In an effort to boost rural access to electricity in the country through Renewable energy, Schneider Electrics recently unveiled its vilasol solar energy system in Benin, Edo State.

Energia/Oando Joint Venture, Operators of Obodeti Marginal Fields (Oil Mining Leases 56) have taken a giant stride to sustaine peace in troubled oil rich Niger Delta region by empowering the youths of its Host/Impacted communities through formal education and skill acquisition program.

Oando Exploration and Production Limited, OEPL, a subsidiary of Oando Plc, has acquired 40 per cent participating interest in the Qua Iboe field locted in Oil Mining Lease, OML 13, subject to approval by the regulatory authorities.

Apparently, the new increase in electricity tariff by 11 per cent, from June 1, 2012 by Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is unsettling for most consumers in the country. While some Nigerians see the development as a way of compelling people to pay more for darkness, others called on the Commission to provide pre-paid meters for all consumers to avoid discrepancies in the volume of power consumption and amount accruable to government every month.

The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mahesh Sachdev, says diplomatic ties between his country and the host country are strong but believes things can be better.