National Petroleum Authority of Ghana says it is proposing to import refined petroleum products from Dangote Refinery to boost its energy security and sustain business cooperation with neighbours. Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chief Executive Officer, NPAG, said this at the 2024 Read More
Incessant grid collapses: Experts urge more investment in power sector
Some experts in the power sector have called on the Federal Government and stakeholders to invest more in the sector to ensure stability of the grid. The experts said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Read More
Climate-induced floods submerge 200 communities in Kogi – CSDevNet
The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) on Monday said that more than 200 communities have been submerged and two million people displaced due to climate-induced floods in Kogi. The National Network Coordinator, CSDevNet, Mr. Stephen Abu, made the disclosure Read More
Grid Collapse: Makurdi residents advocate strong solar energy, mini grids
In the wake of incessant national grid collapse, state governments have been advised to build strong solar energy systems and mini grids as alternative sources of electricity. Some residents of Makurdi, gave the charge in separate interviews with the News Read More
S’Africa’s Earthshot week to spotlight African environmental innovation
Global leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and young people from around the world will next week assembly in Cape Town, South Africa for the Earthshot Week that is focused on accelerating environmental solutions. The post S’Africa’s Earthshot week to spotlight African environmental Read More
Blackout: TCN to begin repairs after uncovering damage to 330kV line in Benue
A team of linesmen from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has discovered the damage on the Ugwuaji–Apir 330kV Double Circuit transmission line on Wednesday evening after an intense search for the fault that caused a five-day power outage across Read More
COP 29: ActionAid tasks FG on recharging of Lake Chad
Ahead of the Conference of Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, ActionAid Nigeria has called on the Nigerian government to advocate for the revitalisation of the shrinking Lake Chad. The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, Read More
Blackout cripples business in Northeast as power outage worsens
The entire Northeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria, as observed by The Guardian, has been plunged into total darkness again. The situation is severely impacting business activities and causing widespread economic disruption across the region. The power outage, which began last Read More
Climate change worsened rains in flood-hit African regions – Scientists
Devastating rains that triggered deadly floods in Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan in recent months were worsened by human-caused climate change, a team of international scientists said on Wednesday. Global warming made the seasonal downpours this year about five Read More
Seeking end to grid disruptions for customer satisfaction, economic devt
Despite significant investments, including the World Bank’s recent power infrastructure financing, the country is struggling to achieve a stable electricity supply, a challenge that has far-reaching effects on Band A customer The post Seeking end to grid disruptions for customer Read More