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Estimated Billing Faces Criminalisation in Lagos Amid 11,000MW Power Gap

Estimated Billing Faces Criminalisation in Lagos Amid 11,000MW Power Gap

Lagos plans to criminalise estimated electricity billing from 2026 as the state battles an 11,000MW power deficit and pushes for compulsory smart metering reforms.

10th May, 2026By Abdulazeez Hameed

Zambia, SunShare Energy Ink $246m Soalr Plant Expansion Deal

Zambia, SunShare Energy Ink $246m Soalr Plant Expansion Deal

Zambia and SunShare Energy have signed a $246 million agreement to expand the Nambala Solar PV plant by 200MW, boosting the country’s renewable energy capacity to 250MW.

10th May, 2026By Abdulazeez Hameed

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

The planned mini-grid rollout aims to widen electricity access in underserved communities across East and Central Africa.

9th May, 2026By Fabian Gbadamosi

Top Stories

Estimated Billing Faces Criminalisation in Lagos Amid 11,000MW Power Gap

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 3 min read

Estimated Billing Faces Criminalisation in Lagos Amid 11,000MW Power Gap

Zambia, SunShare Energy Ink $246m Soalr Plant Expansion Deal

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Zambia, SunShare Energy Ink $246m Soalr Plant Expansion Deal

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

By Fabian Gbadamosi• 1 min read

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

Tanzania, DRC Sign Energy Partnership Focused on Natural Gas

By Fabian Gbadamosi• 2 min read

Tanzania, DRC Sign Energy Partnership Focused on Natural Gas

S. Africa Nears One Year without Load Shedding as Eskom Stabilises Grid

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

S. Africa Nears One Year without Load Shedding as Eskom Stabilises Grid

Libya’s Largest Refinery Shuts Amid Tripoli Clashes

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Libya’s Largest Refinery Shuts Amid Tripoli Clashes

NMDPRA Chief Pledges Stronger Energy Security, Supply Reforms

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

NMDPRA Chief Pledges Stronger Energy Security, Supply Reforms

Libya Moves to Develop Green Ports under New Renewable Energy Agreement

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Libya Moves to Develop Green Ports under New Renewable Energy Agreement

Renaissance Africa Energy Targets 500,000 Bpd Production by 2030

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Renaissance Africa Energy Targets 500,000 Bpd Production by 2030

Algeria Signs $1bn Oilfield Expansion Deal to Raise Output

By Fabian Gbadamosi• 1 min read

Algeria Signs $1bn Oilfield Expansion Deal to Raise Output

Nigeria's PETAN Calls for Stronger Local Capacity to Secure Africa’s Energy Future

By Abiodun Salako• 1 min read

Nigeria's PETAN Calls for Stronger Local Capacity to Secure Africa’s Energy Future

Anthem Secures Financial Close for Solar Project in Eswatini

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Anthem Secures Financial Close for Solar Project in Eswatini

South Africa: Afrox Signs 10-year PPA with Renewable Energy Platform Discovery Green

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

South Africa: Afrox Signs 10-year PPA with Renewable Energy Platform Discovery Green

Ghana, UAE to Expand Energy Cooperation, Target Oil storage and Renewables

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Ghana, UAE to Expand Energy Cooperation, Target Oil storage and Renewables

South Africa Engages Municipalities on Energy Efficiency Programme

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

South Africa Engages Municipalities on Energy Efficiency Programme

NNPCL Reports N276bn Profit, Remittances Rise to N2.88trn in March

By Abiodun Salako• 1 min read

NNPCL Reports N276bn Profit, Remittances Rise to N2.88trn in March

Guyana’s President Calls for ‘Energy Balance’ Amid Widening Global Supply Gap

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 3 min read

Guyana’s President Calls for ‘Energy Balance’ Amid Widening Global Supply Gap

Ghana Signs Deal with Eni, Vitol, GNPC to Boost Gas Production

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

Ghana Signs Deal with Eni, Vitol, GNPC to Boost Gas Production

AfDB, EPRA Move to Strengthen Electricity Regulation Across Africa

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 2 min read

AfDB, EPRA Move to Strengthen Electricity Regulation Across Africa

Nigeria’s Power Minister Vows to End Grid Collapses

By Abdulazeez Hameed • 3 min read

Nigeria’s Power Minister Vows to End Grid Collapses

Featured Stories

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

Renewvia Targets $750m Solar Expansion Across Four African Countries

The planned mini-grid rollout aims to widen electricity access in underserved communities across East and Central Africa.

9th May, 2026By Fabian Gbadamosi

S. Africa Nears One Year without Load Shedding as Eskom Stabilises Grid

S. Africa Nears One Year without Load Shedding as Eskom Stabilises Grid

By Abdulazeez Hameed 9th May, 2026

Libya’s Largest Refinery Shuts Amid Tripoli Clashes

Libya’s Largest Refinery Shuts Amid Tripoli Clashes

By Abdulazeez Hameed 9th May, 2026

Tanzania, DRC Sign Energy Partnership Focused on Natural Gas
Libya’s Largest Refinery Shuts Amid Tripoli Clashes
S. Africa Nears One Year without Load Shedding as Eskom Stabilises Grid
Algeria Signs $1bn Oilfield Expansion Deal to Raise Output
Nigeria's PETAN Calls for Stronger Local Capacity to Secure Africa’s Energy Future
Morocco, Norway Launch Carbon Market Partnership for Clean Energy Projects
NNPCL Reports N276bn Profit, Remittances Rise to N2.88trn in March

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