23/12/2019 – he Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the possibility of Boko Haram deploying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks in the future. Continuer à lire … « Nigeria / Insecurity: FG raises alarm over Boko Haram deploying nuclear weapons »
Étiquette : Nuclear energy
Russian firm trains Nigerians on nuclear energy
17/09/2019 – As part of plans by the federal government to improve electricity generation through nuclear means, ROSATOM, a Russian government-owned nuclear energy firm, has begun training of Nigerian professionals and youths in that regard. Continuer à lire … « Russian firm trains Nigerians on nuclear energy »
Russia nuclear mishap, foretaste of what Rosatom-Nigeria deal will unleash —ERA/FoEN
27/08/2019 – The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria has warned that Nigeria’s decision to build nuclear power plants to augment poor electric power supply in the country will result in mishaps similar to the Arkhangelsk region explosion in Russia recently which led to a spike in radiation levels and mass evacuation of communities near the facility. Continuer à lire … « Russia nuclear mishap, foretaste of what Rosatom-Nigeria deal will unleash —ERA/FoEN »
Russia/Nigeria – Nigeria’s nuclear power programme receives Rosatom approval
2018/08/10 – Nigeria is following the right measures in its drive to acquire nuclear power, Rosatom, the Russian nuclear energy corporation renowned for the construction of nuclear power plants, has said.
According to the firm, the development of Nigeria’s nuclear energy programme, which commenced about 10 years ago, has shown that the Federal Government is committed to generating electricity from nuclear sources. Continuer à lire … « Russia/Nigeria – Nigeria’s nuclear power programme receives Rosatom approval »
Nigeria restates call for total elimination of nuclear weapons
2018/08/30 – Nigeria has restated its calls for the total elimination of nuclear weapons to engender a peaceful and secured world.
Amb. Audu Kadiri, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Offices in Geneva and Other International Organisations, stated this in Gemeva at the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Continuer à lire … « Nigeria restates call for total elimination of nuclear weapons »
Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?
2018/08/26 – Years back, nuclear energy was a fancy option limited to the industrialized world. In due course, nuclear could be an energy source for much of Africa, where only South Africa currently has a nuclear power plant.
Governments across the continent are devising development policies to become middle-income countries in the medium term. Socioeconomic growth comes with a rise in energy demand—and a need for a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Continuer à lire … « Is Africa ready for nuclear energy? »
Nuclear Power in Africa? #Uranium #Russia
2018/07/16 – Rosatom—Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation—has recently signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with a number of African nations to build nuclear power plants within their borders. I spoke to David Himbara, a professor of international development and African energy activist, about the likelihood of Rosatom actually building these nuclear plants. Continuer à lire … « Nuclear Power in Africa? #Uranium #Russia »
Niger – IAEA helps Niger plan nuclear energy programme
2018/05/03 – An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has carried out an eight-day mission to Niger to review its infrastructure development for a nuclear energy programme.
Niger’s economic development is hampered by a lack of consistent electricity supply and the country is considering a potential role for nuclear power in its energy mix. Continuer à lire … « Niger – IAEA helps Niger plan nuclear energy programme »
Algeria/Russia – Lavrov to discuss situation in North Africa, Middle East with Algerian top diplomat #Sahara #Sahel
2018/02/19 On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with his Algerian counterpart Abdelkader Messahel who is currently on a working visit to Moscow, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
« Abdelkader Messahel’s visit to Moscow will allow the parties to have a thorough exchange of views on pressing regional and global issues, » the statement reads. « In particular, they are planned to discuss the situation in North Africa, the Sahara-Sahel region, Libya and Syria, as well as the Palestine-Israel conflict and other issues of mutual interest, » the Russian Foreign Ministry added. Continuer à lire … « Algeria/Russia – Lavrov to discuss situation in North Africa, Middle East with Algerian top diplomat #Sahara #Sahel »
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