Buhari, Saraki, Moses Siasia, Others To Speak At Young Nigerian CEO’s Conference

Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF), has urged young business owner and entrepreneur to register for the Young Nigerian CEO’s conference, holding at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Monday, 3rd August. President Muhammadu Buhari is expected as the Special Guest of Honour  while the Senate President Bukola Saraki is the Guest of Honour.

President Muhammadu Buhari

According to a statement by Dr. Nuhu Atta, the Executive Secretary, the conference with the theme, “Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Building Economic Leaders for Tomorrow” will focus on key sectors ranging from Agriculture, Oil and Gas, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Blue Sea Economy (Marine), Manufacturing / Processing and the Creative Industry. There will be industry specific break-out sessions to interact with world-class business leaders.

“The value proposition of the conference includes share ideas and business models that can be adapted by young entrepreneurs in key growth areas; interact with business leaders at the industry specific break-out sessions during the event; discuss challenges they encounter in their various operations and explore global solutions; and fashion out strategies to harness the provisions of microcredit facilities and intervention funds from government agencies for entrepreneurial development,” the statement reads.

The Young Nigerian CEO’s conference is organized by the Nigerian Young Professionals Forum (NYPF), a Non- Governmental Organization composed of young Professionals from different fields of human endeavor, coming together under a unified platform to achieve three (3) major objectives, namely; creating sustainable livelihood for young people, engender purposeful leadership and social democratic inclusion, and encourage young people’s participation in governance and the economic process.
 
Speakers at the conference are Peter Jack – DG National Information Technology Development Agency; Denzil Kentebe – Executive Secretary Nigerian Content Development Board; Alexander Amosu Chairman, CEO – KAMSON luxury group; Alistair Soyode Founder, CEO – BEN TV and Moses Siloko Siasia, Chairman, CEO – Mosilo Group.

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URGENT VACANCY FOR OND HOLDERS

One of Nigeria's leading bulk SMS portal and service providers, E Store SMS has announced vacancies in its organisation.

According to the firm, interested person must be a holder of Ordinary National Diploma (OND) from any reputable Polytechnic and he/she must not be more than 25years of age.

eStore SMS is the simplest, fastest, cheapest and most reliable way to send customized bulk text messages to literally thousands of GSM and CDMA cell phones in Nigeria and globally.

If you are interested, kindly send your CV to jobrecruitment268@gmail.com not later than 7^th of August 2015.

NOTE: Candidate outside Lagos should not apply.

SOURCE: SMSAFRICA

PHOTOS: 8 Most Expensive Lagos Hotel Rooms You Should Sleep In Your Lifetime

Lagos has some of the best hotels you can find in Nigeria today. The hotels are also of world class standard. The eight rooms listed below are some of the most expensive hotel rooms you can find anywhere and so is the royal treatment that awaits guests. 

If you are given a free night in any of these eight rooms, where would you like to spend the night? Remember you only live once.

1. King Executive Suite – Inter Continental Lagos Hotel

This is luxury at its best. Imagine a room where you would have to cough out about $ 2,435.00 USD. This is hospitality at its best. You will complete breakfast, 2 hours boardroom usage, lounge access cocktail and Ferragamo bath amenities. A roll away bed and Nespresso machine are at your disposal.
Rates: $ 2,435.00 per night
Location: Kofo Abayomi Street – Plot 52 Victoria Island, Lagos
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2. Signature Presidential Suite – Eko Hotel & Suites

The famous Eko Hotel and Suites is known for its splendour. Its is perhaps the most luxurious hotel in Lagos. Located by the once thriving Kuramo Beach in Victoria Island, its breathtaking landscape will blow you away. Its extravagant suites are equipped with two separate King size bedrooms, working / dining Area, a lounge area, large screen TVs, hi-fi stereo system and luxurious bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower .
Rates: $1292 per night
Location: Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, PMB 12724, Victoria Island, Lagos

3. Junior Suite – Protea Hotel Ikeja

Protea is a industry leader and its exquisite hotel rooms are world class  Those who know Protea have praised them for for their royal hospitality. The facilities are amazing.
Rates: $922 per night as at 12th March 2015
Location: Plot 42/44, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
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4. Apartment King 2 Bed City – Federal Palace Hotel and Casino

Federal Palace hotel is synonymous with comfort. It serene ambiance which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean makes staying in its luxurious rooms an unforgettable experience.
Rates: $1027 per night
Location: 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Lagos

