Month: November 2024

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

. 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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

. 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

ADEOLA YUSUF

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘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

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

ADEOLA YUSUF

      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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NLNG Spokesman, Yemi Adeyemi, Bags PhD

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Resilience, Commitment,’ How Adeyemi bagged highest academic degree 20 years after his Masters degree + tributes friends penned for the ‘tear-rubber’ scholar   Head, Transformation Change Management and Communications at the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), Yemi Adeyemi, has bagged Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in communication. Platforms Africa reports that Adeyemi bagged the highest academic degree at the University of Port Harcourt, 20 years after his second degree (MA Communication and Language Arts programme) at the University of Ibadan. His colleague, Omoniyi Ibietan, who confirmed the news on hos…

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‘Dangote Sells Fuel From Crude Oil He Bought In Naira to Foreign Markets In Dollar’

ADEOLA YUSUF

Investigation reveals that ɓusinessman has signed a contract with Vitoil for 5 cargoes of 38,000 metric tonnes per cargo. One of them is the CL Jane Austen tracked by bloomberg   The Dangote Refinery has allegedly altered the Nigerian government’s petrol supply plan as it began the sale of fuel in dollars to the foreign market. A report by Bloomberg, which gives this hint, says a vessel (tanker/cargo) already hauled the product from the refinery to waters off Togo. The crude oil from which the product was refined was sold…

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Flavours of Onicha-Olona: Oge Kimono Rallying Anioma Youths to Village Square

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oge, one of Nigeria’s fastest rising reggae artists, is the daughter of the late Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya popularly called Ras Kimono   The apple does not fall from the tree, it is said. This certainly rings true in the case of Oge Kimono. Oge one of Nigeria’s fastest rising reggae artists is the daughter of Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya. Onwubuya, an indigene of Onicha-Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, who passed on in 2018, was known around the world as Ras Kimono. He is regarded as one…

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