Varsity Don Blames Nigerians Poverty, Underdevelopment On Energy Crisis
BENIN – The Nigerian energy crisis has been highlighted as one of the causes of the country’s underdevelopment and multidimensional poverty currently ravaging the country. It was also established that 30% of Nigerians have no access to energy and therefore rely on traditional energy sources (firewood, charcoal, dung and crop residues) for their cooking and […]
Expert proffers solution to bridging infrastructure deficit in Africa
Worried by how inadequate and poor infrastructure is impeding growth and development in the developing countries, head of Infrapreneur, Project Finance Accelerator, and CEO, The African Catalyst, Femi Awofala, has called on the private sectors to collaborate with the government in funding infrastructure gap. Awofala who spoke at the International Institute for Sustainable […]
2 injured as rival cult groups clash in Ota
Tribune Online 2 injured as rival cult groups clash in Ota There was serious confusion in different parts of the ancient town of Ota between Monday night and Tuesday morning as rival cult members went on a rampage. Two people were injured, and many vehicles and a mosque were vandalised as the warring cult groups […]
1.45-MW project completed in Marin Clean Energy territory in California
Renewable America (RNA) has completed construction on a 1.45-MW solar project in Marin County, California. The deal was financed with Sunwest Bank through a sale leaseback structure, allowing RNA to maintain the project through its entire lifecycle. The solar site will become part of Marin Clean Energy’s operating portfolio. “We’re thrilled to reach this milestone… […]
Insecurity of upstream assets, oil theft biggest problems in Nigeria’s gas industry
An oil and gas expert has blamed the insecurity of upstream assets and oil theft as the biggest problems affecting the industry in Nigeria. Professor Emeritus in Petroleum Economics and Executive Director of Emmanuel Egbogah Foundation, Wumi Iledare disclosed this on Monday on the heels of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary. He said reforms in the […]
Strike: NECA commends FG, organised labour on resolution
Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has commended the Federal Government and organised labour for the resolution to avert the indefinite strike in the country. Mr Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that organised labour had threatened to […]
Vocational, technical training, solution to unemployment — Ondo SUBEB chair
Tribune Online Vocational, technical training, solution to unemployment — Ondo SUBEB chair Former Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly and the Chairman of SUBEB in the state, Hon Victor Olabimtan, has identified vocational and technical training as the solution to the country’s unemployment challenge. Olabimtan, who stated this while speaking during a symposium organised […]
Rent-to-Own: Solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit?
Tribune Online Rent-to-Own: Solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit? There are ongoing discussion around the Rent-to-own programme as a reliable option to reduce housing deficit among Nigerians. DAYO AYEYEMI reports. As Nigeria’s housing deficit is increasing in figure on a yearly basis without corresponding efforts to arrest the situation due to high price tags on ‘affordable’ […]
Nigeria at 63: Citizens are suffering, provide solutions – Idoma USA group tells FG
The Idoma Association USA, has congratulated Idoma people, both at home and in the diaspora, and Nigerians at large on the occasion of the country’s 63rd Independence Day Anniversary. The premier Idoma diasporic group, while noting that Nigeria has remained united and focused despite the numerous challenges confronting the nation, urged governments at all levels […]
VAT removal on diesel commendable, not permanent solution — IPMAN
Tribune Online VAT removal on diesel commendable, not permanent solution — IPMAN Oil marketers on Monday, stated that the Federal Government’s (FG) resolve to remove Value Added Tax (VAT) on Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) also known as diesel is commendable but not a permanent solution to the price increase menace. It said although the move […]