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63% Connected: EKEDC Exerts Leadership In Metering, Targets 100% By 2028

Ganiyu Amodu

. Don’t buy transformers, cables, without formal agreements with DisCos, NERC warns customers . How our 5-year plan will totally eliminate estimated billing in our network – Sanda   The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC)has exerted its Leadership in meetering as it launched a 5-year plan to connect additional 120,000 customers annually from 2024 to 2028. Platforms Africa reports that Nanaging Director of EKEDC, Dr. Tinuade Sanda, who stated this plan at the Day-1 of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) 3-day town hall for customers in Lagos, maintained that…

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Platforms Africa, HURIWA Demand Release of Journalist Segun Olatunji

Gbenga Adeoti

‌ “Kidnapped” without even informing his wife or granting him the fair hearing of extending a lawful invitation to any office that he has now being driven to secretly,” full statement Platforms Africa, HURIWA issued on journalist’s alleged abduction by Nigerian Army   Reactions have trailed the alleged abduction of a Nigerian journalist, Segun Olatunji, with rights fora; Platforms Africa and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), demanding his release and fair hearing. Olatunji, the Editor of FirstNews and a member of Platforms Africa forum was reported to…

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises To 31.70% For Feb – NBS

Abibat Babalola

The inflation rate has moved to 31.70 per cent in February, according to the latest data by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The Bureau released the figure on Friday, with the latest data showing a rise from the 29.90 per cent recorded in January 2024. According to the ‘Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report’ for February obtained by Channels Television, the hike represented a 1.80 per cent increase from what was recorded in January. READ ALSO: ‘They Lost Millions,’ Nigerian Banks Hit By West Africa’s Internet Glitch Japa: Vice…

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BREAKING: President Tinubu Directs States To Implement Wage Award For Workers

Abibat Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to state governors to start paying the wage awards pending the determination of the new minimum wage to reduce the hardship of the economy on the people. The president implied that if the states had implemented the wage awards, it would provide much-needed relief without causing inflationary pressures. READ ALSO: S/Korea To Suspend Licences Of 4,900 Striking Doctors UK Bans Foreign Health Workers From Bringing Dependants Casualty Figure Hits 9 As Gas Explosion Rocks Ogun Community Speaking in Minna at the flag-off of the…

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Leadership: An Alliance with Time, By Bola Tinubu

ADEOLA YUSUF

Word-for-Word: Text of Remarks by President Tinubu at the 2024 Obafemi Awolowo Leadership Prize in Lagos The man in whose memory we gather here today serves as a compass for each of us and a guiding light for several generations of leaders. His principles have withstood the tests of time and geography. He stands as a testament to the resilience of his convictions. Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s life also provides a compelling narrative for every student of leadership—an inspiration that continues to resonate across our community, our nation, and the global…

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Nigerian Lawyer Working As Caregiver In UK Slumps, Dies

Abibat Babalola

A 37-year-old Nigerian woman working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom slumped on February 22, and died two days later. The victim, Chidimma Susan Ezenyili, known as Suzy, collapsed while on duty in the street of Bishop’s Stortford. Ezenyili who was a lawyer in Nigeria was tendering an elderly woman, Ian Hale in Scott Road, but a report said she was not feeling well herself but managed to work before her collapse on the fateful day. Ezenyili and her husband, Friday left Nigeria in August 2023, to go and…

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Driver In Custody For Killing 10-Year-Old With Vehicle

Abibat Babalola

A 69-year-old commercial bus driver, Waidi Saheed, is now in police custody for allegedly crushing a 10-year-old, simply identified as Chukwudi, to death at the Iganmu-Mile 2 Expressway in Lagos State. Platforms Africa reports that the incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. It was also gathered that the driver of the Nissan Coastal commercial bus, with registration number JJE-134 XK, hit the deceased as a result of speeding. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Man City Defeat Man U 3-1 At Etihad Stadium 10 Things You Should Know About Late Nollywood…

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LALOTO President, Shoye Damilare, Bags Ph.D

Damilola Olonade

  ▪️ How his thesis on transport communication earned him the highest academic degree in communication and media studies     President, Lagos State Local Government Tourism Officers (LALOTO), Shoye Nurudeen Damilare, has successfully defended his doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) thesis at the Lagos State University (LASU). Platforms Africa reports that Shoye who is the Head of Tourism Unit, Lekki Local Council Development Area, bagged the highest academic degree with his thesis titled; “Assessment of Communication Intervention of Traffic Radio 96.1FM in Road Traffic Management among Road Users and Stakeholders…

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A Man, And Then What? Sometimes Shed Tears; Here’s Why

ADEOLA YUSUF

Beneficial Tears: Here for everyone, particularly men who won’t show emotion, are four ‘wonders’ of crying you’ve been missing   Crying or shedding of tears happens due to an emotional state, pain or a physical irritation of the eye. Emotions can lead us to anger, happiness, or sadness. Usually, people try to suppress or hide tears as they think it is a sign of weakness, but science suggests that doing so you could miss some of benefits. Here’s why you should cry… at least sometimes Soothing effect. If you are…

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BREAKING: Basorun of Iseyinland, Raheem Adelodun, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

+ The bickering between Basorun, highest ranking kingmaker in the Kingdom, and others high Chiefs before the man died at the University College Hospital (UCH)   The Basorun of iseyinland, High Chief Raheem Adelodun, has died. Platforms Africa reports that the highest ranking kingmaker in the Kingdom died at the University College Hospital (UCH) on Thursday morning after battling an undisclosed illness. READ ALSO: Lagos Top Muslim Leader, Abdul-Afeez Abou, Is Dead Oloduowo Twins: Came to World Same Day, Become Professors Same Day Betta Chimaobim Edu: 12 Things You Don’t…

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