Nigerian CSOs storm COP28 to advocate for global climate policy

A delegation of Nigerian civil society groups is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as they look forward to actively participate in this year’s 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention…

India Energy Week to showcase India’s leadership in navigating the dynamic energy landscape in its second edition

The second edition of India Energy Week (IEW) will be hosted in Goa from February 6th to 9th 2024, by the Federation of Indian Petroleum [FIPI] Industry under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.   India Energy…

Nigeria–Germany Partnership Expand as President Tinubu Witnesses Signing of $500M Renewable Energy Pact and Gas Export Agreement

The burgeoning economic partnership between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Republic of Germany witnessed further expansion and strengthening as two important agreements were signed between Nigerian and German businesses on Tuesday. Speaking in Berlin, Germany, at the…

350.org and Local Groups Kick Off Global Month of Action to Call for Shift to Renewable Energy

As Africa bears the brunt of worsening climate impacts such as flooding, droughts and storms, communities are calling on the governments to hold polluters accountable by making them pay through taxing their earnings   Starting November 3, 350.org together with…

Alternative Fuel: Stakeholders x-ray realities of Nigeria’s energy transition

The BusinessDay / MOMAN Policy Intervention Series once again played host to an impact oriented stakeholder group; who came together to x-ray the entire gamut of the energy transition and what Nigeria must do to overcome the challenges to smooth…

Alternative Energy can bring about shared prosperity to combat institutional impunity

Adoption of alternative energies has the potential of creating a multiplier effect on Nigeria’s development and socio-political orientation. According to Dr Henrietta Onwuegbuzie, Associate professor of entrepreneurship at the Lagos Business School, the drive towards the energy transition can play…

Energy: Infrastructure – key to ensuring sustainability of Alternative energies in Nigeria

“Without developing adequate infrastructure as the necessary platform for sustainability of Nigeria’s gas expansion program and other alternative energies, including electric mobility, we are just wasting resources”. That was the summation at the end of the presentation of Mr Kelvin…

Stakeholders must drive investment to bridge Nigeria’s 195,400 MW energy deficits — Abdul

For Nigerians to enjoy constant electricity supply, there is need for more investments in the sector that will culminate in the country being able to generate 200,000 MegaWatts (MW). This implies Nigeria needs additional 195,400 megawatts to meet its electricity…

G20 Leaders Endorse IRENA Recommendations for Global Renewable Energy Adoption

Leaders at the G20 Summit agree to triple total renewable energy capacity and underscore global need for over USD 4 trillion of annual investments until 2030.   G20 leaders agreed to accelerate efforts to triple global renewable energy capacity by…

IRENA and AUDA-NEPAD Join Forces to Advance Regional Interconnections in Africa

Regional integration is key for Africa to tap into its abundant renewable energy resources and fulfil development goals. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement today aimed at supporting African countries…

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