The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has issued a directive requiring electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) to secure a minimum of 398 megawatts (MW) of embedded generation. This move is aimed at improving the reliability of power supply across Nigeria. Embedded…
NERC Transfers Electricity Regulatory Oversight in Kogi State to KSERC
In a landmark move following the provisions of the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Kogi…
NCF Hosts 3-Weeks Eco-Adventure Challenge for Kids in the 2024 Summer Camp
From August 12th to August 30th, 2024, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) hosted the 2024 Summer Camp at the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC), themed “Eco-Adventure Challenge”. The camp, designed for children aged 5 to 17 years, brought together a diverse…
Local Communities Demand Environmental Accountability Ahead of COP29 in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
In a significant move towards environmental justice, local communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta convened a dialogue in Bayelsa State on September 17, 2024, organized by Connected Advocacy. The meeting aimed to address the pressing issues of environmental degradation caused by…
US Hemp Council To Lead Delegation to Inaugural Tokyo Hemp Conference
The National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC) is spearheading a delegation of 26 U.S. hemp industry leaders, companies and academic institutions to the first-ever Tokyo International Hemp Conference, scheduled to take place from Sept. 24 to 26. Sponsored by the Japan…
NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies’ $550m Ubeta Upstream Gas Project Takes Off
The $550 million upstream gas project between the NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an…
“We Are Not A Sole Offtaker. Major Marketers are Free to Buy From Dangote Refinery”, Says NNPC Ltd
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has reaffirmed its commitment towards ensuring that the federal government maintains a deregulated market for local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery. According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Femi Soneye, all…
Sahara Group Partners Air France-KLM to Offsets 20 Tons CO2 as Aviation Accounts 2.5 Percent Carbon Emissions
Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has teamed up with Air France-KLM to support clean travel through its investment in the airline’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. This investment is set to offset 20 tons of CO2, furthering…
IAEA Scientific Forum “Atoms4Food” Highlights Role of Nuclear Science in Agriculture
Scientists and experts from around the world will meet at the IAEA Scientific Forum this week to discuss how nuclear science and technology innovations under the framework of Atoms4Food can contribute to enhancing sustainable agrifood systems, improving food security and…
IAEA Outlook for Nuclear Power Increases for Fourth Straight Year, Adding to Global Momentum for Nuclear Expansion
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revised up its annual projections for the expansion of nuclear power for a fourth successive year. World nuclear capacity is now projected to increase by 2.5 times the current capacity by 2050, in the…