President Tinubu Sacks REA MD and Team; Appoints New Management

President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad and three other directors, namely; Olaniyi Alaba Netufo – Executive Director, Corporate Services, Barka Sajou – Executive Director,…

Fuel cost: Firm introduces gas for boat operators

Blue Gas Marine (BGM), a US based company, has introduced Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to passenger boats and ferries operators to help cushion the effect of high cost of fuel in Nigeria.   Mr Layi Solesi, Chief Executive Officer, RIL…

IWD2024: IAEA Hosts Event With Over 400 Female Nuclear Experts

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) works to address the underrepresentation of women in the nuclear field through the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) and the Lise Meitner Programme (LMP). By enabling more women to enter and pursue careers…

Nigeria, Germany launches partnership on battery recycling

Nigeria and Germany has launched a Partnership for Responsible Battery and Metal recycling (ProBaMet) project. The partnership aims at improving battery recycling in Nigeria, raising labour and environmental standards, and establishing sustainable trade flows for raw materials. On this new…

Minister of Power inaugurates five projects under Presidential Power Initiative

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has inaugurated five projects, located in Okene, Kogi State, Amukpe, Delta State, Potiskum, Yobe State, Apo in Abuja, and Ihovbor, Edo State, under the phase one of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). The…

Climate: African Development Bank and United Kingdom (UK) select Tunisian cereals project as prime climate finance transaction under landmark Room to Run Sovereign Programme

The project will benefit up to 250,000 cereal farmers in the country, boosting their food security and self-sufficiency   The African Development Bank and the United Kingdom have announced the selection of the Inclusive and Sustainable Development of the Cereal…

Climate: African Development Bank and United Kingdom (UK) announce Mauritius as a beneficiary of unlocked climate finance from the landmark Room to Run Sovereign Program

This will allow Mauritius to continue its path of energy transition and enable the integration of renewable energy and achieve the target of 60% renewable energy in the electricity generation mix by 2030   The African Development Bank and the…

SAIPEC 2024: Organizers Unveil Programme for Eighth Edition

The eighth edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) returns to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos from 13-15 February 2024. This premier industry event, is hosted by PETAN in strategic partnership with the Nigerian Content…

Climate Change: Nigerian President, Governors charged with policies for Wastes conversion into animal feeds, energy and other derivatives

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the State governors have been called upon to put the necessary policies in place that will encourage local production of feed, thereby helping to reduce the cost of farming, increase yield, and ultimately ensure…

World Energy Council Announces Programme for 26th World Energy Congress

With 100 days until the 26th World Energy Congress, the World Energy Council is pleased to release the event programme, designed to engage key leaders from across the energy ecosystem and drive action. To be held in Rotterdam on 22-25…

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