Day: November 20, 2024

New Telegraph’s Ex-Deputy Sports Editor, Dapo Sotuminu, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

“He was not sick at all. In fact, he slept hale and hearty yesterday,” a relative speaks on the last hour of the cerebral journalist   The former deputy sports editor of New Telegraph newspaper, Dapo Sotuminu, is dead Platforms Africa reports quoting a family source that Sotuminu died of cardiac arrest. “He was not sick at all. In fact, he slept hale and hearty yesterday only to wake up this morning breathing heavily and this made us rush him to the hospital this morning. “He couldn’t make it to…

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NNPC’s Utapate Crude Grade Enters Global Oil Market

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has unveiled its latest crude oil grade, the Utapate crude oil blend,before the international crude oil market. Olufemi O. Soneye,Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd conveyed this in a statement. The NNPC Ltd and its partner, the Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company (SEEPCO) Ltd,had in July, 2024 introduced the Utapate crude oil blend, following the lifting of first cargo of 950,000 barrels which headed for Spain. At a ceremony held at the Argus European Crude Conference taking place in London, United Kingdom,…

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South Africa Makes History As First African G20 Leader

Abibat Babalola

South Africa has made history by becoming the first African nation to take the presidency of the G20, as President Cyril Ramaphosa officially took over the leadership on Tuesday. Addressing the summit in Rio de Janeiro, Ramaphosa expressed pride in accepting the role, which formally begins on December 1, and laid out his country’s priorities for the year ahead. In his speech, Ramaphosa highlighted South Africa’s focus on promoting inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, and tackling global inequality. He stated that the theme for South Africa’s G20 presidency would centre…

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316 Bag Distiction In YABATECH As Sanwo-Olu Tasks Institution For Homegrown Tech Revolution

Precious Ibekwe

. Nigeria’s first Polytechnic graduates 8,139 Students at 36th convocation Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rallied Nigeria’s premier Polytechnic, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), for homegrown technology revolution. Platforms Africa reports that Sanwo-Olu said this while delivering a Lecture with the theme: ‘Developing Exportable Alternatives for Nigeria’s Economic Recovery,’ at the institution’s 36th Convocation where 316 bagged distictions among the 8,139 that graduated. Rhe governor said that increased attention on the nation’s export capacity and potential would help to advance its economy and make it more prosperous. He said that…

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Poor Sanitation Harmful To Health, Education Of Women, Children – UNICEF Warns

Abibat Babalola

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns about the global impact of inadequate sanitation, which is negatively affecting health, education, and livelihoods, especially for children and women. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, raises the concern during the 2024 World Toilet Day event held at Hazibal Hotel, Bauchi. Rafique explained that poor sanitation leads to serious health risks, especially for children and teenage girls. “Safe toilets are essential for public health. They help reduce diseases, protect water sources, and ensure safety, especially for women…

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Why Tinubu Fired Nnamdi Azikwe Varsity Council, VC, UHS Otukpo Pro-Chancellor

Aliyu Aliyu

. Approves Leadership changes at Federal Universities in Oye-Ekiti, Lokoja in major shakeup at Nigerian universities   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given reasons he approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. Platforms Africa reports that the council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other members: Hafiz Oladejo, Augustine Onyedebelu, and Engr. Amioleran Osahon, and Rtd. Gen. Funsho Oyeneyin. The…

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Naira Rises To N1,730/$ In Parallel Market

Abibat Babalola

The Naira yesterday appreciated to N1,730 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,735 per dollar on Monday. Similarly, the Naira appreciated to N1,678.93 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,678.93 per dollar from N1,690.37 per dollar on Monday, indicating N11.44 appreciation for the naira. READ ALSO: Illegal Migrants Flood Nigeria, Immigration Raises The Alarm ‘Promise Delivered,’ Adebule Trains, Empowers 1000 Youths, Women Mediapreneur, Tosin Adesile, Bags PhD In Print Journalism DSS Arrests,…

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‘Promise Delivered,’ Adebule Trains, Empowers 1000 Youths, Women

Ganiyu Amodu

‘Commitment to empowerment,’ What beneficiaries said, advice Lagos APC Chairman, and GAC Members; Dr Abayomi Finnih and Cardinal James Odunmbaku, gave   The senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Dr Idiat Adebule, in conjuction with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research (NIFFRI) have trained 1000 youths and women on different vocational skills such as Fashion, Barbing, Confectionery, Leather Works and Hairdressing. Platforms Africa reports that the trained indigents were also empowered with different startup packs for the vocational skills. Adebule…

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Mediapreneur, Tosin Adesile, Bags PhD In Print Journalism

Rofeequr Adeola--Yusuf

‘New scholar and his eight-year journey to PhD,’ Adesile speaks on his academic milestone, shares tips for prospective PhD students A Nigerian mediapreneur, Oluwatosin Adesile, has officially bagged Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in communication. Platforms Africa reports that Adesile successfully defended his PhD thesis in print/new journalism before the panel of assessors at University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka. NLNG Spokesman, Yemi Adeyemi, Bags PhD Mike Adenuga’s Associate Speaks Out Amid Globacom Chairman’s Death Rumour ‘Dangote Sells Fuel From Crude Oil He Bought In Naira to Foreign Markets In Dollar’…

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Mike Adenuga’s Associate Speaks Out Amid Globacom Chairman’s Death Rumour

Ganiyu Amodu

      Chief Dele Momodu, an ally of Billionaire Mike Adenuga, has said the rumoured death of the Chairman of Globacom and Conoil is ‘fake news.’ Momodu said as of Tuesday evening, November 19, 2024, Adenuga was at his desk working. The media entrepreneur disclosed that Adenuga “just called me to thank everyone for their concern.” ‘Dangote Sells Fuel From Crude Oil He Bought In Naira to Foreign Markets In Dollar’ Conoil Shareholders Get N1.73bn Dividend Payout As Revenue Hits 201.38bn Oil, Gas Association’s Ex-Chairman Jailed Shell, AFC, GTBank,…

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