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Shock At Bowen Varsity As Student Dies Amidst Unexplained Attack
The management of Bowen University Community in Ogun State in Southwestern Nigeria, has announced the sudden death of a student of the College of Management and Social Sciences of the university who is suspected to have been attacked.
The university which announced the death of the student in a circular issued on Thursday by its registrar, B. T. Adetona, said the male student whose identity has not been disclosed died on Wednesday night.
“It is with deep sorrow that the Management of Bowen University announces the tragic passing of one of our students in the College of Management and Social Sciences under unfortunate circumstances last night, Wednesday, 22 January 2025,” part of the circular read.
According to the circular, it was at about 8:20 PM, on Wednesday that a member of staff and some students while on their way to one of the hostels in the university discovered the student running towards the staff quarters, where he suddenly collapsed and hit his head against the pavement.
Adetona stated, “Upon closer inspection, it was evident that he had sustained a wound in his abdominal region prior to the fall.
“The university’s security officers stationed near the power sub-station and the generator house/staff quarters reported that they neither saw nor heard any sign of an altercation during this time.
“The student was immediately rushed to the university hospital by ambulance. Upon further examination, the medical team, led by the Director of Health Services, discovered additional bruises around his neck, indicative of a struggle or defensive wounds.
“Despite the concerted efforts of the doctors and nurses, he passed away in the late hours of last night.”
The Registrar stated that in the aftermath of the incident, it has been established that the student sustained an injury to his abdominal region while on his way to the hostel.
Also, it was noted that his “last contact was with a friend at the old site of the campus”.
The statement said, “His last communication, at 8:01 PM, was with the same known contact, informing her that he had not yet reached his hostel. She had instructed him to notify her as soon as he arrived, but no further message was received.
“He was found at the staff quarters at approximately 8:20 PM, after the communication with the known contact.
“His personal effects, such as his phone, footwear, cap, and power bank, were discovered strewn along the road between the power sub-station and the staff quarters.
“Those who last saw him have provided accounts of his movements to assist Management and the authorities in piecing together a timeline of events.”
He said that the incident has been reported to the Visitor to the University and the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, and that the student’s family has been contacted and informed of the devastating news.
“We are working closely with the police and intelligence team that arrived on the scene of the discovery last night to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. Further updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
“In his honour, Management has decided to put a hold on the ongoing examinations. Examinations will resume on Monday, 27 January 2025.
“As a community, let us keep the family and friends of the deceased in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force has directed his men to resume the issuance of tinted glass permits across the country.
This development was announced in a statement released on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the Force spokesperson, the move comes in response to rising concerns and complaints from the public over the harassment of vehicle owners by law enforcement agents for using factory-fitted tinted windows.
“The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform.
“This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles”, the statement partly read.
Highlighting the prevalence of modern vehicles designed with tinted windows for comfort and aesthetics, the police emphasised the importance of having a formal system to regulate usage.
“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety.
“Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry”, Adejobi explained.
According to the statement, the abuse of tinted windows by criminals creates operational challenges for law enforcement and compromises national security.
In addition, he explained that law enforcement will begin active implementation after the grace period, and the police warn that officers who misuse the enforcement process will be sanctioned.
“Enforcement will commence at the end of this period. Officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct, such as extortion or harassment, in the course of enforcement will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures”, he said.
By Gloria Ikibah
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a revised documentation requirement for transactions conducted through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in Nigeria.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the apex bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi Ali
The CBN said the new initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to foster seamless intra-African trade, financial inclusion, and operational efficiency for Nigerians engaging in cross-border payments within Africa.
Launched by Afreximbank in partnership with the African Union and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat in January 2022, PAPSS serves as a centralized payment and settlement platform that enables instant, secure, and efficient cross-border transactions throughout Africa.
By facilitating payments in local currencies, PAPSS minimizes reliance on third-party currencies, reduces transaction costs, and supports the rapid expansion of trade under the AfCFTA.
In a recent circular referenced TED/FEM/PUB/FPC/001/006 issued on April 28, 2025, CBN outlined the key changes to the documentation requirements associated with PAPSS transactions.
The key changes it added take effect immediately and include simplified documentation for low-value transactions, which allows customers to now use basic KYC and AML documents provided to their authorized dealer banks for low-value transactions of up to $2,000 and $5,000 equivalent in naira for individuals and corporate bodies, respectively.
“For transactions above the thresholds, all documentation as stipulated in the CBN foreign exchange manual and related circulars remains mandatory,” the bank said.
Also, the CBN added that applicants are responsible for ensuring all regulatory documents are available to facilitate the clearance of goods, as required by relevant government agencies.
“Authorized dealer banks may now source foreign exchange for PAPSS settlements through the Nigerian foreign exchange market, without recourse to the CBN.
“All export proceeds repatriated via PAPSS shall be certified by the relevant processing banks.
“The Central Bank of Nigeria urges all banks to adopt PAPSS and commence originating transactions in line with this new policy.
“In addition, CBN encourages exporters, importers, and individuals to familiarize themselves with the new requirements and leverage PAPSS for cross-border transactions within Africa,” the statement said.
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