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Amari Power Transmission becomes first Independent Transmission Project in Africa to reach financial close

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5 Minutes with NERSA Chairperson Thembani Bukula

Thembani Bukula, Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), shares insights in this rapid-fire discussion on the regulatory shifts reshaping South Africa’s electricity sector. As the country accelerates reforms – from unbundling transmission and redefining market structures to enabling private generation and addressing grid constraints – NERSA sits at the centre of […]

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U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says clean cooking is a major focus of Africa policy for the Trump administration

Washington DC | 19, March, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright confirmed a major Africa policy focus: partnering with African governments to create the right conditions to solve the delivery challenges associated with clean cooking across the continent. Secretary Wright told the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington D.C. on Thursday: “This […]

Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance Invest More Than US$100 Million To Expand Electricity in Africa

Mission 300 commitment has grown from US$10 million to US$100 million over past 19 months Strengthening delivery capacity, mobilizing private investment, accelerating project pipelines, and advancing Mission 300 efforts in nearly two dozen countries WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 19, 2026 —At the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (“Global […]

Transmission & Distribution

Amari Power Transmission becomes first Independent Transmission Project in Africa to reach financial close

Gridworks has reached financial close on the US$50m Amari Power Transmission project (“Amari”) in Uganda, marking a major landmark for the project and for electricity infrastructure investment on the continent. Amari is the first Independent Transmission Project (“ITP”) to reach this milestone. The project has been developed by Gridworks in close collaboration with the Government […]

5 Minutes with NERSA Chairperson Thembani Bukula

Thembani Bukula, Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), shares insights in this rapid-fire discussion on the regulatory shifts reshaping South Africa’s electricity sector. As the country accelerates reforms – from unbundling transmission and redefining market structures to enabling private generation and addressing grid constraints – NERSA sits at the centre of […]

Mining & Minerals

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says clean cooking is a major focus of Africa policy for the Trump administration

Washington DC | 19, March, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright confirmed a major Africa policy focus: partnering with African governments to create the right conditions to solve the delivery challenges associated with clean cooking across the continent. Secretary Wright told the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington D.C. on Thursday: “This […]

Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance Invest More Than US$100 Million To Expand Electricity in Africa

Mission 300 commitment has grown from US$10 million to US$100 million over past 19 months Strengthening delivery capacity, mobilizing private investment, accelerating project pipelines, and advancing Mission 300 efforts in nearly two dozen countries WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 19, 2026 —At the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (“Global […]

How multinational and local investors in Ogun are shaping Nigeria’s industrial revolution By Seyi Bakare

From Kajola’s dry port to Ewekoro’s cement plants, from Sagamu’s logistics parks to Ogun Waterside’s coastal trade, the story of Ogun State today is one of renewed ambitionBy Premium Times – Premium Times When the Ogun State delegation led by Governor Dapo Abiodun embarked on an investment promotion trip to China late August, it was not the first time a […]

US-Nigeria health deal offers huge prospects but concerns remain

The agreement, which will run from April 2026 to December 2030, combines nearly $2.1 billion in United States grant funding with an estimated $3 billion in Nigerian government investment. By Premium Times – Premium Times On 19 December 2025, Nigeria and the United States signed a five-year, $5.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for health cooperation aimed at […]

How US, Chinese investment models are reshaping Nigeria’s trade, energy sector

Nigeria is currently the United States’ second-largest trading partner in Africa. Bilateral trade in goods and services reached nearly $13 billion in 2024.By Premium Times – Premium Times When the United States and Nigeria signed a landmark Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) in Washington in July 2024, the announcement attracted little fanfare. There were no […]

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Guinea and United States Strengthen Energy Partnership During Powering Africa Summit

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026 — The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Laye-Sékou Camara, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of the United States and senior members of the U.S. Administration for their continued engagement and support for Guinea’s development priorities. Minister Camara emphasized that Guinea attaches great importance to the strengthening […]

