Category: Scholarships/Grants

PHOTONEWS: Adeola Yusuf Bags Journalism Entrepreneur of The Year Award

Gbenga Adeoti

    See-for-yourself photo story from the maiden Made-In-MAPOLY distinguished entrepreneurship awards + who-won-what report on 12 old students that returned to Ojere in honour many years after graduation   Team lead of Platforms Africa, Adeola Yusuf, was on Wednesday decorated as the Distinguished Journalism Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. Rector of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, who decorated the serial award winner at the maiden edition of the Made In MAPOLY Distinguished Entrepreneurs Awards, declared that Adeola Yusuf, who was his best student over 20 years ago,…

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Phobia For Maths, Love For Beautiful Women; Story of Oludare Ogunyombo, First To Complete Ph.D In Communication At OOU

ADEOLA YUSUF

The grass to grace story of the first person to complete the journey of Ph.D at the department of Mass Communication in Olabisi Onabajo University’s history is one with potential to inspire a lot. The Emuren Remo-born scholar, Oludare Ogunyombo, opens up to Platforms Africa on all, including 5 things people do not know about him.   Who is Oludare Ogunyombo? Oludare Ogunyombo is from Emuren Remo in Ogun State. He has a B.Sc. in Journalism and an M.Sc. in Mass Communication from the Lagos State University and University of…

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NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Bags PhD in Communications

ADEOLA YUSUF

How thesis by the NCDMB’s deputy manager titled; “Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Communication Campaigns and Selected Oil Companies’ Awareness and Compliance,” earned him the highest academic degree at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State   One of the founding staff of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Obinna Joseph Ezeobi, on Friday, successfully defended his thesis that earned him a Doctorate Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. At the external examination conducted by renowned academics, Ezeobi, Deputy Manager at the…

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153 Entries Jostle For The Nigeria Prize for Science’s $100,000

ADEOLA YUSUF

. The NLNG sponsored-prize spotlights “Innovations and Technologies for Reducing the Effect of Climate Change,” records 53% surge for 2024 entry cycle   The Advisory Board on Thursday announced that 153 entries were received for the 2024 cycle of the Nigeria Prize for Science, attaining a 53% increase over last year and a 20-year high record. Platforms Africa reports that the number of entries was revealed in Lagos at the ceremony to hand over the entries to judges for the commencement of the adjudication process. The eventual winner out of…

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LIST: Post UTME 2024/2025 Is Out In These Universities, Polytechnics

Abibat Babalola

  + What applicants and their parents must know about online screening closing date and deadline for federal, state and private higher institutions in Nigeria   Here is a list of federal, state, and private universities selling admission screening forms. The post UTME screening form for the 2024/2025 academic session for Federal Universities, State Universities, Private Universities, Polytechnics and colleges of education is out. In Nigeria, most universities conduct a post-UTME examination, while others opt for online screening exercises for candidates seeking admission to their various programmes. What is Post…

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NERC Under Fire As Labour, Chambers of Commerce, Consumers Reject Electricity Tariff Cut

Abibat Babalola

▪️Why NERC order on Band disparity for customers is divisive, exploitative, Nigerians demand return to status quo, total reversal of initial tariff review         The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), electricity consumers and civil society organisations have picked holes in the recent order by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), which led to stratification of electricity consumers into different bands, describing the NERC’s action as divisive and exploitative. Reacting separately to the latest…

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Group Gives Scholarship to 370 Orphans, Vulnerable Children in Minna

Daniel Atori

MINNA: A non governmental organization (NGO) Stella Maris Educational Foundation (SMEF) has given scholarship to over three hundred and seventy orphans and vulnerable children from HIV/AIDS impacted families in Minna, the Niger State capital.  Briefing Journalists during the Kit Up A Girl Child in Minna organized by the Stella Maris Educational Foundation in partnership with Friends of the Poor Foundation, the founder, Rev. Fr. Chiedozie Ezeribe said the Foundation which started in 2011 also partner with schools in rural communities to offer educational assistance. READ ALSO: Married Man Dies During…

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Why Exposing Children Under 6 Years To Smartphones, Computers Dangerous

ADEOLA YUSUF

. Details of a study by neuropsychologist on children’s brains and exposure to devices with screens show shocking revelations   Smartphones, tablets, and computers should not be accessible to children under the age of six, because it makes them more irritable and worsens their concentration and memories than children who do not use them, according to evidence cited by neuropsychologist Dr Álvaro Bilbao. In his book, Understanding Your Child’s Brain, Bilbao who urges parents to ban devices with screens for children under the age of six, says that the screens…

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Saudi Lawyer Wants Ronaldo Deported For ‘Grabbing Genitals’ Openly

Ganiyu Amodu

“It is considered a crime of public dishonour, and it is one of the crimes that entail arrest and deportation if committed by a foreigner,” – Ahmed         A Saudi lawyer, Nouf bin Ahmed, has vowed to file a complaint against Cristiano Ronaldo after the player appeared to grab his genitals while walking off the pitch on Tuesday. The incident happened after Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr suffered a 2-0 defeat to Odion Ighalo’s Al-Hilal on Tuesday night. Ronaldo’s action was deemed as an insulting gesture toward fans after his…

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Go And Get Your PVC! Prayer Alone Won’t Change Leaders -Iya Adura

Abibat Babalola

– Says Nigerians should Vote for credible leaders by participating in the general elections   Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Esther Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura has urged Christians to back their prayers with action by exercising their civic duties and voting to install their preferred leaders in the forthcoming general elections. She made this known while fielding questions from journalists at an event early in January. Rev Ajayi said, “My advice to Nigerians is to look at this card I’m holding, this is my…

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