Day: August 6, 2021

Shell hires Standard Chartered, advances exit plans from Nigeria’s onshore

ADESUPO OSOSANYA

Royal Dutch Shell has hired Standard Chartered to sell its Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) subsidiary. The firm has earlier launched the major divestment of its Nigerian assets, several sources familiar with the matter said. SPDC operates the company’s shallow-water and onshore asset interests via its 30% interest in the SPDC joint venture, which supplies around 10% of Nigeria’s gas demand. Sale documents were issued earlier this week and expressions of interest (EOIs) are due by 10 September, the other source said. The vendor is asking for…

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Nigeria CEOs Highest Paid in Sub-Saharan Africa, PwC Says

Efe Wellington

South African executive pay varies by company size, data shows Chief executives of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, according to a new report by PwC. The median value of total-guaranteed packages, which includes base pay and benefits, for the heads of Nigerian companies is $323,000, the accounting firm said Thursday in a remuneration report. That’s the highest among seven sub-Saharan African countries excluding South Africa and is based on data published by 382 companies, it said. Top Flight Nigerian chief executives are among the best paid in…

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ShakeUp rocks Nigerian Police, FCT, 12 States get new CPs + FULL LIST

Dawood Rabiu

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the posting of Commissioners of Police to take over the saddle of leadership in 13 State Commands, including the Federal Capital Territory. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Commissioner of Police Frank Mba, on Friday. READ ALSO: 3-day Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms to hit Nigeria, NiMET raises the Alarm NCC focuses 2021 Cyber-Security Surveys on bullying, Child Internet Usage Breakdown of $1.4bn Nigeria Approved for Warri, Kaduna Refineries Repairs How RCCG Pastor…

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3-day Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms to hit Nigeria, NiMET raises the Alarm

Adeola Yusuf

Here are the states under serious threat + what your state of residence, origin will face, according to NiMET   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) has warned of possible heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in some parts of the country over the next three days. Platforms  Africa reports that the General Manager, Public Relations, Mr Ibrahim Muntari, issued the warning in a statement in Lagos on Friday. Muntari explained that a three-day forecast released by the Central Forecast Office (CFO), observed that thunderstorms were expected over parts of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi…

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Mothers diagnosed with COVID-19 can still breastfeed – Expert

Precious Ibekwe

Dr Rose Ameh, a pediatrician, says breastfeeding mothers with the COVID-19 virus can still breastfeed their babies, because breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact are beneficial for both baby and mother. Ameh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits not only to an infant but also to a young mother. “Breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contacts are beneficial for both baby and mother as it improves babies survival, enhances brain development and reduce the risk of serious illness and death. “These benefits substantially outweigh the risks posed by…

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Nigeria ex-President’s Son Remanded in Prison for Murder

Aliyu Aliyu

How Aminu, a 36-year old student of American University of  Nigeria (AUN) Yola, killed four + full identities of victims – Police   A Magistrate’s Court in Yola on Thursday remanded Aminu Yar’Adua, 36, the son of late former President Musa Yar’Adua, in prison for allegedly killing four people in an auto crash in Yola. Yar’Adua,  a student of the American University of  Nigeria (AUN) Yola, was charged to court for allegedly causing death by dangerous driving on 23 June, 2021. READ ALSO: Meet Ajoke, A Consequential Matriarch of Muritala Muhammed Dynasty at 80 Breakdown of…

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NCC focuses 2021 Cyber-Security Surveys on bullying, Child Internet Usage

Aliyu Aliyu

How to participate in the Commission’s 2021 Cyber-Security Surveys   The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has called for participation into its 2021 cyber security surveys. Platforms  Africa reports that the NCC is the independent regulatory authority for the telecommunications industry in Nigeria. The Commission is conducting a Cyber-bullying Survey and Child Internet Usage Survey  to gain insights into the level of safety in cyberspace and how this can be improved for telecom consumers. Interested persons are to click the link below to participate in the surveys. https://www.ncc.gov.ng/technical-regulation/cybersecurity

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