The Exquisite Magazine against Cancer Walk

Fashion Party) is an event which has been held quarterly since 2006 to increase the awareness for cervical, breast and prostate cancer and also screen people for free. The faces of the EMAC 2013 are Tewa Onasanya, Kaylah Oniwo, Uti Nwachukwu, Karen Igho, Lynxxx and Titi Oyinsan. Yearly, the Exquisite Magazine team has been able to screen a number of people free of charge at the exquisite fashion party. Instead of a party, the Exquisite Magazine Against Cancer walk has been created with the aim of screening even more people. In the last 2 years, 25% of the people screened had early stages of cervical cancer and the team aims to help raise more awareness for cancer and highlight the importance of early detection. The aim is to continue to increase the awareness for; Cervical cancer (the only cancer with a pre cancerous stage) which kills one woman every hour in Nigeria Breast cancer.

Date: September 7th, 2013.
Time: 8:00AM - 11:00PM
Venue: Exquisite Magazine 3rd floor, Right Wing, The chair center. Plot 18, Block 94 Lekki Epe Express way, Eti Osa, Lagos.
E-mail: info@exquisitemag.com
Website: www.ExquisiteMag.com

How to Write a Winning Business Plan Seminar

YouWin business plan competition is a government initiative created to empower youths between the ages of 21- 40 years; to start and grow their own businesses, hence becoming employers of labour. The speaker was one of the 1,200 shortlisted finalist from over 66,000 applicants and became a young millionaire at 27, after submitting a winning business plan through the YouWin business plan competition, Henrietta Omwuegbzie.

Date: September 12th, 2013.
Time: 8:30AM
Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
Ticket: N25,000

Date For A Cause

Are you fun, adventurous and want to support a worthy cause? Date for a Cause is a fun way to support a cause and also meet new people! The event features a charity date auction where our selected hunks and pretty damsels will be auctioned for a date.

The proceeds go to Slums2Schools, a non-profit initiative aimed at improving access to education for children who live in hard-to-reach slums aross Nigeria. So far, the initiative has succeeded in putting over 300 children in school, and hope to put more. The event also features a speed dating round which is a fun mixer where participants get to meet everyone in the room...5minutes per person!

Date: 13th - 14th September, 2013.
Time: 3:00PM
Venue: Ember Creek, Ikoyi Lagos.
Ticket: Standard; N3000 \ VIP; N5000
To register, send your name, contact details, and occupation to porcelainboutique@yahoo.com OR 08163711110 OR 28E8E34D(bbpin)

Ten Outstanding Persons of Ogun State.

The Objective of the event is to reward excellence among young achievers of the state.

Date: September 13th, 2013.
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Venue: Sky Pavilion, Abeokuta Oke - Ilewo Road Abeokuta, Ogun State.

For further enquiries and bookings, contact Contact Mr. Sanni Babatunde (JCI-Abeokuta).

Night With The Masters

For the first time ever, six legends in the Nigerian music industry will gather on stage for a concert tagged Night With The Masters.
Ebenezer Obey, Femi Kuti, Bright Chimezie, Wasiu Ayinde, Shina Peters and Onyeka Owenu will come together, under one roof on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos for a never before seen concert.

Date: September 13th, 2013.
Time: 7:00PM
Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tickets: Standard; N25,000 \VIP; N100,000 \ Tables; N1,000,000

Public Speaking for Corporate Professionals, Executives - September Edition

During this highly participatory 2-day training, delegates will go through five course modules working on a real-life topic of their choice, presenting to the group, and getting critical feedback. You will learn step-by-step how to plan and deliver a more compelling presentation from start to finish ALL BY YOURSELF.

Date: 14th - 21st September, 2013 (2 saturdays- 2weeks follow up).
Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM on each day.
Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, Yaba, Lagos. 
Extras: Certificate of Completion.
Ticket: N25,000

Strategic Internet Marketing Training

This training covers some of the central aspects of MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS, TRAINING or SERVICES via the internet, from the perspective of keywords, content, and related ideas.

Date: September 14th, 2013.
Time: 10:00AM
Venue: Spelling Bee Training Centre, Lagos.
Fee: N5,000
E-mail info@nextopsolutions.com.ng
Phone: 08145870306, 07013695603

TEDX Lagos - Themed: Inclusion

TED brings together fascinating thinkers, artists, and technologists to give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes or less. Theme: Inclusion - helping remove as many barriers as possible to ensure that Nigeria (West Africa) feel welcomed and valued on the world stage. TEDxLagos is a local, independently organized event that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world's leading thinkers and doers congregate to share what they are most passionate about.

