Tag:biofuels

Renewable Energy

Institute to boost biofuel research with 84 hectares Jathropa plantation

The Nigeria Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), Zaria, says it has acquired 84 hectares of land for Jathropa plantation to boost biofuel research. Dr Bayero...

Michael Simire - January 18, 2021

Waste Management

Bio-fuel from rice waste described as ‘untapped goldmine’

The Agro-Processing Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvements (APPEALS) project, a World Bank, Federal Government and Lagos State Government initiative, says production of bio-fuel from...

Michael Simire - September 30, 2020

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Australia to invest $1 billion in clean energy

The Australian Government is establishing a $1 billion Clean Energy Innovation Fund to support emerging technologies make the leap from demonstration to commercial deployment. This...

admin - March 25, 2016

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Campaigners back solar, wind energy, knock biofuels

The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has backed a move towards renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy as...

admin - November 12, 2015