A very strong cold front has hit parts of South Africa since the weekend, bringing with it heavy snowfall, powerful winds, and rain that caused serious damage in many communities. …
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BusinessDevelopmentELECTRICITYEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructureNigeria
Off-Grid Power in Lagos Now Bigger Than Nigeria’s National Grid, Says AFC Report
A new report from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has revealed that off-grid and self-generated electricity in Lagos State has now surpassed the entire power output of Nigeria’s national grid. …
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructure
Power Sector Crisis: DisCos Lose Over N202bn in Q1 2025
Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies, popularly known as DisCos, are once again in the spotlight as revenue shortfalls continue to haunt the sector. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the …
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ELECTRICITYGOVERNMENTNigeriaWestern Africa
FG to Begin Free Electricity Meter Rollout in Q4 2025 Under Presidential Initiative
The Federal Government has said it will begin the full rollout of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) by the fourth quarter of 2025. This move is …
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DevelopmentELECTRICITYGOVERNMENTKenyaPoliciesPoliticsSecuritySpotlight
KenGen Boss Confirms Tribal Dominance in Company’s Workforce as Kenya Faces Ethnic Imbalance in Public Sector
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Abraham Serem, has admitted that two major ethnic groups dominate the workforce of the state-owned power …
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ELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTNigeria
Enugu Regulator Orders MainPower to Refund 20,000 Customers Over April 2025 Overbilling
The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has directed MainPower Electricity Distribution Company (formerly Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC) to refund over 20,000 customers for wrongful billing in April 2025. …
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ELECTRICITYEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaNorthern AfricaWestern Africa
FG Moves to Boost Power in Northern Nigeria, Targets Metering Gap
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a fresh plan to improve electricity supply in the northern part of the country. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, made this known …
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AfricaDigital EconomyEducationELECTRICITYEnergyProduct ReviewTechnology
2025 Oraimo Power Bank Review: What You Need to Know
Life in Nigeria demands a certain adaptability, a readiness for the unexpected. When the lights flicker and then vanish, your phone often becomes your lifeline to the world: a tool …
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Dangote IndustriesDevelopmentELECTRICITYEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructure
Ogun Assembly Urges IBEDC to Restore Power to Communities Affected by Dangote Truck Damage
The Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to promptly restore electricity to several communities in Yewa North affected by the destruction of …
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EconomyELECTRICITYEnergyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeria
FG’s Debt to Power Sector Hits ₦982.4bn as Electricity Subsidy Rises in First Five Months of 2025
The Federal Government’s unpaid subsidy to electricity distribution companies has risen to ₦982.4 billion as of May 2025, showing a ₦5.3 billion increase or 2.7% in just five months. This …