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The Association of Small Business Owners of Nigeria (ASBON) has disclosed a grim statistic, saying, a staggering 7.8 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have met their demise within the span of just two years. This alarming revelation comes from Femi Egbesola, the President of ASBON, who expressed his distress over the catastrophic loss. Egbesola highlighted the severity of the situation, stating that a disheartening 20 percent of businesses have been forced to shut down between January 2021 and the present day. This significant blow has cast a shadow over the nation’s economy and raises concerns about the livelihoods of…

A Kwara magistrate’s court sitting in Ilorin has remanded a staff of a Commercial Bank in Ilorin, Mr Aribisala Jeremiah, at a correctional facility in Ilorin over alleged stealing of N22.1 million in the bank. Jeremiah was arraigned by Kwara State Police Command for allegedly defrauding the bank of the sum. The defendant who worked at the bank’s Teller desk, committed the crime between March and June this year through his friend’s bank account, one Kehinde Kemisola Kolawole. The charge sheet noted that “Investigation revealed that Jeremiah who was employed by the bank in 2019 breached the company trust, diverted…

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has explained why he was absent at the caucus meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress . Osinbajo in a letter of apology, addressed to the acting APC chairman, Abubakar Kyari, Osinbajo, said he was busy with international duties abroad before he received the invitation to the meeting. Osinbajo however, reaffirmed his commitment to the ruling party, saying that he cancelled some of his engagements abroad to attend the two previously scheduled caucus meetings of the party which were later postponed. He expressed his belief to the party and his availability…

An online media platform, BOILING POINT, has congratulated the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Prof Saka Matemilola on his first Coronation Anniversary on the throne of his forefathers. The media platform described  the royal father as a bridge-builder who has massively contributed to the unity and bonding of the Owu people of Egbaland and those in the diaspora in an incredible way. The Initiator of BOILING POINT, Mr Ayo Arowojolu, in a statement said the foremost traditional ruler has been making very significant impact in the unification of the Yoruba race especially in forging harmonious co-existence with brother…

There is a strong indication that out of the 47 ministerial nominees sent to the Senate for screening , a breakdown of the nominees shows that North West has 10,North East has eight, North Central has seven, South West has nine ,South East has 5 and South South which has seven. Barely seven days after the submission of a list of 28 ministerial nominees to the Senate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday submitted a fresh batch of 19 names. With the new names, the total number of ministerial nominees has now come to 47, the highest since the return…

Fawaz Adebisi Protest has rocked Ogun state as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, Ogun Chapters came out in mass, demanding urgent action on economic justice and improved living conditions. The unions  on Wednesday, at the governor’s office, Abeokuta, lamented the effects of subsidy removals on Nigerians, as they demanded for a ‘Living Wage’ and comprehensive welfare reforms. Chanting slogans and carrying placards, the protesters marched from the NLC secretariat in the Leme area of Abeokuta to the governor’s office in Oke-Mosan preventing free vehicular movement. Their voices rang out with a collective plea: “We…

The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and that of Trade Union Congress has agreed to suspend its nationwide protest. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the unions took the decision following a meeting they held with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, the unions opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general. He said that Tinubu gave his commitment to the labour leaders that the Port Harcourt…

Adejoke Adebiyi A brave and selfless father, Titus Adega, tragically lost his life while protecting his five-year-old son, Kizito, from a collapsed building in Akure. Following the over 24  hours heavy rainfall in Akure, Ondo State, a heart-wrenching incident occurred that would leave the community in mourning. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the event took place at Itedo Eledumare Street, Oba-Ile, in Akure North Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, a section of the building’s wall collapsed, falling on Adega and his son during the torrential downpour. A tenant in the collapsed bungalow, Elizabeth Columbus, recounted the distressing scene as she…

In a significant turn of events, the Rights and Freedom Advocates (RIFA) achieved a major victory against the illegal imposition of daily tickets on transporters by the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS). After persistent efforts and legal battles, RIFA successfully compelled OGIRS to release 12 bikes belonging to its members that had been robbed by OGIRS agents between 2018 and May 2023. The release of these bikes comes as a blow to the controversial practice of diverting tax funds through untraceable daily ticket sales, which had been established by the agency’s leadership and collaborators. However, as the bikes were…

Shortly after the release of the list of eight commissioner-nominees by Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Olakunle Oluomo, the nominees underwent a rigorous screening process. They were urged to build upon the achievements of the previous term led by Prince Dapo Abiodun’s administration and to work towards enhancing the well-being of the state’s citizens. During the screening at the Oke-Mosan Assembly Complex, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of a stronger collaboration between the Legislature and various Ministries. The nominees were praised for their nominations by the Governor, with a reminder to actively contribute to the development of policies and…