Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the long-awaited Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River is now fully completed. He made this known on Thursday …
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Instollar Launches Second Phase of InstallHER to Empower Nigerian Women in Solar Sector
Instollar Technologies has announced the second phase of its InstallHER Initiative, a clean energy training programme designed to increase the number of women participating in Nigeria’s growing solar energy sector. …
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Ecobank Launches InnovateX Competition to Empower Nigerian Youth with N20m Prize Pool
Ecobank Nigeria, in collaboration with Heave Ventures, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at empo wering young Nigerians in the creative and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) sectors. The …
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Tanzania Moves Forward With Nuclear Energy Plan
The Ministry of Energy has begun taking initial steps to implement President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s directive to introduce nuclear energy as part of Tanzania’s long-term plan for electricity generation. The …
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NDDC, LIFE-ND Strengthen Agricultural Training for Youth and Women in Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development in the Niger Delta region through a partnership with the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises – Niger Delta …
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NCC and REA Join Hands to Expand Digital and Energy Access in Rural Nigeria
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have officially launched a joint initiative to improve digital and energy access in rural communities across Nigeria. This was …
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Lagos Mechanics Cry Out as Government Bulldozes Workshops in Costain
Tension is rising in Lagos after the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON) accused state-backed agents of forcefully demolishing 15 legally approved workshops at Otumara Mechanic …
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Sanwo-Olu Launches Free Clean Cookstove Distribution in Lagos, Targets 8 Million Households
The Lagos State Government has launched a major clean energy project aimed at tackling air pollution, deforestation and energy poverty. Under the “80 Million Clean Cookstoves Project,” the state has …
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AfDB Grants $139m Loan to Johannesburg for Infrastructure Upgrade in Landmark
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a corporate loan of ZAR 2.5 billion (approximately $139 million) to the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, making it the first time …
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Kenya Shifts First Nuclear Power Plant Project to Siaya
Kenya’s plan to build its first nuclear power plant has taken a new direction as the government shifts focus from Kilifi County to Siaya County, following strong opposition from residents …