FG preparing for safe use of nuclear, geothermal energy – Minister

The Federal Government (FG) has confirmed it is considering the safe use of nuclear and geothermal energy to improve power supply in the country. Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Hon. Abubakar Bwari said the government has been interfacing with the Nigerian Atomic Energy Agency towards advancing the safe use of nuclear energy….

Minister: $1 million ICT innovation system to create 50,000 jobs

Minister: $1 million ICT innovation system to create 50,000 jobs

The Minister of Communications, Mr. Adebayo Shittu, has launched a $1 million breakthrough innovation which will change the face of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Shittu while speaking at the unveiling of the new multimedia multifunctional digital system in Abuja, said the ICT when fully deployed would employ at least 50,000 Nigerians. He noted…

Kebbi to begin production of ethanol from sugarcane in 2019

Kebbi to begin production of ethanol from sugarcane in 2019

The Kebbi State Government will begin production of ethanol from sugarcane starting from 2019, the state governor, Atiku Bagudu, has said. Bagudu made the disclosure on Thursday, September 6, 2018 when he received members of Security Watch Africa, who paid him a courtesy visit in Birnin Kebbi. “As part of our efforts to increase security…

African CSOs urged to uphold innovation in environmental management

African CSOs urged to uphold innovation in environmental management

It is imperative for African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to advocate for innovative solutions to overcome environmental challenges facing Africa, UN Environment regional director for Africa, Juliette Biao Koudenoukpo, said on Sunday, September 16, 2018. “This continent has the capacity and the knowledge to innovatively overcome our environmental challenges. We need to move faster from…

Group calls for increased action to curb ozone layer depletion

Group calls for increased action to curb ozone layer depletion

To mark the 2018 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, a group of environmental advocates under the platform of Environmental Communication and Research Group (ECREG) has called on government and the citizenry to increase efforts towards the protection of the ozone layer, saying that such efforts will be presently beneficial to the…

20 ships discharge petroleum products, others at Lagos ports – NPA

20 ships discharge petroleum products, others at Lagos ports – NPA

Twenty ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos. A statement by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday revealed that three of the ships would discharge petrol. It explained that the other 17 ships would discharge buckwheat, general cargo and diesel. Source: P.M. News

Kainji Hydro GenCo supplies 2,056MWH power to 7 firms for 24hrs

Kainji Hydro GenCo supplies 2,056MWH power to 7 firms for 24hrs

Kainji Hydropower Generation Company (GenCo), under Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited (MESL), has sustained 24 hour supply to seven eligible customers and 23 hours to another customer, dispatching 2,056 megawatts hour (MWH) of electricity last Wednesday. The operation data showed that during the period under review, the bilateral agreement between MESL’s Kainji GenCo and the eight…