Gambian businesses are collapsing under the weight of prolonged power cuts that have gripped the West African nation since June, with the crisis reaching a fever pitch in recent weeks and sparking violent protests just months before President Adama Barrow seeks a controversial third term in office. In the coastal town of Tanji, home to…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity market driven by private-sector investment, smart metering, and independent power generation across the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held…
Ukrainians are suffering from widespread power outages as Russia’s recent missile attack hits the country’s energy infrastructure. Recall that Russia recently intensified its attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid before proposing another conditional peace deal of an ‘immediate’ and ‘permanent’ ceasefire. In a sad turn of events, several media on Friday reported a “massive attack”, causing…
