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Nearly three years after overhauling electricity law, Nigeria’s power crisis worsens

Nearly three years after Nigeria passed its sweeping electricity reform law, the sector shows little improvement, with the country facing one of its most severe power crises in decades.

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Rising fossil fuel prices trigger rethink of renewable energy investments in Africa

The global oil shock triggered by tensions in the Middle East is reshaping how Africa approaches renewable energy investment. The shift is no longer driven solely by transition ambitions, but by growing economic necessity.

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Dangote to face off Morocco, Egypt rivals in $2.4 billion Ethiopia fertiliser push

Dangoteโ€™s entry into Ethiopiaโ€™s fertiliser market signals deeper African business integration, while challenging the status quo. With supplies largely coming from Morocco and Egypt, the company is set to face established rivals in an unfamiliar market.

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Nigeria bets on Dangote refinery to offset global oil shock. Will it be enough?

The mega Dangote refinery is offering Nigeria a rare supply buffer amid global oil shock. The long fuel queues that once defined such periods have largely disappeared. But as energy costs continue to rise, questions remain over whether the plant can help bring down price.

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Rana Energy Fuels Africaโ€™s Clean Energy Revolution with $3M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Digital Utility

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Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads

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All-On canvases increased funding of renewable energy projects

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Eterna Plc Launches Self-Service Fuel Stations in Partnership with Fuelmetrics Limited

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Rana Energy Fuels Africaโ€™s Clean Energy Revolution with $3M Pre-Seed for AI-Powered Digital Utility

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Schneider Electric Unveils Liquid Cooling Portfolio with Motivair Featuring Dedicated Solutions and Services for HPC and AI Workloads

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All-On canvases increased funding of renewable energy projects

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How African nations are coping with high energy costs amid ongoing Middle East war

As crude oil prices soar above $100 per barrel, African nations face rising energy costs, impacting households and businesses. Many countries now force to adjust prices as the crisis in the Middle East grind on

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Why Nigeria favours rooftop solar over balcony solar despite better safety measures

In Nigeria, solar energy adoption is becoming more widespread, but most people still prefer rooftop installations over balcony systems, even though the latter offer stronger safety advantages.

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Is Dangote Refinery’s long feud with petrol importers finally paying off?

The prolonged feud between Dangote refinery and fuel traders in Nigeria may be nearing a resolution. As global oil shocks ripple through the market, the refinery has an edge over marketers reliant on costly dollar-priced petrol imports.

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Why Nigeriaโ€™s proposed electricity transmission firm ‘GAMCO’ makes little sense

Nigeria is setting up a new firm, GAMCO, to manage its transmission lines. But rather than solving existing problems, the move may add an unnecessary and complicated layer to the power sector.

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