electricity crisis
Coverage of electricity crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Designed the Cure for Its Electricity Crisis. It Stopped Administering It Halfway.
Nigeria's National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) historically managed the country's electricity supply but failed to meet demand, leading to the joke 'Never Expect Power Always.' Despite efforts to address the crisis, the grid still delivers only a fraction of Nigeria's electricity needs, with generators remaining prevalent.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Remains Trapped in Power Crisis Despite Interventions
Nigeria continues to face an electricity crisis despite receiving over $3.65 billion in World Bank-backed interventions over two decades, highlighting concerns about the sector's reforms and investment effectiveness.
- As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power
Iraq has significant solar power potential due to abundant sunlight, which could alleviate its annual summer electricity crisis. However, the government has only recently begun prioritizing solar energy as a solution.
- Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips
Sudan's ongoing electricity crisis is exacerbated by surging fuel prices and economic turmoil, forcing residents to rely on candles for studying and frequent gas station visits. The crisis highlights severe energy shortages and economic instability impacting daily life.