South African businesswoman, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, is fast becoming a big name in the renewable energy world, both in Africa and around the globe. Born and raised in a small village …
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Builders Council Chairman Laments Lack of Standards in Nigeria’s Facility Management Sector
The Chairman of the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON), Samson Opaluwah, has raised alarm over the gaps in policy, skills, and standardisation currently plaguing Nigeria’s facility management sector. …
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DevelopmentEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructure
Town Planners Lament 30-Year Delay in Setting Up Planning Commission
The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has raised alarm over the failure of the Federal Government to establish the National Urban and Regional Planning Commission, 30 years after it …
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EnergyEnvironmentGhanaInfrastructureTechnologyWestern Africa
Ghana Launches West Africa’s Largest Floating Solar Project to Boost Clean Energy
Accra, Ghana – In a move to increase its use of clean energy, Ghana has unveiled the biggest floating solar power plant in West Africa. The new project, which is …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyEnergyEnvironmentINVESTMENTKenyaTechnology
Kenya’s Green Energy Boom: EVs, Hydrogen and Autogas Drive Investment Surge
Kenya is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for clean energy investment, with new figures from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) showing rapid growth in electric …
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The Foundation for a Better Environment (FABE) has trained over 30,000 students on environmental sustainability through its EcoSchoolsNG initiative, which started in 2016. The initiative aims to educate young Nigerians …
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65% tank farms dormant due to fuel subsidy removal
The battle for dominance in Nigeria’s downstream oil sector has led to the closure of no fewer than 70 tank farms over the past two years, leaving many of these …
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South Africa: The EU announces a €4.7 billion investment plan
The European Union has announced a major investment of €4.7 billion in South Africa. This money will be used to support the country’s transition to green energy and boost vaccine …
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EnvironmentInfrastructureINVESTMENTNigeriaTransportation & LogisiticsTravel & TourismWestern Africa
Lagos State Launches Omi Eko Project to Attract £410 Million Investment
The Lagos State Government has initiated the Omi Eko project, a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the state’s waterways and attracting £410 million in investments. The project seeks to enhance …
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Oil Majors Reinvest in Fossil Fuels Amidst Energy Transition Challenges
Global oil giants are recalibrating their strategies, channeling investments back into fossil fuels despite earlier commitments to transition toward cleaner energy sources. This shift is driven by financial imperatives and …