Dar es Salaam: Nigeria has been identified as a key player in a World Bank and Africa Development Bank-led initiative aimed at delivering affordable energy to 300 million Africans by 2030. Mrs. Olu Verheijen, Special Adviser to the President on Energy, conveyed this during a discussion with State House correspondents at the Mission 300 Africa […]
Day: January 28, 2025
Access to Affordable Energy for 300 Million Africans by 2030 Achievable – Presidential Aide
Dar es Salaam: Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Public Communication, asserts that the ambitious plan to provide affordable energy access to 300 million Africans by 2030 is feasible. Speaking with State House correspondents during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dare emphasized the potential of […]
IFC and Renewable Energy Firms Collaborate on Nigerian Mini-Grid Project
Dar es Salaam: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has entered into a partnership with five Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) companies to advance the deployment of mini-grid projects throughout Nigeria. This agreement was finalized at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the involved companies are Havenhill […]
EU Cautiously Optimistic on Syria Engagement: Official
Brussels: Irish foreign minister Simon Harris stated on Monday that the European Union (EU) “is cautiously optimistic on Syria engagement” but emphasized the necessity for deeper engagement to strengthen relations with the country. Harris made these remarks at a news conference held at the EU Headquarters in Brussels, the Belgian capital. According to News Agency […]
AfBD and World Bank Commit $40 Billion to Power Mission 300
Dar es Salaam: Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has announced a significant financial commitment from the AfDB and the World Bank Group, totaling $40 billion towards Mission 300. The announcement was made during the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, […]