Senate Probes Alleged N62 Billion Shortfall In Nigerian Customs Service Remittance.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Senate Public Account Committee, chaired by Senator Wadada, is delving into a N62 billion revenue discrepancy at the Nigerian Customs Service based on a 2017 audit. The investigation seeks to understand the potential lapses in the customs service’s internal control system that may have contributed to the unremitted […]
WHO Reports That 10.6 Million Annual Deaths Result From Alcohol And Sugar-sweetened Beverages Consumption.
By Edafewoma Favour, ( Siwess student, Gateway Polytechnic Igbesa Ogitech) WHO’s call for increased taxes on these products to curb related deaths, stressing the need for global implementation and proper taxation strategies. WHO cautions against taxing water and highlights disparities in sugar-sweetened beverage and alcohol taxes globally, emphasizing the potential positive impact of a 50% […]
ASUU Expresses Deep Concern Over The Escalating Departure Of Lecturers From Nigerian Public Universities.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) ASUU expresses deep concern over the escalating departure of lecturers from Nigerian public universities. According to Prof. Akinwole, the union’s chairman in Ibadan, the exodus is driven by subpar conditions, including meager pay and excessive workloads, resulting in critical understaffing in numerous departments. Prof. Akinwole urges President Bola […]
Abduction Strikes Fear In Lagos:13-Years-Old Schoolgirl Kidnapped On Her Way Home.
Adedeji Fathia Bamidele, a Siwes student at Igbesa Polytechnic OGITECH, reports a distressing incident in Lagos, Nigeria. Thirteen-year-old Miracle Adereti was abducted by an unknown gang while walking home with her sister after school. The family has urgently sought police assistance to locate Miracle and ensure her safe return. The kidnappers reportedly followed the sisters […]
NLC Addresses Workers’ Issues On Minimum Wage, And The Rising Of Cost Of Living For Nigerian Workers.
By Serikudi Abdulsamod( Siwes student Ogitech.) Organized labor and the Federal Government are set to resume negotiations, with the NLC meeting outcomes shaping upcoming talks. The NLC condemns the assault on workers in Imo State, citing it as a threat to freedom of association and collective bargaining, rights protected by the Nigerian Constitution and ILO […]
Gateway ICT Polytechnic Shuts Down Amidst Spate Of Robbery Attacks.
By Bolanle Rokeebat (SIWES student, Grace land Polytechnic Offa). Reports on the dire situation at Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Sapaade, Ogun State. A TikTok user with the handle @only1palesky, identified as a student of the polytechnic, has urgently called on the government for intervention against the recurring armed robbery incidents plaguing the institution. According to PUNCH […]
Nigeria Experiences Economic Boost As Oil Sector Gains Momentum.
By Aina Rebecca Omobolanle( SIWES student, Ogitech Igbesa.) Recent indicators suggest a shift in Nigeria’s economic trajectory, with a resurgence in the dominance of the oil sector, overshadowing gains made in non-oil areas. Despite positive signals of growth in the crude oil industry, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) warns of emerging challenges. Vanguard’s […]
Governor Abiodun Urges Spiritual Leaders To Actively Contribute To Solving Nigeria’s Challenges.
By Sanni Azeezat Opeyemi (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Governor Abiodun urges spiritual leaders to actively contribute to solving Nigeria’s challenges, emphasizing their indispensable role in nation-building. He made this call during the induction service of Pastors Gabriel Okpako Uyeh and David Ajibade at the Apostolic Church in Lagos, highlighting the church’s significant role […]
Benue State Government Has Issued A Warning About The Influx Of Live Rats Into The State.
By Sogeyinbo Abdulrahmon Olabanji (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Benue State government has issued a warning about the influx of live rats into the state, citing concerns of a potential Lassa fever outbreak. Dr. Terungwa Ngishe, the State Epidemiologist, expressed these concerns during a Sensitisation Engagement on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) organized by the Benue […]
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, […]