Journal

Writing on power, policy and purpose

Articles, publications and essays by Chinenye Ajayi since 2021.

Latest · Article 05Africa Electricity History SeriesTunisia: The Promise and the Limits of the State UtilityTunisia is the smallest country in North Africa, covering approximately 163,000 square kilometres at the continent’s northern tip.5 Oct 2026 · Read the entry →Essay · PurposeThe Subtle Danger of FamiliarityThere is a silent force that has derailed more destinies than failure ever could. It is called FAMILIARITY, and this may be the very thing…23 Apr 2026 · Read →
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TunisiaTunisia: The Promise and the Limits of the State UtilityJournal5 Oct 2026LibyaAfrican Electricity History Series: LibyaJournal9 Sep 2026MoroccoMorocco: From Import Dependence to Renewable PioneerJournal9 Sep 2026AlgeriaAfrica Electricity History Series: AlgeriaJournal16 Aug 2026Africa-wideBeyond Aid and Borrowing: Debt-for-Climate Swaps as Africa’s Next Financing Frontier (Part 1)Journal21 Jul 2026Africa-wideTransmission PPPs: The Missing Link in Africa’s Energy Infrastructure RevolutionJournal13 Jun 2026Africa-wideAfrica’s Cheapest Electricity: A Blessing or a Ticking Time Bomb?Journal25 May 2026PurposeThe Subtle Danger of FamiliarityJournal23 Apr 2026Mini-gridsFixed Costs and Variable Costs in Mini-Grid Projects: Why the Difference MattersJournal7 Apr 2026CAMini-gridsMini-Grids Demand Sizing: What You Must Factor InJournal11 Mar 2026Mini-gridsMini-Grids Are Not One-Size-Fits-All: 4 Operator Models Every Developer Should KnowJournal24 Jan 2026PurposeThe Uncomfortable Beauty of a Life Lived on PurposeJournal5 Jan 2026Mini-gridsGrid Extension: A Threat or an Opportunity for Mini-Grid Development?Journal25 Dec 2025NigeriaThings Fall Apart: A Review of the Bayero University Kano Solar ProjectJournal25 Dec 2025Africa-wideAfrica’s Energy Future and Scenario PlanningJournal28 Nov 2025Africa-wideScenario Planning 2: Technology, Finance & Policy as Pillars of Africa’s Energy SecurityJournal28 Nov 2025GlobalEnergy Security: Hypocrisy or Necessity?Journal6 Nov 2025NigeriaHighlights of the Session on Gas-to-Power Nexus, Gas Investment Forum 2023Journal8 Sep 2025
Ebooks, publications & podcasts

Books and published work

Cover of Key Considerations in Partnerships: A Simple GuideEbookKey Considerations in Partnerships: A Simple GuideChinenye AjayiCover of Handbook on a Business Lawyer's Mindset and Contract DraftingEbookHandbook on the Mindset of a Business Lawyer: Contract DraftingChinenye Ajayi
Articles & publicationsATitbits on salient provisions of the Electricity Bill – Electricity HubBReview of the Meter Asset Provider Regulation (MAP), 2018 – NERCCAffordability of Capital to Unlock Renewable Energy Across AfricaDGas to Power Nexus – Highlights from Gas Investment Forum 2023EEnergy Security: Hypocrisy or Necessity?FHighlights of the AFDB Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), 2021 – Nigeria’s PositionGStep-by-Step Regulatory Requirements for Mini-Grids in NigeriaHUnderstanding NERC’s Meter Asset Provider & NMMP Regulation (2021)IElectricity Distribution Asset Finance – A Consumer-Led Impact Investing ModelJWhat Makes a Green Bond Green?KPromotion of Human Rights: Access to Clean and Affordable Electricity (Oct 7, 2021)LKey Factors in Setting Up the Framework for Implementing PCAFMOperationalization of the Power Consumer Assistance Fund – Electricity Act 2023NOverview of Limited Liability Partnerships – CAMA 2020OVoluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS)
Podcasts & featured publicationsPaperAriel Foundation Int’l · Nov 26, 2021Boosting Investment Towards Clean Energy Access in AfricaArticleOlaniwun Ajayi LP · Jan 16, 2024COP 28 Agreement: Impact on African Oil and Gas ProducersArticleExxcel JC Partners · Oct 29, 2021Considerations for Viability and Sustainability of Mini-Grid ProjectsPodcastThe Electricity Hub Podcast · Oct 8, 2021The Power Consumer Assistance FundDiscussionAFIDiscussion on the Implementation Framework of the Power Consumer Assistance FundArticleElectricity Hub · Oct 2, 2021The Relevance of Consumer Orientation and Engagement in Power Sector ReformsArticleBusiness Day · Sep 1, 2021NERC’s Meter Asset Provider & Mass Metering RegulationArticleElectricity Digest · Aug 31, 2021Bridging the Metering Gap in Nigeria: Issues & SolutionsArticleProbitas PartnersThe Hassle of Executing Transactions at CAC: The Need for Digital ReformPodcastABS PodcastThe Electricity Market in Nigeria — A Legal Perspective