Nigeria and Cameroon have joined forces to tackle growing threats to biodiversity and shared areas. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Abuja and announced a strategic transboundary partnership to enhance The post Nigeria, Cameroon seal pact on Read More
Experts canvass increased budgetary allocation for climate adaptation
Following poor budgetary allocation by the federal and state governments on climate change over the years, experts have called for increased national appropriation for adaptation and mitigation in the country. The post Experts canvass increased budgetary allocation for climate adaptation Read More
Darkness imminent as vandals down transmission lines in fresh attacks
Nigeria may face worse power outages given rising attacks on transmission infrastructure, a development the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) blamed for grid collapse. The post Darkness imminent as vandals down transmission lines in fresh attacks appeared first on The Read More
IRENA, UNEZA seek more investment in electricity grid
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Utilities for Net Zero Alliance (UNEZA) have emphasised the urgent need for massive investments in power grids and flexibility to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The post IRENA, UNEZA seek more investment Read More
‘How clean energy boosts global economic growth’
As the world increasingly shifts towards clean energy sources, a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), has said clean electricity accounted for about 80 percent of new capacity additions to the world’s electricity system in 2023. The post ‘How clean energy Read More
De-risking investment critical to energy access, says UNDP
The Sustainable Energy Hub of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said there is a need to de-risk investment to accelerate clean energy and address the high energy gap in Africa. The post De-risking investment critical to energy access, says Read More
Group urges FG to implement laws against forest crimes
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has charged the federal and state governments to implement laws on forest crimes. The post Group urges FG to implement laws against forest crimes appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World Read More
Taraba state moves to develop mining sector
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