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Daud Olatunji The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite,  has declared that the Federal Government has intensified efforts to find lasting solutions to address the challenges posed by foreign exchange pressures. The minister said this on Tuesday, during the commissioning ceremony of two new factories and the expansion of the Tropical General Investment Group (TGI) held at the Sagamu Interchange, Ogun State. Dr. Uzoka-Anite emphasised the government’s dedication, asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration will actively promote industrialization and mobilize resources to stimulate economic recovery.  She highlighted the government’s commitment to eliminating impediments hindering business growth…

Daud Olatunji In a significant development, the CEOs of Zenith, Providus, and Jaiz banks—Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Haruna Musa, and Walter Akpani, respectively—were summoned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday. PLATFORM TIMES gathered that the  invitation is part of an extensive investigation into an alleged embezzlement scheme connected to current and former Ministers of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu and Sadiya Umar-Farouq. Sources close to PLATFORM TIMES disclosed that the bank executives, who appeared at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, underwent questioning regarding the suspected improper diversion of public funds into private accounts.  Following the interrogation, the bank…

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm regarding five syrups containing hazardous chemicals. Manufactured by Pharmix Laboratories Limited in Pakistan, the identified syrups—Alergo, Emidone, Mucorid, Ulcofin, and Zincell—have been found to be contaminated with ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol, both harmful to human health. NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) detected the contamination in November 2023. Subsequent confirmation by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA) prompted a global alert. Belize, Fiji, and Lao People’s Democratic Republic have also reported the presence of these syrups.…

In the wake of mounting allegations of financial improprieties within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, has been summoned to the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. Sources at PLATFORM TIMES confirm that Tunji-Ojo is scheduled to meet with the President later this afternoon.  The Minister faces scrutiny over his alleged involvement in financial transactions with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs through a company in which he purportedly holds interests.  The said company reportedly secured a contract worth over N400 million from the Ministry. The recent suspension of Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, by President Bola Tinubu…

By Rasak Musbau The Christmas and New Year celebrations are over and attention is now on children returning to school for the commencement of the second academic term on Monday, January 8 for day students and Sunday, January 7 2024 for boarders. As usual, this development, especially considering the closeness of the resumption date to the just concluded Yuletide season, is eliciting challenges and excitement among parents, guardians, teachers, and of course, pupils. For parents whose wards particularly attend private schools, the fear of school fees is always the beginning of wisdom. This is so especially in this period when…

“If rainforests are the lungs of the planet, then wetlands are the kidneys” – Mr. Sean Melbourne Wetlands are dynamic aquatic ecosystem found all over the world. It is an area of land that is saturated with water either permanently or seasonally. It can be freshwater, brackish, or saline. Wetlands can be thought of as biological supermarkets that provide great volume of food which attract many animal species. These animals use wetlands for part of or all their life cycle. It provides values that no other ecosystem can. These include natural water quality improvement, flood protection, shoreline, erosion control, opportunities…

In a significant stride towards operational commencement, Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced on Monday that it is poised to begin the production of refined petroleum products.  The refinery marked this milestone with the reception of its sixth batch of one million barrels of crude oil, a crucial component for its initial operations. In an official statement released on Monday, the company expressed its readiness to enter the production phase, highlighting that the sixth batch of Agbami crude, delivered via MT ALMI SUN, completed the scheduled initial consignment of six million barrels required for the launch of operations at the world’s largest…

Daud Olatunji The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) strongly criticizes the armed invasion of Dangote Industries Limited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection to the ongoing forex allocation probe involving 52 firms. MAN, through its Director-General, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, expressed shock over the invasion, emphasizing that while they support due investigations, it should be conducted appropriately, without the observed aggression. Ajayi-Kadir questioned the wisdom behind a forceful approach, stating, “Is it that the company refused to respond to a request to present those documents?” MAN urged for a more civil and circumspect approach, highlighting concerns that the…

… How Seriki Uncovered Shallow Grave -Father … Investigation Is Ongoing  -Police Assembly Calls For Calm As Stundents Threaten ‘War’ Daud Olatunji Bayo Onadipe, a final-year Computer Science student at Olabisi Onabanjo University, was tragically killed in a park in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, just days before Christmas. Conflicting reports surround the incidents leading to his death as family and colleagues claim he was attacked with an iron rod by a vulcanizer, allegedly acting on park leadership’s order due to Bayo’s preaching disturbance.  Another version suggests Bayo had a mental disorder from drug abuse, leading to erratic behaviour. Speaking about the…

The Lagos State Police Command has successfully apprehended and arraigned a 33-year-old man, Akinyemi Akintayo, for assaulting police officers in December 2023.  The arrest was confirmed in a statement by SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Public Relations Officer, on Monday. “After weeks on the run, Akinyemi Akintayo, aged 39 years of Ayobo, has been arrested and arraigned for his serious assault on police officers on December 8, 2023,” stated Hundeyin. This incident comes as a reminder of a previous case in 2020 when the Lagos State Police Command charged another individual for slapping a police officer in court.