Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper collaboration with African nations, global partners and the private sector as Nigeria intensifies efforts to deliver cleaner, affordable and more secure energy.

The President, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open the 9th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) in Abuja.

NIES is a gathering of global energy leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners.

This year's summit-the ninth edition-is themed "Energy for Peace and Progress: Securing Our Shared Future" and is scheduled to run from 2 to 5 February. NNPC Ltd is the national sponsor of the event.

According to the organi...