Day: January 31, 2023

2023 Census: Lens-View From Previous National Census As Documented By Nigerian Musicians

ADEOLA YUSUF

The mass media function as the record keeping of a society, documenting its history for generations to come. Researchers have argued that African musicians are journalists and their creative works are enough as media content. Having reflected on the extent of the influence of their works, I have come to the conclusion that musicians also perform all the media functions highlighted by Harold Lasswell and Charles Wright – Surveillance, Correlation, Cultural Transmission, and Entertainment, not leaving out the Social Responsibility function of the media. This reality comes to bear as…

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Insecurity: CUPP Petitions Buhari, Says Desperate Politicians Blackmailing Military To Unleash Violence

Abibat Babalola

…wants Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan investigated, faults earlier petition by some lawyers The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has sent a strongly-worded petition to President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to investigate certain politicians in Kogi State over an alleged attempt to cause unprecedented mayhem and insecurity in a bid to disrupt the coming elections. In a petition signed by not less than 15 leaders of the group, the CUPP urged the President to use his constitutional powers as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to ensure that politicians whose actions are…

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NCDMB To Help Africa In Local Content Development Structure

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has restated its readiness to support other African nations in developing and implementing local content policies as a strategy for improving indigenous participation and value optimization from hydrocarbons and mineral resources. The Executive Secretary NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja, when he received a delegation from the Ministry of Commerce & Mines, Republic of Guinea, who had come to understudy the Nigeria’s Local Content policy. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Nigerians Won’t Lose Old Notes After Deadline, CBN…

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BREAKING: Nigerians Won’t Lose Old Notes After Deadline, CBN Assures

Aliyu Aliyu

“You will not lose your money even when it loses its legal tender. You can take it to the bank, pay it into your account. But we should please allow this policy to succeed,” Emefiele said.     The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, bowed to the demand of the House of Representatives for a gradual phase-out of the old naira notes. CBN Governor Godwin Emiefele, who appeared before the House of Representatives ad-hoc Committee, said Nigerians won’t lose the old notes after the February 10 extended deadline.…

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Oil Workers Kick As Petrol Hits N650 Per Litre

Abibat Babalola

PENGASSAN Raises The Alarm on Throat-Cutting Prices of Petrol, Plans Showdown With Marketers, Others   The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENFASSAN) has raised the alarm that their the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, had risen to as high as N650/litre in Nigeria. The group, which in a statement, said that this was a result of its findings in some locations across the country, corroborated an earlier report by Platforms Africa about the throat-cutting prices of the product through profeeting by some…

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22 Years After, Friesland Campina WAPCO Nigeria Reconnects To Ikeja Electric 

ADEOLA YUSUF

THE Ikeja Electric Plc (IE), has ensured reconnection of Friesland Campina WAPCO Nigeria Plc after over two decades of using alternative sources of power. According to the Acting Head of Corporate Communications Ikeja Electric, Kingsley Okotie, the reconnection of Friesland Campina back to the grid was achieved through relentless effort of the Business Optimization team of Ikeja Electric. He said the leading food and beverage company, Friesland Campina was successfully reconnected to Sankyo 33kv feeder via 2 x 5MVA power transformers at Ogba Transmission Station which also supplies power to…

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Energy Transition: Extractive360 To Rally Nigeria’s Oil Communities, Stakeholders

Efe Wellington

Juliet Ukanwosu, Editor of Extractive360, speaks on what the engagement has to do with marginalized voices in oil and gas-rich communities   Extractive360 has concluded plans to convene community workshop and Townhall meetings to sensitize and educate community members in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region about the country’s Energy Transition Plans (ETP). The events, according to a statement by the organisation, are scheduled to hold in Abak, Akwa Ibom State on Thursday February 2, 2023 and Warri, Delta State, on Thursday February 9, 2023, respectively. The community convening’s are part of…

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Meet Abiola Bawuah, First Female CEO UBA African Operations

Ganiyu Amodu

Bawuah’s appointment surges number of female Directors on UBA Board to eight   United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Monday announced the appointment of Abiola Bawuah as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. The Ghanaian, who is the first female CEO of UBA Africa, will also join the Group Board as an Executive Director, overseeing the Group’s operations across the African continent outside Nigeria. UBA operates in 19 African countries beyond Nigeria, in addition to global operations in New York, London, Paris and the UAE. READ ALSO: It…

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