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 …
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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EconomyEnergyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructureRural Development
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BusinessDevelopmentEducationEnergyEnvironmentInnovationYouth
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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African AffairsBusinessDevelopmentEducationRenewable EnergyTechnologyYouth Empowerment
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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BusinessEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructureManufacturingRenewable EnergySouthern Africa
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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AgricultureBusinessEnergyEnvironmentInnovationWomen Empowerment
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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BusinessGovernanceInfrastructurePower & Energy,Technology
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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ClimateEconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeriaPoliciesPower Sector
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 …
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BusinessEconomyEducationEnergyEnvironment
MEMAN Unveils Bold Plan for Cleaner Energy in Nigeria’s Downstream Sector
The Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, MEMAN, has announced a new plan to support Nigeria’s energy goals through cleaner, safer and more inclusive practices in the petroleum sector. Formerly …
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DevelopmentEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureTechnology
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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Banking, Finance & InvestmentDevelopmentEconomyEnergyEnvironmentNigeria
Ecobank Joins GET.Invest Green Energy Finance Programme to Boost Renewable Energy in Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria has been selected as one of the key Nigerian banks to participate in the GET.Invest Enabling Domestic Green Energy (EDGE) Finance Programme. The initiative, aimed at strengthening local …