UNGA: Tinubu, Biden condemn coups, insist on democracy
President Bola Tinubu and United States President Joe Biden have condemned the spate of military coups in Africa describing them as wrong and unreflective of the collective aspirations of Africans. Tinubu, in his maiden at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA on Tuesday, also warned against dictatorial civilian government. “We must affirm […]
Russia’s weaponisation of food, energy impact all countries- Zelensky
Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that alongside its ongoing nuclear threat, Russia is also weaponising essentials like global food and energy markets, and using them “not only against our country, but all of yours as well”. Zelenskyy disclosed this to world leaders in the UN General Assembly Since the start of the war, Ukrainian […]
Obasanjo blames bad governance for military coups in Africa
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday said bad governance is at the root of the recent coup d’etat sweeping through some African countries. According to Obasanjo the practice of democracy without integrity bad governance, nepotism, and favouritism amidst sit-tight syndrome are fuelling the coup d’etat in Africa. Within the last two months, the military had […]
I’ll find solution to oil, gas challenges, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday assured international investors that he is poised to solve the challenges in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry having worked in the sector himself. Consequently, he said Nigeria is open for business now more than ever. “We know the industry. We grew up in it. We are positioned to solve the […]
RE+ 2023: Ushering in new era of U.S. clean energy
RE+ 2023, held last week in Las Vegas, was bursting at the seams with attendees, exhibitors and enthusiasm. Three pv magazine editors share their insights and observations on key drivers, exciting new products, trends, manufacturing momentum and a few persistent uncertainties. RE+ 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, among the largest clean energy events in North […]
Reps target $50m take-off grant for biofuels energy industry
Tribune Online Reps target $50m take-off grant for biofuels energy industry The House of Representatives is expected to commence debate on the general principles of a bill seeking to provide a policy framework for the development of the biofuels energy industry in Nigeria. The private member bill jointly sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin […]
ExxonMobil pledges 40,000bpd as Tinubu woos energy investors in United States
ExxonMobil has pledged nearly 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) in new Nigerian production in the short term after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s success in wooing energy investors in the United States (US). Tinubu in a statement signed by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale played host to a delegation consisting of the global leadership of an Oil […]
Center for Model Policy Development brings unity to clean energy transition
The Solar and Storage Industries Institute launched the Center for Model Policy Development, a new effort to help harmonize state policymaking around barriers to clean energy deployment. With the undeniable momentum from last weeks’ RE+ 2023 trade show in Las Vegas, which boasted big names like Van Jones, Kal Penn, and Senator Jon Ossoff, a […]
Biden condemns African military coups, backs ECOWAS intervention
The United States President, Joe Biden, has condemned the unconstitutional takeover of government in West and Central Africa while reiterating his country’s unwavering support for democracy across the globe. Delivering his remarks before the 78th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Biden expressed support for the actions taken by the African Union and the Economic […]
Lithium-ion battery fire in California energy storage facility
Homes and businesses within a quarter mile of the Valley Center Energy Storage Facility were evacuated and a shelter-in-place order was in effect for anyone a half mile from the site. Owner, Terra-Gen, issued a statement saying that the facility’s design systems are keeping the incident contained. A fire erupted on Monday inside a solar […]