Day: August 26, 2021

NCC Extols Ex-Board Chairman, Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye’s Virtues

Wonuola Olujobi

The Board, Management and entire members of staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have commiserated with the family of the immediate Past Chairman of the Board of the Commission, Distinguished Senator Otunba Olabiyi Durojaiye. Platforms Africa reports that Durojaiye answered the call of God on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at the age of 88 years. READ ALSO: NNPC Records N287bn first Profit in 44 Years, Publishes 2020 Audited Report Nigerian Govt queries Channels TV over Benue Gov’s interview + NBC’s LETTER As NCC Sets Fresh Operational Fees, Spectrum Prices…

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IBEDC Records N24bn Deficit, 15,032 Vandalism Cases in Six Months

ADEOLA YUSUF

Utility firm mulls N91 billion investments for network expansion, metering in the next five years Biggest power utility firm in Nigeria, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), has recorded a revenue deficit of N24 billion and 15,032 cases of vandalism on its assets between January and July 2021. Platforms Africa reports that the Chief Operating Officer, Engineer John Ayodeji, who declared this at the IBEDC 2021 half year press conference in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria, stated that the company was running at a loss and experiencing a deficit of N4 billion monthly.…

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Lasaco Recorded N10.94bn GPW In 2020, Says Chairman, Philips, at 41st AGM

Tade Salako

The Chairman of Lasaco Assurance Plc, Mrs Olateju Philips, has disclosed that the company delivered an awesome performance with a record Gross Premium Written (GPW) of N10.937 billion. Platforms Africa reports that Philips who made this known during the company’s 41st Annual General Meeting held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA Lagos, added that Lasaco Assurance Plc was able to generate N8.05billion in net underwriting income as against N6.71billion made in 2019, signifying an increase of 20% year on year. All these, she said, were recorded in spite of the challenging…

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Nigerian Govt queries Channels TV over Benue Gov’s interview + NBC’s LETTER

Precious Ibekwe

“Channels Television is required to, within 24 hours, explain why appropriate sanctions should not be applied for these infractions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.”   The National Broadcasting Commission has queried Channels Television over the “inciting, divisive and unfair comments” made by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on the TV’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ breakfast programme on Tuesday. Platforms Africa reports that NBC made this known in a letter to the television station titled, ‘Notice of Infraction’. A copy of the letter was obtained by Platforms Africa. The regulator’s letter was dated…

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Why Sahara Group Is great Ambassador for Nigeria – Vice President Osinbajo

ADEOLA YUSUF

  Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has poured eulogies on energy conglomerate, Sahara Group for being “a great ambassador for the Nigerian entrepreneurial brand.” Platforms Africa reports that Osinbajo said this at a virtual event to commemorate Sahara Group’s 25th anniversary, maintaining that Sahara embodied the enterprising and transformative spirit that makes Nigeria a remarkable nation. “Sahara Group has demonstrated bold, innovative, knowledge-driven business models that are designed to seize opportunities in other countries and have done so with remarkable success in many African countries.” he said. READ…

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22-year-old Nigerian drone maker employed by foreign firm, flown to Finland

Aoko Benjamin

A 22-year-old Nigerian drone maker Ignatus Asabor has left the country after he was employed by a company in Finland. Ignatius makes special drones using local materials. He was flown to Finland by a Finnish company and got employment with the same company. The Finland-based company announced Asabor’s employment on LinkedIn. Managing director of a Finland-based Radai Limited, Ari Saartenoja, relished Asabor’s employment with his company. Saartenoja posted the photograph of Asabor’s arrival to Oulu, Finland, and expressed optimism that the Nigerian will strengthen the survey operations of his team…

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CSR: Emulate Egbin, Nigeria ex-Internationals, Agali, Ekpo, Task Investors

ADEOLA YUSUF

Egbin Power Plc’s Football team, Strike Force, wins Grid Controllers of NCC Osogbo 4-1 in a friendly encounter   Two of Nigeria’s ex-International Football Stars, Friday Ekpo and Victor Agali, have tasked Investors in Nigeria to emulate the Egbin Power Plc., in terms of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and dedication to Sports. Platforms Africa reports that Egbin, the bggest power generation company in Sub-Saharan Africa, has surged the ratings and hope for investments and Sports development in Nigeria with company’s Football Club, the Strike Force, beating a team of…

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