The Tony Elumelu Foundation announces TEEP 2016, the second annual round of the $100m Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) for emerging African entrepreneurs. In 2015, TEEP empowered 1,000 African entrepreneurs, selected from over 20,000 applicants, with start-up investment, active mentoring, business training, an entrepreneurship boot camp and regional networking across Africa. Entrepreneurs, with an average age range of 21-40, from 51 African countries completed the programme and received $5,000 in seed capital for their start-up businesses. The Tony Elumelu Foundation invested a total of $4,860,000, including $1,405,000 in agriculture; $410,000 in education and training; and $365,000 in manufacturing. The sector-agnostic…
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The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has received an Honorary Doctorate Degree (Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa) from his Alma Mater, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Speaking at the ceremony on Saturday, December 12, the Vice Chancellor of the University extolled the virtues and achievements of President Adesina, adding that he is a son of the soil that has earned not only the award, but also the respect of all present. While accepting the award, President Adesina urged the 2015 graduating class to ensure that integrity, humility and service to others remain their watchwords…
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa led by H.E. Mrs. Toyin Saraki, participated in a number of activities in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, 12th of December 2015, to empower adolescent girls and those marginalized by society. In partnership with Netball Nigeria, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa participated in the Introductory Netball Umpiring Course organized by Bringing Netball Back (BNB), giving young girls the opportunity to learn, stay active and pursue their potential, through sports. Dedicated to ensuring that girls have equal access to social opportunities, which are typically male-dominated, such as athletics, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and its Founder President – who is the…
In their quest to improve their living standards, the Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has urged Nigerians and the people of Oyo State to give unalloyed support and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi. He gave the statement at a well attended civic reception organised by a socio-cultural group in Saki Township Stadium over the weekend. Shittu said the Federal Government under President Buhari would not renege on his promises, adding that there are good signs that Nigerians would soon laugh and enjoy democratic dividends. He stressed that efforts are on to sanitise all sectors and that he…
Nigerian Government has said that the poor state of the country’s economy, especially depreciation in the naira exchange rate is the direct consequence of the incomprehensible mismanagement of the economy and the mindless looting of the national treasury under the immediate past Administration, rather than any so-called mismanagement by the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a statement on Sunday December 13, 2015 that there is still no honour left among looters as the leaders of the party under watch then had the nation’s economy suffering a monumental mismanagement and the Central…
Nigerian Senate today (Sunday, 14th December, 2015) dismissed the reports by an online medium, Premium Times seeking to present the upper legislative body as insensitive for proposing to purchase vehicles for the use of members, as it stated that the project vehicles that are to be purchased are meant for the execution of committee assignments. In a statement by its spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Senate said the automobiles are part of the necessities which the institution usually provide to committees to enable them function without depending on external bodies for effective performance of oversight functions. “The vehicles are not…
Andre Ayew (Ghana/ Swansea City), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon/ Borussia Dortmund) and Yaya Toure (Cote d”Ivoire/ Manchester City) have been revealed as the top three contenders for the 2015 African Player of the Year in the Glo-CAF Awards 2015. The trio was unveiled at a press conference attended by CAF Excutive member Anjorin Moucharafou and Glo representatives on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Abuja, Nigeria. For the African Player of the Year – Based in Africa, the top three finalists are; Baghdad Boundjah (Algeria/: Etoile du Sahel), Mbwana Aly Samata (Tanzania/ TP Mazembe) and Robert Kidiaba (DR Congo/ TP Mazembe) . The…
Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has revealed the nominees for the other categories for the 2015 Glo-CAF Awards. The categories are; Women Player of the Year, Youth Player of the Year, Most Promising Talent, Coach of the Year, Referee of the Year, African Legend, National Team of the Year, Women National Team of the Year, Club of the Year, and Platinum Award. The list was unveiled at a press conference attended by CAF Excutive member Anjorin Moucharafou and Glo representatives on Monday, 14 December 2015 in Abuja, Nigeria. The winners will be decided by votes from the CAF Footbal land…
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, December 14, 2015, arraigned former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), and four others before Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja on a 19-count charge bordering on money laundering and criminal breach of trust to the tune of N13,570,000, 000.00 ( Thirteen Billion, Five Hundred and Seventy Million Naira). Col. Dasuki, who is the first defendant, is charged along side Shuaibu Salisu, a former Director of Finance and Administration, Office of the National Security Adviser; Aminu Babakusa, a former General Manager,…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a total revenue of N1,178,720,376 on Rice Imports through the land borders in October and November 2015. During the same period, the total quantity of rice imported through the land borders stood at 17.596 Metric 2. These figures were disclosed at a strategy session convened by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) to review revenue performance for the year. 3. Two months ago, the Comptroller-General of the Service had approved the removal of the restriction placed on importation of Rice through the land borders. The removal was predicated on the large scale…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi, has restated his commitment to the payment of teachers’ salaries on the 15th day of every month. Governor Umahi, who received a delegation of the state council of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) at the EXCO chambers in Abakaliki, said his directive was in spite of the fact that allocation from the Federation Account get to the states a month after. He explained that his administration was not prepared to toy with the welfare of teachers because of their importance to the upbringing of future leaders. Governor Umahi frowned at the poor…
