Certain conditions responsible for military coups in Africa — Obasanjo
Tribune Online Certain conditions responsible for military coups in Africa — Obasanjo Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that certain conditions are responsible for military takeovers across the continent of Africa. While adding that rising military coups in the continent was a clear indication that the youths are looking for those who will liberate […]
REAN To Explore New Partnerships For Investment In Renewable Energy Devt – ES
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) on Monday spoke of its readiness to explore new avenues for partnerships that would attract investment toward the development of the sector. The Executive Secretary of the association, Miss Bilky Gambo said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Gambo, who is […]
Reps’ clerk harps on solutions to security challenges
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Clerk of the House of Representatives, Yahaya Danzaria tasked clerks of the various security related committees in the National Assembly to come up measures on how to resolve the security challenges in the country. Danzaria, who spoke at the opening ceremony of a 2-day workshop for clerks of security related […]
NGA Emphasises Nigeria’s Commitment To Sustainable Energy Solutions
LAGOS – The President of the Nigerian Gas Association, Akachukwu Nwokedi, emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and the pivotal role of natural gas in the nation’s energy transition. He said this at the Gastech 2023 conference, held in Singapore from September 4 to 7, 2023, where the NGA marked its presence with the […]
Nigeria, others to establish $5bn energy bank
From Adewale Sanyaolu, Calgary, Canada Nigeria and other 17 member countries under the auspices of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation in collaboration with Afreximbank have concluded plans to establish a $5 billion African Energy Bank(AEB). Secretary General of APPO, Mr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, disclosed this at a media briefing held on the sidelines of […]
Legality of political ‘call-ups’ for serving corps members
Recent appointment of a corps member into public office has elicited controversy on the imperative of completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a requirement for holding political office in Nigeria, AMEH OCHOJILA reports. The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme is by law essential in determining eligibility for appointment into civil service or private employment. […]
No easy solution to Nigeria’s economic problems – US
There is no quick and easy solution to Nigeria’s economic challenges, the United States Government has disclosed. The US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, who stated this at a forum with business leaders in Lagos, said the country lacks a macroeconomic framework to attract more dollar-denominated foreign direct investments into its economy. He spoke […]
NASENI, REA to cut solar panel cost
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure and Rural Electrification Agency has announced a collaboration to crash the price of solar panels and reduce the cost of solar installation in rural areas. They said that would be achieved by deploying NASENI’s solar resources and other renewable energy technologies to increase electricity supply to the […]
BBC Africa Eye investigation exposes xenophobic groups targeting migrants in South Africa
A new investigation by BBC Africa Eye for BBC World Service delves into the prevalence of xenophobia in South Africa and sheds light on the growing network of anti-migrant groups emerging across the country. The investigation, titled ‘Fear and Loathing in South Africa’, explores the socio-economic factors and xenophobic beliefs that fuel anti-migrant rhetoric among citizens. South […]
Hoymiles introduces hybrid inverters for residential solar and storage
The inverters support 120 V/ 240 V backup power without an external transformer. Hoymiles introduced the HYS-LV-USG1 series of single-phase hybrid inverters, designed for residential and small commercial solar-plus-storage projects. The inverters come in sizes ranging from 3.8 kW to 11.5 kW output power. Hybrid inverters enable two-way conversion of electricity from alternating current (AC) […]