August 2025

KEY POINTS This October, Nigeria’s top energy officials and businesspeople will meet in Lagos for the third Gas Investment Forum (GIF). The country is working hard to turn its huge …

KEY POINTS In a candid revelation from his upcoming memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, Femi Otedola, Nigeria’s billionaire investor and philanthropist, shares a harrowing chapter …

KEY POINTS Electricity prices in South Africa have risen at a staggering rate over the past 25 years—four times the rate of inflation. These increases have hit low-income families particularly …

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s crude oil prices have remained relatively stable at $73 per barrel, despite a sharp drop in global benchmarks and increasing geopolitical tensions. This stability comes after a …

KEY POINTS In a significant development for BP, the company has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in over two decades, marking a pivotal moment as it shifts its …

KEY POINTS In a significant move for Libya’s oil and gas sector, the National Oil Corporation, NOC, announced on Monday that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) …

KEY POINTS The World Bank has approved a $200 million grant to Zambia through its International Development Association (IDA) to accelerate energy access in the country. This grant represents the …

KEY POINTS South African homeowners with solar power systems are facing increased financial strain following Eskom’s tariff overhaul in April 2025. The power utility’s decision to shift more of its …

KEY POINTS South Africa’s embattled power utility, Eskom, is showing rare signs of a turnaround. With more than half of its coal-fired stations now operating above 70% efficiency and three …

KEY POINTS Libya’s Sharara oil field, the largest in the country, has surged to a production peak not seen since 2018, marking a significant milestone for the North African nation’s …