The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline project connecting Nigerian and Algerian gas pipelines to Europe faces uncertainty due to political turmoil and sanctions following the Niger coup.

Nigeria is planning to use compressed natural gas for public transportation in all states after a national petrol subsidy removal, but experts cite safety and other issues and are calling to replace gas with electrification instead.

Security operatives set ablaze a vessel with 800,000 litres of stolen Nigerian crude oil, sparking environmental concerns.

The removal of a fuel subsidy led to higher fuel prices and affected the cost of living. Experts propose using gas as an alternative fuel option for generators in Nigeria but that raises safety, sustainability, and environmental concerns.

Following the launch of the Dangote Refinery, aimed at making Nigeria become a petroleum exporter, experts have raised concerns over possible drawbacks on net zero goals and its environmental impact on residents.

The National Energy Transition Framework is a blueprint for Ghana’s decarbonization and transitioning the country to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy by 2070, but experts say fiscal support is still needed.

Africa continues to receive comparatively low investment in renewable energy finance despite the continent’s enormous potential and energy needs, a new report says.

In Nigeria, renewable energy would satisfy the nation’s energy needs and power sustainable economic growth, according to a new report.

The Nigerian president has announced new oil refining and exploration projects despite climate pledges made at COP27.

The Nigerian government said its new energy transition plan is a significant pathway to achieving universal energy access by 2030 and a carbon-neutral economy by 2060.

Tanzania’s ambitions for its considerable offshore natural gas resources may not include meeting requests from its neighbours to export by pipeline.

To date, no wind, solar, or geothermal projects supply Tanzania’s national grid, its condition presenting an obstacle to significant renewables development.

As Africa continues to invest in new oil and gas projects, experts have urged caution and called upon the continent’s leaders to develop adequate clean energy technology.