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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University Holds 1st Place for 11 Consecutive Years in K-BPI (Korea Brand Power Index) and Maintains Golden Brand Status

Kyung Hee Cyber University has ranked first in the K-BPI for the eleventh consecutive year, affirming its status as a 'Golden Brand' in the cyber university sector.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Electricity Sector Roadmap, Seeks Merger of Gas, Power Ministries - NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress criticizes the absence of a structured roadmap for the country's electricity sector, attributing ongoing power crises to its systemic flaws.

Mar 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLC rejects N6tn power sector bailout, demands reform

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, advocating for structural reforms instead.

Mar 22 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

FCA deal gives Palantir yet more access to inner workings of power in Britain

Palantir has secured a contract with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, enhancing its access to the financial services sector's extensive data.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Salary paid in computing power? AI tokens are becoming the new currency

The article discusses the emerging concept of AI tokens as a form of currency that could potentially replace traditional salaries in the tech industry.

Mar 22 • 08:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eno urges patience on Ibom Deep Seaport, power sector reforms

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has asked residents to be patient regarding developments in the Ibom Deep Seaport and reforms in the power sector, emphasizing the complexity of these projects.

Mar 21 • 11:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Uses the Bharat Electricity Platform to Unveil Its Success in the Energy Sector

Tanzania's Ministry of Energy showcased the country's advancements in the energy sector at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in India.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alepa in focus: stay up to date with the highlights of the legislative power

The article discusses the recent activities of the president of the Legislative Assembly of Pará, Deputy Chicão, focusing on his efforts in infrastructure, housing, and engagement with the productive sector.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New power outages in four oblasts due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector

Recent Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have led to new power outages in four oblasts, affecting electricity supply for local consumers.

Mar 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Aker BP CEO proposed for Ørsted's board

Karl-Johny Hersvik, CEO of Aker BP, has been nominated as a board member for Danish wind power giant Ørsted.

Mar 17 • 11:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DisCos pocket N2.3 trillion despite erratic power supply

In 2025, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies earned around N2.33 trillion, marking an increase despite ongoing complaints regarding poor service and frequent outages.

Mar 10 • 00:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Exclusive: Coal Sees Hope in the Gas Crisis

Germany's coal sector is looking to contribute to reducing high energy prices amid the gas crisis by offering additional power capacity from coal power plants.

Mar 9 • 17:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: New Agencies Won't Solve Power Crisis - Experts

Experts warn that creating new agencies in Nigeria's power sector will not resolve ongoing issues without strengthening existing bodies.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu sets up committee for power grid management

President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated an 11-member committee to establish the Grid Asset Management Company Limited to address challenges in Nigeria's power sector.

Mar 6 • 17:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Denso Proposes Acquisition of Semiconductor Giant Rohm: Potential Consolidation in Power Semiconductors

Denso has proposed an acquisition offer to semiconductor manufacturer Rohm, aiming for a potential consolidation in the power semiconductor sector.

Mar 6 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'In one night there can be three or four outages': electrical interruptions cause discomfort in the Lomas de Urdesa sector

Residents of Lomas de Urdesa in Ecuador are experiencing frequent electrical outages, causing significant discomfort and concerns over potential damage to appliances.

Mar 5 • 13:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power outage hits all of Iraq

Iraq has experienced a nationwide blackout affecting all provinces, confirmed by the Ministry of Electricity, with the cause still unclear.

Mar 4 • 17:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Breaking | Iraqi Ministry of Electricity: Complete power outage across all provinces of Iraq, an investigation is underway to determine the causes

The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity announces a complete power outage affecting all provinces of Iraq, with investigations ongoing to identify the causes.

Mar 4 • 13:59 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?

The article discusses China's strategic move to bolster the yuan's global influence by altering trade practices, specifically in the iron ore sector.

Mar 2 • 22:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: LEC MD Unveils €1.6 Billion Power Reform Plan, Rallies Investors Behind Sector Overhaul

Liberia's electricity sector is set for a major overhaul with a €1.6 billion investment plan announced by LEC's Managing Director to enhance infrastructure and expand access.

Mar 2 • 11:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - Systemic Failure or Opportunity Gap?

Nigeria's national grid has been experiencing frequent collapses, raising concerns about systemic failures and the structural issues within the power sector.

Mar 2 • 07:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Scheme revealed: 50 million hryvnias earmarked for the repair of shell-bombed Ukrainian power plants ended up in the pockets of fraudsters

An investigation has unveiled a corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of nearly 50 million hryvnias intended for the repair of a bomb-damaged power station in Ukraine.

Feb 27 • 10:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy

Nigerian electricity sector stakeholders are urging coordinated reforms and accountability while transitioning to cleaner energy during the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Week 2026 in Abuja.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG urged to scrap electricity subsidies for all customers

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has called for the removal of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, advocating for cost-reflective tariffs to stabilize the power sector.

Feb 26 • 00:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Neuss family, owners of Havanna, and Newsan seek to acquire a strategic business

The Neuss family and Newsan are participating in the bidding for a significant stake in Transener, a major power transmission company in Argentina, with expectations of reaching $200 million.

Feb 25 • 15:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico, a Power in Franchises

Mexico ranks as the fifth largest global market for franchises and leads in the Hispanic sector, with the International Franchise Fair set to take place from March 5 to 7 in Mexico City.

