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Ghana Announces $3.5bn Investment to Boost Energy Sector

Voice of Nigeria

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June 28, 2026

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Ghana’s President, John Mahama has announced a major turnaround in Ghana’s energy sector, revealing 3.5 billion in new commitments from global energy giants to reverse a six-year production slump. At a ground-breaking ceremony for Phase 2 of the Sentuo Oil Refinery Project in Tema, he outlined a roadmap to revitalise the industry. The investment includes [] The post Ghana Announces 3.5bn Investment to Boost Energy Sector appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Arise News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Expert Says Nigeria’s Lithium Processing Drive Will Boost Mineral Producing States

Expert says Nigeria’s growing lithium processing industry will attract investment and create new economic opportunities for mineral producing states.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Zimbabwe Seeks Billions to Modernize Energy Sector and Shift Away From Hydropower

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is actively seeking billions of dollars in investment to modernize its energy sector and shift away from a heavy reliance on hydropower. The push comes as severe climate shocks and prolonged droughts expose the vulnerabilities of the nation’s power grid, prompting a strategic pivot toward diversified, bankable renewable energy sources. The []

The Namibian

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· Jun 30, 2026

Turning Energy into Jobs, Firms and Industry

THE FIRST QUESTION most Namibians will ask about oil, gas, hydrogen and renewables is not technical. It is personal: Will this create work, build businesses, lower costs, improve services, strengthen communities, or give my children better opportunities? These are the right questions. This article argues that natural gas should be seen as part of Namibia’s [] The post Turning Energy into Jobs, Firms and Industry appeared first on The Namibian.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Fuel Levy cash cleared IPP debts and restored Ghana’s credit standing – PURC boss

The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shaffic Suleman, says revenue from the GH¢1 levy on petroleum products has been critical in clearing long-standing energy sector debts and stabilising Ghana’s power supply.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 7, 2026

FG, AfDB, other stakeholders seek private sector investments in urban sanitation

THE Federal Government, Africa Development Bank, AfDB, and other stakeholders, Tuesday, pushed for private sector investment to unlock private sector investments to improve urban sanitation and expand access to safe water across Nigeria. The post FG, AfDB, other stakeholders seek private sector investments in urban sanitation appeared first on Vanguard News.

TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

World Bank approves $1.25 bln loan to Nigeria for economic development — Bloomberg

The financing will be directed toward developing capital markets, modernizing the digital economy and e-government, and expanding access to electricity

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Related coverage for "Ghana Announces $3.5bn Investment to Boost Energy Sector": Arise News — Expert Says Nigeria’s Lithium Processing Drive Will Boost Mineral Producing States. South Africa Today — Zimbabwe Seeks Billions to Modernize Energy Sector and Shift Away From Hydropower. The Namibian — Turning Energy into Jobs, Firms and Industry. MyJoyOnline — Fuel Levy cash cleared IPP debts and restored Ghana’s credit standing – PURC boss. Vanguard News — FG, AfDB, other stakeholders seek private sector investments in urban sanitation. TASS — World Bank approves $1.25 bln loan to Nigeria for economic development — Bloomberg