Date: September 14th, 2013.
Time: 10:00AM
Venue: The Grand ball room, Oriental Hotel. 3, Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos.

The CEOs' Network

The CEO's Network is a unique opportunity to meet successful CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Executives and to promote your business ideas, services and products by effective networking.

Date: 21st september, 2013.
Time: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Venue: Pearl Court Hotel, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Fee: N15,000
Contact E-mail: info@salva.com
Phone: +234 813 386 4016

Wed Expo 2013

After successfully hosting two editions of Nigerias Largest Wedding Exhibition, WED Magazine is set to bring the WED Expo to the nations capital. For two days in the month of September, over 150 exhibitors and thousands of visitors would gather at the International Conference Center, Abuja for a unique exhibition. In a very comfortable environment, couples can experience the most interactive wedding exhibition in Nigeria which ensures brides, grooms and their families have the very best products and services to choose from to make their special day the biggest and most memorable of their lives. Are you an event planner or decorator, makeup artist, accessories retailer caterer, photographer, bridal or grooms wear designer Or do you offer any services in the wedding industry in Abuja and its environs or want to expand into Abuja? Then you need to take advantage of the perfect platform with which to showcase your products and services directly to thousands of customers.

Date: 21st and 22nd September, 2013.
Time: 10:00AM
Venue: International Conference Centre, Abuja.
Tickets: *Standard Booth Regularly N150,000 now N100,000 *Preferred Booth Regularly N200,000 now N150,000
* Premium Booth Regularly N300,000 now N250,000.
Contact E-mail: wedexpo@thewedmagazine.com
Phone Number: +234-813-281-6492, +234-708-022-0810

The 3rd Upstream & Downstream Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference

The 3rd edition of the Upstream & Downstream Oil and Gas Exhibition & Conference holds from 24-26 September, 2013 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. This year\'s pre event activities will include recognising and honouring companies as well as distinguished Africans that have made valuable and significant contributions to the growth of the hydrocarbon industry in the continent.

Date: 24th - 26th September 2013.
Time: 10:00AM
Venue:
Abuja International Conference Centre, 900 Herbert Macaulay Way, Abuja 900001, Nigeria.
Contact Number: +234-8036671139
E-mail: info@expowestafrica.com
Website: http://www.expowestafrica.com

Lagos Gift and Stationary Fair

LGSF welcomes to the exhibition sellers, distributors, suppliers and manufacturers and importers of the following products: Computer Peripherals & Related Accessories Corporate, Premium and Promotional Gift Items Paper & Printing Products Stationery & Office Supplies Office Equipment and Consumables Office Furniture Some expected visitors to the event are Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Executives involved with: Sales and Marketing Business Development Brand Management Public Relations and Communications Events Management Purchasing/Procurement Customer Relations Management Office Supplies Buyer/ HR.

Date: 27th September, 2013.
Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites Plot 1415, Adetokunbo Ademola Street Victoria Island Lagos.
For further enquiries; bkanu@thelgsf.com and +234 803 211 8727

Mopstring Music Talent Hunt 2013

To participate in the Mospring Music Talent Hunt, you must have 3 songs that you know very well and must be ready to perform any of those 3 songs for the competition. If someone else has chosen your song, or something does not work out with your first choice, you will need to be ready to sing your 2nd or 3rd choice song.

Date: September 27th and 28th, 2013.
Time: 7:00PM (Friday) and 10:00PM (Saturday).
Venue: University of Lagos Akoka-Yaba Dan Fodio Boulevard Lagos.

Come Party with Martini at the Opening of the “Martini Royale Terrazza”

It’s going to be a Martini party this weekend at the opening of the Martini Terrazza.
This concept is part of a series of rooftop bars in the heart of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities created by Martini. This year, the event will come to life and will act as a back drop for Martini’s 150 year anniversary celebrations. With the Martini Royale Terrazza experience in Lagos they will be showcasing the Martini Royale drink.

As part of the Martini 150 Anniversary celebrations, they will bring the “giora di vivere” (joy of life) to life at a spectacular gala at the beautiful Villa Erba in Italy with Martini ambassador Uti Nwachukwu.

So get ready for your fun night as you join them for the 150 anniversary celebrations toasting the brand’s birthday.

Date: September 7th, 2013.
Time: 9:00PM
Venue: : Rhapsody’s, Ikeja City Mall, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Alausa, Lagos.

