Month: December 2023

MacArthur Foundation Urges Survey on Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria

By Ademola Mariam Adekemi (SIWES Student, OGITECH) At a workshop focused on governance and leadership for individuals with disabilities, funded by the European Union through its Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, Kole Shettima, the Country Director of the MacArthur Foundation, urged the National Bureau of Statistics to conduct a survey on disabilities in Nigeria. […]

Social Media Criticism Surrounds Nigeria’s COP28 Delegation Size and Funding Transparency

By Bolaji Peters (SIWES Student, The Polytechnic Iresi) Concerns voiced on social media highlight apprehension over Nigeria sending 1411 delegates to COP28 in Dubai. Critics argue it’s a misuse of public funds and question the lack of transparency in the selection process. Some suggest the large delegation may not yield tangible results, emphasizing the need […]

Nigeria Experiences Economic Boost As Oil Sector Gains Momentum.

By Aina Rebecca Omobolanle( SIWES student, Ogitech Igbesa.) Recent indicators suggest a shift in Nigeria’s economic trajectory, with a resurgence in the dominance of the oil sector, overshadowing gains made in non-oil areas. Despite positive signals of growth in the crude oil industry, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) warns of emerging challenges. Vanguard’s […]

Governor Abiodun Urges Spiritual Leaders To Actively Contribute To Solving Nigeria’s Challenges.

By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Governor Abiodun urges spiritual leaders to actively contribute to solving Nigeria’s challenges, emphasizing their indispensable role in nation-building. He made this call during the induction service of Pastors Gabriel Okpako Uyeh and David Ajibade at the Apostolic Church in Lagos, highlighting the church’s significant role […]

The Federal Government has Received the Second Niger Bridge from Julius Berger.

By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi(siwes student) Gateway polytechnic saapade   The Julius Berger company has officially handed over the completed Second Niger Bridge to the Federal Government. This marks a significant achievement, initiated during the previous administration and now successfully finalized. Chief David Umahi, the Minister of Works, expressed satisfaction with the project’s completion and praised […]

Benue State Government Has Issued A Warning About The Influx Of Live Rats Into The State.

By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Benue State government has issued a warning about the influx of live rats into the state, citing concerns of a potential Lassa fever outbreak. Dr. Terungwa Ngishe, the State Epidemiologist, expressed these concerns during a Sensitisation Engagement on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) organized by the Benue […]

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