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  • Published on 10:50 GMT

    ACSEA urges action  as 85m Nigerians lack electricity, 70% rely on firewood for cooking

      The Country Project Lead at the African Coalition for Sustainable Energy & Access (ACSEA) and Executive Secretary Lift Humanity Foundation (LHF), Mr. Pius Oko, has called for an urgent action in addressing Nigeria’s energy access issues. He noted …

    Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Label Pending
  • Published on 08:31 GMT

    AFRICAN MINERALS: TAKING BACK CONTROL 

    A case for Establishment of an Organisation of Mineral Exporting African Countries (OMEAC)   With Africa’s mineral resources playing a central role in the global economy, OMEAC could become a powerful force for positive change, shaping the future of the …

    Source: Botswana Gazette - Neutral
  • Published on 08:13 GMT

    Yusuf Bala Usman and Nigeria’s economic crisis, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

    Dr Yusufu Bala Usman Professional military coup plotters, or military politicians – militicians for short – battered the Nigerian economy. This became manifest in 1977, with General Olusegun Obasanjo’s “Low Profile” policy. This degenerated into the “ …

    Source: Premium Times - Neutral
  • Published on 08:00 GMT

    IMANI Africa President Accuses Former Ghanaian Finance Minister of Neglect Amid Corruption Probe

    Franklin Cudjoe, founder and president of the influential policy think tank IMANI Africa, has launched a scathing critique against former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, labeling him “heartless and careless” for allegedly prioritizing the controversial …

    Source: News Ghana - Uncategorized
  • Published on 09:00 GMT

    Time For Clean Energy Use In Africa

    Every person needs food to sustain their lives. The vast majority of staple foods – about 95% – need cooking before they can be eaten, and most people cook at least two to three times per day. Clean cooking fuel, as fuel with very low level of polluting …

    Source: Independent - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Black History Month: A Historical Perspective from Africa to the Diaspora

    From precolonial African societies to the modern diaspora, Black women have played a crucial role in engineering and technological advancements despite systemic barriers. Before the transatlantic slave trade, African civilizations had highly developed …

    Source: All Together - Center-left
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Africa: Electricity demand set to increase by 5% through to 2027

    Electricity demand in Africa grew by an estimated 3.4% in 2024, up from just under 2% in 2023, with this trend of rising electricity demand throughout much of the continent to continue over the 2025-2027 period, averaging approximately 5% per year. The …

    Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    ECG disconnects power at Baba Yara Stadium over GH¢130,000 debt

    The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have cut power to the Baba Yara Stadium due to an unpaid debt. According to Joy Sports, the Baba Yara Stadium owes an amount of GH¢130,000, which remains unsettled despite calls for payment. To compel the authorities …

    Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Ghana In 2025: Tradition And Change

    Sign up for our free newsletter to receive The Observer directly in your inbox every weekday. By Dr. Halifu Osumare | Special To The OBSERVER As my husband Gene Howell and I arrived in mid-October last year in Accra, Ghana, we were greeted at Kotoka …

    Source: Sacramento Observer - California - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    LEEAP power project connects RIA, 39,792 new customers to LEC grid

    The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and its partners have committed to expanding electricity nationwide. By Lincoln G. Peters Friday, February 14, 2025/Liberia Electricity Corporation, with funding from the European Union, African Development …

    Source: The New Dawn Liberia - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    ECG disconnects power supply to Baba Yara Stadium over unpaid GHghs130,000 debt

    The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected power to the Baba Yara Stadium due to outstanding debt. According to a report by Joy Sports, the stadium owes GH¢130,000, a payment that remains unsettled despite multiple reminders. As a result, ECG …

    Source: Ghana Soccer Net - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Where the grid gives way: The Neutrino Power Cube ignites hope in Nigeria

    At first glance, the cityscape at dawn appears unbroken—a mosaic of rooftops and roads, streetlamps blinking off in anticipation of daylight. Yet what happens when the power that fuels this delicate choreography falters without warning? Such was the fate …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Liberia: Solar mini-grids to provide energy to rural communities

    Hundreds of homes as well as clinics and schools in northern rural Liberia are set to be powered by solar mini-grids – part of a wider electrification drive aimed at bringing a stable electricity supply to thousands more. This week, two 26.88kWp combined …

    Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Empowering Citizens: Building a Prosperous and Inclusive Nigeria

    Nigeria, a country rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, stands at a crucial juncture in its development trajectory. As the most populous nation in Africa, Nigeria holds immense promise and potential. Yet, it grapples with many challenges that …

    Source: TechEconomy - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Nigeria Moves Closer to Boosting Gas Exports to Europe

    Nigeria made a step closer to boosting natural gas supplies to Europe after it signed deals for the construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline with Algeria and Niger. According to Nigeria’s Business Daily, the deals between the three countries followed …

    Source: Oil Price - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Let’s Prioritize Practical and Vocational Basic Education: Insights from Africa

    Ghana is at a pivotal moment in its pursuit of sustainable economic progress. Ongoing unemployment and continuous reliance on international lenders like the IMF expose the underlying flaws in our economy. One major contributor to these issues is our …

    Source: Ghanaian Chronicle - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    After sovereign default, Ghana’s economic challenges persist

    Ghana is currently under a three-year IMF programme. It will receive $ 3 billion emergency lending in the years 2023 to 2026. The money is helpful, but insufficient for an economy with an annual GDP of about $ 80 billion.  Since November 2021, the …

    Source: D+C Development and Cooperation - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    African Court concludes hearing DRC-Rwanda human rights case

    Arusha. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) has concluded hearings in the case between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda over allegations of human rights violations. The case, Application 007/2023, was filed by …

    Source: The Citizen - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (14/02/25)

    Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: NASS Passes N54.99trn 2025 Budget, Raises Own Share To N344.85bn FG Mulls Reduction Of Agencies At Sea Ports For Seamless …

    Source: Independent - Label Pending

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