Month: August 2021

No Nigerian Researcher Signifies Interest to Access $50m R&D funds – NCDMB

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oil minister, Timipre Sylva, to launch $50m interventions at NCDMB 2021 R&D fair – Wabote   Nigerian researchers are yet to access the $50 million earmarked by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for Research and Development (R&D). Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Simbi Wabote, a civil engineer, who declared this in Lagos during a press conference to herald the 2021 R&D fair, maintained that the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, would officially launch the $50 million R&D fund at the fair slated for…

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Between NCC and 5G Technology, Tales and Trail of Nigeria’s Digital Economy

Aliyu Aliyu

Recently, Cheery news came the way of Nigerians that the Federal Government is set to begin the roll-out of fifth-generation (5G) services across the country despite conspiracy theories that have led to the spread of mass hysteria. The information which came through the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta, came at a public inquiry on the instruments necessary for the deployment of the technology. The journey from the moment the COVID-19 pandemic was linked to 5G network to the time of Prof. Umar’s announcement…

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Public Notice: NCC Calls for Stakeholder’s input on Telecom Regulations

Aliyu Aliyu

Public Inquiries on the Draft Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations, SIM Replacement Guidelines and The Spectrum Trading Guidelines The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in the exercise of its functions under the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 (the Act) has published the following draft regulatory instruments on its website www.ncc.gov.ng for stakeholders’ comments: Registration of Telephone Subscribers Regulations; SIM Replacement Guidelines; Spectrum Trading Guidelines In accordance with Section 57 of the Act, Public Inquiries in respect of the above-mentioned draft regulatory instruments have been scheduled to hold virtually at 11.00 am on…

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NYSC opens camp for 2021 Batch B Stream 2 Orientation Wednesday

Precious Ibekwe

National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, 2021 Batch B Stream 2 Orientation Course is scheduled to commence nationwide on the 1st of September in all the 36 states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory. Platforms Africa reports that the Public Relations Officer of the NYSC in Nasarawa State, Lucie Ann, confirmed this. READ ALSO: Nigerians To Pay More for Electricity As Tariff Hike Begins Wednesday 100% Bread Price Hike Imminent in Nigeria – Bakers IBEDC Records N24bn Deficit, 15,032 Vandalism Cases in Six Months She also added that in…

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Nigerian Man raped 27-year-old woman for refusing to greet him – Police

Gbenga Adeoti

The nigerian Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Imoleayo Adekoya, for reportedly raping a 27-year-old lady because she allegedly refused to greet him. Adekoya, according to men of Ogun State Police Command, reportedly dragged the victim to an isolated area after accusing her of not greeting him and raped her. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement sent to Platforms Africa on Sunday. READ ALSO: I rape grandmothers because I can’t resist their jiggling ‘bum bum’ – serial rapist Outrage as UNILORIN…

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How I tore Bishop Oyedepo’s book publicly for being full of errors – Pastor Tunde Bakare

Precious Ibekwe

“By the way, when he makes noise about his private jet of a thing, do you know that I once acquired a 1707 with the logo of our church on it? Are you aware of that?” Bakare said on Oyedepo’s private jet   Popular Pastor in Nigeria and founder of Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has disclosed the reason he tore a book written by Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church publicly. Speaking on a Television Continental (TVC’s) programme; ‘The Big Talk’, monitored by Platforms Africa in…

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BREAKING: Nigerian Popular Senator Bala Na’Allah’s Eldest Son Assassinated

Aliyu Aliyu

How 36-year-old pilot son of senator Na’Allah who married recently, was tied and strangled to death.   Captain Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah, the eldest son of Nigeria’s ranking senator, Bala Na Allah, has been assassinated. Platforms Africa reports that the 36-year old Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah was found dead in his bedroom at his Malali home in Kaduna on Sunday. READ ALSO Major Kidnapped at NDA Found Dead, Other Slained Officers Identified +PHOTO How RCCG Pastor was assassinated on altar in Lagos + PHOTOS BREAKING: Director General, Orderly assassinated in…

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South Africa riot: Samsung disables, renders hundreds of looted TVs useless

Aoko Benjamin

Tech giant, Samsung, has disabled television sets stolen from its warehouse in South Africa during the recent riots. Platforms Africa reports that the Director of consumer electronics at Samsung South Africa, Mike van Lier, made this known in a statement on Thursday. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Manchester City Disgrace Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad 100% Bread Price Hike Imminent in Nigeria – Bakers Nigeria, Russia ink military deals as US embargoes $1b arms’ sale to Buhari Hundreds of TVs were looted from the company’s Cato Ridge distribution centre and several malls…

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BREAKING: Nigeria’s Popular Musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead + PHOTOS

Gbenga Adeoti

Nigeria’s Legendary Musician, Joromi Maestro, Sir Victor Uwaifo, is dead. The popular singer and guitarist, a close source to the family told Platforms Africa, died after a brief illness. The ‘Guitar boy’ as he was fondly called celebrated his 80th birthday in March. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Actor, Tinsel Superstar, Victor Olaotan, is Dead “I’ve never seen one person speak ill of Him,” Nigerians bare minds on Sound Sultan Nigerians To Pay More for Electricity As Tariff Hike Begins Wednesday 100% Bread Price Hike Imminent in Nigeria – Bakers…

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JUST IN: Manchester City Disgrace Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad

Lukman Olasunkanmi

Ten-man Arsenal were completely outplayed by Manchester City as they slumped to the bottom of the Premier League. It is the first time since 1954 that the Gunners have lost their three opening games of the league season and this match was effectively over by half-time. READ ALSO: Rwandan President Kagame Lampoons Arsenal, labels Club Outing as Mediocrity Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote releases template for Arsenal takeover Nigerians To Pay More for Electricity As Tariff Hike Begins Wednesday 100% Bread Price Hike Imminent in Nigeria – Bakers City captain Ilkay…

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