Feb 23 • 12:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NSC pledges support for power sector workers’ maiden NESI Games

The National Sports Commission in Nigeria has committed to backing the inaugural Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) Games to promote unity and enhance the sports economy within the power sector.

Feb 22 • 15:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Armed Forces are not getting power: - I expect this will be resolved

Norway's defense sector is facing power supply issues as Ramsund Naval Station is denied electricity by Statnett, leading to calls for prioritization of military-related energy access.

Feb 21 • 10:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Power supply situation improving, but risk of new strikes remains – Ukraine's energy minister

Ukraine's energy minister reports that while the electricity supply situation is improving following Russian attacks, there remains a significant risk of new strikes.

Feb 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Billion-Dollar Profit: France's Nuclear Power Remains Lucrative and Attracts Investors

France's nuclear energy sector continues to generate significant profits, attracting investors despite some financial challenges faced by Electricité de France (EDF).

Feb 20 • 14:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Havlíček Promotes Investors in Energy Sector and Plans Support for New Power Plants

Czech official Havlíček is actively promoting investments in the energy sector and preparing support for new power plants.

Feb 20 • 13:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Power Crisis for Norway's New Submarine Base

Norway's defense sector faces a setback as Statnett rejects its request for increased power capacity at the Ramsund naval station, where new submarines are to be stationed.

Feb 20 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: DEI Cuts the... Power

The stock of DEI has seen a 10% correction from its recent peak price of €20.4, now settling at €18.2 amid ongoing pressures, affecting its market capitalization which has fallen below €6.8 billion.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Repsol will initiate legal actions to claim damages of 125 million for the power outage

Repsol is set to file legal claims for 125 million euros in damages due to an electrical outage that occurred in April 2022.

Feb 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

More than 8.5 billion zlotys more profit. Orlen focuses on Baltic Power and petrochemicals

Orlen Group reported a significant increase in profits and plans substantial investments in the petrochemical sector and renewable energy.

Feb 19 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

More Irap on the energy sector. Solar, revolution incentives

New measures have been introduced regarding incentives for photovoltaic plants aiming to alleviate system charges and manage resource allocation in the energy sector.

Feb 19 • 06:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Unpaid electricity bills now N6tn – GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria report that unpaid electricity bills have reached N6 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of power supply in the country.

Feb 19 • 00:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zero Capital Release in 2025 Didn’t Stop Power Reforms — Adelabu

Nigeria's Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, announced that the ministry had no capital allocation in the 2025 budget, yet this did not hinder its ability to oversee the power sector.

Feb 18 • 18:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Senior energy official outlines Ukraine's new power generation needs

Ukraine's energy officials have announced the need for an additional 9.5 GW of power generation capacity to be developed with collaboration from the government and the private sector.

Feb 18 • 09:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Obi Criticizes Tinubu Over Plan to Remove Aso Rock from Grid and Switch to Solar

Labour Party's Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu for poorly managing Nigeria's power sector and abandoning the National Grid.

Feb 17 • 04:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market – Public Power Corporation: Continuing the Correction from the… 20 Euro Mark

The stock of the Public Power Corporation continues to decline from its multi-year high of €20.1, now trading below €19.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Can India Break the Big-Tech Monopoly on Artificial Intelligence?

India is hosting the fourth summit on artificial intelligence in New Delhi, aiming to shift the digital power dynamics globally and reduce the traditional monopoly held by the US, China, and Japan in shaping the regulations of this vital sector.

Feb 16 • 19:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The shocking video of robots practicing kung fu showcasing Chinese technological power

A televised event in China featured robots performing kung fu, emphasizing China's technological advancements and ambitions in the robotics sector.

Feb 16 • 15:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thomas Stamatopoulos (Theocharakis Group): From 170,000 Greek cars to the challenge of electrification and the alternative of e-Power

The Greek automotive industry, a key economic sector, faces challenges in transitioning to electrification, with the Theocharakis Group highlighting historical achievements and the need for strategic vision.

Feb 16 • 11:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Grid Failures - More Companies May Exit As Power Sector Faces Cash Squeeze

Concerns are rising that more private companies in Nigeria may disconnect from the national grid due to ongoing power supply failures and financial strain in the electricity sector.

Feb 16 • 04:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Can a tender change the balance of corporate power in Argentina?

An Indian company won a major contract for a key gas pipeline in Vaca Muerta, sidelining Techint, a giant in Argentina's industrial sector, prompting analysis of the implications for national industry and corporate dynamics.

Feb 14 • 21:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government raises ceiling prices for new and existing thermoelectric plants in capacity auction

The Brazilian government has increased the ceiling prices for the country's main electric sector auction after identifying significant discrepancies in previously calculated values by major companies, which could jeopardize the procurement of additional power capacity.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GARRI RAAGMAA ⟩ Estonia needs a controllable energy network

The article discusses the necessity of establishing controllable power capacities in Estonia's energy sector to address climate fluctuations and cold winters, as emphasized by columnist Garri Raagmaa.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

With PPE 3, France insists on undermining its nuclear sector

The French government's energy roadmap is criticized for harming competitiveness, climate, purchasing power, and sovereignty, according to former political leaders.

Feb 12 • 08:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Inflation rise: wages have accumulated four consecutive months of decline, according to a government report

Inflationary pressures in Argentina have resulted in a significant decline in real wages over the past four months, with a government report indicating a 2.4% reduction in private sector earnings between September and December.

Feb 11 • 17:27 UTC

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