Akwa Ibom Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel says the second runway of Akwa Ibom International Airport, Uyo, will be ready for inauguration in the first week of July 2016 to serve as a perfect alternative in addressing emergencies. Governor Emmanuel, who stated this Sunday at the airport while interacting with Government House reporters on arrival from official engagement in Abuja, described the runway as an asset capable of generating returns and enhance the license of Cargo operations in the Airport. The Governor, who stopped at the Airport to inspect the second runway construction for Cargo Plane executed by Gitto Construzioni Generali. He…
Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said his administration’s new focus for development will be agriculture, solid mineral development and industrialisation. Governor Aregbesola stated this at the commissioning of the new effluent treatment plant and expansion project of the International Breweries PLC in Ilesa, Osun State. This was just as the company promised to do its best in ensuring compliance with payment of taxes to boost Osun’s drive for internally generated revenue. Aregbesola noted that, given the falling price of oil and diminishing revenue from the oil sector, the state is already looking beyond oil for revenue, sustenance and meeting her…
Governor Rauf Aregbesola-led state government of Osun has recruited more than 300 tax collectors tagged Tax Marshals. This is a drive to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the face of dwindling revenue from the federation account to states. Addressing the newly recruited tax marshals in Osogbo, Osun State capital, at the end of a 3-day capacity building workshop, the acting chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Osun State Internal Revenue Service (OSIRS), Mr. Dayo Oyebanji, disclosed that the marshals would be deployed to Point of Sale Terminals (POS) across the state for the collection of taxes from existing and prospective taxpayers.…
The Lagos State Government through the State’s Executive Council has approved the construction of two flyover bridges for the State’s high-density traffic zones (Abule Egba Junction and Ajah Roundabout). The two major projects have been duly awarded to contractors for a speedy commencement of work. In a press release issued on Sunday by Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, the projects will be completed within 16 months as part of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s ongoing road infrastructure projects across the state. The statement said the construction of the reinforced concrete flyover and signalized intersection at Ajah roundabout will be…
Nigeria’s Dream Team VI was commended by football fans on Sunday in Lagos for its victory at the just-concluded U-23 African Nations Cup (AFCON) held in Senegal. The Director of Brazil Rock Solid FC, Michael Adjuya, praised the team for winning the tournament, adding that it was a double victory for the country. “First, they qualified for the Olympics through this competition and winning the competition at the end is a remarkable thing. I have confidence in the ability of coach Siasia and I believe he will get the team ready for the 2016 Olympics”, he said. Nigerian team defeated its…
Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Unit Commander, Mr Isah Seidu, has urged motorists to drive carefully on Sagamu-Ore expressway during Christmas festive period. He called the attention of motorist to the following spots: Ososa River bridges I, II and III in Odogbolu Local Government Area; and Arun and Omo Rivers bridges I and II at J4 area, Ogbere in Ijebu-East Local Government Area of Ogun State. He gave the advice during an interview with newsmen in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday and also added that the bridges have become notoriously dangerous for the past three years due to their weakened guard railings which are no longer…
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, on Sunday, said his ministry would soon roll out a cultural festival calendar for the country. This was revealed during a conference at the Music Festival in Kaduna State. He said his ministry would collaborate with state governments to produce the calendar to guide Nigerians, particularly tourists on when and where festivals are holding. “The truth of the matter is that today we have so many festivals in many parts of this country. “One of the suggestions that I put on the table in my ministry is that we will liaise with every state government…
Vai Vai Samba, one of the Brazil’s biggest carnival bands, is to make its second appearance at the Carnival Calabar this year to take part in the International Carnival Band competition introduced into the carnival calendar by the Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade. Their appearance at the 2012 edition of the carnival caused a huge sensation around the country. The Brazilians will however, have to slug it out this year with the Flamenco of Spain band, that parades a bevy of Spanish beauties for the spotlight. Italy, the Land of the Azurris, will also take part in the carnival.…
Shocking! I found that the official website of the Bauchi State Government has been hacked. From my exploration of the state government website (www.bauchistate.gov.ng), I found that the hacker has tampered with the News page of the website with the some jargons: This has eventually affected the homepage as the hacker’s message could be seen on the new sliders. Message will be to the contact email address on the website to notify the webmaster of the website so that urgent attention could channel before the hacker bring down the website completely. See more screenshots of the affected pages below: