Lagos State Government signs MoU with FG and China Harbour Engineering Company on Lagos Green Line project. The proposed Green Line Metro is a 68-kilometers rail line designed to run from the Lekki Free Zone to Marina. Green Line is projected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily at launch, rising to over a million as
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Lagos signs MoU with Chinese firm to construct green line rail
The Lagos government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry of finance incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to construct the green line rail in the state. In an announcement on Thursday, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, said the green line is projected to carry over 500,000 passengers daily with
LASG signs MoU with MOFI, Chinese firm as Green Line Metro project takes off
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to bring the ambitious Green Line Metro project to life. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Thursday on his official X, formerly Twitter, handle highlighting the transformative
Relegating Africa to the world’s green mine is costing us
Comment: We have the resources, talent and need to develop supply chains for the energy transition that bring sustainable economic benefits for Africans Adam Anthony is executive director of HakiRasilimali, a platform of civil society organizations working on strategic advocacy issues around minerals, oil and gas extraction in Tanzania, and chair of Publish What You
Reonic raises €13 million to help small installers of green tech like heat pumps and solar panels
European regulators are pushing hard for greener energy. The REPowerEU plan calls for 10 million additional heat pumps to be added by 2027, and solar panels are also on the rise. But most installations are done by small businesses that could be more productive with better work processes. This is where German startup Reonic comes
China’s Green Pivot in Africa: A Sustainable Model for Eurasia?
China’s engagement with Africa is shifting from a focus on infrastructure loans to green technology investments, driven by Africa’s growing economies and China’s need for new markets. African nations are seeking more balanced trade and continued investments from China, while also diversifying their partnerships beyond China and the West. The lessons from Africa’s experience with
Mexican Peso depreciates as looming constitutional changes spark investor fears
Mexican Peso on defensive as political turmoil deepens, ignoring foreign investors. AMLO’s judicial overhaul bill passes Mexico’s lower house, awaiting Senate approval amid fierce opposition. USD/MXN trades in 19.67-19.92 range with political uncertainty overshadowing US JOLTS impact. The Mexican Peso depreciated against the Greenback on Wednesday during the North American session as the Mexican lower
Hitachi Develops a Model of BuilMirai Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Buildings to Strengthen Green & Smart Building Business
Hitachi Develops a Model of BuilMirai Building IoT Solution for Small and Medium-Sized Buildings to Strengthen Green & Smart Building Business TOKYO, Sept 4, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Building Systems, Co., Ltd. today announced that they have newly developed a new model of BuilMirai building IoT solution for
Witnesses sought following fatal collision in Palmers Green
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Palmers Green. Police were called at approximately 17:20hrs on Sunday, 1 September to reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian in Green Lanes, N13. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and the pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment. Sadly
Greenland court extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson
A Greenland court on Wednesday extended the detention of US-Canadian anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, 73, in custody pending extradition to Japan over a whaling altercation. The court ruled that Watson must remain in custody until Oct 2 as a legal review continues in Nuuk, the capital of the Danish autonomous territory. Issued on: 04/09/2024 –