By Toye Fawole With exponential increase in the number of senior secondary schools nationwide by over 40 per cent in five years and the corresponding rise in enrolment of pupils by 25 per cent over the same period, the pressing need to introduce and enforce standards, more than ever, came tops on the agenda of the Federal Government for the education sector in recent years. Going by data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the total number of senior secondary schools rose from 17,739 during the 2014/2015 academic session to 24,937 during the 2018/2019 session, representing an upsurge of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
Top Charts Africa Magazine unveiled its highly anticipated December issue, featuring the chart-topping Afrobeats sensation, Joeboy, on the cover. The issue takes readers on an immersive journey into Joeboy’s illustrious career, his music, and his exciting future plans. In a press statement, the brand stated that the recent edition offers readers access into the world of Joeboy as he shares insights into his musical journey, challenges, and aspirations. The cover story provides an intimate look at the artist, offering fans a chance to connect with the personality behind the hits. “The December issue also boasts engaging features, including an insightful…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has restated its readiness to ensure a clean and sustainable environment in the state during the Christmas and New Year festivities, despite anticipating a 100% increase in waste generation. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement, assured that the Authority would leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Lagosians marked this year’s Christmas in a dirt-free and conducive environment. He said, “We are anticipating a 100% increase in waste generation during the Christmas and New Year festivities. But we are determined to leave no stone unturned in maintaining a clean…
The member representing Alimosho State Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Luqman Olatunji Orelope has distributed food items and cash to his constituents and politicians across his constituency. Orelope also shared millions of naira across the local councils that make up Alimosho Constituency I. The food items and cash donations are to be shared to traditional institutions, security agencies, politicians and non-politicians within the constituency. In his message, “It is to the glory of God that, we are witnessing yet another season of Christmas celebration and all adoration should be given to His holy name. To…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has signed the N438.4 Billion Budget, declaring that his administration will demonstrate total fidelity to implementing the budget and ensuring that the state achieves its vision of a well-recovered economy. He noted that the Budget was prepared after the state had put into consideration the economic situation at the national level and the challenges facing the people. The Governor stated this on Friday, during the Budget Signing Ceremony held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan, noting that the Budget possesses robustness and demonstrates responsiveness to the situation on the ground. He…
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, of the Lagos East Senatorial District, has distributed over 8,500 food packs to his constituents for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The packs, containing rice, beans, and garri, were simultaneously distributed across the 16 Local Governments/Local Council Development Areas of the Senatorial District. The initiative targeted vulnerable groups within the district, including widows, individuals with physical disabilities, unemployed youths, women, and the elderly. Additionally, trade associations, youth organisations, religious bodies, party members, leaders, and traditional rulers were among other beneficiaries. To ensure wider and more inclusive reach, individuals shortlisted from online nominations also received…
Federal Government has declared December 25th, 26th and January 1st as public holidays to mark Christmas and New Year Day celebrations. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, yesterday in Abuja. In a statement signed by the Director overseeing office of the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, Dr. Peter Egbodo, the minister felicitates with Christians and all Nigerians at home and in the diaspora on the festive occasion. Dr Tunji-Ojo enjoined Christians to emulate the life of Jesus Christ in His practice and teachings of humility, service, compassion, patience peace and…
For Nigeria to get on the right trajectory to agricultural development and food sustainability, she needs to overcome the challenges of limited finance, high cost of power generation, limited storage facilities, inadequate market information, among others. These challenges were identified by Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) at a one-day third agricultural conference organised by the Ogun state Chapter of the association in Abeokuta. it was resolved that to get it right as a country, all the factors listed must be adhered to. At the Conference, which theme is: Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Development: Access to finance and funding opportunities”,…
Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has called for intelligence sharing among security agencies to enable them to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation. Speaking at the 4th South West Conference of Directors of Security meeting held in Abeokuta on Thursday, 21 December, 2023, the Governor emphasized that intelligence is one of the needed tools that would assist security agencies to perform their duties optimally He noted that criminals have adopted new methods in carrying out their nefarious activities, hence the need for the security agencies, particularly those in the Southwest region, to up their game and share intelligence…
The Acting Chairman of Lagos State House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM), Otunba Richards Akin Oshungboye has commended the leadership of the Kebbi State House of Assembly Service Commission(HASC-KB) for laying solid foundation for the establishment of Commission. Oshungboye, who gave the commendation when the Commission, led by its Chairman, Hon. Umar Alteni Suru visited LAHASCOM on a study tour on Thursday, 21 December, 2023, stated that the legislative institution has lived up to the expectations of the people of Kebbi State in terms of starting on…