Many Nigerians Cooking Unhealthily Because We Neglected LPG – Energy Expert

ADEOLA YUSUF

President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, Oladapo Olatunbosun, says most Nigerians engage in means of cooking that are detrimental to their health because for many years the Nigerian government neglected liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Speaking on Channels Television’s special 64th Independence programme, Channels Forum, on Tuesday, Olatunbosun said the lack of access to clean means of cooking increases the medical bills of most Nigerians. READ ALSO: Candidates’ll Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates – NECO Tobi Amusan Breaks Silence After Disappointing Outing At Olympics Independence: 7…

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Candidates’ll Henceforth Pay N50,000 To Reprint Certificates – NECO

ADEOLA YUSUF

The National Examinations Council, NECO, says its candidates would henceforth pay the sum of N50,000 as a fee for the reprinting of certificates. NECO Registrar, Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this in a statement in Minna, Niger State. “The N50,000 fee for certificate reprints is subject to periodic review, he emphasised. READ ALSO: Tobi Amusan Breaks Silence After Disappointing Outing At Olympics Iranian Fires Multiple Missiles Into Israel Independence: 7 Notable Nigerians Who Shared Birthday With Nigeria The council further said requests for reprints, “will only be accepted within one year of…

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Tobi Amusan Breaks Silence After Disappointing Outing At Olympics

ADEOLA YUSUF

Athlete Tobi Amusan has said she is ready to make an announcement more than a month after failing to make the final of the 100m hurdles at the 2024 Olympics which took place in Paris, France. On August 9, Amusan came third in her heat running 12.55 seconds behind Grace Stark of the US who came first in 12.39 seconds and Bahamian Devynne Charlton who completed the race in 12.50 seconds. The result meant she finished ninth overall and could not make it to the final. The three-time (consecutive) Diamond…

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Independence: 7 Notable Nigerians Who Shared Birthday With Nigeria

ADEOLA YUSUF

Funke Fadugba, Abbey Lanre, Kenny Dee; Platforms Africa highlights the names, and details of Nigerians of fame born on day their nation marked Independence day   1. Funke Fadugba Funke Fadugba was the former Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos council. She was a broadcaster with the DAAR communication limited. Meet Ronald Adams, Energy Veteran of 32 Years Now SNEPCo MD Hamar: African Tribe Where Wives Beg Husbands To Flog Them For Love, Loyalty She was born on October 1, 1960, exactly the day Nigeria got independence. 2.…

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Woman Who Hired Neighbour To Kill Her Uncle Bags 26 Year-Jail Term

ADEOLA YUSUF

A South African woman who hired her neighbour to kill her uncle so that she could benefit from an insurance policy has been sentenced to an effective 26 years behind bars. Nompelo Maloyi, 37, and her neighbour and hitman Yithulwazi “Lwazi” Kay, 35, were sentenced in the High Court of South Eastern Cape Division. Kay also received a 26 year jail term. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the duo were convicted for the murder of 66-year-old Mynhardt Maloyi. The victim was found inside his house in Henry Street in…

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Naira Under Fresh Pressure, Ends September At N1,705/$ In Parallel Market

ADEOLA YUSUF

There are indications that the nation’s currency has come under fresh demand pressure in the parallel market with significant depreciation recorded in the past week. Yesterday, parallel market dealers traded at N1,705/ $1.00 down from N1,655/$1.00 a week ago, with sustained day-to-day slide. Vanguard’s Naira watch indicates the steady slide is happening for the first time in several weeks unlike the daily fluctuation within a narrow band of between N1645 and N1,655/$1.00 recorded in the past two months. READ ALSO: Meet Ronald Adams, Energy Veteran of 32 Years Now SNEPCo…

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Meet Ronald Adams, Energy Veteran of 32 Years Now SNEPCo MD

ADEOLA YUSUF

+ New Assignment Shell has for Adams’ predecessor, Elohor Aiboni   Shell has named Ronald Adams as the new Managing Director for its deep-water subsidiary in Nigeria, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo). Ronald Adams is formerly Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic LNG, Trinidad and Tobago. He takes over from Elohor Aiboni, who proceeds on international assignment to Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) as Asset Director. Both appointments take effect today,October 1,a statement signed by Gladys Afam-Anadu,the company’s Media Relations Manager, said. Country Chair, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Osagie…

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Zenera, CEO Olowola Win PR Agency, Brand Strategist Of The Decades Awards

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Unwavering commitment,’ emotional message Meka Olowola penned on the double honour from Marketing Edge   Top Public Relations agency, Zenera Consulting, and its Chief Executive Officer, Meka Olowola, have won the PR Agency of the decade and Brand Personality of the decade Awards. Olowola, who announced this on his verified Facebook page, maintained that these recognitions are made even more meaningful as they come from 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙙𝙜𝙚, a pioneering institution that has set the standard for excellence in communications for over 21 years. READ ALSO: If I Say Anything Let…

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Tinubu: I Am Deeply Aware Of Struggles Nigerians Face, Relief Is Coming

ADEOLA YUSUF

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep awareness of the struggles Nigerians face in the current economic climate, vowing that his administration will work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering. In a nationwide address on Tuesday to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day, the President acknowledged the rising cost of living and the challenges of unemployment many citizens are enduring. “Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you are grappling with the…

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