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Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
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Power grid constraints threaten global renewable energy growth in 2026

Global renewable energy capacity additions are projected to decline in 2026 for the first time in six years, as grid constraints increasingly limit the...

Four African countries secure nearly $35m for climate resilience

The Adaptation Fund has approved nearly US$35 million in climate resilience funding for Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and Rwanda, supporting programmes focused on early warning...

Power grid constraints threaten global renewable energy growth in 2026

Global renewable energy capacity additions are projected to decline in 2026 for the first time in six years, as grid constraints increasingly limit the expansion of solar and wind power. The warning was issued by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Francesco La Camera on 27 October during Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). His assessment highlights the growing infrastructure challenges facing the global energy transition, with electricity network capacity emerging as a major factor determining how quickly renewable energy projects can become operational. La Camera said the amount of renewable energy...

Nigeria’s $300m DRE Fund launches to expand clean energy access

The $300 million Nigeria Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund has officially entered commercial operations, marking a shift from fund structuring to active capital deployment...

Ayrton Fund expands clean energy access to 46 million people

The United Kingdom-backed Ayrton Fund has expanded access to clean energy for 46 million people across emerging economies, while helping to mobilise more than...

Nigeria launches 10-year plan to restore forests and create jobs

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future (SNFF) Country Package, a 10-year strategic framework designed to mobilise about $1...

FGN begins fresh push to address Nigeria’s water challenges

The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched nationwide consultations with state governments and other stakeholders as it works towards developing a National Water Compact...

REA to launch RAMCO as Nigeria seeks stronger investment and sustainability in renewable energy

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) will launch the Renewable Asset Management Company (RAMCO) on August 26, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening investment,...

LAWMA, Rotaract, Leo Clubs’ plan sustainable waste management

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured the support of the Rotaract Club of Ikoyi and Achiever Leo Club for its ongoing efforts...

NEMA activates national emergency centre to strengthen 2026 flood response across Nigeria

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) to reinforce flood preparedness and emergency response efforts across Nigeria...

Yobe to receive 14mw clean power through five hybrid solar mini-grids under REA project initiative

Yobe State is set to receive nearly 14 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity through five interconnected hybrid solar mini-grids following the commencement of a...

NMDPRA, governors forum partner to attract investments into Nigeria’s petroleum sector nationwide

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) have commenced discussions on a strategic partnership aimed at...