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•Believe in your product Buy into your own vision and don’t waiver it just for a pay check. You know your vision better than anyone else, and if you loose sight of it, the world will too. “It is your vision that will give you success, not your venture capitalist’s vision.” •Produce something of use Build the best product you can, and make sure it has long-term value. This is something successful organisation always focuses on achieving. If you get into business solely to make money, you won’t. If you try to make a real difference, you’ll find true success. •Invest in what's going to scale your business Identify exactly what you need to grow your company. Is it technology, engineering, infrastructure, etc? Then put it in place. “Don’t put people on the ground for that sake of putting people on the ground.” •Hire the right people “If you get the input right, the output is far easier to manage.” Your organization should get to t...

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LAGOS APPROVES HARMONIZED 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR ALAUSA ALERT Posted by Michael Akins on 12th June, 2014. Back to School Lagos State Government has approved a revised and harmonized schools’ calendar for the 2014/2015 Academic Session for all public and private schools in the state, the state commissioner for education, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye has disclosed. Oladunjoye who disclosed this in Lagos urged all private schools’ operators of both primary and secondary schools in the state to adhere strictly to the new schools’ calendar and the subsequent one. She pointed however out that schools affiliated with embassies, missions and those who usually presents candidates for international examinations have been given a window of flexibility of one week before and after official resumption date. She said , “private schools should adhere strictly with the 2014/2015 Academic Year Calendar and subsequent ones in the opening, resumption and mid-term dates. Howev...

On behalf of the Akunyili’s family, I wish to officially confirm the death of Prof. (Mrs.) Dora Nkem Akunyili, OFR, in a Specialist Cancer Hospital in India this morning at 10 am, Nigerian Time, after a two-year battle with cancer. In spite her illness, Prof. Akunyili was unwavering in her belief in a better Nigeria. That was why she defied her condition and was part of Anambra State Handover Committee and the National Conference. The last time I visited her in India, even when she needed all the prayers herself, she was full of concern for the abducted Chibok girls, security and other challenges facing the country and told me that she remained prayerful for the release of those girls and for God to help President Goodluck Jonathan to overcome all the challenges facing the Nation. She therefore urged all Nigerians to remain prayerful and committed to building a better society for our children. We all prayed together and I promised to be visiting her every month. We thank all ...

80% Of Nigerian Youths Are Unemployed – CBN Official Posted by Michael Akins Jun 6th, 2014 The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday brought to the front burner the issue of youth unemployment in the country as it said 80 per cent of Nigerian youths are without jobs. This is despite repeated figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics indicating that the Nigerian economy had been creating millions of jobs in the past years. Only last week, the NBS stated that the economy created about 1.2 million jobs in 2013 fiscal year. But the Special Assistant on Sustainable Banking, CBN, Dr. Aisha Mahmood, disclosed that unemployment remains a severe threat to Nigeria’s economy. Mahmood spoke while delivering a paper on Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principle during the 2014 World Environment Day programme organised by the Federal Ministry of Environment in Abuja. She said, “As the population is growing, the resources that we all depend on, the food, energy,...

Greece 0-0 Nigeria: Boring draw between World Cup bound duo The Super Eagles and the Ethniki played out a goalless draw ahead of their trip to brazil for the summer's big fiesta By Shina Oludare Posted by Michael Akins on 4th June 2014 at 7.00am Nigeria continued their good form ahead of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Greece on Wednesday. Stephen Keshi’s men survived a demanding test from a solid side, building on last week’s 2-2 draw against Scotland at Craven Cottage. Nigeria wasted a number of openings in an entertaining game at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania and their inability to convert begging chances ensured the Greek side grew in confidence to cause moments of panic for the Super Eagles. The African champions made a lively start and won a free kick in the 10th minute as Victor Moses was brought down after breezing past three defenders with the resulting free kick wasted by Emmanuel Emenike. Though Fernando Santos’s men were pegged down by the ...

'The African Messi' & other potential World Cup stars By Chris Bevan - BBC Sport Posted By Michael Akins on 4th June 2014 There are plenty of potential stars of the 2014 World Cup - and many new faces too. The squads are unlikely to provide many surprises; the days when the tournament would introduce unknown players to a global audience are, largely, gone. But the crop of young talent heading for Brazil this month will still be hoping to make a big impression at what, for some, will be their first finals. Some are familiar, others less so. Here they are: James Rodriguez, Colombia Age: 22 Club: Monaco Position: Midfielder Nickname: 'El Nuevo Pibe' (The New Kid) Steve Wilson: James Rodriguez is an outstanding young playmaker and is nicknamed 'El Nuevo Pibe' (the new kid) in Colombia in tribute to Carlos Valderrama, who was known as 'El Pibe' (the kid). Brazil will be a very big stage for him and maybe by the next World Cup he will be ...

President Jonathan was in Delta state earlier today to attend the foundation laying/groundbreaking ceremony of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's University, Eagle Heights University in Omadino, Delta state. Pictured above are Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, his wife pastor Mrs Helen Oritsejafor, Gov of Delta state Emmanuel Uduagha, the Olu of Warri and others. See more photos after the cut...

New CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele assumes office today Posted by Michael Akins on 4th June, 2014 Former Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank, Godwin Emefiele assumed office as the new Central Bank Governor on tuesday, 3rd of June 2014. Before his recent appointment, was a top management figure of zenith bank with wealth of experience to his credit. Mr Emefiele was chosen by President Jonathan to replace the erstwhile embattled former cbn governor sanusi Kaposi. In a brief handing over ceremony at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja, Emefiele took over the reigns of the CBN from the acting governor, Sarah Alade. Godwin Emefiele has a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA in Finance both from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has over 26 years banking experience.

