Not exact matches
This resolution was passed at an expanded meeting
of the Niger State Council on
Quality and Constant
Electricity Supply, held on...
This resolution was passed at an expanded meeting
of the Niger State Council on
Quality and Constant
Electricity Supply, held on Thursday in Minna, the Niger State capital.
Despite villages having an
electricity connection, true energy access remains low in many states, marked by poor
quality, reliability and duration
of supply, as IndiaSpend reported in October 2015.
During extreme heat events, nighttime temperatures in the region's big cities are generally several degrees higher28 than surrounding regions, leading to increased heat - related death among those less able to recover from the heat
of the day.36 Since the hottest days in the Northeast are often associated with high concentrations
of ground - level ozone and other pollutants, 37 the combination
of heat stress and poor air
quality can pose a major health risk to vulnerable groups: young children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions including asthma.29 Vulnerability is further increased as key infrastructure, including
electricity for potentially life - saving air conditioning, is more likely to fail precisely when it is most needed — when demand exceeds available
supply.