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Nigeria’s Clean Energy Goal Faces Data Challenge, NASENI Warns

Nigeria’s Clean Energy Goal Faces Data Challenge, NASENI Warns

NASENI says Nigeria can meet its 2060 net-zero target, but poor data on renewable energy projects may slow planning, monitoring and climate finance opportunities.

22nd June, 2026By Clement Abayomi

Over 120,000 Vehicles Switch to CNG as Motorists Seek Cheaper Fuel

Over 120,000 Vehicles Switch to CNG as Motorists Seek Cheaper Fuel

More vehicle owners are embracing compressed natural gas as the government expands conversion centres and pushes alternative transport energy across Nigeria.

22nd June, 2026By Clement Abayomi

Africa’s Sea Winds Could Create Nearly Six Million Jobs — Report

Africa’s Sea Winds Could Create Nearly Six Million Jobs — Report

Study unveiled at Our Ocean Conference highlights offshore wind, wave, and floating solar potential across Africa’s 30,500km coast, from Morocco to Madagascar.

22nd June, 2026By Clement Abayomi

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Africa’s Sea Winds Could Create Nearly Six Million Jobs — Report

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Africa’s Sea Winds Could Create Nearly Six Million Jobs — Report

22nd June, 2026

EGAS, Harbour Energy Expand Gas Exploration in Egypt’s Nile Delta

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 1 min read

EGAS, Harbour Energy Expand Gas Exploration in Egypt’s Nile Delta

22nd June, 2026

NASENI, REA Move to Boost Use of Nigerian-made Solar Products

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

NASENI, REA Move to Boost Use of Nigerian-made Solar Products

22nd June, 2026

Nigeria to Host Sub-Saharan Africa’s Largest Solar-Powered Steel Plant

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Nigeria to Host Sub-Saharan Africa’s Largest Solar-Powered Steel Plant

21st June, 2026

Over 720,000 Homes Regain Stable Power as Eskom Expands Electricity Access in South Africa

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Over 720,000 Homes Regain Stable Power as Eskom Expands Electricity Access in South Africa

21st June, 2026

Credit Rating Rules Keep 600 Million Africans Waiting for Electricity

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Credit Rating Rules Keep 600 Million Africans Waiting for Electricity

19th June, 2026

EBRD Backs Valu with €10.7m to Expand Green Consumer Finance in Egypt

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

EBRD Backs Valu with €10.7m to Expand Green Consumer Finance in Egypt

19th June, 2026

Climate Change Pushes Namibia to Expand Ocean Protection Areas

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Climate Change Pushes Namibia to Expand Ocean Protection Areas

18th June, 2026

Commonwealth Nations Push Urgent Ocean Action to Fight Climate Change

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Commonwealth Nations Push Urgent Ocean Action to Fight Climate Change

18th June, 2026

Fuel Theft Network Exposed as Authorities Recover Over 6,000 Litres in Lusaka

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Fuel Theft Network Exposed as Authorities Recover Over 6,000 Litres in Lusaka

18th June, 2026

1.6 Million Eligible Households Miss Out on Free Electricity in South Africa

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 1 min read

1.6 Million Eligible Households Miss Out on Free Electricity in South Africa

17th June, 2026

Egypt Moves to Future-Proof Power Grid with EGP 60bn Investment

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 1 min read

Egypt Moves to Future-Proof Power Grid with EGP 60bn Investment

16th June, 2026

Load Shedding Decline Earns South Africa Energy Recognition

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Load Shedding Decline Earns South Africa Energy Recognition

16th June, 2026

Nigeria’s Gas Wealth Still Fails to Meet Energy Needs, Report Says

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Nigeria’s Gas Wealth Still Fails to Meet Energy Needs, Report Says

15th June, 2026

Kenya Cuts Diesel Prices by KSh10 as Government Extends Fuel Support

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Kenya Cuts Diesel Prices by KSh10 as Government Extends Fuel Support

15th June, 2026

AfDB Backs Uganda Irrigation Drive with $140m Loan

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

AfDB Backs Uganda Irrigation Drive with $140m Loan

14th June, 2026

Swiss $70m Aid to Boost Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

By Clement Abayomi• 2 min read

Swiss $70m Aid to Boost Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

14th June, 2026

Nigeria's Oil Output Climbs to 11-Month High, Overshooting OPEC Quota

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 1 min read

Nigeria's Oil Output Climbs to 11-Month High, Overshooting OPEC Quota

14th June, 2026

Nigeria's Seat of Power Turns to Solar in Bid for Energy Independence

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Nigeria's Seat of Power Turns to Solar in Bid for Energy Independence

14th June, 2026

Nigeria’s Tinubu Renews Power Sector Reform Push

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Nigeria’s Tinubu Renews Power Sector Reform Push

13th June, 2026

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Shumba Energy Begins Construction of 100MW Solar Project in Botswana

Shumba Energy Begins Construction of 100MW Solar Project in Botswana

Construction has begun on Botswana's 100MW Tati Solar Project, a more than BWP1 billion investment expected to create hundreds of jobs and supply renewable electricity to the Southern African power market.

22nd June, 2026By Abdulazeez Hameed

Rwanda Targets $1bn Private Investment to Achieve Universal Electricity Access

Rwanda Targets $1bn Private Investment to Achieve Universal Electricity Access

By Abdulazeez Hameed 22nd June, 2026

NDDC Trains Youths to Prepare Niger Delta for Growing Gas Economy

NDDC Trains Youths to Prepare Niger Delta for Growing Gas Economy

By Clement Abayomi22nd June, 2026

Over 120,000 Vehicles Switch to CNG as Motorists Seek Cheaper Fuel
Nigeria’s Clean Energy Goal Faces Data Challenge, NASENI Warns
AfDB Approves $164 Million for Clean Energy Projects to Power Six Million Africans
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Zambia Signs 500 MW Solar Deal With Korea's KS Eco, Eyes Nuclear Power
Local Refining Cuts Fuel Imports Despite Nigeria’s $1.39bn Crude Oil Purchases
Nigeria Attracts Bigger Share of Africa’s Oil, Gas Investments after Reforms