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   Chief Executive Officer, of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) of Ghana, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, said the coming onstream of 650,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Dangote Petroleum Refinery will transform the Ghanaian downstream sector through the reduction in the cost of importation of petroleum products into Ghana. Speaking at the 16th Oil Trading and Logistics Expo in Lagos with the theme: “Regulating Downstream Energy Transition in Dynamic Times”, Abdul-Hamid said the completion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery project would be a breakthrough for the West African region which has for a long time depended on importation of petroleum products. According to him, Ghana is presently facing the challenge of continuous rise in the cost of petroleum products, adding that getting importers to turn their attention towards Nigeria, rather than going all the way to the Netherlands for petroleum products importation, would help his country stem the tide of a continuous increase in the pr...

  In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to Entertainment and tourism, 890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training.  The 890 youths were beneficiaries of the ‘Film in a Box’ programme by the African Film Academy in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, to train and empower young people in the creative industry in three different centres – Alimosho, Epe and Badagry respectively. The graduating trainees were trained in Acting, Art Directing, Light and Lighting, Editing, Sound Production and Post Production, among others.  The beneficiaries of the Film in a Box initiative, who were visibly excited by the gesture from the Lagos State Government praised the government’s commitment to the creative industry and promised to support and ensure Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory for a second term in the next year governorship election in Lagos State....

  In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to Entertainment and tourism, 890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training.  The 890 youths were beneficiaries of the ‘Film in a Box’ programme by the African Film Academy in conjunction with the Lagos State Government, to train and empower young people in the creative industry in three different centres – Alimosho, Epe and Badagry respectively. The graduating trainees were trained in Acting, Art Directing, Light and Lighting, Editing, Sound Production and Post Production, among others.  The beneficiaries of the Film in a Box initiative, who were visibly excited by the gesture from the Lagos State Government praised the government’s commitment to the creative industry and promised to support and ensure Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory for a second term in the next year governorship election in Lagos State....

  The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr. AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has promised to provide free education and free uniforms for the pupils and students in the state if elected to serve. Adediran, who spoke in some riverine communities in Ojo Local Government area of the state in continuation of his tour of the 245 wards across the state on Tuesday October 25, promised to run a masses-oriented government. Speaking in Igbo Oja community, Jandor stated that it was time for an Awori son to serve, adding that he would form  a government, which impact would be felt all over the state.  The Governorship Candidate assured the people that it was time for Badagry Division to enjoy what others are enjoying, saying that education would be the priority of his government. "I am coming to serve the masses. I came from a humble background, but my parents pushed me and I was educated, which is why I am here now.  "I know what...

  Africa’s leading entertainment company, MultiChoice Nigeria, recently introduced a brand-new family-focused channel, Moonbug Kids, on Thursday, October 20, 2022.   Moonbug kids feature exclusive preschool content such as CoComelon and Supa Strikas. The channel also features entertaining shows, including Blippi, Gecko Garage, Morphle Arpo, Little Angel and Oddbods.   The channel is available to both DStv (from the Confam package) and GOtv Max and Supa subscribers on Channel 314 and Channel 66, respectively.   The Managing Director of Moonbug (EMEA and APAC), Nicolas Eglau, commented on the company’s cooperation with DStv, saying, “This is an incredibly significant deal for us and part of our wider strategy to roll out Moonbug Kids channels on pay-TV platforms across EMEA and APAC.”   “Launching a premium, linear channel with DStv is one key advantage of our digital-first approach. It enables us to structure the channel by applying our in-depth knowledge of chil...

  Despite the attack on the Campaign train of the Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) by political thugs on Sunday at Mowo area of Badagry, the candidate and his running mate, Ms Funke Akindele have remained undeterred as they moved to Ojo Local Government in their ward tour on Monday. The attack which occurred at about 6:30p.m while the team was returning from a visitation to members of the party at Ikoga area, left some journalists and PDP supporters wounded and many vehicles damaged. Refused to be intimidated by the attack allegedly sponsored by the loyalists of the ruling APC, Adediran, whose bullet proof vehicle was also damaged on Monday met with leagues of pastors in Ojo LGA while Akindele continued to visit markets in the area. Adediran, in an interactive session with the league of pastors in Igbede/Iyana axis of Ojo Local Government, said that the state needed a breathe of fresh air that would make Lagos works for all and sundry. According t...

  Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II the Ooni of Ife on Monday 24th October 2022 formally took the hands of Olori Temitope Asake Morenike Ogunwusi in marriage.  Olori 'Temmy' as fondly called who danced majestically into the wedding arena at Magodo Phase 2 in Lagos at about 2pm accompanied by friends and sisters first received by her father Prince Adebayo Johnson Adesegun and other royal family members from Ago-Iwoye in Ogun state before she was handed over to the Ooni's biological father Prince Oluropo Ogunwusi and his wife, Olori Margret Ogunwusi in company of the Ooni's siblings, their spouses, other members of the Ogunwusi royal family and a retinue of the Ooni's aides including Sarun Oodua, Chief Oyeyemi Oriowo and Director of Media /Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare. Olori Temitope Morenikeji Ogunwusi, the CEO of Hopes Alive Initiatives (HAI) is a princess from Adesegun Ibipe Royal Dynasty of Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North LG of Og...