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Osun: Fire Destroy Property Worth N15.3bn in 2024

    Osun State Fire Service says property worth N15,308,651,017 were lost to fire outbreaks in the state between January and December 2024. The losses were recorded in the state fire service's annual ‘fire incident record,’ which the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) obtained on Friday in Oshogbo. According to the data, the state fire service received 103 fire outbreak calls in the year under review, and it attended to 16 additional non-fire-related calls. The data also reflected that the majority of the fire outbreaks took place in February and December when 20 fire outbreaks were recorded each. READ:  Soun appoints Rev Owoade as Palace Chaplain However, the highest property loss was recorded in December, with N12.580 billion in property lost to fire outbreaks. This was followed by the month of May when property worth N1.249 billion was destroyed during five recorded fire incidents. According to the data, seven persons died from the fire incidents, with one death recorded in ...

UNILAG Management Reviews School, Hostel Fees

 


The management of the University of Lagos has reviewed the tuition fee and hostel fees of the students of the institution.

The student leaders requested a reversal of the hike in school fees and charges as well as the reinstatement of the student union in the university.

The university management, on Friday, agreed to a downward review of the charges.

The decision comes after a meeting between the management and leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as well as university faculty presidents.

The student leaders requested a reversal of the hike in school fees and accommodation charges as well as the reinstatement of the student union in the university.

While it agrees to an immediate reduction in school and accommodation fees, the university authorities promised to begin work on the return of students union in the school.



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