Month: October 2024

‘Advanced, Efficient’ EKEDC Begins Standard Transfer Specification 2.0 Meter Upgrade

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️Step-by-step tips Babatunde Lasaki gives customers on how to migrate to the upgraded system   Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it has begun the Standard Transfer Specification (STS) 2.0-meter upgrade for its metered customers. General Manager in charge of Corporate Communications and Strategy, Babatunde Lasaki, stated in a media release that “This upgrade, prompted by the scheduled expiration of the current vending platform, will transition customers to a more advanced and efficient system.” According to him, the upgrade process is simple and can be completed by following simple online…

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PHOTONEWS: Adeola Yusuf Bags Journalism Entrepreneur of The Year Award

Gbenga Adeoti

    See-for-yourself photo story from the maiden Made-In-MAPOLY distinguished entrepreneurship awards + who-won-what report on 12 old students that returned to Ojere in honour many years after graduation   Team lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, was on Wednesday decorated as the Distinguished Journalism Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, who decorated the serial award winner at the maiden edition of the Made In MAPOLY Distinguished Entrepreneurs Awards, declared that Adeola Yusuf, who was his best student over 20 years ago,…

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NEC Bows To Pressure From North, Tells Tinubu To Withdraw Tax Reforms Bill

Ganiyu Amodu

Three days after Northern Governors kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reforms Bill, which is presently before the National Assembly for consideration, the National Economic Council on Thursday told the President to immediately withdraw the Bill to allow for wider consultations and consensus building. Recall that President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council recently endorsed new policy initiatives to streamline Nigeria’s tax administration processes. The Federal Government had said that the new laws were meant to enhance efficiency and eliminate redundancies in the nation’s tax operations. The reforms emerged…

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‘No Plane? No Problem,’ 5 Countries Without Airport And How To Reach Them

ADEOLA YUSUF

These small countries, despite the absence of airports within their own borders, have been attracting travellers from all over the world. But how are people reaching these countries? Let’s find out.   1. Vatican City The Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world, covering just 0.49 square kilometres in the heart of Rome, Italy. How to reach Vatican The nearest airport is Leonardo da Vinci- Fiumicino Airport (also known as Rome Fiumicino Airport), which is about 30 kilometres away from the Vatican City. Canva, City? 2. Monaco…

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Revoke Airstrip Licence Granted to Oyedepo, Others, Reps Order Aviation Ministry

Precious Ibekwe

‘$9.3 million money laundering, others,’ reasons legislators gave on why Oyedepo’s Canaanland can not have airstrip   The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace management to stop the issuance of airstrip licence granted to the founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, and other individuals and organisations. Platforms Africa reports that the House also directed the ministry to stop the issuance of airstrip licences to private individuals and organisations. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the…

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‘1st Time In Africa,’ Davido Breaks Record On TikTok

Abibat Babalola

How the OBO crooner also generated 377 lion gifts during livestream on TikTok, valued at $400 each   Music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made history on TikTok. Platforms Africa reports that the DMW boss broke the record for the most-watched live stream in Africa’s History. Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Is Dead ‘She Missed #CHIVIDO2024,’ Emotional Story of Davido’s Mother Who Died At 39 ‘I’m Quitting Music After My Next Album’ – Davido RCCG Suspends, Probes Two Pastors Over Homosexuality Homosexuality: RCCG Calls For Evidence…

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How Veteran Nollywood Actor, Charles Olumo ‘Agbako’, Died

Ganiyu Amodu

“After taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness,” report enveils the last minutes of 102 year-old Agbako     The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural scene have been thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran actor, Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, popularly known as Agbako, who died at the remarkable age of 102. It was gathered that the veteran actor was said to have died early Thursday morning after taking a nap and complaining of slight tiredness. President of Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN),…

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Nigeria’s Daily Petrol Consumption Hits 50 Million Litres – NMDPRA

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

‘What Yuletide got to do with this,’NMDPRA’s Chief Executive Farouk Ahmed opens up at OTLAFRICA Energy Week   The Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, has disclosed that the country’s daily petrol consumption is hovering around 45 million and 50 million litres, saying demand has increased as the yuletide approaches. Platforms Africa reports that Ahmed stated this in Lagos at the ongoing OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week, refuting claims that petrol consumption dropped to 4.5 million litres following the removal of subsidies by…

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How Investment Inflow Can Fix Petroleum Supply Chain Inefficiency- NMDPRA

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Lack of efficiency drives Charter costs to $100,000 per day,’ full revelations about products’ supply the Authority’s Executive Director, Distribution, Storage System and Retail Infrastructure, Mr. Ogbugo Ukoha, made at the OTL Africa 2024 The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Executive Director, Distribution, Storage System and Retail Infrastructure, Mr. Ogbugo Ukoha has highlighted significant inefficiencies and cost challenges in Nigeria’s petroleum distribution infrastructure. Platforms Africa reports that Ukoha stated this while speaking the OTL Africa Summit in Lagos, he urged for greater investment in Nigeria’s coastal…

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Abia Rep Member Gets N500,000 bail, To Face Trial Nov. 8

Abibat Babalola

A Kuje Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory has adjourned to Friday, November 8, to begin hearing on the charges brought against a member of the House of Representatives, representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, Alexander Ikwechegh, after granting him bail in the sum of N500, 000. Ikwechegh, who was arraigned on Wednesday, before His Worship, Abubakar Umar Sai’id, for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, at his residence in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him. The Inspector General of…

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