Tag: energy reform
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Energy reforms yield $15bn: No blackout in 10 months
Ghana’s Energy Reforms Deliver Stable Power and Big Payoffs In a bold signal of policy success, reforms sweeping through the energy sector have generated substantial proceeds, allowing the government to fully fund power generation and related expenditures. The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, announced that the reforms have translated into a…
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OICCI Flags Reform Gaps in Pakistan’s Push for a Competitive Power Market
Overview: A Push Toward a Competitive Power Market The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) has raised alarms about gaps in Pakistan’s bid to create a more competitive electricity market. As policy makers push for reforms aimed at introducing price signals, independent generation, and non-discriminatory access to the grid, foreign investors are watching…
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Botswana’s Economic Resilience Through Climate Reform and Energy
Executive Summary: Building resilience in a changing climate Botswana faces a dual challenge: its economy is deeply tied to extractive sectors and a path to growth must also address climate risk. A coordinated approach that blends climate adaptation with energy reform offers a practical route to strengthen macroeconomic stability, protect vulnerable households, and support sustainable…
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Building Economic Resilience in Botswana Through Climate Adaptation and Energy Reform
Overview Botswana faces the dual challenge of growing energy demand and exposure to climate risks. This IMF assessment, drawing on research from the World Bank, the Copernicus Climate Change Service, and the International Energy Agency, outlines a path for building economic resilience through targeted climate adaptation and a reform of the energy sector. The report…
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Senate Confirms New CEOs for Nigeria’s NUPRC and NMDPRA: A Leadership Reset for Oil and Gas
Senate Confirms New CEOs for Nigeria’s NUPRC and NMDPRA The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointments of new chief executives for the country’s key petroleum regulatory bodies, marking a significant leadership reset across the oil and gas sector. The approvals cover the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum…
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Zelensky Fires Ministers Over Bribery Scheme in Ukraine Energy
Ukraine Faces a Turning Point as Zelensky Dismisses Ministers Over Energy Bribery Allegations In a bold move aimed at cooling public anger and signaling resilience against entrenched corruption, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the firing of two senior ministers accused of involvement in a widespread bribery scheme tied to Ukraine’s energy sector. The decision comes amid…
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Tinubu Approves 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel
President Tinubu Announces 15% Import Duty on Petrol and Diesel In a surprising policy shift, President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 percent ad valorem import duty on premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and on diesel. The approval, disclosed in a letter dated October 21, 2025, signals a strategic move by the…