5. Club Rooms – Sheraton Lagos Hotel

At the rate of USD 498.00, you can enjoy a night in Club Rooms in Sheraton Lagos Hotel. With a complimentary breakfast that is taken in an exclusive private lounge. The rooms are equipped with television, internet facilities and all day snacks.
Rates: $498.00 per night
Location: 30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Airport Road, Ikeja, lagos

6. Luxury Suite – Southern Sun Hotel, Lagos

Southern Sun hotel rooms are classy and exquisite.
Rates: $1252 per night as at 12th March, 2015
Location: 47 Alfred Rewane Rd, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Ikoyi, Lagos

7. Presidential Suite – Lagos Oriental Hotel

In the Presidential suite of Oriental Hotel, you can feel like a king.
Rates:  $2288 per night
Location: 47 Alfred Rewane Rd, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Ikoyi, Lagos
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8. Terrace Suite – Four Points by Sheraton Lagos

At Four Points, living has just got better. The noveau rich of Lagos have a home in its tastefully furnish rooms and world class treatment of guest.
Rates: $426 per night
Location: Plot 9/10 Block 2 Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

So if you make good in the future, do not hesitate to give yourself a treat in any of these rooms. Why not? Remember you only live once.

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5 PROFESSIONS THAT CAN LEAD YOU INTO A BROKEN MARRIAGE

A broken marriage is one of the worst experiences that an individual can go through because it spells the end of the highest level of commitment that exists in human society as it also measures the highest level of tolerance between two persons.

Divorce Papers

It has been discovered that when two people are in love, it is hard for them to notice faults in each other, especially when they are burning with passion. Many people tend to rush into marriage as fast as they can rather than taking enough time to understand each other well, in order to discover whether there are any issues in their potential life partner that they cannot live or cope with.
READ ALSO: Top 5 Things You need To Know About Infidelity
However, the profession that a person chooses can be a cause for divorce, owing to its ability to pull the couple apart, as poor pay can lead to conflict, crazy hours and temptations to be unfaithful.
Below are list of five possible professions that can lead into a broken marriage;
1. Entertainers:

Entertainers

Celebrities who are married need a lot of discipline to remain faithful to their spouses because their fans love and adore them dearly. All this attention and adoration can quickly get to the heads of these celebrities, to the extent that they neglect their spouses. Furthermore, these professions require a lot of time and commitment, and an individual might feel as if his or her spouse is pulling them down because they keep demanding attention.
2. Dancers:

Dancers

Dancing requires a high level of team work, time, deep emotions, and physical contact, qualities that can make dancers develop feelings for each other despite their marital status. Some very sexy dancing genres and styles not only make the audiences want to get up and close with the dancers, but they also mess up with the dancers’ feelings and emotions when they have to repeat the moves over and over again with their dancing partners.
3. Nursing:

Nursing

One way to kill a marriage is to stop spending quality time with your spouse, a situation that can arise due to either neglect or a tight work schedule. Nurses and caretakers tend to have the worst working hours in environments due to the nature of their job. A normal day at work for a nurse can involve losing a patient, dealing with a stressful patient, or even dealing with extremely demanding bosses. When you add up the above stress with extra-long and unsocial working hours, you get a partner who will really need you to put in all you have to make the marriage exciting.
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4. Psychologist:

Psychologist

Psychiatrists and psychologists can be very difficult people to be married to because they will tend to treat their spouses like their patients, and consider their spouses as the ones with the problem; never themselves. It is also possible for a psychologist to manipulate his or her spouse because he or she has the training needed to get into people’s heads. Since a patient is supposed to open up to these professionals, their patients might disclose too much information and start getting involved in activities that could threaten their marriages.
5. Masseuse:

Masseuse

It is possible for you to fall in love with your massage therapist, because the experience you get in his or her arms is just out of this world. Rubbing oil and massaging someone’s unclad body is sure to arouse some feelings within you, especially if you find them attractive. If a client shares the feelings of attraction with his or her massage therapist, then little can be done to prevent the infidelity that is about to happen. Either the marriage will end because of infidelity or the spouse of massage therapists will become tired of feeling jealous.

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WINNERS’ CHAPEL, IKORODU FLAGS OFF 3RD SERVICE

Winners’ Chapel, international, led by the popular cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo, has continued to experience explosive growth in recent times. 

According to an official statement from the Ikorodu state pastor, Pastor Abraham Ojeme, ‘the on-going wonder double agenda has been speaking over the past few weeks in dimensions we have never known in this commission. To God alone be all the glory. 

