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China’s solar energy set to overtake coal, new coal rush threatens ‘historic’ shift

Solar power is set to overtake coal in China for the first time in 2026, according to the China Electricity Council. However, drawing on the latest...

African operational solar capacity passes 20 GWp – AFSIA

In its latest solar projects database update for 2025 H1, the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA) has identified more than 20 GWp worth of...

Construction of NEA Kolda solar power plant in Senegal commences

AXIAN Energy held the official foundation stone laying ceremony for the NEA Kolda solar power plant on Thursday, May 22, 2025, marking the start...

24 federal tertiary institutions powered by solar energy – Minister

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says 24 federal institutions have been powered by solar energy under the “Energising Education Project’’ of President Bola...

REAN urges govt to rethink solar import ban, seeks enabling business environment

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has called on the government to carefully reconsider its decision to ban solar imports into the country. In...

Nigerian scientists urged to tackle solar energy cost, storage challenges

The Vice-Chancellor, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Prof. Christian Anieke, has urged Nigerian scientists to seek ways to overcome the challenges of solar energy storage...

Solar in Africa grows significantly for third year in a row

Solar installations have reached new heights across the globe in 2024 with a whopping 503 GWp of estimated capacity. This represents a 44% increase...

Lagos varsity inaugurates buses using solar energy, electricity

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Monday, December 16, 2024, inaugurated buses using solar energy and electricity aimed at achieving zero emission. The university also unveiled...

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Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs – NBMA DG

Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the cornerstones of Nigeria’s approach to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Mr. Bello...
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Sam Onuigbo: Blue Economy, a gateway to economic diversification, climate resilience

Goodwill Message presented by Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, Member (South East), Governing Board; Chairman, Committee on Security, Climate Change...

British High Commission welcomes 99 Nigerian graduates of Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship Programmes

In Abuja and Lagos, the British High Commission held Welcome Home Ceremonies to celebrate 99 Nigerians who have recently...

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Science-based risk assessment cornerstone of Nigeria’s approach to GMOs – NBMA DG

Effective communication, transparency, and science-based risk assessments are the...

Sam Onuigbo: Blue Economy, a gateway to economic diversification, climate resilience

Goodwill Message presented by Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, Member...
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