The Federal Government will grow the economy by generating power from both on-grid and off-grid sources, Power, Works and Housing Minister Babatunde Raji Fashola has said. He said generating electricity from these sources was key to realising the government’s economic goals. Speaking at the inauguration of solar electrification project in Iponri, Lagos, he said provision […] …
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Group trains over 1500 women on solar, renewable energy
SOLAR Sister, a social enterprise has embarked on training and empowerment programme targeted at women in the rural areas on sales and marketing of solar and renewable energy across the country. The enterprise which has its presence in Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Nigerian is targeting women driven clean energy revolution to spread light […]
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Solar firm powers over two million Nigerian lives, targets 30m by 2030
Solar firms lose jobs over 10% Customs tarrifs
Solar power firms are winding up operations over the rising cost of solar power equipment in the country, it was learnt. The firms, mostly from states in the northern and eastern parts of the country, are shutting down following the decision by the Federal Government to increase Customs duty on solar power equipment from fiveRead More …
Nigeria’s gas infrastructure development’ll drive diversification — Chevron
The Chairman/Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), Mr. Jeff Ewing, has called for the development of Nigeria’s gas infrastructure, stating that it would help in the drive for the diversification of the economy and boost the country’s export revenue.
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Power Nigeria conference to discuss mini-grid, solar
’Femi Asu Industry stakeholders will converge on Lagos to examine the latest trends and progression within the country’s electricity sector at this year’s edition of Power Nigeria Exhibition and Conference. The organisers said in a statement that the conference would attract the entire power market value chain, from decision makers and business leaders to experts […] …
Rural investments under threat as solar can’t power heavy equipment – Investigation
THE plan of the Federal Government to stimulate economic activities in the rural communities through increased adoption of solar may only make limited impact as the facility does not have the capacity to power heavy equipment, Vanguard’s investigation has shown.
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NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture spends N19.9b on 600 programmes in Delta communities
THROUGH the Global Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU), the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture has expended over N19.9 billion on about 600 programmes in communities around its area of operation. General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs (PGPA) […]
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AMG unveils Proyten hybrid solar solution
Solar energy: consumers decry high cost of installation equipment
SOME solar energy consumers and other Nigerians on Wednesday attributed the slow pace at embracing the technology to the high cost of installation materials. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN in Abuja, that […]
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