Behind the necessary ramp-up of renewable energies, the challenge of integrating them into the power grid occupied centre stage at the North & West Africa Energy Transition Forum.
Since one came of age, the power sector bears the trade mark of inefficiency.
Adelabu, grandson of Adegoke Adelabu, stormy petrel politician of pre-Independence Ibadan politics, should quit explaining the shortcomings of the Gencos and the Discos and concentrate his efforts on expanding the capacity of the national grid that the Bretton Woods institutions should have advised.
In Africa, just like anywhere else, energy-intensive businesses are under great pressure to decrease CO2 emissions as they continue to compete in the global marketplace.
Unfortunately, however, energy deprivation has not been given due attention, because it is either tucked away under living standards along with housing and drinking water or considered as part of infrastructure, where the focus is often on roads and bridges
The world needs all types of energy sources to meet future demand, as well as all available technologies to enhance energy efficiency without reducing living standards.
In navigating Nigeria’s multifaceted energy needs, considering the energy trilemma—reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability—is paramount.
Then, Sanusi had accused the NNPC of withholding over $49bn which he said ought to have been paid into government coffers.
COP28 must shift the world into higher gear. The EU is committed to pushing for the phase-out of unabated fossil fuels and all fossil-fuel subsidies
It has been a remarkable journey since 1991, but it is time for the world to finally recognize our extraordinary resilience, progress, and the urgent need for international support.
