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- 13 Jul 2020
AWIEF Launches Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy Startup Incubator
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has launched a new initiative “Enterprise Development for Women-Owned Ventures in Green Energy” and is pleased to announce the call for…
- 22 Jan 2015
Green Energy, Nigerian Startup Heads to Switzerland for Seedstars World Final Competition
Seedstars World (SSW), the most exclusive startup competition for emerging markets and fast growing startup scenes is bringing Lagos-based startup to Geneva at its Final Event on February 4,…
- 14 Nov 2023
ATC Africa Partners MTN Nigeria to Boost Connectivity with Green Energy Sites
ATC Africa, a branch of American Tower Corporation, has formed a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria, the leading mobile network operator in the country, to enhance wireless connectivity through…
- 20 Feb 2013
Green Energy Efficient Power Solutions
Opinion Telecom and tech companies could, and will, make billions by serving the 'Next Billion' customers in the developing world. However, new strategies are needed to reach this attractive market…
- 22 Feb 2017
Revolutionary Renewal Green Energy Power System To Hit Shores Of Nigeria
Debbie Mishael Consulting Limited, Nigeria has partnered with Ospreywood Labs Inc, Canada to bring this unique solution for sustainable living to the Nigerian people powered by a team of highly…
- 29 Dec 2017
AfDB Achieves 100% Investment in Green Energy Projects in 2017
The African Development Bank achieved a 100% investment in renewable energy in 2017, a major landmark in its commitment to clean energy and efficiency. Power generation projects with a cumulative…
- 27 Feb 2024
WATISE 2024: Experts Set to Tackle Infrastructure Funding Challenges for Rural Telephony & Green Energy
After successfully hosting the first Edition of the West Africa Telecoms Summit and Exhibition (WATISE), a regional gathering of telecoms players and stakeholders in the industry, all is now set for…
- 30 Oct 2014
IFC partners FCMB Bank to Develop Smaller Businesses in Nigeria
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced an $87.5 million loan to Nigerian bank FCMB that will help fund infrastructure, green energy projects, and strengthen smaller businesses in the…
- 31 Dec 2018
EdoJobs, Green Fusion Group Train Edo Youths on Solar Energy Tech
EdoJobs has partnered with Green Fusion Group to train young persons in the state on solar power technology, including panel installation and servicing. The initiative is part of a wide range…
- 23 Dec 2013
ITU Meeting on Green ICT Standards Tackles e-Waste, Energy Efficiency
A meeting of ITU’s expert group on green ICT has resulted in new standards including an environmentally friendly universal charger for laptops as well as other portable devices (ITU-T L.1002), and a…
- 19 Apr 2024
6 Ways Gemini can support your job Search in the Nigerian job Market
The Nigerian job market is a competitive jungle, rich with potential and brimming with energy. From bustling tech hubs to burgeoning green energy sectors, there's an incredible opportunity out there…
- 5 Mar 2020
NIPOST Launches New Power Solutions
Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST), has unveiled a new solar energy equipment product through its Agency Services arm. At the unveiling of Hansa Green Energy Solutions’ products in Abuja by Dr. Ismail…
- 28 Jul 2024
SEC Seeks Public-private Partnerships to Finance Green Economy
The Securities and Exchange Commission has called for public-private partnerships to drive Nigeria’s transition to a green economy. In a statement made available on Sunday, Emomotimi Agama, the…
- 17 Nov 2023
MTN Nigeria Plans Tower Contract Revisions
MTN Nigeria is now focusing on revising tower contracts and embracing green energy initiatives, according to leadership of the telecom giant. Karl Toriola, chief executive officer, MTN Nigeria Karl…
- 28 Jan 2022
Cenfura to Provide 5 Million Solar Connections in Nigeria
The global energy crisis has raised significant concern over the world’s demands on non-renewable natural resources that power the majority of our planet. These resources are diminishing as the…
- 14 May 2026
FCMB, REA Others Launch $188M Fund to Finance 191mw Solar Capacity
The Green Finance Investment Facility (GFiF), a blended finance platform to mobilise large-scale private and institutional investment into distributed renewable energy infrastructure across Nigeria,…
- 31 Oct 2024
African Telcos Compete to Launch Eco-Friendly Data Centres
African telecommunications companies are hurrying to build data centres powered by green energy as the demand for digital services on the continent increases, driven by the largest youth demographic…
- 27 Nov 2023
Access Bank Partners Asolar to Power Up Nigerian SMEs, Rural Communities
Access Bank Plc, has partnered with Asolar to launch a green energy solution to tackle power supply challenges faced by small and medium enterprises and rural communities across the country. The…
- 8 Aug 2013
Africa’s 20 Entrepreneurs Make Business Case
Africa’s 20 entrepreneurs will be presenting a business case for investment at Viridis Africa in October and among them will be Ben van Rooyen, CEO, ZEO Africa Zeo Africa was established in 2013 in…
- 16 May 2016
SE4All Africa Hub to Provide Assistance to Green Mini-Grids Developers
The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Africa Hub, hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB), recently signed a service contract with a consortium of GVEP International and INENSUS GmbH to…
- 10 Oct 2025
CADEF and JLA Spotlight Green Entrepreneurs, Open Applications for Food Innovation Program
The Consumer Advocacy and Empowerment Foundation (CADEF), in collaboration with Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), has celebrated the graduation of the inaugural cohort of its GreenLabs Renewable Energy…
- 14 Mar 2021
DG Urges Senate to Repeal NITDA ACT to Boost Digital Economy
Dr. Kashifu Inuwa, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has called on both chambers of the National Assembly to repeal the NITDA Act of 2007 as Nigeria moves…
- 14 Jan 2013
Omatek Launches Solar System for SMEs
Omatek Group, a local original equipment manufacturer of computer systems and other ICT products, has restrategies for a new year with the launch of solar system for small businesses. Mrs. Florence…
- 9 Oct 2025
Fidelity Bank Set to Disburse NCGC N5bn Credit Guarantee Facility to Boost MSME Financing
Fidelity Bank Plc, tier one lender, has announced its readiness to begin the disbursement of funds under the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) N5 billion Credit Intervention Scheme. The…
- 22 Sept 2008
Zain, MTN, Back GSMA’s Renewable Energy Initiative for Networks
The GSMA has launched the Green Power for Mobile programme with the goal of helping the mobile industry use renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, or sustainable biofuels to power 118,000 new…
- 19 Jun 2026
Nigeria Moves to End Solar Imports as NASENI, REA Seal Major Renewable Energy Deal
National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured…
- 9 Feb 2022
IFC Invests in AXIAN Telecom Bond to Support Digital Connectivity in Africa
To scale up access to quality mobile connectivity for millions of individuals and businesses across Africa and to further support the continent's digital economy, IFC has invested in a maiden bond…
- 30 Oct 2023
Solaris, Knownow, Specxs win NCC's talent hunt
Three companies, out of 81 companies that contested at the Nigerian Communication Commission's inspired technology innovation talent hunt competition, shared the N30 million prize money equally. Nine…
- 22 Apr 2021
Eko Atlantic's Green City Commitment: On a Mission to Plant over 200,000 Trees
In commemoration of Earth Day 2021, South Energyx Nigeria Limited, developer and planner of Eko Atlantic City, has restated its commitment to building an environmentally friendly city. By planting…
- 12 Jul 2024
Oriental News 2024 Summit: Muda Yusuf to Lead Discussion on Nigeria's Path to Green Economy Transition
Dr. Muda Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Center for The Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, would drive discussion on Nigeria's policy direction to establishing pathway towards…