According to the BBC, South Africa is currently facing it’s biggest electricity crisis. A typical day… consists of waking up to no power, driving to work through congested roads because the traffic lights aren’t working, being pummelled by the din of generators at the work place, and then finding power has been cut once more… Continue reading South Africa Faces Electricity Crisis: No Power For Up To 6 Hours
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Why Should Electrical Congo Be Most Un-electrified Country!?
I was shocked to read recently that my dear Democratic Republic Of Congo is the most ‘un-electrified’ country on earth. (My country Nigeria was next most un-electrified.) The reason I am shocked is that the River Congo is partly based in Congo (DRC). In fact, the source of the river is in Congo (DRC). You… Continue reading Why Should Electrical Congo Be Most Un-electrified Country!?
Power: Minister cries out about ‘cabal’ frustrating Nigeria’s electricity projects
Minister of Power has raised alarm over people who he said are stopping Nigerians fron getting more power. The minister has suspended some people. Is this just power play, or is it real?
Electricity workers strike bites Lagos
Coal: Nigeria Spends $12 Billion Per Year Fuelling Petrol Generators, Loses $29 Billion…
Nigeria has enough coal to give it stable electricity. But for reasons best described as political, the coal deposits aren’t exploited. As a result, the $400 billion economy spends $12 billion a year on fueling petrol generators. Read more in the link below: