Sthe Shabangu, Lead – Public Relations, Public Affairs and Corporate Citizenship at Samsung Africa Office reveals Africa need to develop a culture of entrepreneurialism if we hope to set the right course for our continent. When it comes to the promise of growth in Africa, progress has become less a question of what can be achieved – and more of a question of what can’t we achieve? Our potential as a continent is a living, growing force that is difficult to ignore. What we cannot afford to ignore though is the work that needs to be done to turn potential…
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Total and Worldline Partner with African Fintech InTouch to Support Deployment of Guichet Unique, an Innovative Digital Solution for Retail Networks Total and Worldline signed binding technological, commercial and financing agreements with African fintech InTouch on July 13, 2017. Under the agreements, Total and Worldline will support the deployment of the Guichet Unique solution in eight African countries — Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, the Republic of Guinea and Senegal. Guichet Unique provides retail networks with a unique customer-friendly device that makes it possible to securely and seamlessly accept all means of payment, including mobile money, payments…
A 76-year-old community leader of Akoni village, Pa Ayinde Odeyemi via Bode Olude, Ajumbu Opeji Area of Odeda Loca Government Area of Ogun State, has become the the latest beneficiary of the Senator Buruji Kashamu-inspired Omoilu Foundation empowerment programme. He was presented with a Toyota Camry car on Monday, 24th of July, 2017. Presenting the car to Pa Odeyemi, the State coordinator of the Foundation, Mr. Leke Shittu said the gesture was part of Senator Kashamu’s commitment towards the uplifting the people. He added that it was only when wealthy Nigerians assisted the government by committing to the cause of…
As the National Assembly prepares to vote on constitutional amendment clauses from Tuesday the 25th of July 2017, the Not Too Young To Run (NTYTR) movement will embark on a National Day of Action on the Not Too Young To Run Bill to mobilize support for the passage of the proposed amendment on age requirement for running for elective office. The National Day of Action will begin on Tuesday 25, July 2017 at 8am at the Unity Fountain, Abuja. Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution as amended clearly outlines the procedure for amending the constitution. By virtue of that section,…
As both chambers of the National Assembly begin the clause-by-clause consideration of the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution on Tuesday, Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the process as another ‘Promise Kept’ by the 8th National Assembly. In a statement by his Media Office, the Senate President described the constitution amendment process as the fulfillment of a major commitment the 8th Senate made to Nigerians at the commencement of their tenure in 2015. “You will recall that when we first came into office, I made a promise that we will amend the Constitution to reflect new realities…
GE is in partnership with Lagos Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) to Train Students in Advanced Manufacturing. The program will be run by GE Garage engineers and instructors to enhance the students’ current capabilities whilst helping them develop new skill sets GE, the world’s Digital Industrial Company has announced a skill development partnership programme involving its GE Lagos Garage, the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment (https://WealthCreation.lagosstate.gov.ng) and the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) (http://LASTVEB.com.ng) aimed at developing the skills of students in the State in…
The partnership to boost STEM education in Kenya was signed between Burhani Engineers Limited represented by the Managing Director Mr. Zoher Pirbhai, Kibera sub-county Directorate of Education, represented by Mrs. Lydia Mutegi and the Kibra MP’s Office represented by Ann Ithara. This will see at least 10 schools receive 10 computers in the first round. Burhani Engineers Limited signed a partnership with the Kibera Sub-County government to provide computer systems and Engineering Power Classes to pupils within the county. The distribution is aimed at increasing interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and preparing the grassroots demographic for…
The Government of Abu Dhabi that owned Etisalat pulled the company out of Nigeria recently and gave the Nigerian ex-partners 7 days to change its name and drop its Trade name. That has been complied with. Etisalat Nigeria changed the name this past week. The news information about this I monitored on my travel to Dubai on the local news which indicated that the Nigerian Etisalat claimed it invested over $20 billion on equipment and facilities in Nigeria. The news Analyst from Dubai Business New Network TV insisted that it is not possible. The parent company invested $13 billion in…
Nigerians from all works of life have commended the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is’haq Olanrewaju Oloyede for returning N5 billion to government treasury just within a year. Consequently, the entire forward looking, progressive Nigerians and the Muslim community have been celebrating Professor Oloyede, a scholar in the finest tradition, former Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) and a Professor of Islamic Jurisprudence for remitting N5 billion into the government coffer for the first time since 1999. The social media, news stands and various joints are still filled with the news, commendations, surprise and consternation…
Do you know that? You will be shocked to find out that you do not know about Nigeria and Nigerians. Read these 55 historical facts about the people called Nigerians” and the nation called “Nigeria”, a country in Western part of Africa with the largest population of black race in the world. Happy reading! 1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million. 2. Patience Jonathan is one of Nigeria’s most-educated First Ladies, with an NCE, a B.Ed, and a PhD from University of Port-Harcourt. 3. The…
