Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California have recorded a breakthrough in nuclear fusion, the process that powers the sun. In December 2022, the team reported producing more energy from a controlled fusion reaction than was consumed to create it. The breakthrough was achieved by using 192 lasers to compress a tiny hydrogen
Nigeria’s automotive regulator is partnering with the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) to set up an electric vehicle (EV) charging station and a compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion hub on the university campus. The National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) stated that the project would promote greener transportation and provide practical training opportunities for
Two thousand young Nigerians are to receive free training in electric vehicle (EV) maintenance and manufacturing under a new partnership between the Youth in Parliament Forum (YIPF) and CAWIN Mobility Limited. The programme, launched in Abuja on Thursday, aims to prepare young people for careers in renewable energy and green transportation. Tony Nwulu, director-general of
Ambrose Alli University (AAU) is set to enjoy uninterrupted power following Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo’s approval of 1.5 megawatts of alternative energy for the institution. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, also revealed that TETFund has approved the construction of solar plants to further boost energy supply. Speaking at a press briefing, Prof.
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, has claimed two top prizes at the 2025 Enactus Nigeria National Competition, which showcased innovations in clean energy and Sustainability among students from more than 33 universities. The university won the Battery Innovation Challenge with ENERGIV, a technology that converts plastic waste into carbon nanotubes to improve lithium-ion batteries, boosting
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) have signed an agreement in Abuja to accelerate Nigeria’s shift to clean energy and support innovation and skills development. The partnership is built on five areas: promoting education and innovation, scaling up workforce training, supporting state-level policy reforms, mobilising financing, and advancing research
Some experts are collaborating with government agencies and stakeholders to include energy efficiency in the school curriculum. The experts disclosed this on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the launch of the NEXTGEN Energy Champions themed “Raising Africa’s next energy sustainability champions.” The event was organised by Energy Savers Nigeria, in collaboration with Seedbuilders and NIGENIUS.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of solar hybrid power systems to power eight universities and one teaching hospital. This project falls under Phase IV of the Energising Education Programme (EEP) to be implemented and executed by the Rural Electricification Agency (REA), Nigeria. The universities include Ahmadu Bello
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has showcased a remarkable demonstration of the University’s strides in renewable energy through bamboo technology, as well as the cultural revival of Aadun, a traditional snack. It also unveiled its Indigenous Knowledge Unit under the Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research (IFSERAR). The special exhibition,
Music Declares Emergency, the U.S., and The ClimateMusic Project have installed solar power at Wisdom Academy School in Warri, Delta State. The school not only lacked electricity, but also had no computers, air conditioners, or fans. The desire to change this narrative began when Mr. Idowu Esuku, a Nigerian musician also known as Mr. Climate-man,
