As West Africa seeks scalable solutions to close its persistent energy access gap, governments and industry leaders are rethinking the role of off-grid and decentralised power. With grid expansion struggling to keep pace with population growth and rising demand, mini-grids, solar home systems, and captive power plants are becoming central […]
Nigeria’s electricity sector is at a critical turning point, facing persistent grid instability, limited generation capacity, and the urgent need to integrate renewable energy at scale. In this episode, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Honourable Minister of Power, discusses the strategic vision guiding Nigeria’s electricity future and the reforms needed to build a […]
As African nations accelerate efforts to achieve universal energy access and build resilient, low-carbon economies, the conversation around clean energy has become more urgent. Africa is redefining how power can drive progress from innovative financing to modern grid solutions. In this episode of the LADIES podcast, The Electricity Hub spoke […]
Nigeria’s energy transition is both a national imperative and a global expectation — and at its core lies the question of legal readiness. In this episode of Let’s Talk Energy, the official podcast of the Africa Energy Forum, Oludare Senbore, Partner at ALN Nigeria, Aluko & Oyebode, joins Let’s Talk […]
As many African countries work toward building stronger, more inclusive economies, there is growing interest in the role of entrepreneurship, innovation, and clean energy as key drivers of sustainable development. These interconnected areas are opening up new opportunities to create jobs, reduce poverty, and empower communities, especially when energy is […]
The Electricity Hub is thrilled to speak with Eziafakaego Winifred Owunna. She is the author of the book “Empowering Nigeria’s Energy Revolution”; she discusses how Nigeria can better use its energy resources to increase energy access in the country. She stated that energy is a right, and Nigerians should demand […]
The Electricity Hub is thrilled to speak with Mr Idris Rufai, Founder/CEO of Hamster Energy. Hamster Energy Solutions Ltd is an indigenous firm focused on building Africa’s largest electric vehicle charging network. He discussed their journey and how they aim to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Africa.
As Nigeria joins the global community to combat climate change, several initiatives have been underway by the government and private sector to address these issues. The recently concluded COP28 negotiations also dwelled on tackling climate change. An indigenous climate advocacy firm, Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education, is on […]
In Nigeria, decarbonisation and energy transitioning have been a primary goal. Millions of dollars have been injected into several electrification projects, yet, using The World Bank Statistics, about a 47% of Nigerians need access to energy. Ideally, this gives room for renewable energy to thrive, but some experts say reverse […]
