With the removal of fuel subsidy, signing into law of the electricity act, the need to change the status quo has become imperative. Renewable energy has shown globally that it has the potential of catalyzing the energy sector. This…
Energy Roundtable: Participants pay tributes to IESL Boss, Diran Fawibe; seek improvement in energy sector
Stakeholders in the energy sector were tasked earlier today to make enduring contributions towards Nigeria’s energy challenges. This call was made by the Chief Upstream Investment Officer (CUIO), NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS), Mr Bala Wunti who was the…
Oil Marketers explain increase in fuel price; recommend strategies to reduce negative impact
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) have expressed their deepest empathy to all Nigerian citizens; acknowledging the challenges faced by the Nigerian public over the increasing cost of premium motor spirit (pms). This is even as the association…
Net Zero: Group sensitises sabon gari residents on emissions reduction
A group of three civil society organisations (CSOs) have sensitised the residents of Sabon Gari in Kaduna State, on net zero emissions reduction to mitigate the impact of climate change in the country. The group which includes; Connected Advocacy (CA),…
Future Policy Award 2023: Eight Policies Shortlisted for Awards
The World Future Council has announced a shortlist of eight policies from 4 continents that are final contenders for the 2023 Future Policy Award. This was after receiving a total of forty policies from five (5) continents in response to…
Adesina outlines future vision for sustainable growth and climate resilience in key African Union speech
Adesina spoke about the Bank’s significant investments, including spending $44 billion in regional and national infrastructure projects over the past seven years African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina on Sunday, outlined the Bank’s significant achievements and commitments…
US climate envoy Kerry visits China to restart climate talks
Bilateral China-US talks could set the tone for the COP28 UN climate summit in November. China’s manufacturing-led economy produces the most carbon emissions and Beijing has increased its commitment to coal power. US climate envoy John Kerry arrived in China on…
NEMA partners media on disaster, emergency reporting
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sought the partnership of the media on the reportage of disaster and emergency in the country. The Director-General of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed stated this at a workshop for media practitioners on Saturday in…
African Economic Outlook 2023: Opportunities abound for Asian investors in Africa, experts
Africa offers vast investment opportunities for Asian countries with the appropriate incentives for their private sectors, Prof. Kevin Urama, Chief Economist and vice president of the African Development Bank Group, has affirmed. Urama made the call during a webinar to…
80% of Africa’s people facing hunger due to conflict
The World Food Security and Nutrition Report has stated that over 80percent of people suffering from food security live in conflict ravaged locations. The recently released report by the International Committee of the Red Cross paints an extremely uncomfortable picture…
