Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
I lost my beloved brother, Ahmad Abbas Charanchi, at the young age of 23, shortly after midnight today.
Please, say a prayer to him. May Allah forgive him, have mercy on him and admit him into the highest ranks of Jannah.
Ameen.
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ALHAMDULILLAH!
I am delighted to announce that the Sarkin Fulanin Katsina and District Head of Ingawa, Alhaji Tukur Sulaiman Dambo (Dambo Tukur II), has graciously approved my conferment with the traditional title of BARADEN INGAWA.
The title of Barade is a prestigious traditional institution deeply rooted in the history and heritage of Hausaland, with historical origins tracing back to the ancient Gobir Kingdom.
The word Barade signifies a warrior, a brave individual, or a person of exceptional courage and determination. In the interpretation of several linguists, it is also regarded as the plural form of Barde, meaning a warrior or hero.
Historically, the title was bestowed upon princes and distinguished frontline warriors in recognition of their bravery, gallantry, and commitment to defending the traditional institution. Today, however, many Hausa traditional institutions confer the title in recognition of individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the development and well-being of their communities, particularly in the areas of security, humanitarian support, and leadership.
I sincerely appreciate the District Head of Ingawa and the entire traditional council for finding me worthy of this prestigious honour and for the confidence and goodwill they have extended to me.
Insha Allah, I remain committed to giving my very best towards advancing the development, peace, and prosperity of Ingawa, Katsina State, and Nigeria at large.
Thank you.
MS Ingawa
Baraden Ingawa
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Good morning, Nigerians!
Find attached the updated phone numbers of Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) across the 36 states and the FCT. You can reach out to the PPRO in your state for enquiries, information or assistance on police-related matters.
Thank you.
LAST MAN STANDING!
What an extraordinary life. Today, my father, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, marks 100 years on earth. A full century. He has witnessed colonial rule, the struggles that shaped Nigeria’s independence, and the many victories and trials that followed. In many of these defining moments, he wasn’t just a witness, he was a key player!
Living to 100 is remarkable, but reaching this milestone with a clear mind, strong spirit, and good health is a blessing only a few ever experience.
He is a husband to four wives and a father to 23 children (19 alive and 4 deceased), and a guiding presence to nearly a hundred grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His life is a tapestry of resilience, service, and wisdom, and we continue to draw strength from his example.
May Allah preserve his life, grant him continued good health, and keep his mind sharp so we can continue learning from him, amin.
Happy birthday, Baba! What a legacy!
TRAINING ALERT
As FIDs Surge, NCDMB Set To Train Over 10,000 Nigerians in High-Demand Oil Skills
Spurred by the resurgence of big-ticket investments and new projects in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has unveiled a special Human Capital Development (HCD) Program that would train over 10,000 young graduates and technicians in top 10 high-demand skills in the sector.
Termed NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program, the intent is to prepare and equip the next generation of Nigerians with practical skills for top careers in the oil and gas industry and position them to take part actively in the oil and gas projects recently launched by some international and indigenous operating oil and gas companies.
Announcing the Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program on Friday, NCDMB’s Executive Secretary, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe confirmed that the Program will close skill gaps extracted from the review of applications for Expatriate Quotas by industry operators. The top career paths were equally identified from engagements with key industry stakeholders, including Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS), and Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS). NCDMB also relied on its knowledge of the portfolios of major upcoming projects and considered reports of previous skill gaps studies conducted by sister agencies like the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
The top-10 skills for the Field Readiness Program are: Sub-sea Engineers (wellheads, flowlines, umbilicals, sub-sea trees, etc.); Underwater Welders; Control and Automation Engineers (including cementing, well controls, and rig operations); Helicopter Pilots; Seamen/Sailors (including vessel mechanics/electricians); Production and Maintenance Engineers (Control Room Operators, Maintenance Crew); QA/QC Engineers (including NDT Levels 1,2, and 3); Geoscience Engineers (including Seismic, Geophysics, Wellsite Geology, etc.) and Digitization and Digitalization (AI, ML, IoT, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Drones, etc.)
NCDMB efforts, Ogbe explained, is informed by Section 10(1b) of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, 2010, which stipulates that “Nigerians shall be given first consideration for training and employment in the work programme for which the Nigerian Content Plan was submitted by an industry operator.”
