15 h. ago Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector

From John Bassey, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has highlighted the benefits of solar energy and his government’s commitment to harnessing solar energy for mini-grids and autonomous power systems in the state. The Governor disclosed this at a roundtable meeting with officials of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) held in Abuja, where a […] The post Zamfara, REA sign MoU on harnessing solar energy in power sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago WDCL, Rolon Seals Firm To Drive Investment, Innovation In Africa’s Energy Sector

As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Chief Operating Officer of Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL), Obinna Okoroigwe has reaffirmed his commitment to driving investment and innovation opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during the activities marking Nigerian Oil and Gas Week in Abuja yesterday,  Okoroigwe stated […]

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22 h. ago Bureaucratic bottlenecks, multiple fees threatening investments in gas sector, operators lament

Operators of OML 42, Neconde Energy Limited has decried the impact of bureaucratic hurdles and multiplicity of fees imposed by read more Bureaucratic bottlenecks, multiple fees threatening investments in gas sector, operators lament

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35 h. ago Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

Despite the rapid rise of mobile phones and fintech innovations across Africa, over 400 million people on the continent remain read more Fintech boom fails 400m Africans as financial exclusion persists

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35 h. ago Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG

Tribune Online Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Lokpobiri stressed the need to sustain the positive trajectory to meet both domestic and international energy obligations. Reforms, innovation driving force for Nigeria’s energy sector transformation — FG Tribune Online

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65 h. ago SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

SCM Capital Asset Management Limited, the Fund Manager of the Nigeria Energy Sector Fund (NESF), has announced a coupon payment read more SCM Capital, Energy Sector Fund to pay investors N307 coupon/unit

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7 d. ago Fueling Africa’s Energy Future: NOG Energy Week 2025 To Unite Industry Leaders To Drive Innovation, Investment, and Growth

As international oil companies (IOCs) increasingly shift their operations to deep offshore locations, Nigeria’s oil and gas landscape is witnessing read more Fueling Africa’s Energy Future: NOG Energy Week 2025 To Unite Industry Leaders To Drive Innovation, Investment, and Growth

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7 d. ago Nigerian, Kenyan, Rwandan Startups Dominate Google’s Africa AI Accelerator Class 9

Google has unveiled the 15 startups selected for the ninth cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa program, with a strong showing from Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda. These three countries account for the majority of the cohort, showcasing the vibrancy and innovative potential of East and West Africa in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. […]

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7 d. ago African leaders unite at ASIF 2025 to drive continental transformation through sovereign investments

Tribune Online African leaders unite at ASIF 2025 to drive continental transformation through sovereign investments The Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) 2025 wrapped up in Abuja with a renewed commitment to transform Africa’s sovereign wealth into a force for structural change. Hosted by the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), the summit gathered political leaders, fund managers, and private sector stakeholders under the theme: “Leveraging African Sovereign Wealth Funds to Mobilise […] African leaders unite at ASIF 2025 to drive continental transformation through sovereign investments Tribune Online

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8 d. ago NIPERA Will Regulate Maritime Sector, Protect Investments – Dr Akutah

The executive secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr Pius Akutah, has said that the Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) transitioning to the Nigeria Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NIPERA) would ensure regulation of the sector effectively, protect foreign and local investments and drive professionalism while locking out bad actors. He disclosed this after being conferred […]

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9 d. ago 7 per cent of industrial organisations tackle vulnerabilities only when they occur —Study

Tribune Online 7 per cent of industrial organisations tackle vulnerabilities only when they occur —Study A study titled: “Securing OT with Purpose-built Solutions” conducted by Kaspersky in collaboration with VDC Research, illuminates the shifting landscape of cybersecurity within the industrial sector. Focusing on key industries such as energy, utilities, manufacturing and transportation, this research surveyed over 250 decision-makers to unveil vital trends and challenges faced in fortifying industrial environments against […] 7 per cent of industrial organisations tackle vulnerabilities only when they occur —Study Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Shine As 4 Young Innovators Win AYuTe NextGen 2025

Four young agricultural innovators from Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria have emerged winners of the AYuTe NextGen 2025 competition, Africa’s premier platform for youth-driven agricultural innovation. The event, hosted by Heifer International, concluded in Kampala over the weekend after three days of live pitches, collaborative dialogue, and visionary discussions under the theme “AgTech Generation Rising.” The […]

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1 week ago REA, FCMB Partner On N100bn Financing Facility To Deepen Electricity Access

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and the First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have, at the weekend, at the bank’s head-quarters in Marina, Lagos, entered into a strategic collaboration to provide a N100 billion loan facility targeted at accelerating private sector-led deployment of renewable energy solutions across the country. The agreement supports the implementation of the […]

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1 week ago We’ve attracted investments worth over USD3 bn in last six years – NASIDA Boss

The investment drive of Governor Abdullahi Sule is breaking the circle of poverty in the localities, through job creation and read more We’ve attracted investments worth over USD3 bn in last six years – NASIDA Boss

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2 w. ago TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), in a bid to boost power supply across Nigeria, has launched the Working Committee read more TCN launch Committee to drive Power sector performance improvement plan

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

…TCN records 42 cases of vandalism in 6 months Vandalisation of infrastructure has remained a recurring issue of concern in read more Nigeria’s power sector under threat, as vandals feast on infrastructure

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2 w. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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2 w. ago Lagos ignites tech revolution with inclusive innovation bill

By Johnson Adebowale In the bustling heart of Nigeria’s commercial capital, a quiet revolution is brewing—one that could redefine Lagos as Africa’s premier hub for innovation. On a crisp morning at the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja, the Lagos State Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MIST) convened a diverse group of dreamers and doers: tech […] The post Lagos ignites tech revolution with inclusive innovation bill appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag

Tribune Online ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Over 700 participants from 35 countries converged on Kigali, Rwanda capital for the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT), organized by the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) and other partners This second edition of Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) kicked off on Monday 9th June at the Kigali Convention Centre […] ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Why BlockDAG, Avalanche (AVAX), & Bittensor (TAO) Are the Top Cryptos to Watch in 2025 – Huge ROI Potential! 

Tribune Online Why BlockDAG, Avalanche (AVAX), & Bittensor (TAO) Are the Top Cryptos to Watch in 2025 – Huge ROI Potential!  In the crypto space, security, growth potential, and technological advancements drive investor decisions. While Avalanche (AVAX) and Bittensor (TAO) continue to capture attention for their scalability and unique use cases, BlockDAG has set itself apart with its hybrid architecture that combines Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) with Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus. This distinctive approach offers higher throughput […] Why BlockDAG, Avalanche (AVAX), & Bittensor (TAO) Are the Top Cryptos to Watch in 2025 – Huge ROI Potential!  Tribune Online

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