…women’s empowerment at the centre of national development. “Women’s empowerment and clean energy cooking are deeply connected because both begin at the household level and create wider benefits for health, enterprise, family wellbeing and community development,” Ekpo said.
…to restart the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 in Pennsylvania, now known as the Crane Clean Energy Center. The plant is expected to restore approximately 835 MW of firm generation. However, another development is equally important. Constellation says it can have the plant generating by 2027, while PJM indicated that t…
…Light Initiative, a nationwide renewable energy programme designed to provide affordable clean energy to one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in a move aimed at lowering production costs, creating jobs and accelerating industrial growth. The initiative was unveiled by the National Board for Technology Incuba…
…adoption through the recently launched Tinubu Light Initiative, which aims to provide clean energy to one million micro, small and medium enterprises, create jobs, lower production costs and accelerate Nigeria’s transition to sustainable energy.
…comparison, agriculture secured $189 million, healthcare attracted $176 million, while clean energy received $305 million, underscoring continued disparities in capital allocation despite the importance of these industries to Nigeria's long-term economic development.Overall, the report concluded that impact investing i…
…to conventional electricity distribution companies by providing round-the-clock clean energy through interconnected mini-grids powered by solar energy and battery storage. “We at REA are developing something called the RESCOs, Renewable Energy Service Companies that will rival the DisCos in the next 10 to 15 years,” he…
…(9) mid-sized companies across its approved sectors of focus, including Agriculture, Clean Energy, Education, Healthcare, IT/Technology and Transport/Logistics. Since the Fund's inception in September 2024, Series 1 has delivered strong performance, distributing N3.46 billion to Unitholders, representing a cumulative D…
…partnerships, increased investment and supportive policies to accelerate access to clean energy, as All On Partnerships for Energy Access marked its 10th anniversary in Lagos. The anniversary dinner and fireside chat brought together representatives from government, development finance institutions, the private sector,…
…familiar. Conversations moved between fundraising, regulation, talent, agriculture, clean energy, and consumer behaviour, revealing how founders often spend as much time adapting to local market conditions as they do building products. Elana Laichena, founder of Flowt, an AI platform that helps businesses prepare for i…
…countries that have done so." She said the second phase would focus on promoting durable clean energy solutions and supporting the gradual transition from conventional energy sources to sustainable alternatives. The ILO also reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's climate and labour priorities. "You can alway…
…These founders are building real businesses, from agriculture to fintech, healthcare to clean energy. They are creating jobs, solving problems, and shaping the continent's future. Meet the builders defining Africa today. Explore the full list and be inspired! Find out more here! This week, Tala announced another restru…
…Action Week attracted global leaders, policymakers, investors and stakeholders in clean energy, environmental sustainability and climate finance. Members of the Lagos delegation included the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab; Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Ope George; Speci…
…delivery. Under the Energizing Education Programme (EEP), the agency is deploying robust clean energy infrastructure across federal universities and teaching hospitals. Phase II of the programme has successfully deployed a combined 32MW of solar hybrid capacity across seven major institutions. This includes 3MW install…