About three years after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, there are indications that the oil and gas sector may see the return of fresh deals. Recently, Brookfield Renewable Partners announced the acquisition of Australia’s Origin Energy utility.. The post Oil, Read More
Egypt, UAE to improve renewable in Africa with new acquisitions
To increase renewable penetration to 2,000 megawatts by 2025, Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power. The post Egypt, UAE to improve renewable in Africa Read More
FG joins water convention, commits to transboundary cooperation
The Federal Government has taken a decisive step for cooperative water action by officially becoming the 48th party to the Convention on the Protection and Use of Trans-boundary Watercourses and International Lakes. The post FG joins water convention, commits to Read More
Commission considers Kogi community for special intervention projects
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has said that 70 communities in Ibaji Riverine Areas in Kogi State will be granted special intervention privileges. The post Commission considers Kogi community for special intervention projects appeared first on The Read More
IBM to accelerate global water solutions for vulnerable populations
IBM has begun to accept proposals for its next cohort of the Sustainability Accelerator scheme, which will focus on water management solutions. The post IBM to accelerate global water solutions for vulnerable populations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News Read More
Give consumers three days notice before disconnection, Court tells DisCos
A High Court in Lagos has mandated electricity companies to give consumers three working days’ notice before interrupting their supply. The post Give consumers three days notice before disconnection, Court tells DisCos appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Read More
Reverse decision halting fossil fuels funding, AEC tells financiers
Africa Energy Chamber (AEC) has asked multilateral financial institutions and other global financial bodies to immediately reverse the decision on halting funding for fossil fuels, stressing that the energy crisis has placed the world, especially Africa on the verge of Read More
Small-scale mining in Nigeria: Potential for growth, but at what cost?
Small-scale mining has long been a source of controversy in Nigeria, with proponents arguing that it has the potential to drive economic growth in the country, while opponents decry the harm it can cause to local communities and the environment. Read More
OPEC insists on $12.1 trillion investments to fund oil sector
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reiterated the need to pump more money into the oil sector, stressing that about $12.1 trillion investment is sacrosanct to keep the sector afloat. The post OPEC insists on $12.1 trillion investments Read More
NCF, National Park seek sustainable wildlife conservation
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has established partnership with the National Park Service to curtail illegal activities by hunters, farmers and timber operators in Kainji National Park. The post NCF, National Park seek sustainable wildlife conservation appeared first on The Read More