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China’s solar energy set to overtake coal, new coal rush threatens ‘historic’ shift

Solar power is set to overtake coal in China for the first time in 2026, according to the China Electricity Council. However, drawing on the latest...

Michael Simire - February 4, 2026

Renewable Energy

Mixed reactions trail govt directive on free prepaid electricity meters

Experts, power sector operators and electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) have expressed divergent views on the Federal Government’s directive mandating the rollout of free prepaid...

Michael Simire - February 1, 2026

Renewable Energy

AfDB approves $3.9m to help nations turn energy compacts into power connections

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new $3.9 million, two-year technical assistance project to support African countries...

Michael Simire - February 1, 2026

Renewable Energy

Stakeholders lead sensitisation to clean cooking technologies in Abia

Stakeholders in clean cooking, on Friday, January 30, 2026, held market fair and roadshow in Umuahia, Abia State, to demonstrate and sensitise residents to...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2026

Renewable Energy

BURN’s carbon finance model transforming clean cooking in Nigeria

For millions of Nigerian families, cooking remains one of the most expensive and dangerous daily activities - costing money, health, and forests. At a recent...

Michael Simire - January 29, 2026

Renewable Energy

Grid connection: Govt inaugurates committee on ALSCON

In a bid to bring the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) into full operation, the Federal Government has inaugurated an 11- member project...

Michael Simire - January 28, 2026

Renewable Energy

Group backs Adelabu on free meter, berates DISCOs

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has been commended for his decision to ensure free distribution of meters to Nigerian electricity consumers. In a statement...

Michael Simire - January 27, 2026

Renewable Energy

Electricity: National grid collapses again, second time in 2026

The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) notified its customers that there was a system collapse at about 10.48am on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The company...

Michael Simire - January 27, 2026

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