June 4, 2025 *FG donates N2bn, 20 trucks of grains to residents of affected community* Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured the people of Mokwa that the federal government will stand by them in the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently swept through the community, leaving a trail of destruction. He promised the affected […]Read More
Food Security, Regional Inclusion Key To Nigeria’s Stability – President
…Every region of the country has role to play in national development, Hails Taraba’s agricultural potential as proof of nation’s shared prosperity at state’s 2025 investment summit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pinpointed food security, along with regional economic inclusion, as the first currency of Nigeria’s path to long-term stability. Accordingly, he disclosed plans by […]Read More
PE Energy, a subsidiary of PANA Holdings, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to eliminate routine gas flaring and reduce methane emissions, in alignment with global climate commitments and regulatory frameworks. At COP28 in the UAE, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu underscored Nigeria’s determination to tackle methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that constitutes […]Read More
SustyVibes, a youth-led organisation making sustainability actionable and relatable for young Africans, has launched the Naija CookWise campaign to promote the adoption of cleaner cooking fuels among one million women and youth in Nigeria. The campaign, supported by the Urban Movement Innovation Fund, aims to raise awareness of the dangers of traditional cooking methods, highlight […]Read More
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the approval of a $1.1 billion fund from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to provide electricity to 5 million Nigerians by the end of 2026. In addition, Tinubu highlighted the AfDB’s $200 million Nigeria Electrification Project. This aims to provide electricity to 500,000 people by the end of 2025. Bayo […]Read More
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), has unveiled its new Environmental and Social (ES) policy. This policy reinforces ITFC’s commitment to embedding sustainable practices across its trade finance operations, recognizing the essential role trade finance and trade development can play in mitigating climate change and […]Read More
FG Launches NEXT GEN RESCO to Train 60 Youths on
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), has introduced the NEXT GEN RESCO Programme to secure the future of the renewable energy sector and advance the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative was launched in collaboration with the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and the Ecological Innovation Empowerment […]Read More
PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) has partnered with leading international investors to establish a scalable, distributed renewable energy platform targeting the deployment of 120 megawatts (MW) of renewable power, including battery energy storage solutions across Africa. The platform is a collaboration between PowerGen and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU), EDFI Management Company, through […]Read More
Just Energy Transition in Africa: Lessons from S/Africa and Senegal
Coal continues to dominate South Africa’s energy portfolio, at over 80% of the country’s power generation mix JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. In 2021, during the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of […]Read More
Senegal is on the verge of committing $2.7 billion to its international programme aimed at reducing emissions and cutting reliance on fossil fuels, contingent on the ruling party’s success in this weekend’s parliamentary elections. “If Prime Minister Sonko’s party wins a majority, an announcement could come quickly after the election,” said Remy Rioux, CEO of […]Read More