The Federal Government of Nigeria commissioned a 40kWp solar hybrid mini-grid in Rafinzurufi Community, Gwagwalada Area Council, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Saturday. This initiative, executed through the Rural Electrification Agency under the Rural Electrification Fund’s Call 2 programme, aims to provide clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to underserved communities in Nigeria. The …
Hunger protests: Amnesty International demands release of all detainees
Global human rights group, Amnesty International, has condemned the Nigerian Government for arraigning over 1,000 protesters in court. Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, on August 6, announced that the Police arrested some persons alleged to have sponsored protesters who hoisted foreign flags in some states. The arrested protesters were arraigned in court and are currently …
CAF: Nigerian clubs to get $50,000 windfall
Nigeria’s representatives in this year’s CAF Champions Club competitions, Enugu Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, and El-Kanemi Warriors, will get $50,000 each as participation fees in the preliminary stages of the Champions League and Confederation Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigerian champions Enugu Rangers and runners-up Remo Stars are representing the country in the Champions League, …
NNPCL denies selling employment slots, warns job seekers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has called on members of the public, especially jobseekers, to discountenance rumours of employment slots for sale at the oil company. The company stated that there was no iota of truth in the insinuations that it has employment slots on offer to anyone interested in buying, describing such …
Gov Bago celebrate IBB at 83
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago yesterday felicitated the former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 83rd birthday. Bago in a birthday message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described IBB as a patriotic elder statesman, and an embodiment of honour and service who has served the country diligently and with …
FIFA finally lift Samson Siasia five-year ban
Former Super Eagles player and coach, Samson Siasia, who was originally handed a lifetime ban but was later reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in 2019, after ruling that a lifetime ban was excessive for a first-time offender who played a passive role in the offense has officially completed …
Troops neutralize two bandits in Zamfara
Troops of 1 Brigade and Sector 1 Joint Task Force (North West) Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD), under Operation Sahel Sanity II, have neutralised two extremists in Zamfara State. Lt Suleiman Omale of OPHD said in a statement issued on Saturday that “On 16th August 2024, the troops neutralised the bandits during a fierce encounter in …
Gov Sanwo-Olu commissions Lagos housing project
Lagos State Gov today inaugurated and commissioned a twin housing project in the Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The 170-unit Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, was delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Dele Oshinowo, @HonMayorDele in an effort to regenerate and urbanise the area. Raymond Estate consists of 32 three-bedroom apartments, 16 four-bedroom apartments, …
Ministry partners association on housing scheme
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced a partnership with the Association of Housing Corporations of Nigeria to advance the delivery of affordable housing under the Renewed Hope Housing Programme. This collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit by AHCN President and Chairman of Council, Eno Obongha, and his delegation to the …