Sun Africa and Republic of Liberia Sign MoU for Major Solar + Storage Project Supporting Critical Minerals Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 19, 2026 – Sun Africa, a premier U.S.-based developer of utility-scale solar energy projects in Africa, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Liberia. The MoU outlines the proposed development of up to 500 MWp of utility-scale solar generation capacity, paired with 200 MWh […]

Sun Africa, EXIM and African Ministers Set Project-Focused Tone at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — 19 March 2026 — The Powering Africa Summit opened with a clear shift toward execution, as Summit Sponsor Sun Africa and senior government leaders called for bankable projects, scalable infrastructure and deeper U.S.-Africa investment ties. Adam Cortese, CEO of Sun Africa, framed energy as the backbone of industrial growth and cross-Atlantic partnership. […]

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Transmission & Distribution

Amari Power Transmission becomes first Independent Transmission Project in Africa to reach financial close

Gridworks has reached financial close on the US$50m Amari Power Transmission project (“Amari”) in Uganda, marking a major landmark for the project and for electricity infrastructure investment on the continent. Amari is the first Independent Transmission Project (“ITP”) to reach this milestone. The project has been developed by Gridworks in close collaboration with the Government […]

5 Minutes with NERSA Chairperson Thembani Bukula

Thembani Bukula, Chairperson of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), shares insights in this rapid-fire discussion on the regulatory shifts reshaping South Africa’s electricity sector. As the country accelerates reforms – from unbundling transmission and redefining market structures to enabling private generation and addressing grid constraints – NERSA sits at the centre of […]

Mining & Minerals

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright says clean cooking is a major focus of Africa policy for the Trump administration

Washington DC | 19, March, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright confirmed a major Africa policy focus: partnering with African governments to create the right conditions to solve the delivery challenges associated with clean cooking across the continent. Secretary Wright told the Powering Africa Summit (PAS) 2026 in Washington D.C. on Thursday: “This […]

Rockefeller Foundation, Global Energy Alliance Invest More Than US$100 Million To Expand Electricity in Africa

Mission 300 commitment has grown from US$10 million to US$100 million over past 19 months Strengthening delivery capacity, mobilizing private investment, accelerating project pipelines, and advancing Mission 300 efforts in nearly two dozen countries WASHINGTON, D.C. | March 19, 2026 —At the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., The Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (“Global […]

How multinational and local investors in Ogun are shaping Nigeria’s industrial revolution By Seyi Bakare

From Kajola’s dry port to Ewekoro’s cement plants, from Sagamu’s logistics parks to Ogun Waterside’s coastal trade, the story of Ogun State today is one of renewed ambitionBy Premium Times – Premium Times When the Ogun State delegation led by Governor Dapo Abiodun embarked on an investment promotion trip to China late August, it was not the first time a […]

US-Nigeria health deal offers huge prospects but concerns remain

The agreement, which will run from April 2026 to December 2030, combines nearly $2.1 billion in United States grant funding with an estimated $3 billion in Nigerian government investment. By Premium Times – Premium Times On 19 December 2025, Nigeria and the United States signed a five-year, $5.1 billion Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for health cooperation aimed at […]

How US, Chinese investment models are reshaping Nigeria’s trade, energy sector

Nigeria is currently the United States’ second-largest trading partner in Africa. Bilateral trade in goods and services reached nearly $13 billion in 2024.By Premium Times – Premium Times When the United States and Nigeria signed a landmark Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP) in Washington in July 2024, the announcement attracted little fanfare. There were no […]

Mining & Minerals

Guinea and United States Strengthen Energy Partnership During Powering Africa Summit

Washington, D.C., March 19, 2026 — The Minister of Energy of the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Laye-Sékou Camara, expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of the United States and senior members of the U.S. Administration for their continued engagement and support for Guinea’s development priorities. Minister Camara emphasized that Guinea attaches great importance to the strengthening […]

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