Day: November 17, 2024

‘Lagosians To Wait For 3 Months,’ As Govt Shuts Marina Bridge

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted away from the lane outbound Apapa on the Marine Bridge from Monday 18th November, 2024 to Tuesday 25th February, 2025 for repairs of the asphalt section of the road. Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a public advisory, said motorists are advised to use alternative routes as highlighted: “Motorists heading to Lagos Island from Apapa are advised to go through the Costain Roundabout inward Eko Bridge to reach Lagos Island. “Alternatively, they can use Ijora 7up through the…

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Over 300 Youths Benefit As NLNG Begins Nigerian Content HCD Trainings

Ganiyu Amodu

NLNG, on Tuesday, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, kicked off its Nigerian Content Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) Basic Training Programme for the NLNG Train 7 Project, a major NC programme aimed at reskilling young graduates and developing human capital. A total of 331 young graduates from diverse academic disciplines, who emerged successful out of 848 previously shortlisted from the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content (NOGIC) Joint Qualification System (JQS) portal of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), are undergoing the 12-month programme. Areas of training include ICT,…

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’18/18,’ Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo Governorship Election + RESULTS

Gbenga Adeoti

How APC candidate won in all 18 local government areas of the state Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ondo State governorship election. King Sunny Ade: Man of Music, His Fame And Five Wives Reason Tyson Bite His Glove Repeatedly During Jake Paul Fight ‘Once Rejected In S’Africa,’ Chidimma Adetshina Emerges Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up Platforms Africa reports that Aiyedatiwa defeated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Agboola Ajayi, securing the majority of votes across the state’s 18 local government areas. ONDO STATE…

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DEVBULB Data, Motofa Resources Partner To Revolutionize Agribusiness

Abibat Babalola

In a move set to transform Nigeria’s agribusiness landscape, DEVBULB Data and Motofa Resources Limited have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration will provide comprehensive data-driven solutions and media strategy services to investors and businesses operating in the Nigerian market. According to Fatima Muktar, Executive Director of DEVBULB Data, the partnership addresses the long-standing challenge of data accessibility and struggle in agribusiness trade. “Our services provide agribusiness data that enables business impact with lower operational costs and environmental benefits. Indeed, this business grew out of the need to find solution…

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As Trump Romps Home Again, By Nnamdi Nwigwe

Ganiyu Amodu

All appears to be quiet at the “American Front” as Donald Trump returns to the White House to do a second and final term as the President of the United States of America, USA which is now more commonly referred to as the US. He had surprised many experts and pollsters in 2020 by winning against all odds, including the indifference of his Republican Party. He dared both his party by pushing past the primaries and the vocal American public affairs experts and pollsters who gave him no chance of…

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Ondo: Aiyedatiwa Coasts Home To Victory

Ganiyu Amodu

. Leads in all 13 LGAs so far declared   Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken a commanding lead in 13 local government areas as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continues to announce the results of Saturday’s governorship election. The collation exercise commenced at 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, led by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State. So far, Aiyedatiwa has secured victories in all 13 local government areas announced,…

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Reason Tyson Bite His Glove Repeatedly During Jake Paul Fight

Ganiyu Amodu

+ What you need to know about Tyson Infamous Ear Incident With Evander Holyfield   In one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year, Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision, at the AT and T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout was streamed live on Netflix and witnessed a sold-out crowd at the venue. All three judges scored the fight for Paul, 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, was contested at 2-minute rounds, and both fighters wore…

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‘Once Rejected In S’Africa,’ Chidimma Adetshina Emerges Miss Universe 1st Runner-Up

Abibat Babalola

Nigeria’s representative Chidimma Adetshina has made history by emerging as the first runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant. Miss Denmark – Victoria Kjaer Theilvig – emerged as winner of the contest. Theilvig takes over the crown from Miss Universe 2023 Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua. The grand finale of the pageantry took place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. This year marked the 73rd edition of the Miss Universe competition, showcasing fierce rivalry among 126 contestants representing countries worldwide, including 18 participants from African nations such as Nigeria,…

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Conoil Shareholders Get N1.73bn Dividend Payout As Revenue Hits 201.38bn

Abibat Babalola

Shareholders of Conoil Plc, Nigeria’s foremost major petroleum marketer, have approved a final dividend payout of N1.73 billion for the 2023 financial year, of N3.50 on every 50 kobo ordinary share. A statement from the company notes that the shareholders gave the unanimous approval at the company’s 54th Annual General Meeting held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the weekend. The approval came on the back of an impressive performance, where Conoil Plc recorded a 53.2 per cent growth in revenue to reach N201.38 billion as against N131.42 billion posted…

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