Over 500 Lawyer To Support Yusuf Gawuna, The APC Candidate In Kano State.
By Akinkunmi Mariam Oluwajokotola (SIWES student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) Over 500 lawyers rallied under The Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law to support Dr. Yusuf Nasir Gawuna, the APC candidate in the Kano State governorship election case at the Supreme Court. The announcement was made during a press conference in […]
Reviving Ajaokuta Steel:Minister Of Steel Development Pursuing N35b Funding.
By Edafewoma Favour (SIWES student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, is actively pursuing a N35 billion funding initiative from financial institutions to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company. This initiative aims to kick-start iron rod production as part of a phased plan to rejuvenate the steel company. Collaborating […]
Parents Of Kidnapped NYSC Pleading With The Government For Assistance In Raising N70m Ransom.
By Edafewoma Favour (SIWES student, Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa OGITECH) Parents of kidnapped National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, including Mr. Emmanuel and Mrs. Idongesit, are pleading with the government for assistance in raising a N70 million ransom. The families express disappointment in the slow progress and lack of results from security agencies. […]
Accidental Airstrikes In Nigeria Claim Hundreds Of Civilian Lives.
By Bolaji Peters (SIWES student, Polytechnic Iresi) Tragic consequences of accidental bombings by the Nigerian Air Force since 2017, resulting in over 400 civilian casualties predominantly in northern Nigeria. A recent SBM Intelligence report underscores the urgent need for improved intelligence and targeted military operations, revealing an increase in accidental bombings over the past two […]
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 […]
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 […]
Representatives Hold Citizens’ Town Hall for 2024 Budget Discussion
By Akinwunmi Mariam (SIWES Student, OGITECH) The 2024 budget town hall drew notable figures such as Kabir Abubakar, House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Iduma Enwo, Deputy Chairman, and Iyiola Omisore, former National Secretary of the APC. Chairman Abubakar in his opening remarks, emphasized public involvement for a transparent budget aligned with citizens’ priorities. The meeting aimed […]
Nigeria’s Large Delegation to COP28 in Dubai is Organized- Information Minister
By Akinwumi Mariam Oluwajokotola (SIWES Student, OGITECH Igbesa) Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, addressed concerns over the substantial 422-member delegation attending COP28 in Dubai. He emphasized that Nigeria’s prominent representation aligns with its status as Africa’s largest economy and its significant stake in climate action. The diverse delegation, comprising government officials, civil society representatives, and […]