Aba Power Pledges Electricity Restoration This Week as Abia Assembly Power Committee Visits Company Power power supply to the Aba Ring-fenced Area consisting of nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State will be resorted this week. This fact was disclosed today by a former Minister of Power, Prof Bart Nnaji, […]
Nigeria’s 97.6bn scf gas flaring highlights Africa’s energy paradox By Eyo Nsima Nigeria flared 97.63 billion standard cubic feet (bscf) of natural gas in the first six months of 2026 despite utilising more than 92 per cent of its gas production, highlighting Africa’s enduring challenge of wasting valuable energy resources while millions of people across
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Africa’s power sector emissions to rise in 2026 as electricity demand outpaces clean energy growth – IEA By Eyo Nsima Africa is expected to record an increase in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from electricity generation in 2026 as rising electricity demand continues to outpace the deployment of low-carbon power sources, according to the latest forecast
Nigeria faces higher power sector emissions as electricity demand grows, says IEA Nigeria’s drive to expand electricity supply could lead to higher carbon emissions from the power sector in 2026 unless investment in renewable energy accelerates, according to the latest projections by the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025, the
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China, India lead global rise in power-sector emissions as Africa also records increase in 2026 – IEA China and India are expected to remain the world’s biggest contributors to rising carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from electricity generation in 2026, as growing power demand drives increased fossil fuel consumption despite continued expansion of renewable energy,
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
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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),
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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
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Sonangol to Rollout 100 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations by 2028 Angola’s national oil company Sonangol plans to roll out over 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) by 2028 as part of its broader energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management
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LEKOIL Named Silver Partner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, Highlighting Growth and Environmental ESG Leadership Africa-focused exploration and production company LEKOIL will participate as a Silver Partner at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025, underscoring its commitment to scaling oil production, advancing ESG principles and aligning with Nigeria’s energy transition and reform
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