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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Society Of General Otorhinolaryngology (SGORL) Swiftly Addresses Plastic Pollution Concerns.
By OLAGOKE OLAWEPO, SIWES (Gateway Poly) The surge in plastic production, coupled with lifestyle changes, results in alarming plastic waste threatening our environment, particularly our oceans. Plastic pollution is pervasive, jeopardizing our way of life. On November 17, 2023, Sterling Global Oil Resources Ltd. (SGORL) hosted the Stop Plastic Pollution, Be a Part of the […]
Lagos State Has Acted To Clear Street Traders And Illegal Stalls Surrounding Schools.
By Olagoke Olawepo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic) The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, commonly known as Kick Against Indiscipline, has recently acted to clear street traders and illegal stalls surrounding schools in Lagos. This initiative followed notices issued to those who had erected structures on drainage alignment and near school fences. Special Squad Operatives of […]
NNPP Founder Condemns Shocking Removal Of Kano Governor.
By Ayorinde Taiwo (SIWES student, Gate Way Polytechnic Saapade) Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, expressed dismay at the recent Appeal Court decision ousting Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, deeming it a rude shock. Aniebonam emphasized the party’s autonomy in determining its members and asserted that external entities lack the […]
Four Individuals Have Been Hospitalized After A Collision Between A Car And Building In Lagos.
By Adebeso Precious (SIWES student, D S Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic) Four individuals have been hospitalized following a collision between a Lexus car and a building on Liasu Road in Lagos. The accident, which occurred around 5 am on Sunday, involved a speeding driver who lost control, crashing into a shop opposite a Catholic church. The […]