Nigerian startups, others’ funding hits $20bn – Report
The Nigerian startup space and others on the continent attracted over $20bn in the last 15 years, according to Briter Bridges’ H1 Africa Investment Report 2023. Briter Bridges stated that the continent’s funding in the first half of 2023 was over $2bn, which raised the total funding into the sector to over $20bn in 15 […]
Dr. Sijibomi Writes President Tinubu On Economic Woes Confronting Nigeria, Recommends Solutions
LAGOS – The Managing Director of Sujimoto Group, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele has written President Bola Tinubu on the economic woes confronting the country and also suggested ways out. In the statement issued by him to the media on Saturday, Dr. Sijibomi said there is no greater and more fascinating story than a flourishing economy that […]
For 2 days, IGP Egbetokun, ex-IGPs brainstorm in Ibadan on solutions to insecurity
Tribune Online For 2 days, IGP Egbetokun, ex-IGPs brainstorm in Ibadan on solutions to insecurity Deeply concerned like many Nigerians about the emergent, debilitating and protracted security challenges Nigeria currently faces, the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police this week left their comfort homes for a two-day retreat in the city of Ibadan, Oyo […]
Shelley Taylor, American tech entrepreneur: Women are providing solutions to climate change challenges
• In Nigeria, I felt I was in the midst of my sisters By Chrsty Anyanwu The US Consulate recently supported the first Nigeria Climate Resilience Salon. The event which hosted stakeholders, government officials and climate tech entrepreneurs was held at 21st Century Technologies Limited in Lekki, Lagos. The event was organised by Shelley Taylor, […]
AAUA Don proffers solutions to fish post-harvest losses in Nigeria
Tribune Online AAUA Don proffers solutions to fish post-harvest losses in Nigeria A Professor of Fish Post-Harvest Technology, Olusegun Akinwumi, has called for the establishment of a special or dedicated Institute of Fish Processing Technology in Nigeria to address the alarming losses faced by fish farmers. The University lecturer urged governmental bodies and organisations at […]
Solar continues march to top renewable electricity source in the United States
Renewable energy sources provided 25.11% of the nation’s electrical generation in the first half of 2023, according to a SUN DAY Campaign review of data from the U.S. EIA. The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” report shows that electricity from renewables is up slightly from the 25.06% reported for the first half of 2022.… […]
Only homegrown solutions can solve Africa’s problems, Tinubu tells envoys
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, submitted that African nations have a better chance of overcoming economic and security challenges by looking inward for solutions and honouring pledges and agreements The post Only homegrown solutions can solve Africa’s problems, Tinubu tells envoys appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
15 IOCs may threaten energy transition in Africa, Europe
• Shell, , Eni, others working to lock in gas There are indications that over 15 International Oil Companies (IOCs) are involved in high-level lobbying to influence moves towards cleaner energy, a report said, yesterday. New research by InfluenceMap, which has monitored European LNG sector’s advocacy since 2021, showed that the organisations were leading a […]
Homegrown solutions best to solve African problems- Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that Africa has a better chance of overcoming its economic and security challenges through local solutions and consistency in its pledges and agreements. Tinubu made this declaration while receiving Letters of Credence from three envoys at the State House in Abuja on Thursday. The Ambassadors are that of Ethiopia, Mr […]
Nigeria must embrace renewable energy, says NBCC
The Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce has said Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy is “no longer a choice but a must”. The assertion was made at the Renewable Energy Roundtable conference themed ‘Renewable Energies: Innovation, Transition, Opportunities and Challenges’ in Lagos on Thursday. The President and Chairman of Council, NBCC, Ray Relly, said renewable energy had […]