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PlutoChief:
What is it all about?

It's the West Africa's largest Construction industry exhibition. Nigeria BuildExpo, hosted by hundreds of global brands, is on stage for the 8th time. Everyone in the building and construction supply chain will be present.

Emusan:
Can someone join through zoom for those who are not in Lagos?

I don't think so.

oluwaseyi0:
Is it also available for intending home owners

Yes. I believe so.

The CBN announced in 2022 that it will be launching a National Domestic Card Scheme in conjunction with the Nigeria Inter Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) Plc, the Bankers Committee and other financial ecosystem stakeholders.

The new Domestic Card Scheme is a robust in-country Scheme tailored to address the specific requirements of Nigeria’s payment industry and provide innovative offerings tailored to the Nigerian market and beyond. The Scheme will transform the domestic and African payment landscape through the promotion of innovation in the payment, enhancement of interoperability domestically and internationally and improvement in the suite of products and solutions offerings by banks and other financial institutions such as debit, credit, virtual, loyalty and tokenized cards.

The National Domestic Card set to be delivered to over 200 million Nigerians offers unique value propositions through enhanced data sovereignty and transaction security, better pricing opportunities, reduced demand for FX, enhanced financial access and support of the growth of a robust and inclusive digital economy, amongst others.

The brand unveil of the new Domestic Card Scheme by CBN and NIBSS will be take place on Thursday 26th January at a virtual event that will be graced by critical stakeholders in the financial ecosystem such as the Governor of the CBN, Deputy Governors of the CBN, the Director General Securities and Exchange Commission and Managing Director of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation. Also expected at the event are representatives of multilateral agencies, Switches and Processors, Payment Service Banks, Mobile Money Operators, Payment Terminal Service Providers, Payment Solutions Service Providers, card manufacturers and industry associations.

The launch of this historic Scheme presents a new dawn in the Nigerian payment ecosystem and unveils the unique opportunities presented by the Nigerian retail landscape. It is indeed the beginning of a new era, charting the future of the payment landscape as the first Domestic Card Scheme to be launched on the African continent.

Dshocker:
Godwin Emefiele financial policies be like primary 2 student own.

That man has no business in the financial sector.

Because of this initiative? Have u even taken tome to understand what the domestic card initiative is about? Why attack him. I think this initiative is great and let's read about it before castigating it.

Tayorshd2:
Thief's everywhere ..

Plz what's d advantage of 5his over the initial ATM we are using

Read the story. U will see the advantage. For one I am sure the charges on the card will be limited. Banks currently charge too much on card maintenance and others. So I feel this one go Eradicate that and many other things sha.

Adaorababy:
We're still deliberating if it's necessary to accept this fake new notes that stains, you're busy introducing another fake debit card that will most likely give incessant network issues.

CBN, pls face your work and stop meddling in activities that's unrelated to your scope just because you're perceived to be autonomous!

I am sure you didn't read the story before this comment. A unified card system is good for the banking industry. The current card u have also gives network issue and thats an infrastructure issue not the cbn's fault. So let's embrace this.

Righthussle:
This guy is always in the news.

At least this time this reason is good.

Hmmm. I do not think they are related. You know people bear same surnames and might not be related.

Latidoh1:
Anything Nnamani will not fly in Enugu.

Work-from-Home (WFH) Survey launches on Workers day. - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H3QG7QS

Covid-19 has since happened and with the lockdown of the past few weeks a new work culture is upon us that may very well be our new reality. This WFH survey, the first of its kind since the pandemic that altered the way we work, is expected to assist business leaders in understanding the benefits and challenges working professionals face as we adopt and adapt to working from home in a post-covid world.

The impact of the pandemic raises concerns of sustainability in business, health and wellness, social interaction and working remotely whilst parenting amongst many other factors that are likely to have a profound effect on our wellbeing, productivity and outlook. Against this backdrop all working professionals are invited to participate to enable us obtain responses from as many individuals as possible to make more meaningful comparisons and insightful analysis that can guide organisations as they emerge from the current realities.

This survey is brought to you by HC Bonum, in partnership with Digital Jewels, AT3 Resources and db Consulting, a consortium of leading consultants in the area of Performance Management, IT Governance, Data Analytics, Strategic Communications and Human Capacity Building, as our contribution to the workplace ecosystem. We seek to support leaders in decision making, professionals in adapting to the new world order and the economy in recovering from the effects of the coronavirus.


