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Africa’s Clean Energy Gap Threatens Global Climate Goals
… Despite soaring global investment in renewables, Africa receives just 2 per cent
—raising urgent questions about equity, access, and climate justice
By Adaobi Rhema Oguejiofor
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Nigeria’s Electricity Subsidy Saga and the Looming Tariff Hike
By Patience Chat MosesFor many Nigerians, the experience of electricity is a frustrating cycle of darkness punctuated by fleeting moments of light. Amidst this reality, a silent and often misunderstood mechanism has been at play:!-->!-->!-->…
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Will Fines Fix It? NERC’s N628m Penalty Tests Power Sector Reform Strategy
By Patience Chat MosesThe Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken a significant step in addressing the longstanding issue of overbilling in the power sector. Eight Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have!-->!-->!-->…
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REA’s $700m Desert to Power Project Set to Deepen Nigeria’s Access to Electricity
By Patience Chat Moses
Nigeria’s struggle with the challenges of inadequate electricity supply has continued to linger despite efforts by the Government and its administrative agencies. However, these agencies are still on their!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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NERC Unveils New Customer Bill of Rights to Strengthen Consumer Protection
By Patience Chat Moses
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has launched a comprehensive Customer Bill of Rights and Obligations designed to enhance consumer protection and promote accountability within the nation’s!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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High or Low Current? The Truth About Voltage Fluctuations in Nigeria
By Patience Chat Moses
Voltage fluctuation is what Nigerians refer to as “high or low current”. It is a significant issue affecting millions of homes and businesses. It occurs when the supply voltage to electrical devices rises or!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN) Urges Collective Action to End Power Crisis
By Patience Chat Moses
The 4th edition of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN) annual workshop recently convened in Abuja, bringing together key stakeholders to address the nation's perennial power supply crisis.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Increase Capital by $500m, Stakeholders Urge DISCOS
By Patience Chat Moses
As key players in Nigeria's power sector converge at the Nicon Luxury Hotel in Abuja to mark the 4th edition of the Power Correspondents Association of Nigeria (PCAN) annual workshop, power Distribution!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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Assessing Nigeria’s Power Sector Progress Amid Recurring Grid Flops…Grid Collapses 105 Times…
By Patience Chat MosesFor over a decade, Nigeria has grappled with the daunting challenge of frequent power grid collapses, plunging homes, businesses, and industries into darkness. Despite securing $1.4 billion in loans to address!-->!-->!-->…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER BLACKOUT IN THE NORTH, DIRECTS SPEEDY RESTORATION OF…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed concern over the blackout in the northern region of Nigeria in the last week. He is now leading efforts to end the disruption that has paralysed social and economic activities, summoning the!-->!-->!-->…
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