Tag: Electricity

The NPP Communications Member and Energy Expert, Kwadwo Poku has questioned the methodology used by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in approving the latest electricity tariff adjustment. Mr. Poku argued ...

The recent 2.45% increase in electricity tariffs by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has been met with stern criticism from the West African Regional Director of CUTS International, Appiah ...

ECG announces a nationwide campaign to recover electricity bill arrears from residential, commercial, and public sector customers starting June 16.

Residents of Obuasi and New Edubiase in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have been left in the dark following a fire outbreak at the Obuasi Substation, prompting widespread concern over the unexpected ...

“We are working closely with NADMO and adhering strictly to their instructions on when and where to safely restore supply.”

The crisis in Ghana’s power sector has been laid bare once again, with energy expert Nii Darko Asante warning that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) remains the single most ...

At the African Prosperity Dialogue 2025, Ghana’s Minister for Energy, John Jinapor, emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions and strategic partnerships to tackle Africa’s persistent energy challenges. Despite the ...

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has successfully commissioned 48 new transformer projects across the country, significantly enhancing the nation’s power transmission infrastructure. This large-scale initiative has increased Nigeria’s total ...

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCO) has announced a revised schedule for its upcoming offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection operation, widely referred to as “pigging.”  This adjustment reflects ...

Frequent power grid collapses in Nigeria continue to disrupt economic activities and public services, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.   Energy experts and policymakers have pointed to decentralization ...