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Political Economist - Engineering Council backs IEEE CTU-EMEA summit; APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda confirmed as keynote...
11/11/2025

Political Economist - Engineering Council backs IEEE CTU-EMEA summit; APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda confirmed as keynoter https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/engineering-council-backs-ieee-ctu-emea-summit-apc-chairman-nentawe-yilwatda-confirmed-keynoter


In a strong show of professional solidarity, the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has pledged its full support for the successful hosting of the IEEE Connecting the Unconnected Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CTU-EMEA) Summit 2025, scheduled for November 27–28, 2025, at Baze University, Abuja. The IEEE CTU-EMEA Summit — a flagship event of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) — will gather global technology leaders, researchers, and engineers to discuss how innovation can drive digital inclusion across the EMEA region. APC’s Prof.

Political Economist - 80 families in Benue IDP camps return home -SEMA https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/80-families-...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - 80 families in Benue IDP camps return home -SEMA https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/80-families-benue-idp-camps-return-home-sema
Nov. 10, 2025

The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says 80 families from the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in the state, have returned to their ancestral homes in Makurdi, the state capital. Dr. James Iorpuu, Executive Secretary (ES), SEMA, disclosed this on Monday during the monthly relief distribution exercise in Makurdi.

Political Economist - 14 suspected oil thieves arrested, as troops intensify onslaught in Niger Delta Region https://www...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - 14 suspected oil thieves arrested, as troops intensify onslaught in Niger Delta Region https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201403-2
November 10, 2025

Troops of the 6 Division, in synergy with other security agencies, have intensified the onslaught against oil thieves in the Niger Delta Region. In several operations conducted between 20 October and 9 November 2025, remarkable gains were recorded. These resulted in the dismantling of fourteen illegal refining hubs, the arrest of fourteen suspected oil thieves, and the confiscation of over 20,205 litres of stolen products across the region.

Political Economist - Digitalisation: FG adopts 1Gov cloud platform https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201401-2 Nov. 1...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - Digitalisation: FG adopts 1Gov cloud platform https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201401-2
Nov. 10, 2025

The Federal Government has announced the adoption of 1Gov cloud Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) platform from laser fish, in furtherance of its digitalisation efforts. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs. Esther Walson-Jack made this known on Monday in Abuja.

Political Economist - Police reinforces arrest of Sowore over alleged planned violent protest in Lagos https://www.polit...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - Police reinforces arrest of Sowore over alleged planned violent protest in Lagos https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201398-2
Nov. 10, 2025

The Lagos State Command has reiterated its intention to arrest political activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore over alleged plans to incite violence protests in Lagos

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olohundare Jimoh said this during a strategic security meeting at the command headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. Jimoh said that in spite of Sowore’s invitation, he had failed to show up at the command headquarters.

Political Economist - Osun assembly passes bill on Islamic, traditional marriages registration https://www.politicalecon...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - Osun assembly passes bill on Islamic, traditional marriages registration https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/osun-assembly-passes-bill-islamic-traditional-marriages-registration
Nov. 10, 2025

The Osun Assembly on Monday passed the Islamic and Traditional Marriages Bill, aimed at registering and issuing marriage certificates for Islamic and traditional marriages conducted within the state. The bill, entitled “Osun State Islamic and Traditional Marriages Regulation Bill 2025”, was sponsored on March 3, 2024 by Mr. Bamidele Lawal, a lawmaker representing Osogbo Constituency. #2025

Political Economist - Olori Eso, 2 others remanded over alleged murder https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/olori-eso-2-...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - Olori Eso, 2 others remanded over alleged murder https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/olori-eso-2-others-remanded-alleged-murder
Nov. 10, 2025

An Ikeja High Court on Monday remanded, Wasiu Akinwande, popularly known as Olori Eso, and two others at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for allegedly killing two persons. The Lagos State Government arraigned Akinwande alongside Qudus Egbere and Sola Edun-Tomiwa on an amended five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder and membership of an unlawful society. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. (https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/efcc-arraigns-one-alleged-n208-3m-theft-lagos/)

Justice Oyindamola Ogala remanded the defendants and adjourned the case until Jan. 19, 2026 for commencement of trial.

Political Economist - Digital economy will contribute 21% of GDP in 2027- Minister https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - Digital economy will contribute 21% of GDP in 2027- Minister https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201389-2
Nov. 10,2025

The Minister of Communication, Innovations and Digital Economy, Mr. Bosun Tijani says the digital economy sector will contribute 21 per cent of nation’s GDP by 2027. Tijani said this at a one day public hearing on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2025.

Political Economist - No surgeries, low revenue at UCH as Resident Doctors’ strike enters day 10 https://www.politicalec...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - No surgeries, low revenue at UCH as Resident Doctors’ strike enters day 10 https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201381-2
Nov. 10, 2025

Healthcare activities remain paralysed at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) strike enters its 10th day. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to the hospital on Monday revealed that the Accident and Emergency Unit and the Out-Patient Department were deserted. The UCH doctors embarked on an indefinite strike on Nov. 1, as directed by its national body, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

Political Economist - EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged $14.8m refinery fraud https://www.politicaleconomi...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - EFCC declares Timipre Sylva wanted over alleged $14.8m refinery fraud https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/efcc-declares-timipre-sylva-wanted-alleged-14-8m-refinery-fraud


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Petroleum Resources and former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva wanted. Sylva is wanted in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257( Fourteen Million, Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine Thousand, Two Hundred and Fifty Seven United States Dollars), being part of funds injected by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board( NCDMB) into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for the construction of a Refinery.

(https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/wp-content/files/2025/11/EFCC-on-Sylva.jpg)

The Commission, on November 6, 2025 secured a warrant for the arrest of the former Minister at a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Order, granted by Justice D.I.

Political Economist - UNICEF says 75% Katsina children in multi-dimensional poverty https://www.politicaleconomistng.co...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - UNICEF says 75% Katsina children in multi-dimensional poverty https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201379-2
Nov. 10, 2025

The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), says 75 per cent of children in Katsina State are experiencing multidimensional poverty, meaning they are deprived of three or more essential dimensions of well-being. The UNICEF’s Kano Chief Field Office, Mr. Rahama Farah, disclosed this during a two-day capacity workshop organised for the 34 local government chairmen in the state. #17 #2025 #75

Political Economist - NPA says 20 ships with food items, others expected in Lagos https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/2...
10/11/2025

Political Economist - NPA says 20 ships with food items, others expected in Lagos https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/201377-2
Nov. 10, 2025

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Monday, said that about 20 ships laden with food items, petroleum products, and others, are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos. In its shipping position for Monday, the authority disclosed that the ships will arrive Lagos from Nov. 10 to Nov. 12. According to the NPA, out of the 20 expected ships, four contains crude oil, four contains petrol, three others are to arrive with aviation fuel, while the remaining nine ships are to arrive with diesel, Gas oil, and different products. (https://www.politicaleconomistng.com/africa-fx-currencies-seen-stable/)

The NPA also hinted that three ships had arrived the ports and were waiting to berth with general cargo and bulk urea. #10 #20

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