As part of efforts to reduce the over-reliance on federal allocations and migrate from a mono to a multi-products economy, the Taraba State Government is grabbing the bulls by the horns in terms of diversifying the state’s income generation drive Read More
Tariff Hike: Concerns about renewable energy affordability, adoption
Nigeria, recently, began the process of implementing gradual increases in the end-user tariff for electricity to move towards a liberalised market, where the Federal Government no longer bears the burden of tariff shortfall The post Tariff Hike: Concerns about renewable Read More
UN-Habitat to partner Adamawa government on development master plan
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has developed a document, known as Adamawa State Special Development Strategy, which will support the state government to prioritise investments in its urban reform activities. The post UN-Habitat to partner Adamawa government on Read More
Lagos promises low-cost housing, improved infrastructure in Alimosho council
Lagos State government plans to focus on specific planning policies, which will improve the lives of communities in Alimosho local council, and ensure sustainable, and functional cities. The post Lagos promises low-cost housing, improved infrastructure in Alimosho council appeared first Read More
FG hands over $2 million equipment to centres in HCFCs’ phase-out plan
The Federal Government through its Ministry of Environment has handed over more than $2 million worth of equipment to refrigeration and air conditioning training centres in the country. The post FG hands over $2 million equipment to centres in HCFCs’ Read More
What may frustrate states’ capacity to generate, distribute electricity despite move to end subsidy
There are strong indications that the efforts by some state governments to take advantage of the country’s new Electricity Act in generating and distributing power in the country may face daunting hurdles. The post What may frustrate states’ capacity to Read More
Stakeholders seek policy review to check emerging power threats
Emerging developments in the global electricity sector should force the Nigerian government to change extant policies, standards, laws and training curricula, some stakeholders have said. The post Stakeholders seek policy review to check emerging power threats appeared first on The Read More
Africa lags as global renewable energy hits 3870 gigawatts
Deployment of renewable energy in Africa is still far behind as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), yesterday, said deployment last year hit a record high of 473 gigawatts (GW) to push global renewable energy capacity to 3870GW. The post Read More
How 10 faulty TCN substations threw Lagos into darkness
About 10 faulty transmission substations have worsened the plight of electricity consumers in Nigeria’s commercial city amidst the ongoing low generation capacity and rationing of electricity across the country. The post How 10 faulty TCN substations threw Lagos into darkness Read More
NMDPRA, Asharami push for cleaner energy
A member of Sahara Group, Asharami Synergy, has forged a partnership with the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to amplify efforts in promoting policies that foster the adoption and utilisation of cleaner energy solutions across the country. Read More