He stated further that ‘what we are having now is not just a church growth experience, but a clear manifestation of divine visitation. We remember what God said to His servant, Bishop David Oyedepo that ushered us into this strange realm of supernatural church growth: ‘I the God of wonder will visit you’.

Apparently, the word of God to his servant has been confirmed as the church has continued to experience explosive numerical growth since the 7 weeks of prophetic in-gathering season was declared by the presiding bishop. 

In one of his declaration, Pastor Ojeme clarified that the 7 weeks of in-gathering season was not a church growth strategy but, rather a rescue mission to salvage the dying world from the destructions of the enemy. 

In order to accommodate the massive in-gathering of new worshippers into the Church during the 7-week period, Pastor Ojeme has subsequently announced that the Ikorodu Church would commence its third service from Sunday July 26, 2015.

The new service schedule as released by the Church leadership is as follows; first service 6:30-8:15am, second service 8:20 – 10:05 am while the third service will hold from 10:10am – 11:55am.

BAN ON FROZEN TURKEY, CHICKEN SENDS PRICES UP BY 35%

The ban on frozen turkey and chicken has sent the prices of the items up by more than 35 per cent in major markets in Lagos.

A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)  at Mile 12 and Ijora markets showed that a carton of turkey now sells for N11,000 from N7,500, while chicken goes for N9,500 from N6,500.

At Dopemu and Agege main markets, a kilogram of turkey goes for N1,150 from N750, while chicken sells for N1,050 from N650.

A visit to cold stores in Ayangburen, Sabo, Obun Ale and Ejina markets in Ikorodu showed that only few of them had the items.

At the Iyana Ipaja area of the state, only one cold store had the products in stock and it was sold at N1,100 per kilo.

The federal government had banned the importation of frozen chicken, turkey in 2003 but since then the items have never ceased to exist in Nigerian markets.

On July 7, the Nigeria Customs Service flagged off a fresh enforcement of the ban.

The new measures seem to have a bite following the soaring price of the items barely nine days after the fresh campaign by the customs.

Afusat Popoola, Iyaloja of Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government, confirmed that the shortfall in supply was responsible for the price increase.

“Although, it is still available at Ijora market, being the hub of frozen food items, but the availability is in limited quantity and price has increased.

“The present situation will not only affect turkey and chicken but frozen fish will also be affected.

“There is, however, a lot of frozen fresh fish in stock,” Mr. Popoola said.

Akinbiyi Adeyele, an economist, urged the Federal Government to cushion the effects of the impact by providing incentive and investing more in livestock agriculture.

He said: “We all agree that smuggling is bad for the country’s economy.

“The government should create a form of intervention so that those that are trading in this frozen food business will be encouraged to take up livestock production.’’

He stressed that the overall effect would impact positively on job creation, boost the nation’s food security, agricultural sector and the economy generally.

Source: Maritime News

EID EL-FITR: FG DECLARES FRIDAY 17TH & MONDAY 20TH JULY WORK-FREE DAYS

The federal government has declared July 17, Friday, and July 20, Monday, public holidays to mark the Id-El-Fitr celebration.

Nigerian Muslims pray during Eid al-Fitr prayer.

Premium Times reports that Abubakar Magaji, the permanent secretary of the ministry of interior, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.

Addressing all Muslims and Nigerians in general, Magaji urged them to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which include peace, love and sacrifice for the development of the nation.

He also called on Nigerians to support the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, which is determined to build a peaceful, united and virile nation.

Wishing Nigerians a happy and joyfull Id-El-Fitr celebration, Magaji urged them to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the nation.

Source: Premium Times

BREAKING: NAIRA CRASHES TO 241 AGAINST THE DOLLAR

Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor

 

On Monday the naira hit another record low of 241 against the dollar at the parallel market, Reuters reported. 

The source notes that the ban on importers from accessing the Nigerian foreign exchange markets for the importation of 41 items had led to the volatility of the naira-dollar exchange rate at the black market.

Nigeria’s currency has fallen by 10.5 per cent from 218 to 241 against the greenback since June 23.
According to foreign exchange dealers, the artificial scarcity of the United States currency still pervaded the market. Financial experts say the CBN need to devalue the naira to allow the local currency achieve an equilibrium price against the dollar.

 

However, the CBN stated that it would not be focusing on the thinly-traded parallel market when determining the exchange rate, adding that people preferred to use the unofficial market for undocumented transactions.

