Mobile Internet Shutdown In Senegal Amid Election Postponement.
By Omotosho Victor Fiyinfoluwa (SIWES student, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti) Senegal President Macky Sall faces opposition backlash after postponing the presidential election to February. Mobile internet access in Senegal was suspended for the second time this month, as authorities banned a march against the delay. President Sall’s decision to move the vote to December sparked a […]
Impending Port Shutdown Threatened Over Government Revenue Reduction.
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies Branch (SSASCGOC) and the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) have issued a stark warning, indicating their readiness to close down all ports across the country. Their stance is in response to the Federal Government’s proposal to slash the internally generated revenue (IGR) of Federal […]
PRP Urges APC To Disregard IMF’s Recommendations On Fuel And Electricity Subsidies.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi, a Siwes student at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, conveyed the PRP’s stance against the IMF’s counsel on fuel and electricity subsidies in Nigeria. According to Mallam Falalu Bello, the PRP National Publicity Secretary, the paramount concern for Nigerians is ensuring sustenance amidst economic turmoil […]
Esa-Oke Residents Protest Establishment Of OSCOTECH Satalite Campus In Ibokun.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) A surge of protests erupted in Esa-Oke, Osun State, the hometown of the late Chief Bola Oke, on Monday. Led by youth, residents expressed their discontent over the alleged approval of a new satellite campus for the state College of Technology, Esa-Oke, in Ibokun, located nearby. […]
Rethinking Dangote’s Crude Oil Importation:A Call For Nigerian Oil Industry Reform.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Nigeria’s oil sector grapples with disorder, regression, and turmoil. Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s move to import crude oil from the US underscores the industry’s woes: soaring crude costs, deficient local refining capabilities, and inadequate supply. Urgent action by President Tinubu is imperative to rectify these issues and preserve Nigeria’s […]
Emir Of Kano Calls On First Lady To Address Nigerians Suffering.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) During a recent audience with the Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was urged to relay the message of the nation’s economic distress to her husband, President Bola Tinubu. Senator Tinubu’s visit to the Emir’s palace coincided with her journey […]
NDLEA Seizes Over 7.6 Tons Of Illegal Drugs, Apprehends 24 Suspects.
By Adegbenro Barakat Opeyemi (SIWES Student, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic) The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 24 suspected drug traffickers and dealers across eight states. In a recent operation, a 42-year-old man was apprehended while transporting a significant quantity of narcotic tablets destined for insurgents in Banki, Borno State. The agency’s crackdown on drug […]
Naira Plummets To Record Low In Official Forex Market.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) The Nigerian naira witnessed a historic decline against the US dollar in the official foreign exchange market, hitting N1,534/$ on Monday. This represents a 3.93% drop compared to the previous week’s close. It marks the lowest official exchange rate since the Central Bank of Nigeria floated the naira […]
Bet Naija Employees Accused Of Embezzling N16.7m From Customer.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) In the Lagos State Police Command, Bojuwoye Adetola and Bunmi Dada, employees of Bet Naija, stand accused of conspiring to steal N16.7 million from a customer who placed a bet at their outlet. The alleged theft occurred between September 12 and 24, 2023. They face charges of theft […]
Bolaji Agbede Appointed Interim CEO Of Access Holdings Following Herbert Wigwe’s Passing.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Access Holdings Plc has named Ms. Bolaji Agbede as Acting Group CEO in the wake of Dr. Herbert Wigwe’s demise. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s approval is pending for this appointment. Dr. Wigwe, along with his wife, son, and former chair of the Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo, […]