China has underscored the need for Africa to be included in the global green transition process to effectively tackle environmental and climate challenges.
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ASHENEWS reports that the federal government says it is set to reduce dependence on imported energy sources with the construction of a solar PV module assembling plant in the country.
The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Mr Mele Kyari has advocated a different approach towards attaining energy transition for the African continent.
ASHENEWS reports that Nigerian government has plans to deploy revenues generated from hydrocarbons, to fund its $1.9 trillion energy transition, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said.
ASHENEWS reports that the Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has entered into a tripartite agreement with an energy consulting group, the Energy Commission of Nigeria, and the Global Wind Energy Council on wind energy development in Niger State.
Western leaders often urge African nations to make a rapid transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. They seem to think that African nations can switch to renewable power sources fairly easily, as if a good energy infrastructure was already in place.
The Sahara Group says Africa requires about 2.64 trillion dollars, roughly the size of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), to rely on renewable energy sources for electricity generation by 2050.
The Chairman of the North East Development Commission’s (NEDC) Security, Special Interventions, and Climate Change Governing Board, Mr Sam Onuigbo has lauded Nigeria’s strides in energy transition and climate legislation.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will need to spend over $410 billion to deliver its energy transition plan by…
An energy expert, Mr Odianosen Masade, has urged the African continent to adopt a diversified approach to the energy transition…