Masdar Announces Preferred Contractors and Suppliers for World’s First 24/7 Solar PV and Battery Storage Gigascale Project

In Summary: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – January 17, 2025: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today preferred suppliers and contractors to support the development of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, which will combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power and battery storage to deliver […]

NIPC Records N386BN investment milestone through Incentive Programs

The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) says its pioneer status incentive (PSI) programme has attracted investments worth N386 billion from a total of 37 companies. Lovina Kayode, Head of the Incentive Administration unit, highlighted that the commission has successfully secured 386 billion Naira in investment from 37 companies granted the pioneer status incentive, leading to […]

Nigeria Drives Economic Diversification with $2.7bn Non-Oil Exports in H1 2024

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council’s (NEPC) 3rd Annual Conference emphasized Nigeria’s drive to harness non-oil export potential as a cornerstone for national economic growth. Themed “Promoting Non-Oil Export for Rapid National Economic Growth,” the event gathered policymakers and industry leaders in Abuja to strategize on positioning Nigeria in the global trade arena. At the conference, […]

African Group of Negotiators Demands Urgent Action at COP29 to Address Africa’s Climate Crisis

The African Group of Negotiators (AGN), led by Ambassador Ali Mohamed, has issued a clarion call for substantial and immediate climate action as COP29 unfolds in Baku. Representing 54 African nations, the AGN highlighted Africa’s acute vulnerability to climate impacts and set forth key demands aimed at securing the continent’s future in the face of […]

World Leaders Voice Support for Renewable Partnership in Africa At COP29

Deploying renewable energy is crucial for Africa, not only to achieve its climate targets, but also to meet its socio-economic and sustainable development objectives. However, despite being endowed with abundant renewable energy and critical material resources, the continent’s energy transition has yet to gain significant momentum.  New innovative, partnership models, like APRA, the Accelerated Partnership […]

Africa’s Strong Stand at COP29 – Demands for Equitable Climate Finance

As world leaders gather in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), Africa is asserting a powerful stance on climate finance and adaptation. In a global press briefing today, Amb. Ali Mohamed, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), outlined Africa’s expectations and pressing […]

KenGen: Powering Kenya’s Green Energy Future

As Kenya’s largest electricity producer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is driving the nation’s green energy revolution with a focus on sustainable development. By tapping into diverse renewable and clean energy sources—including geothermal, hydroelectric, wind, and thermal—KenGen is not only powering Kenya’s homes and industries but is also setting a benchmark for renewable energy […]

Empowering Nigeria’s Deprived Regions: Renewable Energy as the Key to Economic Transformation

The dinner session at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NESG), held in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, focused on the urgent need for renewable energy solutions to transform deprived communities in Nigeria. The session themed “Catalyzing Economic Transformation by Scaling Renewable Energy Solutions in Deprived Climes,” highlighted practical solutions to […]

Collaboration, Innovation key to Africa’s Clean Energy Transition

WHILE Africa possesses significant renewable energy potential, there is need for more action from the continent’s leaders and partners to harness clean power for development, growth and resilience, a renewable energy expert has said. Addressing delegates at the Investment Forum for the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA), in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday, Renewable […]

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