Interswitch advocates advanced digital payment solutions to boost cross-border transactions
Tribune Online Interswitch advocates advanced digital payment solutions to boost cross-border transactions Interswitch, integrated payments and digital commerce companies have emphasised the need for more innovative solutions to effectively address issues hindering the growth of intra-continental trade. This submission was made by Managing Director, Payment Processing & Switching (Interswitch Purepay), Akeem Lawal, during a panel […]
ASUU calls for restoration of governing councils of universities, says dissolution obnoxious
From Scholastica Onyeka, Makurdi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has condemned the dissolution of the Governing Councils of Universities with a call on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to rescind the obnoxious decision and restore the council. The National Vice President of ASUU, Chris Piwuna, made the call on Thursday, as a guest speaker […]
Niger: Katsina organises prayer for peaceful resolution of crisis
Katsina State on Thursday organised a prayer session for a peaceful resolution of the current political impasse in neighbouring Niger Republic. Prayers were also held for general peace in the state and in Nigeria. The prayer session was held at the Peoples Square, Government House, Katsina. In attendance at the session were Governor Dikko Radda, […]
Xcel Energy seeks 650 MW of solar + storage to replace retiring coal plant
Xcel Energy is issuing one of northwest Wisconsin’s largest-ever calls for clean energy projects, which will add significant carbon-free energy for the company’s Upper Midwest customers while replacing a coal-fired plant on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. The company is asking developers to submit proposals for approximately 650 MW of new solar-specific projects or projects that combine… […]
Wisconsin utility approved to build two large energy storage projects The batteries will be co-located with existing solar sites.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) approved two Alliant Energy battery energy storage projects totaling 175 MW. The approval clears the way for construction to begin on the 100-MW Grant County Battery Project and 75-MW Wood County Battery Project. They will be located alongside the company’s Grant County and Wood County solar sites. The… […]
EKEDC, Elektron Energy Unveil 30MW Embedded IPP In Lagos
LAGOS – Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, and Elektron Energy has unveiled 30 megawatts embedded independent power plant to boost electricity supply within Victoria Island in Lagos. At the inaugural ceremony for the power plant in Victoria Island, the Chairman, EKEDC, Mr. Oritsedere Otubu, said the project would enable more power supply to Lagos at cost […]
Adeduntan pitches robot as solution to financial fraud
First Bank of Nigeria Limited has inaugurated an innovation, ‘FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre’ at the University of Ibadan branch to reduce prevalent waves of fraud and forgery while making banking services more accessible to individuals without Internet services. The post Adeduntan pitches robot as solution to financial fraud appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News […]
Resurgence of coups in West Africa
By Sunday Onyemaechi Eze The obvious cases of leadership failure, corruption and decay in institutions driving good governance and many other lapses gave rise to the resurgence of coup-de-tat in the West African sub-region. Young military officers in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Chad and Niger have within a spate of three years overthrown democratically elected […]
New SolarEdge inverters allow for larger systems without main panel upgrades
SolarEdge has unveiled the latest version of its SolarEdge Home Hub and Wave inverters in the U.S. The new SolarEdge inverters will be integrated with power control system (PCS) technology, enabling the installation of PV systems that are more than 50% larger without requiring costly and time-consuming main panel upgrades (MPU). With the new embedded… […]
Nelnet Renewable Energy emerges from GRNE Solar’s rebranding
GRNE Solar announces its rebranding to Nelnet Renewable Energy after its 2022 acquisition by diversified financial services giant Nelnet. Aiming for operational excellence, the merger combines Nelnet’s financial expertise with GRNE’s solar prowess. Director Eric Peterman assures continued quality service, emphasizing their drive to boost renewable energy in the US. The post Nelnet Renewable Energy […]