Gashua varsity invents 2000W solar generator

Generator By Nabilu Balarabe The Federal University Gashua in Yobe has invented a 2000W capacity solar-powered generator. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Damaturu by the University’s Head, Information and Public Relations, Alh. Adamu Saleh. He said the device was manufactured by the Intellectual Property and TechnologyContinue Reading

German Govt. supports climate-smart rice farming in 3 states

Rice By Felicia Imohimi The German Government has inaugurated the Carbon Offsetting Rice Emissions (CORE) Project to support 12,000 smallholder farmers in climate-smart rice production across Benue, Nasarawa, and Kano States. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Annett Günther, German Ambassador to Nigeria, represented by Johannes Lehne, Deputy Head ofContinue Reading

Winners of Aug.16 by-elections to receive certificates of return Thursday-INEC

Certificate By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will issue certificates of return to winners of Aug.16 by-elections on Thursday. Mr Sam Olumeku, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that theContinue Reading

Insurgency: IOM hails Nigeria’s reintegration efforts

Reintegration By Sumaila Ogbaje The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria for implementing the “Operation Safe Corridor”, describing it as a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-combatants. Mrs Ogechi Daniels, Deputy Director-General, Operations, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)Continue Reading

One chance: FCTA impounds over 700 unauthorised tinted vehicles

Operation By Angela Atabo The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has impounded over 700 vehicles with tinted glasses without permits, fake number plates and other traffic violations. The FCTA Director, Department of Security Service, Adamu Gwary, disclosed this  during a ‘Stop and Search’ operation, at the Apo – WassaContinue Reading

Education Ministry automates admission into Federal Unity Colleges

Automation By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Ministry of Education has announced that all admissions into unity colleges are now fully automated and strictly conducted within the approved capacity of each school. This, the ministry, said was to eliminate previous challenges of overstretched facilities. This is contained in a statement made availableContinue Reading