Solar generators: Stakeholders push adoption as fuel costs r
Renewable energy stakeholders have intensified calls for the widespread adoption of solar generators in Nigeria, describing the technology as a practical and cost-effective alternative to the millions of petrol and diesel generators powering homes and businesses across the country. The push formed the basis of discussions ahead of the inaugural Nigeria Solar Generator Day, where […]
Asharami expands aviation fuel footprint across Africa
Asharami Synergy has said it is expanding its aviation fuel footprint across Africa through infrastructure modernisation, digital systems investment and global technology partnerships. The company disclosed this recently during the International Air Transport Association Aviation Energy Forum held in Paris, where it showcased Africa’s evolving aviation fuelling leadership through strategic engagements and technology-driven operations. According […]
Nigerian Tech Startups Tackle Energy & Connectivity Issues
Two startups pitching at the Ilorin Innovation Hub Demo Day are attempting to address structural weaknesses in Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure, targeting chronic fibre-optic cable disruptions and heavy reliance on diesel-powered energy systems that underpin mobile and internet connectivity. The solutions, presented to investors and infrastructure operators on Friday, reflect a broader shift in Nigeria’s startup […]
Africa’s data centres rethink power as national grids falter
Across Africa’s fast-expanding digital economy, a central assumption underpinning modern infrastructure planning is increasingly being challenged, that national electricity grids can reliably power data centres. Industry executives say the continent’s fragile power system is now the decisive bottleneck shaping the pace and structure of investment in data centres, cloud computing and emerging artificial intelligence workloads. […]
Shell awards Ardova Plc for dominance in lubricants market
Global energy giant Shell has officially commended Ardova Plc for its exceptional leadership and operational excellence within the Nigerian lubricants market. The commendation was the highlight of the 2025 Shell Macro Distributors Cup held in Milan, where Ardova was honoured with the prestigious Special Recognition Award. The award, according to a statement on Tuesday, recognises […]
Baobab MFB unveils green financing for solar energy
Baobab Microfinance Bank Nigeria has officially launched its Green Finance Project in a strategic move to address the growing energy deficit and rising costs facing urban households and businesses in Lagos. The initiative is a structured training and capacity-building programme designed to create a new cadre of professionals capable of guiding Small and Medium-sized Enterprises […]
Schneider unveils AI-enabled energy solutions at Davos
Schneider Electric, a French energy-technology firm, unveiled new AI-enabled solutions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. The company, led by Chief Executive Olivier Blum, argued that artificial intelligence is key to improving energy efficiency and advancing digital transformation across industries. The 56th annual meeting, held from 19 to 23 January, underscored the […]