The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued permits to Golden Penny Power Limited, MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and others for mini-grid electricity generation. The NERC said it issued nine new off-grid generation licences in the first quarter of 2024 with a gross capacity of 109.69 megawatts and three new trading licences. According to …
Nigerian flag, passport, others dragging Nigeria back – Primate Ayodele
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Wednesday advised President Bola Tinubu to change the Nigerian flag, passport and constitution for prosperity and unity in the country. In a statement by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele said President Tinubu should change the Nigerian flag, constitution and passport to promote …
Four killed as gunmen attack Enugu checkpoint
Unknown gunmen have killed four policemen in Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu State The attack occurred at the popular Four Corner Junction in Ozalla on Sunday evening. According to reports, the policemen were conducting a stop-and-search at a checkpoint when the gunmen opened fire on them. A video circulating on social media shows the …
Ogun INEC REC dies in Abuja
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Ogun State, Niyi Ijalaye is dead. Ijalaye slumped and died on Monday evening after a meeting of RECs at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. A source within Ogun INEC, who spoke under anonymity, said the Ondo-born REC who was appointed as Ogun State’s …
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 …
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 …