Australia is facing serious threats from climate change as rising oceans, flooding, and extreme heat are expected to endanger homes, lives, and livelihoods across the country in the coming decades. …
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Spiro pushes electric motorcycles into Nigerian market, targets affordable green mobility
Electric mobility firm Spiro has intensified its drive into Nigeria’s motorcycle market, a move seen as a major step for both the country and the global shift toward sustainable transport. …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEducationInnovation
Yabatech Wins €117,000 EU Grant for Aquaponics Research to Boost Food Security
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, has secured a research grant of €117,000, valued at over ₦200 million, from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme to advance innovation in food …
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EconomyEnergyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructureRural Development
Rural Communities Enjoy Stable Power from Mini-Grids but Pay Higher Tariffs than Band A Customers – REA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that many rural communities across Nigeria are now enjoying stable electricity supply through mini-grid projects, but some residents are paying higher tariffs than …
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Schneider Electric Backs Nigerian Students to Lead Clean Energy Drive
French energy giant, Schneider Electric, is turning to Nigerian students to power the country’s transition into clean energy. The company partnered with Enactus, a global non-profit focused on youth innovation, …
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Schneider Electric Partners Enactus to Train Young Egyptians for Inclusive Energy Future
Schneider Electric, a major global player in energy management and automation, has deepened its partnership with Enactus to help young people in Egypt play an active role in building a …
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PPC Moves into Renewable Energy with Major Projects in Zimbabwe and South Africa
Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), one of the largest cement producers in Southern Africa, is taking big steps into renewable energy as part of its long-term business strategy. The company …
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Rafiki Briquettes Changing the Face of Clean Cooking in Tanzania
In Tanzania, a new champion is emerging in the fight for cleaner kitchens and a healthier environment. It is not solar panels or wind turbines, but a small, mighty innovation …
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Kenya Moves to Boost Power Supply with New Olkaria Geothermal Project
Kenya is set to add more electricity to its national grid as the federal government has approved the construction of the Olkaria VII Geothermal Power Project. The new project, expected …
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Stakeholders Renew Call for Urgent Reforms to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s electricity industry have again raised alarm over the country’s weak national grid and called for immediate reforms to help integrate renewable energy into the power system. The …