Tag: Chairman

Sacked LAHASCOM Boss Heads To Court In faceoff With Speaker

Ganiyu Amodu

“The speaker without recourse to the Service rules has been operating the commission like a unit of the assembly. Very sad that the democracy had been basterdised,” Mogaji opens can of worms on alleged illegality by Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa “Allegations against Mr. Speaker unfounded, sack of Mr. Mogaji was by the Assembly, followed due process”   The sacked Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Services Commission (LAHASCOM), Mr Olawale Mogaji, says he will go to court to seek redress to the sacking of his appointment by the assembly during…

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CAC Begins Private Schools Registration As Limited Liability Companies

Abibat Babalola

“Why we won’t register private schools às business entities but liability companies” The Corporate Affairs Commission says it has commenced registration of private schools as limited liability companies and not as a business entity to ensure continuity. The Head of CAC Zonal Office in Kaduna, Abdulkadir Modibbo, disclosed this in Kaduna, Kaduna State on Thursday. This was at a two-day consultative meeting on the formulation of policy to guide operations of private schools in Kaduna State. READ ALSO: NNPC’s Corporate Existence Altered, CAC completes Oil giant’s Incorporation Lagos Gets 2…

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You’ll Enjoy Improved Power Supply From July 1, NERC Assures Nigerians

ADEOLA YUSUF

NERC Chairman gives reasons some power supply issues rocking Nigeria may end in two weeks   Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, Sanusi Garba, has declared that Nigerians will begin to enjoy improved power supply from July 1 following renewed efforts by industry stakeholders. Platforms Africa reports that Mr Garba gave the assurance at an interactive session with newsmen after the Second Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry, NESI, meeting on Wednesday in Lagos. READ ALSO: Nationwide Blackout As Grid Suffers 4th Collapse in 88 Days I Am Angry With State of…

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753 Make First Class As LAUTECH Graduates 24,704 Students

ADEOLA YUSUF

How Varsity ended six-year Convocation drought, lecturer won €750,000 ( N357, 183,513.08) research grant + breakdown of graduands grades from 2015/2016, to 2020/2021 sets   The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has announced the graduation of 24,704 Students with 753 First Class for its 14th Combined Special Convocation ceremonies. Platforms Africa reports that the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mojeed Olaide Liasu, who said this while addressing press men and members of the University community, gave details of how the institution ended six-year convocation drought, as he…

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No More Sit-At-Home Order In South East Nigeria, IPOB Declares

Precious Ibekwe

  The Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) on Saturday, said it has abrogated its ‘sit-at-home directive in South East Nigeria, saying the development is to embrace peace negotiations organised by the Anambra government. The IPOB yielded to the appeal by the Anambra state government and traditional rulers to pave the way for peace, since all Igbo stakeholders and religious leaders have declared their intention to find a lasting solution to insecurity and incessant sit-at-home directives in the South East. The decision was disclosed by the Chairman, Anambra Traditional Rulers Council,…

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MTN, Glo, Airtel Mull Tariff Hike For Nigerians, Blame High Diesel Price

Aliyu Aliyu

Telecommunications services providers under the aegis of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria have said a tariff review for telco services may happen if the rise in the price of diesel is sustained. Platforms Africa reports he providers include MTN, Glo, 9Mobile and Airtel among others. READ ALSO: Diesel Price Hits N720 Per Litre, Nigerian Manufacturers Groan N17bn Racket: EFCC Moves Obiano To Abuja After First Night In Lagos Custody Airlines in Nigeria To Shut Down Thursday As Aviation Fuel Scarcity Worsens Nigerian Varsities Remain Shut Till May…

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421 TV, Radio Stations In 16 African Countries Are Being Tracked

Francis Kokutse

Maverick Media Monitoring’s MediaPlus, a real time media monitoring and SaaS platform has said that it is expanding its reach of new and innovative ways of media monitoring to 421 Television and Radio stations, 16 countries across Africa. Platforms Africa reports that the countries include Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Togo to measure and analyze how companies spend and gain when they advertise in the media. The company, which made this known in a statement to Platforms Africa also named the rest of the countries as,…

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EKEDC Gets New Chairman, To Consolidate N11bn Monthly Revenue Feat

ADEOLA YUSUF

Meet Oritsedere Otubu, Houston Baptist University Accounting graduate who’ll replace Charles Momoh as Chairman, Board of Directors, EKEDC   Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Oritsedere Dere as its new Chairman. He replaces Mr. Charles Momoh who was the pioneer Chair and is stepping down after 8 years in line with company’s policy and international best practices. Platforms Africa reports that it is expected that Mr. Otubu will consolidate on the gains achieved under Mr. Momoh where monthly revenues climbed steadily from about N2.3b to…

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Finally, APC Picks February for Convention as Govs Meet

Ayobami Adedinni

The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has promised that the party’s national convention to elect new leaders will hold in February. The Chairman, Atiku Bagudu addressed journalists after a meeting of the body in Abuja, Sunday night. The Yobe Governor said the February timeframe as approved by President Muhammadu Buhari was sacrosanct and would be respected. He added that APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) was in the best position to announce the specific date. “We are one group of stakeholders and our party respects institutions. The appropriate organ…

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Lekoil Nigeria Makes Offer To Acquire Lekoil Cayman’s Shares Days to AGM ​

Ayobami Adedinni

Lekoil Nigeria writes Lekoil Cayman’s shareholders, says its indicative offer to acquire Lekoil Limited shares and potential share exchange, a fresh Lifeline to them   Lekoil Nigeria Limited has written to the shareholders of Lekoil Limited (Lekoil Cayman) with an “indicative offer to acquire Lekoil Limited shares and potential share exchange.” Platforms Africa reports that despite similarity in their names, the two firms are engaged in a face-off, which began with the convening of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at the instance of Lekoil Cayman Board constituted after Metallon Corporation…

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