Author: Platform Times Newspaper

In a renewed effort to address the alarming rate of zero-dose  children in Nigeria, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced a partnership with the Federal Government to prioritize routine immunization in 100 local governments across 18 states.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that this  collaboration is focused on reducing the number of unvaccinated children and increasing vaccination uptake by 15 percent annually, with the goal of reaching 30 percent more vaccinated children by 2025. Speaking at a two-day media dialogue held in collaboration with the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board ,  Chief of UNICEF Field Office for the Southwest, Celine…

In an effort to combat the rising cases of colon cancer in Nigeria, the Niola Cancer Care Foundation, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has launched a public outreach aimed at educating citizens on how to protect themselves from the deadly disease.  The campaign, which took place at Omida Market, Abeokuta, sought to raise awareness and provide practical steps for cancer prevention, particularly among market women and the general public. Speaking during the event, Eniola Akintunde, the founder and executive director of Niola Cancer Care Foundation, revealed that her personal experience with the disease—losing her husband…

For his dynamism, industry, creativity and versatility in the Public Relations profession, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Mr. Tope Adaramola, has been adjudged as the winner of the 2024 PR Enterprise Award. The Managing Director of PR Primus, Mr. Akin Okudero, while announcing the Award said the panel picked Adaramola ahead of other seasoned professionals for traversing and excelling in many disciplines. Mr. Tope Adaramola, a current Council member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and former Chapter Chairman of Ogun NIPR, is a multidisciplinary professional with Chartered Insurance and Broking certifications…

Daud Olatunji The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has liquidated a total of 651 banks over the last three decades, according to Pamela Roberts, Deputy Director of NDIC’s Enugu Zonal Office. PLATFORM TIMES reports tbst the  liquidation  of the failed banks was carried out following the revocation of their licences  by the Central Bank of Nigeria . This revelation was made during the NDIC Financial Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) workshop, organized by the Communications and Public Affairs Department (CPAD) in Lagos. Roberts  provided insights into the agency’s journey in managing bank closures in Nigeria. In her presentation titled Effective…

Excitement has suffused the faces of pupils of Police Children School Eleweran Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, Ambassador ( Dr) Babatunde Adeyemo, distributed a number of branded school bags to them. The top – notch player in the nation’s real estate sector had last July 30, while delivering his speech as the Chairman of the school’s colourful end of year, prize giving day and passing out parade ceremony, pledged to provide school bags to pupils who partook in the cultural dance performance that thrilled parents, teachers and the guests to…

Daud Olatunji  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over the alarming migration of Nigerian doctors, popularly known as the “Japa” syndrome, warning that the trend is severely crippling the country’s health sector. Speaking at the 44th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), held at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Abeokuta, Obasanjo urged government authorities at all levels to prioritize the welfare of medical professionals to curb the ongoing brain drain and enhance healthcare delivery. Obasanjo, represented by the Medical Director of FMC, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu, lamented that the current economic…

Daud Olatunji The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce tolls on major highways across the country once construction and renovation projects are completed, Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed.  Speaking at an Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, part of the activities to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, Umahi confirmed that critical roads like the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the Second Niger Bridge, and the Abuja-Kano Road would be tolled. “We are completing the Lagos-Ibadan (Expressway) and we will be tolling it,” Umahi stated, adding that the tolling policy will also apply to other key federal roads, including Makurdi-9th Mile and the…

The Federal Government has suspended senior officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) following allegations of bribery involving controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.  PLATFORM TIMES reports that the move is aimed at facilitating thorough investigations into the bribery accusations and ensuring transparency in the process. The suspension stems from a viral video posted by popular blogger Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.  In the video, Otse alleged that officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) collected ₦15 million from Bobrisky to drop money laundering charges against him.  The allegations came after Bobrisky’s public naira spraying…

The Federal Government has resorted to importing staple foods such as maize and wheat to combat the escalating food shortages gripping the country.  Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this urgent measure at an Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja, part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Edun revealed that the procured food items are expected to arrive in Nigeria soon, saying the imports is a short-term fix to the severe food scarcity.  “In the meantime, there is a short-term measure to import food. The government has already ordered procured maize and wheat, which…

… 2.3M Children At  Risk  Over Lack Of Vaccination- UNICEF Daud Olatunji The Lagos State government has lauded the partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF], as is set to embark on a massive immunization of 21 million persons against measles, yellow fever, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Dr. Adetona Akinpelu, Immunization Programme Coordinator for the Lagos State Public Health Board, disclosed this during the ongoing two-day media dialogue with some journalists in the Southwest and Edo States, with the theme: ”Achieving the Health Sector SDGs for over Two million Children at Risk of Death in Nigeria: A…