Category: Environment/Agric

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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From China With ‘Love’: Inside Counterfeit Electrical Goods Racket In Africa

Ganiyu Amodu

Africa faces widespread use of substandard electrical cables due to a lack of regulation and the limited ability of many countries to enforce compliance with safety standards. Research indicates that electrical cables are among the most commonly counterfeited products on the continent. Cables imported from China are identified as the primary source of poor-quality products, with other Asian imports contributing to the majority of the remainder. Global Alliance Appoints NIPR President as Member, Africa Regional Council NCC Moves To Sanitize Tarrif Plans Regime, Targets 7 Plans Per Operator Additionally, locally…

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NPA Mulls Export Processing Terminal, Domestic Warehouse Link, Gives Reason

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Saturday, said it planned to link the Export Processing Terminals (EPTs), with the Domestic Export Warehouse (DEW) so as to facilitate Port-Hinterland connectivity and create pathways for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs). Platforms Africa reports that this was disclosed by the managing director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, at the 2024 Lagos International Trade Fair, titled, ‘Connecting Businesses, Creating Value, in Lagos. B’Odogwu: 7 Things To Know About Nigeria Customs Service Paperless Mgt System Customs Release Guidelines For Zero Duty On Food Items Tax…

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NNPCL Punctures Protesters’ Demand For Kyari’s Resignation

Aliyu Aliyu

. ‘No need to waste time engaging with individuals motivated by selfish interests, our GCEO not responsible for petrol price hike’ everything Olufemi Soneye said on protest at the NNPCL global Headquarters   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has declared that its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mallam Mele Kyari, is not responsible for the hike in the prices of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol. Platforms Africa reports that some protesters have earlier stormed the headquarters of the oil giant in Abuja, demanding the…

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Champion Newspapers’ First Female Editor, Ngozi Anyaegbunam, Is Dead

Precious Ibekwe

“How female print journalist-interviewer of two sitting Presidents of Nigeria died,” son gives details of the last moment of the late author of the book Waziri Ibrahim: Politics Without Bitterness   The first female editor of the Champion newspapers, Dr Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam, is dead. His son, Mr. Rocky C Agbese, who confirmed this in a statement to Platforms Africa, maintained that Anyaegbunam died after a brief illness. ‘No River? No Palaver,’ 10 Countries With No Single River ‘No Plane? No Problem,’ 5 Countries Without Airport And How To Reach Them…

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‘No River? No Palaver,’ 10 Countries With No Single River

ADEOLA YUSUF

Citizens of countries with abundance of river water flock to these nations that have none in a way that may have rendered useless the principle of water for development. Here is the miracle of 10 and how they cope with ‘riverlessness’! Call them riverless and you won’t be wrong. Countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Vatican function, relying on alternative sources of water supply. Here are 10 countries without rivers from around the WORLD and how they source for alternatives to make up for their lack of even…

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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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PNC 2024 Forum To Spotlight New Frontiers For Content Implementation, Rallies 950 Stakeholders

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Africa Energy Bank, Reduction of middlemen and fixing contract price inflation,’ organisers highlight forum’s feats, speak on what to expect at NCDMB-backed PNC 2024   About 950 experts and stakeholders across the oil and gas ecosystem will participate at the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) 2024 Forum to advance solution-driven conversation on the Nigerian Content Implementation. Platforms Africa reports that the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)-backed event holds its 13th edition in Bayelsa State with the theme “Defining The Next Frontier Nigerian Content Implementation.” After Platforms Africa Report,…

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”Passengers, Crew Gone,’ Rivers Helicopter Crash Kills Everyone On Board – Police

Aliyu Aliyu

“Oil workers onboard as incident occurred en route OML 123 FPSO – NUIMS ANTAN,” Here is a word-for-word statement NNPCL issued on the ill-fated Helicopter   The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed dead eight persons on board of Thursday’s helicopter crash in the state. The Ill-fated helicopter left Nigerian Air Force Base in Port Harcourt, traveling to Nuim Antan OML123 fields with two crew members and six passengers when it reportedly ditched into the ocean near Antan Producing Limited’s Mimbo platform and Floating Production and Offloading (FPSO). Public Relations…

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