PRESIDENCY DEFENDS N10 BILLION STATE HOUSE SOLAR PROJECT AMID CRITICISM. (PHOTO).

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 Presidency Defends N10 Billion State House Solar Project Amid Criticism The Presidency has justified the Federal Executive Council’s approval of a N10 billion solar energy project for the State House, addressing public concerns over its cost amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, defended the initiative on his verified X account, emphasizing its alignment with global sustainability practices. Onanuga pointed out that the White House in Washington, D.C., also utilizes solar power, citing a video of a similar U.S. project to underscore the precedent for renewable energy in high-level government facilities.  He argued that the solar system would ensure stable electricity for the President’s residence, administrative offices, and other critical buildings in the State House complex, promoting energy efficiency and long-term cost savings. While some Nigerians have praised the project’s environmental be...

ONE OF SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY ''WITS'',TO STAY CLOSED AS THE PROTEST CONTINUES TOMORROW.

                       The University of the Witwaterand in Johannesburg said today sunday that it will remain closed tomorrow  as student protests are set to continue despite a pledge by South African President Jacob Zuma that university fees will not be hiked next year.Protests against tuition increases started at the university,known as ''Wits'',almost two weeks ago and spread to other campuses nationwide.A spokeswoman for Wits confirmed that the university would remain shut.The school'd Senate will meet tomorrow monday to decide when to resume classes.The university said in a statement that ''Our students have decided to continue with their protest.We are disappointed at their decision,as we feel that it will put in jeopardy the academic futures of many students who will not be able to pass or graduate.This will only further entrench and deepen the inequalities in our society''.One more photo below.                                           

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