Oriel Environment Group Trinity 2025 Lecture – Powering Progress: Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential in Nigeria and Africa
Ernest Akinlola, MD/CEO of Bboxx Nigeria
- Start  Thursday 15 May 2025 5:15pm
- Finish Thursday 15 May 2025 6:15pm
- Venue Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel College
- Postcode OX1 4EW
The Oriel Environment Group’s Trinity term talk explores the renewable energy landscape in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria (Africa’s most populous country), highlighting current efforts, opportunities, and the challenges of scaling solar energy solutions. It will also delve into overcoming these challenges through policy, global organisations like the World Bank, advocacy, and academic contributions, supported by practical experiences from deploying renewable energy in Nigeria. After the talk there will be drinks held in the Harris Seminar Room, with a chance to talk to the speaker further.
If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
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