Report Reveals Lagos’ Annual Loss Of N4tn Due To Excessive Obstruction.
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) A recent study by the Danne Institute for Research highlighted that Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, faces a significant annual loss of N4tn attributed to severe traffic congestion. The study, titled Behavioural Causes of Traffic Congestion in Lagos, funded by the Bank of Industry and Africa Finance Corporation, underscores the […]
Scarcity Of Naira Persists In Various States Despite CBN Assurances.
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) Reports confirmed scarcity of Naira in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti States. Bank customers and Point of Sales operators express difficulty accessing cash for economic activities. This follows recent assurances from the Central Bank of Nigeria that there is ample Naira in circulation, asserting no […]
ICRC Reports Over 25,000 Missing Individuals In Nigeria Over The Past Decade.
By David Faith Boluwatife (IT Student, Ifotech) Aliyu Dawobe, the Public Relations Officer for ICRC Nigeria, reveals that more than 25,000 people have registered as missing cases with the Red Cross in the last decade. Initiated in 2013 in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society, ICRC’s family reunification efforts extend beyond the reported cases, […]
Federal Government Unveils Center To Monitor Mini-Grid Operations.
By David Faith Boluwatife (I T Student, IFOTECH) Federal Government inaugurated an Energy Management System (EMS) center in Abuja on Wednesday. The EMS, designated as a national mini-grid supervisory control and data acquisition system by the Ministry of Power, aims to address the challenge of insufficient energy data in Nigeria’s energy sector, according to Minister […]
Nigerian States Reveals That The 36 Of States Of The Federation Have Disbursed N1. 7tn.
By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES student, OSCOTECH) States’ Expenditure Soars to N1.71tn: A detailed analysis of budget performance reports from Open Nigerian States reveals that the 36 states of the federation have disbursed N1.71tn on recurrent expenses, spanning allowances, foreign trips, office supplies, aircraft maintenance, and more during the initial nine months of 2023. The PUNCH, […]
Inter Miami Dismisses Reports Of Agreement For Saudi Arabia Matches
By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic SIWESS Student) Inter Miami sets the record straight, denying any agreement to play in Saudi Arabia next February. Contrary to previous statements, preseason matches with Saudi clubs remain unconfirmed. The team refutes earlier claims of participating in the Riyadh Season Cup, with no comments from owner Jorge […]
Abia State Government Orders Cancellation Of Students Nurses’ PTS Exam.
By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) The Abia State Government, in response to allegations of wrongdoing in the Nursing PTS exam, has decided to cancel the results. A thorough investigation is underway, with a commitment to transparency. A new exam will be conducted soon, as the government sets up a […]
Ghanaian MP Adongo Apologized To Maguire.
By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo has publicly apologized to Harry Maguire, acknowledging the footballer’s transformation. Adongo, who previously criticized Maguire’s performance, now contrasts him positively to Ghana’s VP, Bawumia, who he claims is roaming at the IMF with a cup in hand. Amid Ghana’s economic […]
Global Optimism As Israel And Hamas Strike Hostage Deal.
By Ademola Adedoyin Joy (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Ademola Adedoyin Joy, a Siwess student at D.S. Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic, reports on the worldwide celebration following the agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal promises the release of hostages and a temporary halt to the intense conflict in Gaza. Tragically, the initial Hamas-led […]
NDDC Boss Emphasizes The Necessity For Edo State To Align With The Ruling APC.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) Former NDDC boss, General Charles Airiavbere (Rtd), emphasizes the necessity for Edo State to align with the ruling APC at the federal level instead of staying in opposition with the PDP. He expressed this belief while declaring his candidacy for the 2024 Edo State governorship election within […]