Power

Africa’s Grid Constraints Come Into Focus as Regional Markets Push Toward Integration   Africa’s electricity demand is projected to nearly double to 2,291 TWh by 2050, requiring an estimated $30 billion in transmission and grid infrastructure investment to unlock and integrate new generation capacity. Yet, across the continent, grid systems are struggling to keep pace […]

REA, Partners launch $188m fund to finance 191mw of solar capacity   The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria, has been officially launched. The facility, led by Barton Heyman Limited in partnership with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA),

No Need for Captive Power Plants in Aba Anymore, Says Aba Power MD   It no longer makes economic sense for any manufacturing company to set up a power plant to provide electricity for its operations in Aba and its environs in Abia State, according to the Aba Power Managing Director, Ugo Opiegbe. In a

RETHINKING NIGERIA’S SOLAR PANEL IMPORT BAN By Kehinde Aderogba and Oluwatosin Akinjiola Amidst Nigeria’s efforts to expand energy access and accelerate its transition to cleaner energy sources, the federal government (FG) has announced plans to immediately halt the importation of solar panels and instead, domesticate the manufacturing of renewable equipment. This sudden end to the

Mojec Installs Over 240,000 Meters In 2024 MOJEC International Limited, a foremost leader in Nigeria’s power and energy sector, has reaffirmed its position as the largest smart meter manufacturer in sub-Saharan Africa with groundbreaking achievements in 2024. In its unwavering commitment to advancing energy access and efficiency, MOJEC, through its subsidiary; MOJEC Meter Asset Management

Egbin Power Fosters Unity, Youth Development with 3rd Annual Community Football Competition  …As Alagura FC Retains Title Egbin Power Plc has hosted the 2024 edition of its annual Community Football Competition to deepen the crucial role football plays in fostering unity and promoting youth development, thereby contributing to national progress. According to the GenCo, the

Egbin Power Reiterates Commitment SDG 3 with Annual Medical Outreach   Egbin Power has once again demonstrated its commitment to ensuring healthy lives and well-being of its communities through its 7th Annual Medical Outreach, aligning with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-being. The three-day medical outreach, which was