Tag: Energy
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Energy demand to rise 23% by 2045 – OPEC
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says energy demand will rise by an estimated 23 per cent by 2025.
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Energy poverty has to be tackled headlong – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says energy poverty has to be tackled headlong for African countries to attain middle-income status and an inclusive prosperity for its people. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the vice president delivered a Special Public Lecture at the University of Pennsylvania (UPENN) in Philadelphia, U.S.
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IPMAN set to reduce scarcity of diesel
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has initiated plans to import the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) diesel to cushion its scarcity. TheNewsGuru.com reports that the energy crisis has engulfed Nigeria, especially the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other states, since the scarcity of diesel. The Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol has been very…
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South Africa tourism invites the world to come “Live Again”
From breath-taking beauty, to sun-soaked coasts; from wildlife to active adventure; from vibrant urban energy to the incredible warmth and cultural diversity of our people – South Africa is a traveller’s dream. Now, after two years of restricted travel movements, South Africa invites the world to come experience this country filled with rich, authentic, unfiltered…
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COP 26, Africa and the imperative for energy transitioning – Dakuku Peterside
By Dakuku Peterside Elementary leadership lesson highlights that today’s decisions shape tomorrow’s future. It is only those meant for the destruction that will not pay heed to this all-time truth. This aphorism aptly captures the mood of the country as the world gathered recently in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss climate change and the future –…
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Energy I exude on stage is natural- Bright Chimezie
Veteran musician, Bright Chimezie, who was born on October 1, 1960, the same day Nigeria gained independence, said the energy he exude on stage is natural.
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My energy is God given, I don’t do drugs- Sir Shina Peters
Revered Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters is no doubt one of the most successful artistes of his own generation. Known for his energy, sense of style and stage craft, the ‘Shinamania’ crooner says his energy is God-given. According to him: It is God. I don’t do drugs, the only thing I do is my exercise…
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My mum’s energy will always live in me – Ezekwesili
Oby Ezekwesili, former presidential candidate, Oby Ezekwesili who recently lost her mother has paid her tributes on social media. Mrs Ezekwesili announced the death of her mother on Monday evening, saying she died late Sunday. Tweeting in her memory on Tuesday, the former education minister said her mother’s energy would always live in…
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Without energy infrastructural development will be limited- Jamil Mohammed Abubakar
Jamil Mohammed Abubakar better known as Capt. Jamyl is an aircraft pilot with over a decade of experience to his name. He is better known for his aviation mentorship program and an NGO that caters for the health, education, and alleviation of the less privileged in communities all around northern Nigeria. An indigene of Gusau,…
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Sokoto state Govt. to establish Ministry of Energy in 2018
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State said on Friday that his administration would create Ministry of Energy in 2018 to facilitate project execution in the energy sector in the state. Tambuwal dropped the hint while addressing newsmen at the Government House, Sokoto. He said that the ministry would help promote economic and commercial activities as…