The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …
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Malawi’s MEAP Project Lights Up Homes, Boosts Small Businesses
The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), which is being run by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with financial support from the World Bank, is bringing a major change …
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NCC and REA Join Hands to Expand Digital and Energy Access in Rural Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have officially launched a joint initiative to improve digital and energy access in rural communities across Nigeria. This was …
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Experts, Civil Society Push for Legal Reform to Attract Renewable Energy Investment in Cross River
A coalition of civil society organisations and energy experts has called for the establishment of a robust legal and regulatory framework to attract investment into Nigeria’s renewable energy sector, particularly …