Kogi guber poll: ‘Please don’t kill women’ – Groups appeals to political parties
A Non-Governmental Organization, Women’s Effect Initiative International, (WEII) has called on all the political parties contesting the November 11 Kogi State Governorship Election to call their men to order and give them instructions not to kill women. Arewa Abiola Abimbola, the Director-General of Women’s Effect Initiative International, made the call while addressing journalists in Lokoja […]
Fronius plans to ramp up US inverter manufacturing capacity to 1 GW in 2024
Fronius USA announced it will invest in its 400,000-sq ft manufacturing facility in Portage, Indiana, to add new solar inverter production lines, a new data center and the hiring of new research and development engineers. Today, Fronius USA has approximately 200 employees, and by the end of next year, that number will increase and more… […]
Google unveils 11 African startups for inaugural Africa AI First Accelerator programme
By Chinenye Anuforo Google today unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First’ programme. The 11 startups, picked from a vast pool of innovative talent, are using cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to address both Africa’s challenges and broader global issues. The transformative power of AI in Africa is highlighted by a McKinsey […]
Ryobi introduces foldable 60 W solar panel for mobile tool charging
The lightweight panel can charge small devices or batteries in the company’s portable power station. Ryobi, a provider of electric power tools, announced the launch of a 60 W foldable solar panel. The lightweight mobile device is USB-A, USB-C, and barrel cord compatible for versatile charging. The device is designed for charging phones, tablets, power […]
Dominion Energy proposes more than a dozen utility-scale solar projects
If approved, the projects are expected to generate 772 MW of electricity, or enough to power about 200,000 Virginia homes. Dominion Energy proposed in its annual clean energy filing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) more than a dozen new solar projects for Virginia customers. If approved, the company estimates that the projects will generate 772 […]
Duke Energy completes sale of commercial renewables business to ArcLight
Duke Energy on Oct. 4 announced it has completed the sale of its commercial distributed generation portfolio to an investment fund managed by ArcLight Capital Partners. The sale agreement, which was previously announced on July 5, 2023, includes REC Solar’s operating assets, development pipeline and O&M portfolio, as well as distributed fuel cell projects managed… […]
Sit-tight leaders responsible for coups in Africa — US Consul General
Tribune Online Sit-tight leaders responsible for coups in Africa — US Consul General The Consul General of the United States in Nigeria, Will Stevens, has attributed the sit-tight syndrome among African leaders as one of the factors responsible for coup d’etat cases in the continent. Stevens stated this while during the launch of the “Recycling […]
We need African solutions to global problems, says U.S. envoy
The Consul General of the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Will Stevens, has said African solutions are needed to address global problems, which include climate change, food insecurity, poor leadership, among others. The post We need African solutions to global problems, says U.S. envoy appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
‘Charter of equity, only solution to agitation in Imo’
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri A group under the aegis of the Ground Game for Hope (GGH) has insisted that the Imo charter of equity would enthrone peace in Imo State if embraced by all the zones in the state. Leader of the group, Chief Jerry Chukwueke, who disclosed this on Monday during the grand finale […]
International Climate and Energy Summit: Govts urged to expedite fossil-fuel phase-out, Net-Zero timelines
Tribune Online International Climate and Energy Summit: Govts urged to expedite fossil-fuel phase-out, Net-Zero timelines MINISTERS and senior officials from close to 40 countries around the world joined heads of international organisations and representatives from industry, civil society and youth organisations in Madrid on Monday for the International Climate and Energy Summit. Co-hosted by the […]