The release of the WORK FROM HOME Survey is symbolic as it coincides with Workers Day, a day designated by the International Labour Organisation to celebrate workers. Your participation matters to us and we encourage you to take the survey now by clicking the link below.

Work-From-Home Survey

Sometime in May 2019, I met a young man at an event I had been invited to speak at.

The Moderator of the event had asked that we network for about 10 minutes. This young man walked up to me at the back and introduced himself. He told me the industry he was working in, described what he did in a summary, gave me his card and went back to his seat.

This young man stood out because he had emphasized what he did and that stuck with me as his field was something, I was working on within The Smart Investment Club (a platform where we teach about Investment and practice what we learn by seizing credible Investment opportunities).

To cut the long story short, I called him a few weeks after and till date, we have transacted in mutually beneficial businesses with the monetary value running into tens of millions.

Often times, we read a lot about Emotional Intelligence, Financial Intelligence and more, but Connectional Intelligence; what you may call Networking Intelligence is relatively unknown. The proper art of Networking which is the enabler of successful social, financial and economic relationships has not been properly mastered by a lot of us.

Technology has changed things and networking with the aid of technology has taken new dimensions. It is possible to be in business transactions with people you have never met in person and have no inhibitions about dealing with them because you have gained confidence through your interactions with them. Given the same set of circumstances, some people fare better in closing out deals and prospects than many others because of their ability to "connect" well.

What is Connectional Intelligence (CI)?
According to Erica Dhawan, "it is the ability to create and drive greater value by effectively harnessing your networks and relationships". She goes on to say that CI is the next, greatest trait or skill that leaders will use to bring change to their workplaces and the world.

Connectional Intelligence is the ability to combine resources, people, tools and technology in relationships with an end result of wealth or value creation. It is about sharing mutual value with the person you are connecting with.

Everyone meets a lot of people at different events and collects loads of cards (I have lost cards and sometimes shredded some when decluttering). Hardly would anyone remember you if you don’t leave a succinct, lasting impression on their mind. What value can you bring to the table for them?

Remember, everyone you meet is your potential business partner, enabler or collaborator. When you meet with people and exchange contacts, you must have in mind three Ws
The "Who" you are
The "Why" you are talking with them
The "What" matters to you both.

The secret to doing this effectively is Mastering an Elevator Speech which should contain no more than 5 sentences that summarizes what you do. In 5 mins, you should be able to “sell” yourself and engrave a lasting impression about you in the mind of the listener.

My pitch would go like this for an example:
“ My name is Sola Adesakin I am a Multi-Passionate and Multi-Talented Finance Coach I help people and businesses identify what their financial capabilities and how to scale it up. I help them Make, Manage and Multiply their money. I have helped many individuals and businesses bounce back from stress to wealth”

Erica Dhawan goes on to mention the 5 Cs of connectional intelligence which are: curiosity, combination, community, courage, and combustion My relationships and networking skills have taken a great shape ever since I got deliberate about getting more connectional intelligence.

At this 2019 Wimbiz conference and just anywhere you get to meet new people, be deliberate about how you network with the people and what you do with their contacts details.

I am grateful to Toyin Ademola who created this awareness about CI to me.

Sola Adesakin FCA FCCA CPA MBA
Lead Coach/ Founder
Smart Stewards

Barack Obama has achieved things that most people can only dream of. He was the first African American president to assume office and served two terms. From humble beginnings he rose to become one of the most powerful men in the world. As a young person he was a skilled writer and a hard worker, he recognized he could be a successful journalist if he worked his way up the ladder he however also knew he could make more of a difference through politics, so he set his eyes on the White house for years. We all know how that ended.

For Asue, we may have to give his father the credit. He wanted to become a banker but his father encouraged him to study Law as that was more of ‘a profession’. To please his old man Asue went to the London School of Economics to study Law after his first degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan. After Law school, his attachment at the renowned firm of Chris Ogunbanjo & Co, where one of his first tasks was serving on the committee that drafted the new Corporate & Allied Matters Act (CAMA), he was convinced his dad was right after all. From what we know now, one thing is clear, no matter his profession Asue would have made a success of it.