Model Auditions for Creativity Fashion Exhibitions Fair

Male and female runway models are needed for the Creativity Fashion Exhibitions Fair. All interested should contact them for all the necessary details or simply read the flier below for details.

Date: Saturday 7th September 2013.
Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM.
Venue: Silverbird Galleria City Mall, 1st Floor, Plot 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Fee? Free for all.
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08100659862 | 08189538165

Fit, Fun & Flair

Do you love to dance and are you looking for a fun and fab way to lose weight? Then Fit, Fun and Flair is for you. Watersworth Art Gallery in conjunction with Gbenga Yusuf of Maltina Dance All competition, presents you dance classes that will make all the difference.

Date: Saturday 7th September 2013.
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close off Africa Lane, Lekki, Lagos.
Contact:  For more info and general inquiries, call 0809999092 | 07030799683 | e-mail info@watersworthart.com.

Green Awards 2013

the Nigerian Entertainment Industry and youths. Taking place on Saturday, the show will be hosted by model Towase Abayomi, comedian Frank Onero, Halima Abbey and singer Missy T. There will be performances by ATM, Kay Switch, Mr 2kay and Sheyman.

Date: 7th September, 2013.
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: The Place, 45 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.
Tickets: Silver N 2,000 | Gold N 5,000 | Diamond N 20,000.

Peppersoup

This Sunday at Terra Kulture, Peppersoup – a funny-yet-witty stage play starring Yaw, Lolo 1, Tuebi Abiode, Katherine Obiang and Lawal Sherif will take place. It promises to be interesting.

Date: 8th September, 2013.
Time: 2:00PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Tickets:  Single N 3,000 | Couples N 5,000.

Battle of the Year Nigeria

The fifth edition of the Battle of the Year Nigeria competition, an innovative and creative break dance competition will take place at the Indoor Sports Hall, UNILAG, Lagos. Finalists will battle for the top spot. Judges at the event include Bright Erighono, Curtis Baiyee Betek and Bboy Champion. Andre Blaze will host the event.

Date: : Sunday 8th September 2013.
Time: 2:00PM
Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos.
Ticket: N500.

Lare’s Old Skool Nite

You are invited to Lare’s Old Skool Nite event at La Mango Restaurant and Bar, Lagos

Date: 8th September, 2013.
Time: 5:00PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.
For enquiries:  For more info and general inquiries, call 08082646670 | 08191914220 | e-mail info@lamangolagos.com

High Flyers Magazine at their Grand Launch

HF (High Flyers) Magazine is the “first Pan-African print and on-line magazine that celebrates and critique the African entertainment industries with quality information and gorgeous photography“.
The monthly magazine will be sold across Nigeria, online and major cities in Africa. Come let’s celebrate Africa together.

Date: Sunday 8th September, 2013.
Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue: Rhapsodys, 9 Agoro Odiyan Street, Off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ticket: N/A

The Annual Banking & Finance Conference 2013

The Chartered Institute of Bankers Of Nigeria (CIBN) is set to host entrepreneurs, corporate chieftains and government functionaries in Abuja for the 7th edition of its Annual Banking & Finance Conference.

The event is aimed at engaging minds towards Nigeria’s socio-economic advancement. The Institute declared that the two-day conference will be especially celebrated because it coincides with the golden jubilee anniversary of the Institute. To commemorate the event further, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria –  Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (GCFR) is expected as the Special Guest of Honour, while keynote address will be delivered by Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, CON, the CBN Governor, on the opening day of the conference.

Through this conference, the CIBN annually complements the Federal Government’s socio-economic programmes with a view to fast tracking all round socio-economic development of the Nigerian society, attract foreign investments and benefit all stakeholders.

Date: Tuesday 10th – Wednesday 11th September 2013.
Venue: The Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

Fifo’s Exclusive B-Dae Bash

Join in the fun at Fifo’s Exclusive B-Dae Bash this Tuesday in Abuja. Admission is free for all.

Date: 10th September, 2013.
Time: 3:00PM
Venue: N Line, 13 A Sunny Vales Estate, off ECOWAS Drive, Abuja.

Networking Party for the Fashion and Creative Industry

You are invited to the networking party for the fashion and creative industry set to take place at Tavern Bar, Lagos.

Date: 10th September, 2013.
Time: 6:00PM
Venue: Tavern Bar, 23 Younis Bashorun, off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The African Leadership Academy International Youth Day Essay Competition

African Leadership Academy is calling on all young Africans between the ages of 15-19 to participate in a month-long essay writing competition on the topic: “How can governments, businesses, non-profits, individuals and the youth collaborate to maximize Africa’s youth potential for the continent’s development and prosperity?”.

