More Nigerians are subscribing to alternative energy sources such as solar to power their homes as a result of the persistent power outages,

The Edo State government, yesterday, said that plans are underway to light up 50 communities across the state in the first phase of its renewable energy projects.

Burden of energy access in Africa and other developing countries, especially the deployment of renewable energy amid push from fossil fuel, would need a practical financing approach, global leaders said yesterday.

Stakeholders in the oil-rich but impoverished Niger Delta region have picked holes in the global call for an energy transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy, saying that the process and intentions of the West should be interrogated before African countries embrace it hook, line and sinker.

Notwithstanding many obstacles, renewable energy resources are expected to generate 42 per cent of all electricity globally by 2028. Latest report by DNV, an independent assurance and risk management provider, revealed that solar PV will also top nuclear electricity generation by 2026.

Nigeria, recently, began the process of implementing gradual increases in the end-user tariff for electricity to move towards a liberalised market, where the Federal Government no longer bears the burden of tariff shortfall

Deployment of renewable energy in Africa is still far behind as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), yesterday, said deployment last year hit a record high of 473 gigawatts (GW) to push global renewable energy capacity to 3870GW.

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Nigeria holds immense potential for renewable energy sources owing to its expansive landmass, robust winds, and abundant sunshine.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s energy transition journey as well as its resolve to embrace clean and renewable energy solutions remains on track under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Federal Ministry of Transportation said it has made significant technological advancements aimed at promoting environmentally and economically sustainable transportation solutions nationwide.

The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has begun the training of 115 youths on waste management and renewable energy. The five-day training organised in collaboration with the Borno State government was to empower youths...