11 h. ago Zambia’s Ilute Solar project finance model weaves together commercial, development, concessional capital

…Pioneering new model for financing Renewable Energy in Africa Serengeti Energy and Kwama Energy, together with four impact lenders, have read more Zambia’s Ilute Solar project finance model weaves together commercial, development, concessional capital

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12 h. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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12 h. ago NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, has announced that more recovered looted funds will be made available to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to execute projects in the Niger Delta region. Olukoyede made this statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while commissioning two NDDC […] The post NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

Seriti Green, CEO, Peter Venn, one of the key speakers presenting on Wednesday at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in read more South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

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34 h. ago Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

Ola Williams is the Director of Energy, Africa, at the UK Department for Business and Trade (UKDBT). At the Africa read more Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

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36 h. ago Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

Octopus Energy Generation is targeting to mobilise $250million in investment over the next three years for its first Africa fund read more Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

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3 d. ago Nuclear Energy Push A False Climate Solution, Says Coalition Report

As Nigeria and other African countries increasingly announce plans to embrace nuclear power in their energy mix, a coalition of civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a scathing new report labelling the continent’s nuclear ambitions a ‘false climate solution.’ The report titled “The Alarming Rise of False Climate Solutions in Africa: […]

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3 d. ago Lithium batteries: Africa’s great opportunities for development of green energy storage

This article explores the great opportunities that lithium deposits in a number of African countries, including Nigeria, offer them for read more Lithium batteries: Africa’s great opportunities for development of green energy storage

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1 week ago Nasarawa Building Renewable Energy Future Through Lithium – Commissioner

The massive exploration of lithium by notable foreign conglomerates has placed Nasarawa State at a vintage position as the renewable energy center in Nigeria and probably the entire West Africa. The commissioner of information and culture in the state, Dr. Ibrahim Tanko, stated this during an event to highlight the midterm achievements of the Governor […]

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2 w. ago NOG Energy Week 2025 Set To Evolve Africa’s Energy Transformation

NOG Energy Week 2025, themed ‘Accelerating Global Energy Progress Through Investment, Partnerships & Innovation’, is scheduled from 29 June – read more NOG Energy Week 2025 Set To Evolve Africa’s Energy Transformation

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2 w. ago New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria

Tribune Online New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria A new report by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has exposed the human rights violations and environmental degradation of host communities by Chinese and indigenous mining companies in Nigeria. The report, titled “Mining Practices in Ezillo and Ikwo Communities of Ebonyi State: An Environmental Time Bomb,” was publicly unveiled at a global briefing jointly organised by the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Renevelyn Development Initiative […] New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Renaissance Africa Energy briefs FG on takeover of SPDC onshore assets

Tribune Online Renaissance Africa Energy briefs FG on takeover of SPDC onshore assets Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (RAEC) has formally informed the Federal Government of its recent acquisition and operational takeover of Shell Petroleum Development Company’s (SPDC) onshore assets in Nigeria. Renaissance Africa Energy briefs FG on takeover of SPDC onshore assets Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Empowering Communities: How Clean Energy and EVs Are Transforming Rural Africa

As the global focus on clean energy intensifies, Africa finds itself at a crossroads of innovation and opportunity. While much read more Empowering Communities: How Clean Energy and EVs Are Transforming Rural Africa

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3 w. ago Gas must replace dirtier fuels to drive energy transition in Africa – NLNG MD

Tribune Online Gas must replace dirtier fuels to drive energy transition in Africa – NLNG MD “The Decade of Gas is Nigeria’s strategic roadmap to replace high-emission fuels with cleaner, more affordable gas solutions. Gas must replace dirtier fuels to drive energy transition in Africa – NLNG MD Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IOC’s Assets Divestment Strategic Shift Towards Local Participation, Value Retention – NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board(NCDMB), has described the divestment of onshore assets by the International Oil Companies (IOCs ) to indigenous companies as a bold step and strategic shift towards deeper local participation and value retention. The board therefore urged local companies to invest heavily in the industry to take advantage of the […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms drove my N320bn investment in First Bank —Otedola

Tribune Online Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms drove my N320bn investment in First Bank —Otedola Billionaire investor Femi Otedola has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor Yemi Cardoso’s policy initiatives for creating the enabling environment that led to his N320 billion investment in First Bank. Speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of FBN Holdings Plc, the holding company of First […] Tinubu, Cardoso’s reforms drove my N320bn investment in First Bank —Otedola Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Centre Backs Komolafe On $600bn Lifeline For Africa’s Energy Needs

The African Centre for Energy Investment and Policy (ACEIP) has thrown its weight behind the recent call by Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), for the continent to secure at least $600 billion annually in upstream oil and gas investment — a move the centre described as a […]

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4 w. ago Africa Energy Bank to create funding availability for indigenous companies – NCDMB

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has said the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) will create more funding availability read more Africa Energy Bank to create funding availability for indigenous companies – NCDMB

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last month Reaching Africa’s young with new ways for health and learning

The vibrant energy of Africa’s youth fuels innovation and progress, a reality I witness daily across healthcare and development. Yet, read more Reaching Africa’s young with new ways for health and learning

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