BRAZIL 2014 10 days to go FIFA.com Posted by Michael Akins on 2nd June, 2014 Spain’s triumph at South Africa 2010 tipped the historical FIFA World Cup™ balance in favour of Europe, who go into Brazil 2014 with a 10-9 lead over South America. Italy have been the old continent’s most successful team with four world titles, followed by Germany on three and England, France and Spain with one apiece. South America’s haul, meanwhile, is dominated by Brazil’s record five crowns, with Argentina and Uruguay each having contributed two

60 killed as B’Haram bombs ‘beer parlour’ in Adamawa Posted by Michael Akins on June 2, 2014 Suspected Boko Haram militants on Sunday bombed a bar and brothel located near a major military base in the Kabang area of Mubi town, Adamawa State. The explosions occurred around 6pm, leaving at least sixty people dead. Two security sources in the area told SaharaReporters that a horrendous explosion rocked the bar and brothel which usually teems with civilian and military patrons. The explosion happened close to 6 pm. Nigerian time, both sources said. One of our sources said none of the casualties was a soldier, but the other stated that it was too early to determine whether any of the dead were soldiers. The bombed facility is said to be a short distance away from the headquarters of the Special Operations Battalion (SOB) of the Nigerian army in Mubi. Soldiers who frequently join civilians to eat, drink and dance at the attacked drinking joint are generally warned by their com...

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NCC reveals reasons Android users pay more for data (READ) By Bankole Jamgbadi Posted by Michael Akins on 2nd June, 2014 Nigerian Telecoms’ apex regulatory agency, Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) has revealed the reasons why users of Android smart phones and tablets pay more for data in Nigeria. The commission says it is not turning a deaf ear to the lamentations of Nigerians noting that the differences in data allowance for Android and Blackberry users have been generating a lot of controversy among consumers of late. NCC via its official Facebook page stated that while BlackBerry indirectly subsidises bandwidth for its users by compressing the content downloaded, Android downloads and consumption was not compressed therefore leading to the expending of more bandwidth. Via PUNCH reports: The regulatory agency says it is still committed to protecting Nigerians against unfair practices by telecoms service providers in the country. Ac...

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Jonathan didn’t believe girls were abducted — Obasanjo JUNE 1, 2014 BY LEKAN ADETAYO, LEKE BAIYEWU AND BAYO AKINLOYE Olusegun Obasanjo | credits: www.gbooza.com Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Goodluck Jonathan’s failure to immediately order the rescue of the over 200 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, spoilt the chances of rescuing them. The sect had abducted some female pupils of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State on April 14. The group later released a video where its leader, Abubakar Shekau, threatened to sell the girls. According to Obasanjo, the President did not believe the pupils were truly abducted until after 18 days. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, which was aired on Saturday, ex- president Obasanjo said, “On the kidnapping or abduction, the President did not believe that those girls were abducted for almost 18 days. If the President got the information within 12 hours of the act and he reacted i...

Vengeful Boko Haram Terrorists Overwhelm Local Vigilantes In Kalabalge, Kill 40 Villagers Posted: May, 31 2014, 4:05PM by Michael Akins Photo Credits: SaharaReporters, New York A horde of armed Boko Haram terrorists today descended on Kalabalge, a community in Borno State whose vigilantes had recently repelled an attack by members of the extremist Islamist sect—and left a horrific scene, with at least 40 dead people and widespread destruction. A security agent and a community source told SaharaReporters that more than 500 Boko Haram fighters arrived in the town in numerous pick- up vans and were able to overwhelm local hunters and vigilante members within the community. Today’s attack by Boko Haram originated in Gamboru Ngala, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon, and lasted for several hours. Our security agent source disclosed that the religious militants also attacked Ankulkule, Chekobe, Izge and five other communities. The source told SaharaRepo...

Professor Dora Akunyili is alive says family members. By Michael Akins on May 31, 2014. Few hours ago a website (names withheld ) posted online that the ill-health  former minister of information and communication and Nafdac boss, Professor Dora Akunyili has passed on, eliciting messages of “RIP” on the social media, but fresh reports from the stable of TheCable, an online news site,  revealed that the former director-general of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alive and her family are “ very baffled ” by persistent rumours of her death. A family member who – declined to be named– spoke with TheCable said, “ She is not dead ,” “ It’s appearing to us that while many people are genuinely concerned about her health, some are actually wishing her dead. We cannot understand the motive .” He told TheCable that the family is “ baffled ” by the unrelenting rum...

Reports have it that the founder and Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, advised President Goodluck Jonathan to find means of resolving the crisis rocking some states in the North so as to prevent the country from turning into a war zone during a workshop organised by the African Leadership Development Centre held on the university campus early in the week. Speaking on the theme: “The Leadership Imperative: Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution Demands for Inspiring Transformation and Driving Change”, Oyedepo stated that though conflict was unavoidable in any part of the world, it was important that the leadership of the country dealt with such in order to avoid a state of war. “War is a sucker. It sucks the resources of a nation. Only those who don’t know its cost propagate it. We must not have war in Nigeria. We should not even think of it. Its consequences are unimaginable. War is a crime against humanity. It erode...