Clean Energy
24 Sep
Oluwatobi Soyombo is a multifaceted leader at the intersection of clean energy, entrepreneurship, finance, and digital transformation, whose influence spans across both academic research and practical business solutions. His dual role as a prominent Chief Growth Officer at Havenhill Synergy Ltd. and a prolific researcher has made a lasting impact in these fields, positioning him…
29 Jul
The push for clean energy has become more urgent as the world contends with climate change and environmental degradation. In 2023, global oil consumption was 196.43 exajoules, while renewable energy use rose to 90.23 exajoules, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. This shift underscores the need for effective strategies to support the growth…
2 Jun
Lithium mining in the northern part of Nigeria runs contrary to the concept of just transition to clean energy but seems to follow the same
28 Apr
Clean energy jobs rose to 35 million in the fossil fuel sector, representing a growth of 4.7 million in the last year, a 2023 World Energy Employment Report has stated.
24 Apr
As the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy sources, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), has said clean electricity accounted for about 80 percent of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023.
28 Mar
Amaka Amakom is a leading figure in the energy sector, renowned for her innovative approach to investing in oil and gas with a focus on sustainability. Her vision and dedication are driving positive change in the industry. A graduate of Business Administration from the University of Benin with an MBA in Oil and Gas on…
10 Mar
The Chief Technical Officer of Huawei for South Africa, Matamela Aubrey Mashau, has said cutting-edge technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help Nigeria and other oil and gas producing nations around the world increase oil production, efficiently manage energy transition and rapidly recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Jan
Horti-Nigeria , a project funded by the Embassy of the kingdom of Netherlands has provided 10 solar powered irrigation pumps to farmers in Kano, Ogun, Kaduna and Oyo state.
19 Jan
The rising cost of fossil fuel-powered generators should encourage corporate organisations in Nigeria to adopt cleaner energy and see a reduction of over 70 per cent in energy cost, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) said yesterday.
17 Dec 2023
In a landmark move, the World Bank has given the green light to the Nigeria Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-up (DARES) project with a substantial International Development Association (IDA) credit of $750 million.
30 Nov 2023
Nigeria and other African countries, especially those with fossil fuel-backed economies trooping to the United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of Parties may need to present a united front that would address...
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