The continent contributes substantially to the world’s annual production of six key minerals: 80% of platinum, 77% of cobalt, 51% of manganese, 46% of diamonds, 39% of chromium and 22% of gold Africa must use all its comparative advantages to…
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Earth Day: Stanley Black & Decker Unveil First Privately Funded, 100% Renewable Energy Sourced Solar Project in Partnership with Castillo Engineering and RPG Energy
Stanley Black & Decker’s First Privately Funded, 100% Renewable Energy Sourced Solar Project in Partnership with Castillo Engineering and RPG Energy covers nearly 15 acres. The Hopkinsville solar field produces enough clean energy to power Stanley Black & Decker’s 280,000 sq. ft onsite production facility while also providing excess energy back to the state of Kentucky.
Gastech 2023 to focus on the energy industry’s transformation to meet net zero
The annual Gastech 2023 conference will take place at Singapore EXPO from the 5-8 September 2023. Gastech 2023, the 51st year of the landmark conference and exhibition, will bring together over 600+ speakers, including 300+ Energy Ministers, CEOs, policy makers,…
Environment: Africa pushes for access to clean cooking
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and the Clean Cooking Alliance (CCA) recently announced a partnership that promotes investments in clean cooking companies and programmes Africa is mobilizing capital to boost access to clean cooking with series of new deals…
LWC REPAIRS DAMAGED PIPES AT OGUDU UNDERBRIDGE, RESTORES WATER SUPPLY
Following the interruption of Water supply in some parts of Lagos State on Wednesday 12th April, 2023, as a result of damaged 1200mm water pipes at Ogudu underbridge by an articulated vehicle, Lagos Water Corporation has announced repair of the…
WATER DISRUPTION: LWC suffers setback as articulated vehicle damages Water pipe, other valuable assets worth millions of Naira
The Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a major setback following a trailer accident that occurred last night at Ogudu underbridge, destroying properties worth millions of Naira. The incident recorded no casualty, but damaged water pipes, equipment and other valuable assets…
ARCON warns against provocative, offensive adverts
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned media owners and advertising agencies against the use of provocative, offensive and non-vetted adverts. The Director-General, ARCON, Dr Olalekan Fadolapo, gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Fadolapo…
NIPCO embarks on business expansion to aid diversification, others
The Nigerian Independent Petroleum Company (NIPCO), says it has intensified investment in gas infrastructure to aid diversification and Nigeria’s energy transition. Mr Suresh Kumar, Managing Director, NIPCO Plc, who said this during a facility tour of the company on Sunday…
Expert tasks government, business owners on capacity building
By Adepote Arowojobe An information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert on Tuesday urged government at all levels and business owners to embrace capacity building to improve growth and image in their businesses. Mr Sam Adesoga, the Principal Coach, Valuehut Ltd.,…
NSSF to build community confidence in vaccines through series of webinar
By Augusta Uchediunor The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund(NSSF) says it is committed to expanding access to vaccines through building community confidence in vaccination. Dr Fejiro Chinye- Nwoko , General Manager/CEO NSSF disclosed this in a statement made available on…
