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A trade delegation of 16 leading Dutch agribusinesses specializing in seeds, potatoes, and agricultural innovations arrived in Nigeria on March 23, 2025, for the third Netherlands-Nigeria Horticulture Trade Mission. Led by Ivo Meijer from the Municipality of Westland, the visit aims to strengthen ties with Nigerian stakeholders, explore collaboration opportunities, and contribute to the country’s […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 26 March 2025 – Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, reaching 4 448 gigawatts (GW). The 585 GW addition last year indicates a 92.5% share of the total capacity expansion, and a record rate of annual growth […]
In a landmark moment for global sustainability, the 2025 SEforALL Global Forum concluded with unprecedented commitments exceeding USD 900 million to accelerate the clean energy transition. Moreover, key global partners announced initiatives aimed at accelerating clean energy investments and promoting sustainable development worldwide. Game-Changing Investments Announced The forum witnessed several high-impact financial commitments poised to […]
At night, when the world lights up, large swathes of Africa remain cloaked in darkness—a stark reminder of the continent’s lack of reliable access to electricity. This access is one of the key ingredients to accelerating the continent’s progress – powering homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses, towards unlocking the continent’s full potential. For millions of […]
The landmark COP28 UAE consensus marked a turning point in the global energy transition, committing to triple installed renewable energy capacity to 11.2 terawatts and double the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030. Off-grid renewables are integral to this goal, as they not only contribute to renewable energy capacity and enhance energy efficiency at […]
Global off-grid renewable capacity has doubled since 2014, reaching 12.9 gigawatts (GW) in 2023 and bringing power to 155 million people in remote and underserved regions, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). While the number of people without electricity access dropped from 1 billion in 2014 to 685 million in 2022, progress has […]
The African Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, garnered renewed commitments toward expanding electricity access across the continent. The summit centered around the ambitious Mission 300 initiative, bringing together global financial institutions, government leaders, and private sector players to accelerate electricity access for 300 million people across Africa by 2030. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President […]
Kilifi is one of the coastal counties in Kenya. The major economic activities in Kilifi include agriculture, tourism, and fishing. The county produces cash crops such as cashew nuts, sisal, coconut palms, and mangoes. Staples like bananas, cassava, maize, green grams, and cowpeas are also cultivated. In one of the remote parts of the county […]
Read the Full Report HERE [Abuja, Nigeria]- Helen, a mother of two from Amizi, a small village in Abia State, had always relied on firewood for cooking—a reality shared by many in her community. One rainy evening, as she prepared dinner for her family, the weather forced her to move her cooking setup indoors. The […]
For many of us, the simple act of flipping a switch to light up our homes or power our devices are taken for granted. Electricity fuels modern progress—it powers hospitals and schools, enables businesses, and connects us to the world. Yet, for 600 million people in Africa, this right remains out of reach. They lack […]