I found this piece written by a concern citizen and thought of sharing with you. In my view, I think Nigerians should have a thoughtful mind and not allow religions to set the nation apart or tamper with her peaceful co-existence. While the developed world are busy with technological advancements and making life worth-living, our priority is much attached to religions. Perhaps, the mind-game of the so called “Powerful People, Political Juggernaut and what have you…” Lets think of how to move the nation forward. Or what do you think? In the late 1980s, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) claimed…
My attention has been drawn to orchestrated media reports that some of my political associates and supporters have defected to the Mega Party of Nigeria (MPN). I wish to state without mincing words that the misleading report linking me with the move was concocted and spread on the social media by one Lere Olayinka who is a well-known attack dog of Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose. THE ISSUES While it is true that the 14-month leadership crisis that engulfed our party started as a result of Fayose and ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s attempt to perpetrate impunity and cut short the…
Stakeholders in the politics of the South-East geo-political zone today, July 21, 2017 were full of praises for the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. They described the APC national chairman as a man of character, competence and credibility. The leaders, who met in Awka, Anambra State, lauded Oyegun’s role in the fight for true federalism, ideals of democracy and enthronement of the rule of law in Nigeria. They also commended him for protecting the integrity of the party, enhancing the cause of democracy and consolidating the strength and mass appeal of the ruling party…
A civil rights organisation, Save Lagos Group (SLG) has condemned moves being made by state governors to establish policing structures and systems in their respective domains saying the move is ill-motivated, selfish, wicked and unconstitutional. In a statement issued by the Convener, Comrade Adeniyi A. Sulaiman on Friday, the Save Lagos Group urged the National Assembly not to be part of the scheme, which he stated was aimed at further subjugating the people of the country. Sulaiman condemned the meeting between the police top hierarchy and state governors under the auspices of the Governors’ Forum, saying all men of goodwill…
The Not Too Young To Run movement received with pleasure, the statement issued by the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara reaffirming his commitment and that of the House of representatives to the passage of the Not Too Young to Run bill seeking a removal of age limits in the requirement for Running for elective office as stated in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended. This is a testament that the House remains a people’s assembly. We hope the Senate will emulate the responsive character of the House and give a public…
The Samsung Engineering Academy in Lagos recently graduated another 72 technicians from its class of 2016. They join the 257 graduates who have passed through the institution over the last five years, and who are expected to deepen the pool of well-trained technicians in the country. With over 170 million people and a high rate of population growth, the World Bank estimates that Nigeria needs to create an additional 40 to 50 million jobs between now and 2030 – a compelling reason for both the public and private sectors within the country to sit up and take notice. It was…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder and Wife of Nigeria’s Senate President, Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki congratulated the latest cohort of health workers who have successfully completed the Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) education course in Kwara; which is provided jointly by the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. In a statement welcoming the successful graduands of the EmONC training of doctors, nurses, midwives and other medical professionals at Omu Aran General Hospital, Irepodun LGA; Mrs Saraki said: ” I am greatly encouraged by the lives saved through the EmONC training. Innovative training of this kind…
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade, has commended the quick response of the Federal Government to the communal crisis between Wanihem and Wanikade communities in the state. The Governor stated this when he recently received a Federal Government delegation led by the Minister of Interior, Lt General (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, in Calabar, the state capital. Prof. Ayade expressed appreciation to the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for his interest in matters affecting the state, as in the case of the prompt response of dispatching the Interior Minister to assist in finding lasting solution to the communal land dispute…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Saturday July 15, 2017, visited the Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) House in Lagos, during which he was honoured for his dedication to the campaign for the rights of creative people in the country. At an elaborate ceremony that featured a red carpet reception, plenty of music and documentary videos, the Minister was presented with the ”Copyright Medal of Honour” and his name entered in the ”COSON Roll of Honour” after the reading of his citation. COSON Chairman Tony Okoroji, who made the presentation that rounded off the hours-long ceremony, described…
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday, July 17, 2017 announced the establishment of a $1million Venture Capital to boost the Creative Industry. The Minister made the announcement at the opening of the two-day Creative Industry Financing Conference holding in Lagos, saying 20 people, each investing $50,000, are expected to help make up the required amount. He said so far, five people have volunteered to invest $50,000 each, and expressed the optimism that more investors will come forward. Alhaji Mohammed said the $1-million Venture Capital would provide seed money for young and talented Nigerians to set…