil and gas company, has cancelled negotiations with the Ministry of Water…
REEEA-A Recommends Electric Vehicles for Renewable Energy Efficiency
The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Association Alliance has identified using electric vehicles as one of…