Tag:Energy access

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Poor energy access stifling development in Africa – Experts

A multi-stakeholder meeting taking place in Kigali, Rwanda on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, disclosed that seven in 10 people living in the rural areas...

Michael Simire - December 13, 2022

Renewable Energy

Climate Parliament engages legislators to boost Nigeria’s energy access

As part of the effort to support Nigeria’s plan for a decarbonised, low-carbon, and climate-resilient economy, the Climate Parliament Nigeria (CPN) has advocated for...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2022

Renewable Energy

PACJA, GermanWatch launch project to support energy access in Africa

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and the Germanwatch have jointly launched a project in Egypt meant to strengthen the role of civil...

Michael Simire - December 15, 2021

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Osinbajo, World Bank MD discuss climate change, energy access

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, received Dr Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of...

Michael Simire - November 13, 2021

Sustainable Devpt

Africa’s energy deficit may thwart attainment of SDG-7 on electricity access, says ECA

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal-7 may elude Africa, due to limited supply and access to electricity, says Ms Vera Songwe, the United Nations...

Michael Simire - June 23, 2021

Renewable Energy

Welcoming Smart Villages Initiative to Africa

"Aid cannot achieve the end of poverty – ‘only homegrown development based on the dynamism of individuals and firms in free markets can do...

Michael Simire - December 1, 2014

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Eleri: Govt funding of pro-poor energy access on the decline

According to Ewah Eleri, Executive Director, International Centre for Energy, Environment & Development (ICEED), the Financing Pro-poor Energy Access project that his organisation is involved in...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2012