Power

November 13, 2017

World Update: GE faces 2nd dividend cut since Great Depression

1. GE’s cash crunch: General Electric in such financial stress that it may soon do the unthinkable: cut its beloved dividend. John Flannery, GE’s new chief […]
September 25, 2017

Africa Update: Trump administration to continue Power Africa

Trump’s administration will pursue the “Power Africa” programme, announced Andrew Herscowitz who coordinates the initiative in the US. Various US officials including State secretary Rex Tillerson […]
September 14, 2017

Africa Update: Obama’s ‘Power Africa’ Program to Continue

President Barack Obama’s initiative aimed at doubling access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 is set to continue under the Trump administration, says the official […]
September 12, 2017

Nigeria Update: Electricity to rise above 4,000MW as Siemens plans 3GW addition by 2020

Nigeria’s power supply may leap over 3,000 megawatts (MW) to over 4,000 MW as Siemens Nigeria has concluded plans to add 3 Gigawatts, GW, of electricity […]