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- Climate Colonialism’s Role in Nigeria’s Blackouts: A Manufactured Energy Crisis Sun, 10 Nov 24, 5:00amThe answer lies in a combination of internal challenges and external pressures—most notably, the influence of climate colonialism, where global financial institutions and wealthy nations dictate energy policies that prioritize...
- ‘There is nowhere to fish any more’: life in the shadow of Nigeria’s biggest industrial complex Mon, 3 Jun 24, 4:00pmThe oil refinery and fertiliser plant just outside Lagos promised jobs and prosperity, but people complain of evictions, loss of livelihoods and health effects
- Rich countries should stop pushing fossil fuels on Africa – don’t we deserve a renewable future too? | Vanessa Nakate Sat, 28 Oct 23, 12:00amRather than racing to extract natural gas, those who caused the climate crisis should help Africa harness its wind and sun
- African leaders at odds over climate plans as crucial Nairobi summit opens Mon, 4 Sep 23, 10:52pmOil-producing African nations argue they should be able to use fossil fuel resources for economic growth
- Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution Thu, 2 Feb 23, 5:01pmPeople from Niger delta areas of Ogale and Bille seeking justice in London’s high court
- The world in 2023: what our writers say you should watch out for Sat, 31 Dec 22, 9:00pmFrom Ukraine developments and China’s Covid surge to renewable energy and hope for the Amazon
- Sooty hands and damaged lungs: the toll of Nigeria’s illegal refineries Sun, 29 May 22, 9:43pmA recent clampdown on illegal oil refineries in Rivers State was welcomed by campaigners alarmed at the mounting medical toll on those living in the area...
- Will Lagos be submerged by 2100? Thu, 5 Aug 21, 3:30amIn Lagos, the rainy season signifies more than the inconvenience of getting your feet wet and trying to remember your umbrella. Instead, annual flooding means getting wet to at least your knees if you venture out. But...
- Diversify or risk unrest, oil producers warned in report Fri, 26 Mar 21, 4:30pmAs world shifts to green energy, Iraq and Nigeria among those vulnerable to ‘wave of instability’
- Nigerians can bring claims against Shell in UK, supreme court rules Fri, 12 Feb 21, 11:55pmOgale and Bille villagers say Shell oil operations have caused severe pollution including to their drinking water
- Chad halts lake's world heritage status request over oil exploration Thu, 24 Sep 20, 7:14pmExclusive: African state says it has agreements with oil companies in Lake Chad area
- Petrol sold to Nigeria from Europe 'dirtier' than black market 'bush' fuel Wed, 1 Jul 20, 4:30pmSamples from illegal refineries in Niger delta found to be of a higher quality than imported petrol in new analysis
- The Sun Exchange raises $3M for crypto-driven solar power in Africa Tue, 9 Jun 20, 7:58pmSouth Africa-based renewable energy startup Sun Exchange has raised $3 million to close its Series A funding round totaling $4 million. The company operates a peer-to-peer, crypto-enabled business that allows individuals...
- Nigeria’s Rensource raises $20M to power African markets by solar Wed, 18 Dec 19, 6:30pmNigerian startup Rensource Energy has raised a $20 million Series A round co-led by CRE Venture Capital and the Omidyar network. The renewable energy company builds and operates solar-powered micro-utilities that provide...
- Students propose a biomimetic solution to reduce post-harvest food waste in Nigeria Wed, 27 Nov 19, 5:30amAs one of sub-Saharan Africa’s largest producers of tomatoes, Nigeria grows up to 1.5 million tons of the fruit annually, yet nearly half of that harvest fails to make it to the market. In a bid to provide a solution to...