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RENEWABLE ENERGY
African startups raised $260.3 million across 54 disclosed deals in September 2026, with the continent's ten largest transactions accounting for $222.6 million, representing 85.52% of total funding raised during the month.
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) says 2.58% of its facilities are now entirely powered by renewable energy sources, as the financial services group continues to expand the use of cleaner energy across its operations.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have teamed up to develop an initiative that will reduce the $350 million annual spending on diesel by telecom operators in Nigeria.
Africa could generate up to 5.4 million new energy sector jobs by 2050 if it transitions to a fully renewable energy system.
Newton Ovie, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Sector Skills Council for Agriculture (SSC4A), has emphasized the critical role of renewable energy in transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector, particularly for rural farmers.
Despite the significant government’s heavy investment in renewable energy, particularly solar power, adoption appears to remain slow across the country.
Nigeria installed about 73 megawatts of solar power in 2024, marking steady progress in its adoption of renewable...
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a series of joint initiatives with Germany aimed at accelerating...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated Nigeria's commitment to achieving universal energy access by 2030, emphasizing the government's target of increasing renewable energy to constitute 50% of the national energy mix.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the NEXTGEN RESCO Programme to empower 60 young Nigerians in...
President Bola Tinubu has told the German government and companies that his government is prioritizing the energy and solid minerals sectors, urging them to come and invest.
China and Nigeria are set to deepen their bilateral relationship through an ambitious partnership focused on renewable energy,...