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Events This Weekend!

April 19, 2022

TEDxIfe presents Bigger Pictures TEDxIfe, where 9 Live Speakers will share unique ideas that focus on youth employability, social innovation & the Nigerian future, will hold on 25 May 2013. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED instituted TEDx. TEDx is a program of local self-organised events that bring people together to share a … Continue reading Events This Weekend!

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BUSINESS CAREER

The Sharpest African Marketers Need to Get Into Mobile Now, Mike Berry Says

April 19, 2022

Ahead of his visit to Lagos Nigeria, Mike Berry, headline speaker at the Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition sits down with digitalmarketingnigeria.com for this exclusive interview as he talks about the state of play of digital marketing in Africa and Nigeria…  Q. So what is Digital Marketing and why now? Digital Marketing is now really taking … Continue reading The Sharpest African Marketers Need to Get Into Mobile Now, Mike Berry Says

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Aviation BUSINESS Tourism Travel

Arik Air Plans Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

April 19, 2022

Nineteen years after the Brazilian carrier Varig Air stopped direct flights to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the only Nigeria carrier designated on the route, Arik Air, is seeking traffic rights and slot allocation from the Brazilian authorities to commence flights into the São Paulo airport, Arik said in a statement. The Ambassador Extraordinary … Continue reading Arik Air Plans Direct Flights Between Nigeria and Brazil

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Philanthropy TECH

WITIN to Build Technological Skills Acquisition for Girls

April 19, 2022

The Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN), a non-governmental organisation has reinstated its commitment to improving technological knowledge acquisition for girls through competition and trainings at incubation centres. This concern took the center stage as the group recently joined the rest of the world in Lagos to mark this year’s Girls in ICT day, an … Continue reading WITIN to Build Technological Skills Acquisition for Girls

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BUSINESS

Would You Own a Private Jet by 2020?

April 19, 2022

On May 8, an article in the PUNCH Newspaper reported that Nigeria may have 500 private jets by 2020. According to the article: “In order to grow the general aviation sector to accommodate the projected number of private jets, the Federal Government, in the policy, said it would give serious consideration to the development of … Continue reading Would You Own a Private Jet by 2020?

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Health

Saving Nigeria’s Children: Preventing Infant Mortality

April 19, 2022

Every human life is precious, and the life of the Nigerian child is no less so. Yet, according to the State of the World’s Mothers 2013 report released this week, no fewer than 89,700 day-old babies still die in Nigeria yearly. The report by Save the Children International, which was launched around the world, ranked … Continue reading Saving Nigeria’s Children: Preventing Infant Mortality

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Discover Nigeria

DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

April 19, 2022

Welcome to the month of May. May in Nigeria’s history is relatively packed with achievements and landmark events. But for the demise of President Yar’ Adua in 2010, May is the month in which Nigeria celebrates. Nigeria celebrates its workers and its still nascent democracy on the 1st and 29th respectively. Below are 7 significant … Continue reading DISCOVER NIGERIA: May in Nigeria’s History

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BUSINESS

Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation holds Social Media Awareness conference

April 19, 2022

Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation held a conference on “Social Media Awareness: the Good, the Bad and the Opportunities.” The event took place at the Civic Center on the 3rd of May, and was ‘’coordinated’’ (as Jim Ovia put it) by Basket Mouth. Key speakers at the event included: Lanre Aina of Google Nigeria Chude … Continue reading Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation holds Social Media Awareness conference

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Opinion

A Case for Federalism

April 19, 2022

“Only a fool never changes his mind’-Anon Federalism in its essence connotes many meanings. In our context and according to the 1999 Constitution, Nigeria is a Federation consisting of 36 States and a Federal Capital Territory. Quite agreeably, the writers of our current constitution – originally Decree 24 promulgated on 5 May 1999 by the … Continue reading A Case for Federalism

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SPC Patterns Consulting Presents Relationship Management & Effective Selling Skills Programme

April 19, 2022

Great and successful salespeople do not just focus on selling – they have a genuine interest in helping customers get what they want and need through the building of relationships. SPC Patterns Consulting is pleased to offer its moderately priced training on Relationship Management & Effective Selling Skills. This training will hold on the 16-17 … Continue reading SPC Patterns Consulting Presents Relationship Management & Effective Selling Skills Programme

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Entertainment Personality

Nigeria’s Omotola, International Influence and Why

April 19, 2022

Omotola is one of the most influential people in the world today, according to TIME Magazine, which recently published its annual list of 100 most influential for 2013. She made the Icons list that also featured Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, and Justin Timberlake. She was dubbed the ‘Queen of Nollywood’ by TIME, and profiled … Continue reading Nigeria’s Omotola, International Influence and Why

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CAREER Events

Major HR Conference to Focus on Innovation and Business Success

April 19, 2022

Early June sees HR Leaders in Africa 2013, a major HR conference, taking place in Lagos. HR professionals from leading companies will gather to share ideas and discuss policies at the forum, which is themed Bringing World Class Innovation in Human Resources. It will showcase approaches taken by organisations as they adapt to the upsurge … Continue reading Major HR Conference to Focus on Innovation and Business Success

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News

President Jonathan Appoints Chairmen for Selected Agencies & Parastatals

April 19, 2022

The Secretary to the Nigeria Government, Pius Anyim, announced new chairmen for some agencies and parastatals in a statement he signed yesterday. The statement said that each Governing Council/Board shall include the Ex-officio memberships specified in the enabling law of the agency/parastatal. The statement also said that the dates for formal inauguration of the Governing … Continue reading President Jonathan Appoints Chairmen for Selected Agencies & Parastatals

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BUSINESS ECONOMY Real Estate

New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank

April 19, 2022

The World Bank and Nigeria are partnering for a $300 million mortgage deal to provide finance for the housing sector in Nigeria. The finance will be operational from 2014, in six states – including Lagos, Anambra, Bauchi and the FCT. The Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala revealed this at the World Bank/IMF … Continue reading New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank

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Entertainment

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Makes TIME 100 for 2013

April 19, 2022

Nigerian Superstar actress, songwriter and reality star, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has been named among 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine. This year’s list, having President Obama, his wife Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Jay Z, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Pope Francis, and several other known people, named Omotola in the ‘Icon’ category and describes … Continue reading Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Makes TIME 100 for 2013

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