This program is only open to participants aged below 35 years, who possess OND/HND/BSC in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Gas, Welding and Metallurgy. Other applicable fields are Geology, Geophysics, Computer Sciences/ Engineering and other science related disciplines.
Guidelines for participation are outlined below:
1. New individuals: create account on https://t.co/zByrT9VFOS: update your profile and academic records, and complete the NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program Registration
2. Individuals with incomplete profile on https://t.co/zByrT9VFOS: update your profile and academic records and proceed to register for the NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program.
3. Individuals with complete profile on https://t.co/zByrT9VFOS: proceed to register for the NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program.
Individuals can only select maximum of three (03) skills under the program in the order of their preferred priority.
Providing further guidance, NCDMB’s Director of Capacity Building, Engr. Bamidele Abayomi explained that the skills gap closure program would be implemented over a two-to-three-year period, during which the gaps would be re-assessed to ascertain if the top 10 skills should be adjusted or continued.
These people were casually collecting $50m per month (at $5 per metric tonne) as inducement to decide who gets allocated pro forma to lift products from depots (because the marketers didn’t have access to FX and SOE violated the sections of the PIA that restricted them to only 30% control of downstream),
Nigerians do not have any idea the enormity of the racket Dangote broke into pieces.
WEBSITES THAT POST FULLY FUNDED MS/PhD POSITIONS DAILY:
Here’s a list of 22 websites where you can find daily posts about fully funded Masters and PhD positions. Students and researchers widely use these platforms to discover scholarship and funding opportunities:
1. FindAPhD
https://t.co/UKScCx5rcK
A comprehensive database for PhD positions, including fully funded opportunities worldwide.
2. PhD Positions
https://t.co/Y7qetZMUat
Focuses on PhD vacancies in Europe, many of which are fully funded.
3. Scholarship Positions
https://t.co/l44HIUL21e
Offers a wide range of scholarships and funded positions for Master’s and PhD students.
4. DAAD Scholarship Database
https://t.co/yO4y6vaDle
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) lists fully funded opportunities in Germany and beyond.
5. Euraxess
https://t.co/mqGfabW5Xz
A European Commission initiative offering research positions and funding opportunities.
6. Academic Positions
[https://t.co/0BlCfps5lp
Lists academic jobs and funded research positions globally.
7. ProFellow
https://t.co/4oJd5RZ7rR
Specializes in fellowships and fully funded graduate programs.
8. Nature Careers
https://t.co/EX1iJJRlyL
Offers PhD and postdoc positions, many of which are fully funded.
9. GradSchools
https://t.co/oU6ENSM66H
A resource for finding graduate programs, including funded opportunities.
10. PhDportal
https://t.co/KfEx5qr7Kx
Lists PhD programs and scholarships worldwide.
11. Scholars4Dev
https://t.co/4m23cQ1kP4
Focuses on scholarships and funded programs for international students.
12. The GradCafe
https://t.co/AVXfAYbyQI
A forum and database for graduate school admissions, including funded positions.
13. ResearchGate
https://t.co/ywwGThDr9b
Researchers often post funded PhD and Master’s opportunities on this platform.
14. University Websites
https://t.co/6XRfklndLb) (Sweden)
Many universities list funded positions directly on their websites.
15. Fulbright Scholar Program
https://t.co/UknVrvmYLz
Offers fully funded Master’s and PhD opportunities for international students.
16. Chevening Scholarships
https://t.co/wDa7h3tY3e
UK government-funded scholarships for Master’s degrees.
17. Commonwealth Scholarships
https://t.co/M2qbcsWwQ2
Fully funded scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries.
18. GoAbroad
https://t.co/35xAkthpCl
Lists scholarships and funded graduate programs for international students.
19. MastersPortal
https://t.co/GACkVZUF5k
A database for Master’s programs, including funded opportunities.
20. PhD Scholarships
https://t.co/MEc9iRJLhq
Focuses on scholarships and funding for PhD students.
21. AcademicTransfer
https://t.co/W98rHDVlSs
Lists academic vacancies, including funded PhD positions, primarily in the Netherlands.
22. PhDJobs
https://t.co/mtVlTBdh4C
A job board specifically for PhD positions, including fully funded opportunities.