Sunrise brief: Five major solar panel suppliers found in violation of antidumping laws
Also on the rise: Clean energy jobs seeing growth across the U.S. Federal government proposes new rules for green-grid construction The DOE established an interagency program to try to streamline the approval and construction of transmission grids with a timeboxed approach to the research collaboration building and renovation phase. California’s first full-scale direct air capture […]
Experts unveil opportunities for youths in green energy transitions
As the need to mitigate climate change intensifies, Nigerian youths have been urged to take advantage of opportunities offered in the sustainability space especially, in green energy transitions, which are stimulating high demand for new skills and creating new occupations. The post Experts unveil opportunities for youths in green energy transitions appeared first on The […]
Telcos’ energy costs hit N38bn, may review tariffs
The price of calls, data, and other telecommunication services are under threat as the cost of powering communication networks may rise to N38bn in August following the increase of diesel to N950/litre. According to oil marketers recently, the cost of Automotive Gas Oil (diesel), will rise to between N900 and N950 because of the current […]
Startups eye new funding sources amid foreign investment decline
As startup funding into the African ecosystem worsens in 2023, TEMITAYO JAIYEOLA writes about how this may present an opportunity for new funds to flow into the space The African startup space has been grappling with a funding drought that has resulted in a 37 per cent year-on-year funding decline to $4.1bn as of June […]
Niger Imbroglio: PDP Chieftain, Eddy Olafeso, Urges Tinubu To Employ Diplomatic Solution
AKURE – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to ensure a diplomatic solution is employed in resolving the ongoing military Imbroglio in the neighbouring Niger Republic. Chief Eddy Olafeso, a former National Vice Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-West, handed down the advice on Sunday in Akure, the Ondo State capital while addressing […]
Green Energy earmarks $100m to support distributors
Green Energy United (GEU) has launched a bold campaign to reward its distributors with about $100m for productivity. The post Green Energy earmarks $100m to support distributors appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Iranian envoy parleys Reps, pledges support for energy sector
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, Muhammad Alibak, has pledged the country’s support to Nigeria’s quest to address challenges in the energy sector. Alibak, who stated this, at a parley with the chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Ikenga Ugochinyere, said the support will be through collaborative […]
Cushioning prepaid metering tariff with energy-efficient appliances
With the high electricity tariff alongside subsidy removal, it becomes tougher to run the home; this is why these desperate times call for desperate measures, such that compel you to pay optimum attention to overall household consumption including electricity appliances especially those that consume more power. Energy-efficient appliances are your best bet as they are not […]
Upset, shock over ministerial portfolios
From Fred Itua, Abuja A few days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assigned portfolios to ministerial nominees who were recently confirmed by the Senate, political pundits and other critical stakeholders are yet to come to terms with the unexpected turn of events. According to the list released by the Presidency, former governor of Ebonyi State, […]
New York State increases clean energy storage research incentives
Four demonstration projects receive funding to test and scale different long-duration energy storage technology proposals. Climate and renewable energy advocates suggest the New York State Build Public Renewables Act can help ensure New York achieves economy-wide carbon neutrality by the middle of this century. That scheme includes the construction of a green transmission grid, which […]