Samuel Ajala

Trans Saharan pipeline

Trans-Saharan pipeline uncertain after coup: experts

The Trans-Saharan gas pipeline project connecting Nigerian and Algerian gas pipelines to Europe faces uncertainty due to political turmoil and sanctions following the Niger coup.

compressed natural gas

Concerns over compressed natural gas-run buses in Nigeria

Nigeria is planning to use compressed natural gas for public transportation in all states after a national petrol subsidy removal, but experts cite safety and other issues and are calling to replace gas with electrification instead.

African crude

Intercepted stolen Nigerian crude sparks environmental concern

Security operatives set ablaze a vessel with 800,000 litres of stolen Nigerian crude oil, sparking environmental concerns.

generators in Nigeria

Concerns mount over using gas for generators in Nigeria

The removal of a fuel subsidy led to higher fuel prices and affected the cost of living. Experts propose using gas as an alternative fuel option for generators in Nigeria but that raises safety, sustainability, and environmental concerns.

Dangote Refinery

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery launches, net zero in jeopardy

Following the launch of the Dangote Refinery, aimed at making Nigeria become a petroleum exporter, experts have raised concerns over possible drawbacks on net zero goals and its environmental impact on residents.

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline

Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline highly vulnerable: experts

The Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project intends to supply gas to Morocco, 13 West African nations, and Europe, but experts have raised concerns about vulnerabilities based on its long timeline, funding issues, security, regional instability, and environmental and health impact.

Ghana decarbonization

Ghana decarbonization needs fiscal support: experts

The National Energy Transition Framework is a blueprint for Ghana’s decarbonization and transitioning the country to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy by 2070, but experts say fiscal support is still needed.

Europe can replace Russian gas

Africa gets low investment in renewable energy finance – study

Africa continues to receive comparatively low investment in renewable energy finance despite the continent’s enormous potential and energy needs, a new report says.

nigeria renewable energy

In Nigeria, renewable energy could satisfy energy needs

In Nigeria, renewable energy would satisfy the nation’s energy needs and power sustainable economic growth, according to a new report.