Clean Energy
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
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
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...
1 Oct 2023
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Power Africa have launched the “Growing Green Jobs for Women in Nigeria” initiative. The initiative aims to promote gender equality, clean energy solutions and align with Nigeria’s sustainability goals and it is expected to provide around 500 women and youth with the skills and opportunities needed…
6 Sep 2023
An energy firm, Okra Solar, known for pioneering mesh-grid technology, has closed a financing deal worth $12 million in Nigeria. The deal, announced on Monday included a debt and equity with $7.85M raised on equity led by At One Ventures, along with FMO, Susquehanna Private Equity Investments LLLP, Autodesk Foundation and King Philanthropies. The debt…
16 Jul 2023
Private sector-led efforts to improve access to electric power for businesses and communities in the emerging markets have increasingly become a key trend in recent times with several energy solutions providers like ENGIE Energy Access focusing on integrated ecosystem of decentralised solutions such as mini-grids and solar home systems.
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A Nigeria Child Labour survey conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has disclosed that about 39.2 per cent of children in Nigeria are trapped in forced labour.
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The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Malam Kashifu Abdullahi Inuwa, has announced plans by the Federal Government to introduce the National Gender Digital Inclusion Strategy (NGDIS).
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Oyo State Government, yesterday, charged residents of the state to report any illegal, life-threatening and nefarious activities going on in their environment, saying the government is out to maintain security.
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There has been trepidation in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital in the last one month over cases of sudden deaths.
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Access Pensions has emphasised its commitment to offering thorough guidance and assistance to customers interested in Pension Backed Mortgages (PBMs).
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The founder of Luthful-lahi International, Sheikh Robiu Abdul Malik has called on Muslims to sustain their steadfastness to the tenets of Islam beyond the 30 days of fasting in the month Ramadan that ended 10 days ago.
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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, found near any of their facilities during the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which begins today.
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A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for ruling in the application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking a substituted service of the charge on the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
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Supporters and loyalists of the deceased governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), the late Dr Paul Akintelure, have declared their support for Olusola Oke ahead of Saturday's primaries.