Category: Leadership

Nigerian Govt Proposes Two-Year NYSC To Boost Youth Employment

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Federal Government has proposed the extension of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme from one year to two years as part of efforts to deepen skills acquisition and boost youth employment. The proposed extension includes an expansion of the NYSC Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme to better equip corps members with practical skills for job creation and national development. This development was revealed during a courtesy visit by the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, to the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji…

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One Killed, Three Hospitalised As Military Granade Explodes In Lagos

ADEOLA YUSUF

A yet-to-be-identified scavenger has been killed after a military-grade grenade exploded at Idi-Araba in the Mushin area of Lagos State. PUNCH Online learnt that three other persons were injured in the incident, which occurred on Thursday. It was gathered that some scavengers in a metal scrap yard were attempting to dismantle one of the grenades in their possession. The device, however denoted in the process, killing one of them on the spot while three others sustained severe injuries. A resident, Akin Olawale, told our correspondent on Friday that the explosion…

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‘Their Names, Their Roles,’ NNPC Ltd Appoints Eight Senior Mgt Officers

ADEOLA YUSUF

Following the appointment of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the appointment of a new 8-man Senior Management Team on Friday. Platforms Africa reports that this was contained in a statement by Olufemi O. Soneye, Chief Corporate Communication Officer. The team which would be headed by the GCEO, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has Rowland Ewubare as Group Chief Operating Officer; Adedapo Segun as Group Chief Financial Officer; and Olalekan Ogunleye as Executive Vice President Gas, Power &…

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You’ll Meet Your Maker Soon – Military Tells Notorious Bandit Kingpin Turji

ADEOLA YUSUF

The military high command has said the days of notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Bello Turji, are numbered. The military’s reaction came less than 24 hours Turji k!lled 12 farmers in Lugu town, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. It specifically dismissed the claims that the military had downscaled operations against herdsmen, terrorists, cattle rustlers, among others, adding that it would remain focused in capturing Turji. Turji was said to be returning from a Sallah visit to a community in Isa, when he carried out the attack. READ ALSO: ‘Why…

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Wike Denies Collapse Rumour, Says He’ll Write Condolence Letters Of Detractors

ADEOLA YUSUF

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has denied the rumour that he recently collapsed due to ill-health. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, including the International Conference Centre (ICC). Last week, some reports on social media claimed that the FCT minister collapsed in Abuja and was flown outside the country for treatment. Wike described the rumour as the handiwork of persons trying to score cheap political points. READ ALSO: Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame Is New NAF…

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Trump’s Tariff Threatens $10bn US-Nigeria Trade

ADEOLA YUSUF

•25-year duty-free AGOA partnership in danger, Nigerian-American commerce chamber worries     •Nigeria’s crude revenue may plunge as US begins enforcement Wed, NACCIMA raises concerns The newly imposed 14 per cent tariff by US President Donald Trump on exports by Nigerian businesses presents a significant risk to the $10bn annual exports to the United States, potentially disrupting key sectors such as oil export and agricultural trade, experts and trade associations concerned about a potential global trade war stated on Thursday. The economic experts, in separate interviews with The PUNCH, noted…

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192 Bag First Class As LASU Holds 28th Convocation

ADEOLA YUSUF

Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU) has disclosed that a total of 192 students will graduate with first class during its 28th Convocation Ceremony for the 2023/2024 academic session. She disclosed this in a press conference on Thursday to herald the 28th Convocation ceremony. The VC noted that 8,711 students will be graduating with first degree programmes from the university with 192 first class honours and 17 with unclassified (MBSS/BDS) Degrees, 3076 to graduate with second class upper division, 4397 with second class lower division, 990…

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NAEC Welcomes Ojulari’s Appointment, Congratulates New Board of NNPC Ltd

ADEOLA YUSUF

Highest body of journalists in the Nigeria’s energy sector, Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC), has officially congratulated Engineer Bayo Ojulari on his appointment as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC Ltd). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, April 2, announced the appointment of Ojulari and a new board for NNPC Ltd with a dissolution of the old board taking immediate effect. Reacting to the news, NAEC in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ugo Amadi, welcomed Ojulari’s appointment, maintaining that…

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‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘You have the most creative content presentation in the industry. Your Integrity, unique journalism style make me re-read stories I have read on other channels,” What Editors, Scholars, Professionals, Others Wrote On strides by the leading media group . ‘Our Readers, Our unique Strength,’ Team Lead Platforms Africa dedicates feats to readers, Speaks on how media group was established at Wits University, South Africa   The ratings of Platforms Africa, leading Africa-focused media group, have soared with a single post hitting a new celling of 1.7 million views. The…

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Mass Layoffs Targeting 10,000 Jobs Hit US Health Agencies

ADEOLA YUSUF

Mass layoffs began at the major US health agencies on Tuesday as the Trump administration embarks on a major restructuring that will cut 10,000 jobs. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last week said the layoffs were part of a major reform of his department, aiming to refocus efforts on chronic disease prevention. According to photos and testimonials posted on social media, employees learned of their dismissal early on Tuesday morning by email or by having their access badges not working when they showed up to work in the…

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