“Foreign investors had been on the sideline, waiting for the CBN to devalue the naira before investing in naira-denominated assets.Local and foreign analysts had predicted that the naira might hit 250 against the dollar at the parallel market any time soon if the artificial scarcity trend continued,” the source says.

The CBN appears to be in a fix as the spread between the official and parallel market continues to widen by the day.

Reuters notes that on Monday stocks fell to a more than three-month low and the naira.

Source: Reuters

BUHARI, OSINBAJO SLASH THEIR SALARY BY 50%

President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Yemi Osinbajo have announced to only take 50% of their approved salary by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

The decision of the president and vice president  was contained in a statement made available by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.
According to The Punch, Buhari’s current annual remuneration as approved by RMAFC is N14,058,820.00.

Shehu said the president’s decision to slash his salary by half had been sent to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation today by the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr. Nebolisa Emodi.
“I write to forward the completed IPPIS registration form of Mr. President and to draw your kind attention to Mr. President’s directive that only 50% of his salary be paid to him,” the presidential spokesman quoted Emodi as writing in the letter with reference number PRES/81/SGF/17.”
According to Shehu, Osinbajo has similarly given up half of his official pay. However he did not disclose the reason behind the decision.


In a telephone interview with The Punch, Shehu said Buhari, by his action, was sending a clear message to Nigerians on the need to make sacrifices for the nation.

Source: NAIJ.com

NEWLY INAUGURATED LASPOTECH RECTOR, MR SAMUEL SOGUNRO PROMISES SUSTENANCE OF LASPOTECH LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE

Following his formal pronouncement by the Lagos state governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode as the new rector of Lagos state polytechnic in June, 2015, Mr Samuel Olayinka Sogunro formally took oath of office today, at the Ikorodu campus of the polytechnic of excellence and witnessed by a large turn-out of staff, students, distinguished guests and family members.

Mr Sogunro was until his appointment the deputy rector, admin of the institution. Shortly after the expiration of the immediate past rector, Dr Abdul Azeez Abioye Lawal, Sogunro was appointed acting rector before his confirmation as the substantive rector.

A new dawn has berth in the 38 years old institution, as the new rector in his speech, stated that ‘under my leadership, efforts shall be geared towards the sustenance of the culture of excellence handed over by successive administrations in the polytechnic. I promise to do my utmost to ensure that LASPOTECH improves on its current rating, from being one of the foremost polytechnics in our country, to becoming the best tertiary institution in Nigeria and the continent of Africa.’

The new rector seemed to have hit the ground running as he highlighted some of the major steps taken by his administration in the past few weeks of assumption of office, to include:

-        Constitution of grant writing committee to facilitate access to developmental funds

-        Opening of talks with Centre for Management Development (CMD), National Planning Commission (NPC), NITDA, FIRO and other development agencies.

-         Constitution of Agro-Allied Business Think-Tank to resuscitate palm oil production in the polytechnic and to assist Management to establish profit-yielding piggery, fishery, poultry, etc.

-        Installation of high-calibre bakery and water equipment towards commercial bread and water production in the Polytechnic, effective from August, 2015.

-        On-going restructuring of the LASPOTECH Konsult Limited to make it a more profitable venture.

Born 54 years ago, precisely on March 17, 1961, Mr. Sogunro’s career as an academic staff of the Lagos State Polytechnic began in January 1990, when he was appointed as a Lecturer III in the Department of Mathematics.  His appointment was confirmed in January 1992.

BUSINESSES SHUT DOWN IN IGBOGBO IN HONOUR OF THE DEPARTED KING

Monday 6^th to wednesday 8^th July, 2015 has been declared a no trading, no hawking and no business day in Igbogbo town, a major community of Ikorodu division in Lagos state, as part of traditional passage rites for the late Adeboruwa of Igbogbo, Oba Johnson Olatunji Fatola (JP) who joined his ancestors last week.

T & C’s Ikorodu Marketplace correspondence visit to the community Monday morning to access compliance to the traditional directive reports that, most businesses, shops and markets located in the town were under lock and key. The town itself wears a solemn look, as residents mourn their departed traditional ruler. 

Commenting on the development, Mr Yaya Ogunsanwo, an indigene and resident of the town disclosed that the closure of businesses in honour of the departed, monarch was a traditional honour bestowed on and departed king in Yoruba land, and Igbogbo town is not an exception.

High Chief Adebola Solanke, Lisa and regent of Igbogbo have since assumed traditional leadership of the town since the monarch’s departure. 

Normal business and commercial activities will resume in the community later in the week.