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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...

Women in Energy Network expands academy to prepare female leaders for Nigeria’s energy reforms

Africa’s leading gender equity advocate, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has reaffirmed its commitment to preparing female professionals and entrepreneurs to benefit from...

NLNG train 7 to lift LNG output by 35%, expand domestic LPG supply and boost Nigeria’s economy

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy security and supporting sustainable economic development, announcing that its ongoing Train 7...

All On unveils 2026 off-grid energy challenge with up to $1m funding for Nigerian innovators

Nigeria's leading off-grid energy access investor, All On, has announced the launch of the 2026 All On Off-Grid Energy Challenge, introducing a funding window...

House panel moves to end importer-refiner conflicts, boost Nigeria’s energy security reforms

The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has commenced efforts to address potential conflicts of interest between petroleum importers and domestic refiners...

Nigeria’s $2bn renewable energy drive creates 76,000 jobs as REA pushes local industry growth

Nigeria's renewable energy sector has attracted more than $2 billion in cumulative investment, generating approximately 76,000 jobs, but industry leaders say the country must...

NCC, REA seal renewable energy partnership to boost rural telecom connectivity across Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at deploying renewable energy solutions to...

Julius Berger reaffirms commitment to sustainable urban development at Future Cities Summit 2026

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has reiterated its commitment to advancing sustainable urban development and environmentally responsible construction through its participation in the Future Cities...

Plateau launches sanitation governance frameworks to improve environmental service delivery

The Plateau State Environmental Protection and Sanitation Agency (PEPSA) has commenced the development of two major institutional frameworks designed to strengthen environmental governance and...

Cambridge, UNILAG launch three-year study to map urban heat risks across 10 Lagos settlements

Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) have partnered to lead a three-year research initiative...