FG unveils solar project in FCT community

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 …