By Opeyemi Olaniyan The safety of electrical infrastructure is non-negotiable, particularly in a time when industrialisation and urbanisation in West Africa require reliable and efficient power provision, Indeed, as systems expand in scale and complexity, one critical risk demand greater attention: electrical fires.Fire safety should move beyond a mere compliance and become the very foundation…
By Ajibola Akindele Every serious conversation about Africa’s future eventually arrives at the same point. Energy. Whether the subject is industrial growth, digital infrastructure, healthcare systems, or modern cities, progress ultimately depends on one variable: the availability, reliability, and efficiency of power. Across West Africa, that reality has become increasingly impossible to ignore. After 30…
Schneider Electric has given its Secure Power Division a boost to make it more resilient. The global energy technology leader, said it has appointed Steven Santini as Vice President, Secure Power, Sub-Saharan Africa to sustain the tempo. Secure Power division acts as the architect of digital resilience, delivering the intelligent operational technologies and ecosystems that…
By Elijah Daniel Today, just over 60per cent of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity, and even those who do often endure erratic service, with the average daily supply standing at less than seven hours according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Yet, like Albert Einstein famously said: “In the middle of difficulty…
Global energy technology company, Schneider Electric has restated its commitment to working with the relevant authorities in Nigeria to advance the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the areas of quality education and decent work and economic growth. Country President, Schneider Electric, West Africa, Ajibola Akindele, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to expanding…
Energy technology company, Schneider Electric, has identified artificial intelligence (AI), digitization, energy transition and global rebalancing as megatrends reshaping the global ecosystem. Its Zone President, Middle East and Africa, Walid Sheta, in a keynote during the company’s Innovation Day Nigeria 2025 in Lagos yesterday with: “Competitive Advantage Through Automation and Sustainability,” as theme, said the…
Global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, Schneider Electric, has said it is streamlining the process of designing, deploying, and operating advanced, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure with its new reference designs. Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Schneider Electric, Jim Simonelli, who spoke when the company announced new reference…
Global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the TeSys Deca Advanced contactor 115A & 150A for 3Pole and 200A for 4P to its channel partners in West Africa. Equipped with wide-band coil technology, the TeSys Deca Advanced can accommodate voltage fluctuations between 24V to…
Global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, Schneider Electric, has launched its flagship MasterPacT MTZ Active circuit breaker in West Africa. This premium digital solution sets new benchmarks in safety, efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability, helping industries overcome modern energy challenges and ensure business continuity. Offer Manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric…
