The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has organized a workshop in Abuja to present key findings from two pivotal studies related to Nigeria’s grid-scale solar energy program. The studies— the Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) Integration Study and the Solar Auction…
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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…
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…
PowerUp CEO Advocates Implementation of Nigeria’s 30GW Vision
Speaking at a panel session on the theme “Green Economy, Sustainable Growth, and Infrastructure Transformations” at The Oriental News 2024 Summit, held in Lagos, the Executive Director of PowerUp Nigeria, Adetayo Adegbemle, has challenged the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and…
REA commits to Nigeria’s Green Economy Revolution at Oriental News Summit
The Ag. Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, has called for a sustained push towards a Green Economy based future for Nigeria. Engr Abba Abubakar Aliyu stated this on Thursday July…
DG SEC Urges Nigeria to Embrace Green Economy at OrientalNews Summit”
In a keynote address at the Oriental News Summit, Mr. Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (SEC), passionately articulated the profound personal impact environmental degradation has had on Nigeria. His narrative vividly described how pollution has devastated…
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations…
Construction of land-based wind power slows in Germany
Construction of land-based wind power in Germany slowed in the first half of this year, the BWE wind energy association reported on Thursday. A total of 250 new turbines were built with an output of 1.3 gigawatts, 19% down on…
Africa: Azule Energy Reiterates Commitment to Angola, Pioneers World’s First Green Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Vessel
The African Energy Chamber commends Azule Energy for its sustainability efforts and operations in Angola as it supports the country’s E&P goals In a bid to solidify its position as a key player in the global energy market, Angola…
