Day: October 2, 2020

Chevron sacks 1,000 additional staff in Nigeria + Classified Document of deals with PENGASSAN

Efe Wellington

The United States (U.S.) oil supermajor, Chevron Corporation, on Friday declared that it has reduced its workforce by 25 per cent in the various levels of the organisation in Nigeria, creating apprehension in the industry. This, data obtained showed, will affect about 1000 workers. The sack of staff was contained in a statement made available to Platforms Africa signed by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL’s) General Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn. This fastest growing online newspaper in Africa has earlier obtained a classified document of a deal the…

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EKEDC mulls Orphanages’ visit, lines up value-added activities for ‘Customer Week’

Damola Oyede

  Leading power utility firm in Nigeria, the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), has revealed plans to visit Orphanages and some communities under its business network with gifts and support as parts of value-added activities to mark its Customer Service Week. The company, which on Friday said this, pledged to continue to improve its customer satisfaction whilst delivering top-notch services. In a release signed by its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Godwin Idemudia, the EKEDC stated that it was happy to celebrate its customers, describing them as the foundation of their…

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COVID-19 Nasal Swab Test Punctured Woman’s Brain Lining, Leaked Fluid From Nose

Damola Oyede

  A Covid-19 nasal swab test punctured a US woman’s brain lining, causing fluid to leak from her nose and putting her at risk of life-threatening infection, doctors reported in a medical journal Thursday. The patient, who is in her 40s, had an undiagnosed rare condition and the test she received may have been carried out improperly, a sequence of improbable events that means the risk from nasal tests remains very low. But her case showed health care professionals should take care to follow testing protocols closely, Jarrett Walsh, senior…

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Nigerian Education Minister reopens Federal Schools, 2 weeks behind Lagos, Others

Damilola Olonade

    The Nigerian Government has ordered the reopening of all Federal schools in the country, two weeks after schools in Lagos, country’s commercial capital, have begun full academic activities. The country’s Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. He advised all institutions to obey and adhere to the guidelines for the reopening of schools, earlier announced by the presidential task force. He said all unity schools should open by October 12 “while states and private schools will determine their own modalities…

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How U.S. President Trump, First Lady Contracted COVID-19 – Report

Precious Ibekwe

The President of the United States of America Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for coronavirus. The President announced very early on Friday morning. “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” Trump tweeted shortly before 1 am (6 am in Nigeria) Friday. A report by Washington Post, however, suggested the President could have contracted the virus from top aide Hope Hicks who earlier tested positive for the virus. “Trump late…

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