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

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 –