Day: November 30, 2021

Why Nigeria should Harness Its 802 tcf Gas Reserves on Time – Shell MD

ADEOLA YUSUF

Harnessing the 802trillion cubic feet of gas reserves – 202 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves and about 600 trillion cubic feet of unproven reserves – in Nigeria on time is key in the next decade of the country’s existence. The Country Chair of Shell Companies in Nigeria, Mr. Osagie Okunbor, who, according to a statement sent to Platforms Africa, while delivering the 51st Founders’ Day Lecture of the University of Benin, advised that Nigeria should adopt a two-pronged strategy for its energy transition programme in response to global…

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Our flight operations to Nigeria still on hold – Emirates Airline

Precious Ibekwe

Emirates Airline says flights to and from Nigeria are still on hold, barely 48 hours after the federal government lifted ban on flight operations between both countries. Emirates airline is the flag carrier of the UAE The airline disclosed this on its website on Sunday. “Emirates direct flight operation to and from Nigeria is still on hold,” the statement reads. “Affected flight bookings have been cancelled. READ ALSO: Court Voids ex-Emir Sanusi’s Banishment from Kano, Awards N10m Damages Nigeria Lifts Suspension on Emirates Airline, Ends 9 Months’ Bickering S’African Airways…

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Meet James Edet, PhD, 44th President in NAPE’s 46 Year-History

ADEOLA YUSUF

He has a Ph.D. from the University of London, 26 years ago. This is the Platforms Africa close-up on James John Edet, the 1983 University of Calabar-trained geologist, who shall be at the helms of affairs at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) in the next 12 months   Dr James Edet, Manager Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Research & Environment, TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Limited, has been inaugurated as the President of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE). Dr. Edet was sworn in as the 44th NAPE President at…

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Omicron, Serious Threat to Global Oil Industry Recovery – NAPE

ADEOLA YUSUF

NAPE’ll continue to recommend solutions, 44 th President of 46 year-old group, Dr. James Edet, rolls out Agenda + his FULL SPEECH   Highest body of petroleum explorationists and earth scientists in Africa, Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), has declared Omicron, the new variant of COVID-19 presently ravaging the World, a threat to the global oil industry recovery. Platforms Africa reports that the 44th President of the 46 year-old group, Dr. James Edet, who declared this while rolling out his Agenda during a virtual media parley on Tuesday, stated…

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Court Voids ex-Emir Sanusi’s Banishment from Kano, Awards N10m Damages

Dawood Rabiu

A Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s administrative capital, has declared as unlawful and a violation of the fundamental human rights of the ex-Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, his banishment from Kano and forceful relocation to Awe in Nasarawa State. Justice Anwuli Chikere, in a judgment on Tuesday, held that the manner Sanusi was forcefully removed from the palace after his dethronement and taken by operatives of the police and State Security Service (SSS) on the directive of the Kano State Government, to Nasarawa State against his will was a…

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BREAKING: Kaduna Begins 4-Day Working Week for Public, Private Workers

Aliyu Aliyu

Governor Nasiru El-rufai of Kaduna State has approved the commencment of a four-day working week from December 1. Platforms Africa reports that the government of Kaduna State in a Statement said, in the interim, it will permit public servants to work from home on Fridays. Eventually, the new measure will also affect the organised private sector in the state. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Muyiwa Adekeye, the Media Adviser to Governor Nasir El-Rufai. According to the statement, the measure is designed to help boost productivity,…

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Platforms Africa Unveils Ayobami Adedinni As News Editor

Amodu Ganiyu

Adedinni, a young, vibrant and thourough-bred  journalist, is a graduate of Political Science and International Relations from Osun State University   Leading Pan-African media group, Platforms Africa, has consolidated its journalism hold with the unveiling of frontline journalist, Ayobami Adedinni, as the news Editor. Team Lead for the media organisation, Adeola Yusuf, who made the announcement in a statement, maintained that Adedinni’s appointment takes effect from December 1, 2021. READ ALSO: DPR confirms Platforms Africa Exclusive Story on Shakeup, Deputy Directors Platforms Africa Team Lead wins Chevron/Pan-Atlantic Varsity Award Oil…

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16 Year-Old WAEC Candidate Diagnosed with Brain Tumour, Parents Crave Help

Damilola Olonade

The parents of 16-year-old Feranmi Aladegbonmire have sent a save our soul (SOS) appeal to good-hearted citizens to help save the life of their son who was diagnosed with brain tumour in October 2021. Platforms Africa reports that Feranmi showed signs of serious ailment while writing his West Africa Examination Council (WAEC). READ ALSO: Experts Offer Security Tips, Say Surge In Kidnapping, Robbery Imminent Top Pastors, Banks’ CEOs Affected as Nigeria Grounds 91 Private Jets Nigerian Teenager, Tomisin Ogunnubi, beats Others From 170 Nations to Emerge $1bn Tech Champion A…

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BREAKING: Football Legend, Lionel Messi, Wins 7th Ballon D’OR

Tade Salako

“I’m really proud to win the France Football Ballon d’Or once again. It’s incredible to win it for the seventh time.”   Lionel Messi has won an historic seventh Ballon d’Or after picking up the prestigious individual award at a ceremony in Paris. The 34-year-old has now won the Ballon d’Or in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2021, meaning he has lifted the prize handed to the best player in world football more times than any other male player in its history, two clear of Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi…

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