Federal Government’s 2024 Salary Review Faces Fiscal Responsibility Act Violations.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Amidst pressure from organized labor, the Federal Government is considering resorting to borrowing to fund the proposed 2024 salary increase for federal workers, breaching the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) threshold. The Budget Office of the Federation attributes the projected N9.3 trillion deficit to salary review, […]
Citizens Criticize Former President Obasanjo’s View On Western Democracy.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Citizens criticize former President Obasanjo’s view on Western democracy, agreeing that democracy has failed in Nigeria. Activists and stakeholders blame Nigerian elites, including Obasanjo, for undermining democratic principles, emphasizing the corrupted version of democracy in the country. Lawyer Ukpai Ukairo argues that the centralization of […]
President Tinubu’s First Six Months Marked By Significant Government Spending.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) In the past six months, the Federal, State, and Local Councils governments received a total of N5.57 trillion from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee. During this period, President Tinubu’s administration allocated N2.097 trillion to the Federal Government, N1.8285 trillion to the 36 states, N1.346 trillion […]
Rabiu Declines APC Appointment.
By Serikudi Abdulsamod (SIWES student, OGITECH) In response to the release of the All Progressives Congress (APC) standing committees, Abdul Samad Rabiu, the chairman of BUA Group, declined his appointment to the finance committee. The BUA Group issued a statement asserting that Mr. Rabiu was not consulted before his inclusion, emphasizing his consistent apolitical stance […]
Hannah Reuben Clinched A Gold Medal In The Women’s 76kg Event.
By Samuel Abigael Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Nigerian Army’s Corporal Hannah Reuben clinched a gold medal in the women’s 76kg event at the 36th World Military Wrestling Championship in Azerbaijan. She also secured a silver medal at the 2022 and 2023 African Wrestling Championships. In gratitude, Corporal Reuben expressed thanks to […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki Pledges To Transform Benin City Into Africa’s Creative Hub.
By Aina Rebecca (Siwes student, OGITECH) Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State envisions Benin City as the epicenter of creativity within the next 5 to 7 years. This proclamation was made during the 2023 Edo State International Film Festival board discussion titled Aggregation of films and culture: Edo State as a case to resolve. The […]
Lagos Task Force To Dispose Of Over 130 Seized Motorcycles.
By Samuel Abigeal Busayo (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic ) The Lagos State Task Force revealed plans to destroy more than 130 motorcycles confiscated from commercial bike operators in the Alakija, Second Rainbow area of Lagos. Shola Jejeloye, Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Agency, stated on Friday that the […]
The Nigerian Society Of Engineers Attributes The Failure Of Ajaokuta Steel Complex To Government Policies.
By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The Nige rian Society of Engineers (NSE) attributes the failure of the Ajaokuta steel complex to government policies, emphasizing political challenges during the 2023 annual engineering conference. President Tasiu Saad Gudari-Wudil urges the federal government to reactivate the complex and hand it over to engineers. […]
The 2024 Budget Proposed By President Tinubu Secure Approval From The House of Representatives For Second Round Of Discussions.
By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) The 2024 budget, proposed by President Bola Tinubu, secures approval from the House of Representatives for its second round of discussions. Following a two-day debate, lawmakers commend Tinubu, with emphasis on prioritizing infrastructure in the South East. Break until December 12 allows Ministries, Departments, and […]
Oyo State Government Initiates Collaborative Security Operation To Tackle Rising Insecurity In Forests.
By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi (SIWES student)Gateway Polytechnic Saapade The Oyo State Government, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, is taking proactive steps to combat banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other criminal activities by orchestrating a joint-security clearance operation in the forests. The collaboration involves the military, police, and the Amotekun Corps, aiming to eliminate criminal elements […]