The competition is open to young Africans aged 15 – 19 residing within and outside Africa. The deadline is September 12, 2013. Essays should be submitted through http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1541865-ShkQdFu1c2 and an email should be sent to iyd(at)africanleadershipacademy(dot)org

Essays should focus on SPECIFIC practicable, implementable, measurable and scalable ideas that can be implemented effectively across the continent.
Entries can be written in English, French or Portuguese languages and they must not exceed 1000 words. Each entry should contain no more than 5 concrete ideas fitting the above criteria. Submitted entries must be the original work of the writer and should not have been published  on any media prior to submission.
Each entry will be judged not only for the quality of ideas but for the quality of writing.

Prizes to be won include:

Grand prize: Full scholarship worth US$4200 to attend the Global Scholars Program (GSP) – a unique international three-week entrepreneurial leadership summer camp) in July 2014 at the ALA campus in Johannesburg, South Africa. Also included will be an air ticket to South Africa and a winner’s plaque.

Ist Runner-Up: Full scholarship worth US$4200 to attend the 2014 Global Scholars Program (a unique international three-week entrepreneurial leadership summer camp) at ALA, and a plaque.

2nd Runner-up: 50% scholarship worth US$2100 to attend the 2014 Global Scholars Program (a unique three-week entrepreneurial leadership summer camp) at ALA, and a plaque.

All top ten essays will be published on the website of African Leadership Academy, and the writers will receive certificates of commendation.


Date: September 12th, 2013.

The “Business of Fashion” Conference

The event, is aimed at those in the fashion industry and others with keen interest in fashion. If you are a student, graduate, an established fashion designer or want to set up your own fashion business, this program will educate you on business opportunities and how to identify, manage and develop new products, ideas and services.

Other special guests to expect are Evelyn Oputa MD Bank of Industry, Dr C Chime, MD Nigeria-China Business Council, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, Abuja Enterprise Agency, Alhaji Bature Masari, MD SMEDAN (Small Medium Enterprise Agency Nigeria) and other government stakeholders.
With several multi-award winning speakers like Lanre Da Silva, Mai Atafo and Modela lined up to speak at the conference, this is sure to be an opportunity not to be missed.

This seminar is set out to achieve three main objectives:
• Support the growth of the Nigerian fashion industry.
• Nurture and guide emerging fashion entrepreneurs to start up, survive and grow their business with access to start up funds.
• Demonstrate how fashion graduates can use entrepreneurial skills to explore work opportunities within the fashion industry.


Date(s): Fashion Seminar & Workshop – Saturday 14th September 2013
Fashion banquet – Sunday 15th September 2013.
Time: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Venue: International Conference Center, Garki, Abuja.
Tickets: Registration Seminar & Workshop Fee: N5000
Fashion & Arts Banquet Tickets: N5000(Standard); N20,000 (VIP)
*Limited spaces available*

All you have to do to be one of the 25 lucky people to get a ticket to the conference is email businessoffashionng@life.com | Tweet at @bizoffashionNG | Call 08098514411, 08180139231 or 08069885167. This applies to the first 25 people and is limited to people in Abuja only.

For more information please visit @bizoffashionNG | Visit www.businessoffashion. | Email businessoffashionng@life.com | Call 08098514411, 08180139231 or 08069885167.

The “Creativity Showcase Event”

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), a Nigeria based non-profit organization with an overriding vision “to be the catalyst that elevates the status and influence of women and their contribution to nation building” invites the general public to exhibit and attend their Annual Market Place tagged “Creativity Showcase Event“.

The WIMBIZ Market Place is more than a traditional business-to-business trade show; it is designed to bridge the gap between producers and consumers as well as enable exhibitors from a variety of businesses to display and create awareness about existing female owned products and services within the Nigerian polity. In addition, the Market Place is an initiative designed to provide networking and investment opportunities to female owned SMEs as well as provide information on structures to integrate within their organizations to enable them access funds for their businesses.
The event will showcase the best of Nigeria’s talent and will offers exhibitors the opportunity to sell, sample, display and promote product/services related to the arts, education, health, finance, music, culture, fashion and loads more, attracting about sixty female owned businesses as exhibitors and over two hundred of the most inspiring, influential and empowered business and professional women in Nigeria.

Date: September 28th and 29th, 2013.
Time: 10:00AM daily.
Venue: : Harbour Point, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Fee: N60,000 for a 3Metre x 3Metre booth.