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With the move away from combustion engines towards electric vehicles (EVs), sales of EVs across the world have increased, and with that, so has the expansion of its corresponding infrastructure. Nigeria is witnessing a growing interest in EVs, spurred by the government’s push for clean energy and private-sector initiatives. Although EV adoption remains in…
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In 2024, many events have happened in Nigeria’s Kwara State. These events have impacted either positively or negatively. Meanwhile, as we round up the year, here are some that worth looking back at which include: Kwasu 400-level student commits suicide over poor academic status Advertisements In February, a 20-year-old student of the Kwara State…
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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 27 December 2024 – Driven by the vision of widespread electrification, VinFast is dedicated to making electric vehicles accessible to everyone. To achieve this, the company is actively building a robust green ecosystem across Asia while simultaneously enhancing its sustainable manufacturing processes to meet the surging and…
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The chairman of Aliko Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote has told the true story of how the planned investment of state owned oil company Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) fell to a mere 7% from the intended 20%. Dangote who called the $1bn investment by NNPC a drop in the ocean described claims made…
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According to experts, the proposed environmental levy for ICE vehicles would help generate funds to slash the cost of electric cars for consumers in the UK. It comes after the UK government previously offered financial support through the Plug-In Car Grant scheme, which provided up to £1,500 towards the purchase of electric and plug-in…
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[mc4wp_form id=33047] The rehabilitation and modernization of the Port Harcourt refinery by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited under the guidance of the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari has changed the narrative of a country where nothing works and delivered a huge political capital to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pilloried by critics of…
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For customers, this means potentially a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy as contemporary lithium-ion batteries, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced performance AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, December, 2024/ — Collaboration aims to develop a significantly lighter battery pack with the same usable energy, enabling greater range, improved handling and enhanced…
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California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) on Friday sought the partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on creative arts, climate change, green jobs, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and technology industries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a three-man CalSTA delegation led by its Secretary, Mr Toks Omishakin, said this while…
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China’s CATL is a major vehicle battery maker. Photo: GREG BAKER / AFPSource: AFP Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries in Spain, the latest bid to boost Europe’s troubled EV drive. They said they aim to start production by the…
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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, on Saturday, urged federal ministries, departments, and agencies to desist from appointing uncertified professionals as spokespersons and heads of communication units. Raising concerns over the infiltration of unqualified individuals into the profession, the NIPR warned that practising public relations without certification could lead to severe legal consequences, including…
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Ahead of the 2025 budget presentation by President Bola Tinubu before the joint session of National Assembly any moment from now, the Senate on Tuesday approved thole 2025–2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and Fiscal Strategy Paper, FSP earlier submitted by the President. The approval followed the adoption of the report of Senate joint…
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Motorists in the United Kingdom are set to face significant changes as new driving laws come into force this December, impacting fuel reimbursement rates, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) regulations. These updates aim to align with the government’s broader policies on sustainability and efficiency for road users. Petrol and…
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