Year: 2023

Senate Committee Expresses Concern Over Inadequate Budget For Information Ministry

By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Senate Committee on Information criticized the Ministry of Information’s budget allocation. Committee Chairman Kenneth Eze expressed concern about the N1bn capital budget, deeming it insufficient for crucial programs like reorientation and branding campaigns. He also raised issues about the lack of funding for agencies under the ministry, […]

Positive Trend:Nigeria’s Expectancy Rise From 2015 To 2022.

By Christiana Akinola (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The gradual increase in life expectancy for both males and females in Nigeria, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ Demographic Statistics Bulletin 2022. The report, released in Abuja, encompasses crucial demographic data spanning from 2019 to 2022, covering aspects such as population, trafficking in persons, fertility, mortality, […]

Tinubu Commits To Significantly Boosting Health Sector Investment.

By Christiana Akinola( Siwes Student Polytechnic Iresi) President Bola Tinubu has pledged increased funding for the health sector in the proposed 2024 budget, emphasizing this commitment during the launch of the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and Health Renewal Compact in Abuja on Tuesday, coinciding with Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12. Tinubu highlighted […]

Ojeikhoa Receives Prestigious Recognition At Kenya Marketing Awards.

By Christiana Akinola( Siwes student Polytechnic Iresi.) Ojeikhoa, the driving force behind Brands Optimal, is crowned Marketing Person of the Year by The Marketing World Awards. Brands Optimal, under Ojeikhoa’s leadership, clinches the title of Experiential Marketing Agency of the Year in Africa 2023 at The Marketing World Awards. The dedicated team at Brands Optimal […]

Nigeria Eyes $1 Trillion GDP By 2030 Through TCN Restructuring And Power Boost.

By Christiana Akinola( Siwes student Polytechnic Iresi) The Federal Government unveils plans to restructure TCN and amplify power generation, targeting a $1 trillion GDP by 2030. Power Minister Adelabu, at a retreat themed Navigating and Aligning on the Path to Enhanced Electricity Reliability, outlines the strategy. Adelabu advocates for TCN’s split into the Independent System […]

Truck Collision Causes Pedestrian Bridge Collapse in Lagos, Injuring Three

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES Student,DS Adegbenro Polytechnic) Following a collision involving a trailer with registration ABG-111-XF carrying a 40Ft container, the Alapere pedestrian bridge in Lagos collapsed, resulting in injuries to three individuals. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency reported that the victims were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital. The impact also crushed […]

Chocolate City CEO Discusses Afrobeats’ Enduring Appeal and Embracing Gen-Z Workforce

By Giwa Suliat Bolaji (SIWES Student, DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) In an exclusive interview with Guardian Music, Chocolate City Music’s CEO, Peter Abuchi Ugwu, delves into the global success of Afrobeats and the strategic role indigenous record companies play in its journey. As the company marks two decades of growth, Ugwu reflects on talent discovery, […]

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