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thewhistler. ng > fg-begins-n137bn-borno-highway-revival

FG Begins N137bn Borno Highway Revival

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (451+ words) The Federal Government has commenced the reconstruction of two major highways in Borno State with a combined value of N137 billion, in a move aimed at improving security, reviving commerce and reconnecting communities in Nigeria's North-East. The projects, officially flagged off…...

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thewhistler. ng > unctad-seeks-1tn-annual-renewable-energy-investments

UNCTAD Seeks $1tn Annual Renewable Energy Investments

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (631+ words) The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has said the global shift to renewable energy will require more than $1tn in annual investments by 2030, warning that many developing economies may struggle to meet climate and energy targets without stronger…...

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thewhistler. ng > fg-targets-1trn-mineral-boost-launches-mine-tech-hub > amp

FG Targets $1trn Mineral Boost, Launches Mine-Tech Hub

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (470+ words) The Federal Government on Friday launched the Mine-Tech University Innovation Pod at Nasarawa State University, framing it as a key step toward turning Nigeria's mineral wealth into industrial growth. The move, the government said is a shift away from exporting…...

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thewhistler. ng > yabatech-students-unveil-electric-tricycle-ai-delivery-platform

YABATECH Students Unveil Electric Tricycle, AI Delivery Platform

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (475+ words) Students of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos, have developed an electric tricycle and an AI-powered food delivery platform to tackle transport, energy and logistics challenges. The Deputy Registrar, Centre for Communication Information and Public Relations, Mr Adekunle Adams, disclosed…...

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thewhistler. ng > borno-rolls-out-20-electric-buses-to-cushion-fuel-price-hike

Borno Rolls Out 20 Electric Buses To Cushion Fuel Price Hike

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (420+ words) The Borno Government has deployed 20 electric buses for public transportation as part of measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices on residents. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Dauda Illiya, the spokesperson to Gov. Babagana…...

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thewhistler. ng > solar-push-gains-momentum-as-rea-disburses-n9bn-across-states

Solar Push Gains Momentum As REA Disburses N9bn Across States

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (563+ words) The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disbursed about N9bn to support the deployment of solar mini-grid projects across Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger states as part of efforts to expand electricity access in underserved communities. The agency disclosed this in a…...

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thewhistler. ng > spiro-expands-electric-mobility-in-ogun-with-1000-new-bikes

Spiro Expands Electric Mobility In Ogun With 1, 000 New Bikes

3+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (237+ words) Spiro, Africa's leading provider of electric mobility solutions and battery swapping technology, on Saturday announced the expansion of its operations in Ogun State with the deployment of 1, 000 new electric bikes. The fleet was officially inaugurated at the Gateway International Airport…...

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thewhistler. ng > expert-advocates-concession-model-for-national-grid

Expert Advocates Concession Model For National Grid

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (560+ words) An energy expert, Dr Olukayode Akinrolabu, has cautioned against the outright sale of Nigeria's transmission network and advocated a concession model for the national grid. He disclosed that sustained reforms in the sector remained essential to improving supply reliability, boosting…...

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thewhistler. ng > tinubu-expands-picng-mandate-to-electric-vehicles

Tinubu Expands Pi CNG Mandate To Electric Vehicles

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (393+ words) President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas (Pi CNG) to include electric vehicles (EVs). With the approval, the initiative will now be known as the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and…...

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thewhistler. ng > fuel-price-hike-commuters-walk-long-distances-to-beat-high-transport-costs

Fuel Price Hike: Commuters Walk Long Distances To Beat High Transport Costs

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (949+ words) For many residents of the Federal Capital Territory, the daily journey to work is becoming more exhausting and expensive as the recent surge in petrol prices has driven up transport fares across major routes. Across Abuja's busy corridors, from Nyanya…...

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