Author: Seun Omole

By Ademola Mariam Adekemi (SIWES Student, OGITECH) On Tuesday, the Delta State Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and UTM Offshore Limited finalized a shareholder agreement for Nigeria’s inaugural Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) plant. The agreement, signed in Asaba, allocates an 8% stake to Delta state government, 20% to NNPCL, and 72% to […]

In the Ibadan region of Oyo state, Nigeria, an extremist group targeted the family home of Sodiq Ayomide Adeniyi, citing his involvement in bisexual and other LGBTQ activities. The incident unfolded on July 14, 2023, around 1 pm, as a group comprised mostly of youths and a few elders in the community took the law […]

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 […]

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, […]

By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student, OSCOTECH) The National Judicial Council has selected 11 Justices to fill vacant positions at the Supreme Court. While the constitution mandates 21 Justices for the apex court, it currently has 10 due to the retirement of Justice Musa Dattijo in October. The NJC screened 22 candidates shortlisted by the Federal […]

By Olanrewaju Joseph (SIWES Student OSCOTECH) The withdrawal of pilotage management from Integrated Logistics Services Nigeria Limited has resulted in a $161 million loss for the Federal Government, according to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The NPA cited a lack of necessary technology for monitoring operations as the primary cause for the financial setback. Following […]

Serikudi Abdulsamod (SIWES Student, OGITECH) A 34-year-old Nigerian footballer, Sodiq Adebisi, died after collapsing during a training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, in Ijebu Ode local government area of Ogun State. He was taken to the hospital but could not be revived. The cause of his death is unknown. The player collapsed […]

By Akinola Christiana (SIWES Student, The Polytechnic Iresi) Government and business leaders convene in Dubai for COP 28, where the crucial role of African business leaders in addressing the climate emergency takes center stage. As a member of the African Business Leaders Coalition, I am proud to represent the commitment of African CEOs to foster […]

By Akinola Christiana (SIWES Student, The Polytechnic Iresi) LAMATA plans to commence the construction of interchanges at Marina and Mile 2 in January 2024, as announced by Managing Director Abimbola Akinajo during the Lagos Transport Fest. Akinajo emphasized the operation of all transport modes at these interchanges, highlighting a focus on non-motorized transport in future […]