African Leaders Unite for Stronger Climate Action at COP30 Second Africa Climate Summit Addis Ababa Hosts Global Leaders Many world leaders, top United Nations officials, and delegates from around the globe have arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2). Eko Hot Blog repots that the three-day summit, running from September … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to add 150 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid before January 2025. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Adelabu said this move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the fragile and aging grid. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, officially commissioned the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters. The state-of-the-art complex is named after the president and aims to revolutionize the country’s migration and border management processes. The complex includes several key components: the Command and Control Centre (for regular migration), … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday signed the Lagos Electricity Bill into law at a ceremony held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Kadri Hamzat, members of the State House of Assembly, and the state executive council. Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the state lawmakers for their … Read more
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged with fraud in the United States, accused of orchestrating a $250 million (£198 million) bribery scheme and concealing it to raise funds in the US. The criminal charges, filed on Wednesday in New York, represent the latest setback for the 62-year-old Adani, one of India’s wealthiest individuals, whose … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has summoned key ministers, including Agriculture and Food Security Minister Abubakar Kyari, Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji, and Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu, to appear in person on Wednesday as part of an ongoing investigation into the utilization of over $2 billion invested in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s administration has launched a new platform allowing vehicle owners to transition from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) under a ‘convert now and pay later’ scheme. This online portal aims to make it easier for Nigerians to convert their petrol-fueled vehicles to CNG, with the added convenience of deferring payment for conversion … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged over $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and trade during Beijing’s largest summit since the pandemic. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more than 50 African leaders, along with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, are attending this week’s China-Africa forum, … Read more
In Nigeria, where electricity reliability remains a daily challenge, finding alternative power sources is crucial for both households and businesses. With frequent power outages and grid failures, the demand for reliable and sustainable energy solutions is more pressing than ever. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over … Read more
Boom Or Bust With Africa’s Biggest Refinery Nigeria made a monumental splash on the oil scene with the inauguration of Africa’s largest oil refinery. While some celebrate this as a long-awaited economic revival, whispers of caution linger. This billion-dollar gamble hinges on a volatile industry—Can Nigeria truly refine its way to a brighter future, or … Read more
President Tinubu is in Saudi Arabia where he has met with global business leaders. Some of the leaders he met were two Samsung bosses. The Nigerian leader pitched Nigeria as the best destination in terms of value for money. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s investment environment operates on the principle … Read more
EU launches €9 million projects to improve Nigeria’s energy sector. Focus on small hydropower and circular economy practices. Aims to boost energy accessibility and sustainability in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that continuing its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s energy sector, the European Union has launched two new projects valued at €9 million. The announcement was made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha to serve as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement on Monday night in … Read more
As Nigeria prepares for the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the country’s 16th president, there are key things you need to know. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that ahead of the inauguration, Nigerians have called on the president-elect to take quick actions to tackle critical issues in the country’s economy, security, fuel subsidy and … Read more
Lagos restates commitment to renewable energy …Tijani pointed out that the desire of the State government to promote sustainable power sources for off-grid/under-served communities EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building Collapse Prevention Lagos Postpones 2022 Screening Test For Model Colleges, Upgraded J.S.S EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
By Lucky Ihanza Fifty years ago, precisely on April 22, 1970, when people around the world celebrated the first Earth Day to raise awareness about mankind’s role in protecting our natural world, it is on record that over 20 million Americans ventured outdoors and protested in favour of a more eco-conscious society. Although this is … Read more
The African Development Bank (AfDB) moves to invest $600 million for the development of renewable energy in Africa. The President of AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, disclosed this during his keynote speech at the UK-Africa Investment Summit. The investment into the renewable energy market had been encouraged by the opportunities, which Adesina says are available in Sub-Saharan … Read more