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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has shut several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state’s environmental laws. The operation which covered areas such as Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo, was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across Lagos. This
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called for the utilization of the backlog of unspent funds allocated to tertiary education in the country. ASUU observed that the continued stagnation of the needed resources could impede the growth and development of tertiary institutions in the country. This followed as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund,
ASUU calls for utilisation of tertiary education backlog unspent funds
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has called for the utilization of the backlog of unspent funds allocated to tertiary education in the country.
ASUU observed that the continued stagnation of the needed resources could impede the growth and development of tertiary institutions in the country.
This followed as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, engaged stakeholders at a one-day strategic interaction with heads of beneficiary institutions.
The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sonny Echono, at the meeting held in Abuja, explained that the strategic engagement marked a new chapter for the board, saying that it aligns efforts with stakeholders to optimize performance and enhance the quality of Nigeria’s tertiary education.
He explained, “With the recent increase in the education tax from 2.5 percent to 3 percent, TETFund is poised for even greater impact, improving infrastructure, academic programs, and accessibility for all students.”
As heads of TETFund beneficiary institutions, he said they play a pivotal role in actualizing the mandate of the Fund, stressing that it is crucial that they engage constructively to set a clear course for the Fund’s direction and operational priorities.
The Executive Secretary stated that TETFund’s purpose is to empower the nation’s human capital, addressing the urgent need for capable, skilled professionals across all sectors.
Echono further stated that TETFund was established in response to the deficits in the tertiary education sector, adding that it began as the Education Tax Fund in 1993, transitioning in 2011 to its current form with a commitment to enhancing the quality of Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions through Education Tax contributions.
According to him, the increase in 2023 in the Education Tax from 2.5 percent to 3 percent authorized by President Bola Tinubu represents a significant stride for TETFund, pointing out that it reinforces the government’s dedication to strengthening Nigeria’s educational framework.
He urged all stakeholders to actively engage in building partnerships and enjoined them to explore innovative ways to connect their institutions with industry leaders, fostering a symbiotic relationship that benefits both their students and the economy.
The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, while speaking, stressed that university leaders must fight for themselves and not rely on others to negotiate their future.
He noted that the proposed tax changes to TETFund could drastically affect Nigerian universities’ funding, emphasizing the need to ensure these bills don’t pass if we truly care about our education system.
ASUU calls for utilisation of tertiary education backlog unspent funds
A former spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has charged ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop making jest of other presidents. Akande said Nigeria is suffering from political leadership issues. His remarks comes in reaction to Obasanjo’s comment describing President Bola Tinubu as “baba go-slow.” Delivering a lecture at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum
Stop making jest of presidents – Osinbajo’s ex-aide to Obasanjo
A former spokesman of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Laolu Akande, has charged ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop making jest of other presidents.
Akande said Nigeria is suffering from political leadership issues.
His remarks comes in reaction to Obasanjo’s comment describing President Bola Tinubu as “baba go-slow.”
Delivering a lecture at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, the former president described the 2023 general elections as a travesty.
He also accused the INEC of compromising the BVAS.
However, speaking during Channels TV programme, Inside Sources, Akande said political challenges in Nigeria can be linked to leadership crisis.
He said: “On #InsideSources yesterday, we took the view during the segment- MY TAKE that former presidents such as General Obasanjo should do better than merely making jest of other presidents.
“The Nigerian situation suffers from political leadership challenges, but even more serious is the deeper problem that itself produces the political leadership challenges.”
Stop making jest of presidents – Osinbajo’s ex-aide to Obasanjo
Some sports journalists who were travelling to Uyo, through Anambra State, to cover a football event in Awka Ibom State, have been kidnapped. The Super Eagles will take on Libya in an African Nations Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday. A source told DAILY POST that the journalists, who were about 11
One feared dead as gunmen abduct journalists travelling to Uyo for Super Eagles match
Some sports journalists who were travelling to Uyo, through Anambra State, to cover a football event in Awka Ibom State, have been kidnapped.
The Super Eagles will take on Libya in an African Nations Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday.
A source told DAILY POST that the journalists, who were about 11 in number, were travelling in a bus through Iseke, around the Ihiala area of Anambra, when they were kidnapped.
The incident was said to have happened on Wednesday.
Another source said on Thursday morning that nine of the journalists have been rescued, while one is feared dead.
The source said four of the victims are still being held in captivity.
Meanwhile, Police authorities in Anambra have confirmed the incident.
The spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who spoke to our correspondent on Thursday, said men of the Command have been deployed to rescue the journalists.
“We intercepted the information as was being shared on various social media platforms yesterday, and we went to work immediately.
“As I speak to you, a joint operation is ongoing. We are however not sure if they are in captivity or were able to escape.”
Ikenga said he has no information of the rescue of any of the victims, but assured that operatives of the Command were working to free the abducted newsmen.
One feared dead as gunmen abduct journalists travelling to Uyo for Super Eagles match
