Nigeria may be losing about 40 per cent of electricity generation to theft even as the metering of over eight million consumers remained a challenge. The post 40% of generated electricity lost to theft amidst metering crisis appeared first on Read More
Enugu gets special adviser on climate change, sustainable development
Enugu State government has appointed the Director, Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, as the Special Adviser on Climate Policy and Sustainable Development. The post Enugu gets special adviser on Read More
‘Africa needs $200b yearly to achieve energy goals’
Nigeria and other African countries will need $200 billion annually until 2030, to achieve their energy-related development goals. Deputy Coordinator, Power Africa, Chris Foley The post ‘Africa needs $200b yearly to achieve energy goals’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria Read More
Green building council plans built environment carbon database
Towards fostering sustainable urban transformation, the Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) plans to establish Nigeria Built Environment Carbon Database (NBECD}, which will allow built environment practitioners and stakeholders to respond to the imperatives of decarbonisation. The post Green building council Read More
Firm to minimise carbon footprints in construction
Lafarge Africa Plc has committed to minimising carbon footprints throughout the construction lifecycle, and harmonising business success with environmental responsibility. The post Firm to minimise carbon footprints in construction appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World Read More
Power minister performing poorly, group insists
An electricity consumer group, All Electricity Consumer Protection Forum, said the current Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu is performing below expectations. The post Power minister performing poorly, group insists appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World Read More
FG owes DisCos over N100b, budgets N40b in 2024
Despite pushing for a cost-reflective tariff in the country and improved revenue in the sector, the federal government, alongside its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), owes electricity bills worth over N100 billion. The post FG owes DisCos over N100b, budgets Read More
Service poor despite push for electricity tariff hike, says APPA
The National President of the Association for Public Policy Analysis (APPA-Nigeria), Princewill Okorie, said the attention of the players in the Nigerian electricity sector should be on improving the quality of service in the market, not on tariff hikes. The Read More
MinDiver empowers youths to boost mining diversification
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has initiated an entrepreneurship and empowerment scheme in jewelry making with support from the Mineral Sector Support for Economic Diversification (MinDiver) project to train youths across Nigeria. The post MinDiver empowers youths to boost Read More
Between subsidy, cost-reflective tariff and service delivery
Nigeria’s electricity pricing has remained contentious over the years, as some stakeholders argue that the current pricing model does not effectively cover the costs of generation, transmission, and distribution. The post Between subsidy, cost-reflective tariff and service delivery appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and Read More