Category: Awards/Recognitions

WHY WE CELEBRATE EMEKA OPARAH AS VP COMMS & CSR AIRTEL AFRICA, By CHIDO NWAKANMA

ADEOLA YUSUF

Emeka Oparah is now the highest-ranked PR executive in Nigeria. He joins the pantheon of greats such as Sir Alex Nwokedi, Mazi Mike Okereke, who the Public Relations Society of America recognised with a lifetime achievement award, Victor Ogundipe, who changed bank PR in Nigeria, and Prof Pat Utomi, who bestrode PR at Volkswagen of Nigeria and rose to the top executive post. The difference is that they all managed in-country operations. Oparah’s is continental. What did Emeka do at Airtel? The high decibel celebration of Emeka Oparah as Vice…

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Veteran Journalist, Femi Abass, Wins Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Award

ADEOLA YUSUF

National Association Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) writes Award Winner, fixes date for presentation Veteran Nigerian Journalist, Femi Abass, has won the Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Award of Excellence. Platforms Africa reports that the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS), organisers of the award, which announced this in a letter sent to Abass, maintained that the presentation of the coveted award has been fixed for 2nd of February, 2022. READ ALSO: Nigeria’ll Pay N3trn To NNPC As Fuel Subsidy In 2022 Teenagers Behead Girlfriend for Money Rituals Kwara Gov Signs…

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Ex-Immigration CG, Babandede, Is 1st Nigerian To Bag Spanish Highest Honour

ADEOLA YUSUF

How sterling performance at the Nigeria Immigration, which reduced global human Trafficking, earned Babandede the Spanish highest honour   For his contributions to global fight against illegal migration and trafficking in persons which began with his years at the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and later at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the government of Spain recently awarded the immediate past comptroller general of NIS, Muhammad Babandede, with the honour of the Officer of the Civil Merit of Spain (OCMS). The official decoration of the…

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How UI, UNILAG, LASU Researchers, Others Broke Guiness World Record

ADEOLA YUSUF

“Implementation of the research, which Guiness World Record tagged ‘Most authors on a single peer-reviewed academic paper,’ could prevent an additional 58,687 COVID-19-related deaths in one year.”   A study carried out by researchers from the University of Lagos, University of Ibadan, Lagos State University in conjunction with counterparts from other leading universities in Nigeria, has been awarded the Guinness World Records title for the world’s largest scientific collaboration. Platforms Africa reports that the study led by University of Birmingham and Edinburgh experts involved over 140,000 (One hundred and forty…

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14 Journos Win as SMC Professional Education Unit Hosts Post-AWARES Award

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Professional Education Unit of the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University (SMC) hosted the Post AWARES AWARD ceremony on Sunday, 10th October 2021, at the Omu Resort, Lekki-Epe, Expressway, Lagos. Platforms Africa reports that the event, sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited was to recognise and reward Chevron-sponsored journalists of the Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (AWARES) Certificate Course from 2014 till 2020. The award winners including the Team Lead, Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, were adjudged as consistent excellent performers in their journalistic activities by a team of academic…

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Platforms Africa Team Lead wins Chevron/Pan-Atlantic Varsity Award

ADEOLA YUSUF

The credibility of Platforms Africa, leading pan-African newspaper, was, again, reconfirmed at the weekend as its Team Lead, Adeola Yusuf, was declared by the prestigious Pan-Atlantic Varsity as one of the winners with Best Articles in Recognition and Rewards laurel. The award, organised by the university for its Alumni in the Advanced Writing And Reporting Skills (AWARES), was sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited. Director, Professional Education for the School, Isaac-Ogugua Ezechukwu, eulogised Platforms Africa‘s Adeola Yusuf and all the winners for being exceptional with their journalism careers. READ ALSO: DPR…

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Anthony Joshua Suffers Eye Socket Damage, hospitalised after 1st London Defeat

ADEOLA YUSUF

How British-Nigerian Heavyweight Champion Lost Titles To Ukranian Usyk + PHOTOS     Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital for assessment following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night. He will spend a few days under supervision of the medical teams. Platforms Africa   reports that the British-Nigerian boxer is reported to have suffered eye socket damage. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has revealed that he could not see properly after the ninth round. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Manchester City Disgrace Arsenal 5-0 At Etihad Before your Angry Spouse, Boss…

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TotalEnergies: Egina wins Award at OTC, Ikike attains 70% completion as JV carbon credit hits €1.4m

ADEOLA YUSUF

TotalEnergies flagship deepwater project in Nigeria, Egina, has won special laurel at the just concluded Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, United State of America. Platforms Africa reports that the OTC, biggest assembly of stakeholders in the global oil industry, gave the special recognition to Egina based on unprecedented feats it achieved, particularly its contribution in raising Nigeria’s quota to the global pool of TotalEnergies’ daily output to 10 per cent. READ ALSO: Shell loses Nigeria’s Oil Block Renewal Case, NPDC Resumes Asset Operation Why N5trn Missing From Nigerian…

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Nigerian Fire Service appoints Safety Expert, Debbie Windele, as consultant

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Nigerian Federal Fire Service (FFS) has appointed Mrs. Debbie Windele, as its consultant. Platforms Africa reports that the  letter signed by the Controller General of FFS, Liman MIFire, disclosed that the appointment of Windele is sequel to her performance at the recently concluded National Fire Conference held in Jos, Plateau State. READ ALSO: Food Poison: How Nigerian Family of 24 Died in One Day Food Poison: How Nigerian Family of 24 Died in One Day Cryptocurrency for a layman, understanding threats, trend of financial revolution With the appointment, Windele…

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Platforms Africa to attend 2021 OTC in Houston

ADEOLA YUSUF

U.S. grants Platforms Africa journalist Visa approval to attend number one global oil and gas event   Leading pan-African online newspaper, Platforms Africa, will again showcase its strong presence and influence in the global oil and gas space by attending the 2021 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, United States (U.S.). The newspaper’s (Platforms Africa) energy correspondent, Adesupo OSOSANYA, has been given a Visa, highest approval needed, by the United States (U.S.) to be at the Houston, Texas, the acclaimed World capital for the global oil and…

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