Following a few years of experience with Chris Ogunbanjo & Co, he partnered with Olufemi Olubanwo to set up what is now one of the leading corporate and commercial law firms in Nigeria – Banwo & Ighodalo. Nurturing this firm from scratch to the behemoth that it is today, 30 years after, may be considered the least of Asue’s contributions to the nation. Like Barack said ‘ When we don’t pay close attention to the decisions made by our leaders, when we fail to educate ourselves about the major issues of the day, when we choose not to make our voices and opinions heard, that’s when democracy breaks down. That’s when power is abused. That’s when the most extreme voices in our society will fill the void we leave…..because none of us are there to speak up and stop them.’ Hence Asue finds fulfillment in his contributions to nation building, a firm believer in good governance he is at the forefront of the agitation for sustainability in the private sector. He insists, as the engine for economic growth and prosperity, businesses must put structures in place to ensure they outlive their owners. He teaches company directors to pay attention to risk management by reminding them they could be jailed if they do not follow corporate governance ethos.

The Nigerian business and political landscape may be considered to be littered with people of low discretion, but the burden corruption and bad governance have laid on Nigeria is such that being able to stand against those vices shines through. While many are quick to sink in the mud of despair, there are a few shining stars. This leading light that has sailed through the tough terrains of the Nigerian economy, an avowed corporate governance icon may have ventured into law by parental nudge but with personal ambition he has become a success story with eloquent testimonies

Asue Ighodalo is today a boardroom czar of repute, as a member of the board of at least 10 major corporates and Not-for profit businesses, where he notably chairs Sterling Bank Plc, Dangote Flour Mills and the Nigerian Economic Summit group. He is one of the few Nigerians deemed worthy of membership of the Board of the Christopher Kolade Foundation and Fate Foundation whilst also constantly sharing knowledge at the Lagos Business School and mentoring entrepreneurs at the Ausso leadership Academy. He is today a well sought-after repository of knowledge, which he generously shares as part of his contribution to strengthening corporate governance and instituting the culture of good governance in the private and public sector in Nigeria.

His appointment late last year as the Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit group speaks volumes on how trusted Ighodalo is on his advocacy for a sustainable private sector. As an active member of the group for many years, he believes the interface between the NESG and the public sector has been extremely positive for the development of the Nigerian economy. As he has posited in recent interviews, the non-oil sector has the potential to expand and increase share of revenue and export earnings for Nigeria.

Someone once said ‘the biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it.’ In today’s Nigeria, it is even more of a rarity considering the extra privileges mundane or otherwise that come with being considered one of the high and mighty yet Asue prefers to quietly impact humanity. After all, as another famous person said: Sooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.

As Asue attains his milestone 60th year, this July 19th, 2019 I reckon that posterity will record and recount his journey especially as an advocate of good governance, a successful entrepreneur, a legal luminary, a gentle giant, great yet humble, a teacher, mentor and motivator, a loving and devoted husband and father, golf-lover, avid traveler and an apostle of a better Nigeria and one of the few good men. Nigeria and indeed the world is proud and grateful for you.

Femi Adeyemo a Marketing Executive writes from Lagos.

For centuries, the African continent has grappled with financial snag amongst other issues blighting the glow of its full potentials. While the African governments busy themselves with policymaking and the onerous task of governance, some brilliant minds perceived the vast void of opportunities that could be tapped to create financial freedom for the people.

That thoughtful moment of sheer ingenuity became the foundation on which Wealth Drive Group Africa was birthed. It was no fluke for the fountainheads of this great company to connect the missing dots and conjure something of great value that soon changed the fortunes of many who took the bold attempt to trade with the firm. Their productive alliance occasioned financial boom in the continent with copious testaments from different corners to validate their profound business acumen.

The company, which was established in 2009, was founded on the basis of providing a risk-free leverage for Africans to gain financial freedom and liberate themselves from the long-drawn-out trammels of poverty. With an inspiring vision of expanding forex to the whole African continent, the company further partnered leading trading empires with impressive track records as a classic measure to creating a profitable and sustainable forex trading business in Africa - void of double-dealing.

With consistency, hard work and a team of trading experts, Wealth Drive Group Africa outclassed several competitors and became a brand to beat in the trading circle. Their outstanding accomplishments gave forex traders the impetus to muscle in on their services against a background of lucid operations that guarantee maximum return on investments.

This great feat was never a sudden flight; it was competence at work, coupled with a brilliant mix of clear-cut objective; driven by passion, dexterity and dedication to change the narratives of Africans in financial difficulty.

On this laudable account, it would not be out of context, to state emphatically, that the financial savvy of this great firm has enriched the lives of well over one thousand independent clients – clients who have built confidence in the company to the disappointment of many observers.

These clients are no doubt, the crowning glory of Wealth Drive Group Africa’s financial management capacity, which also speaks volume of its faultless integrity – an uncommon trait in today’s trading institutions.

Going by the words of British author, Richard Templar, “If you’re going to invest in shares, look for value. Look for companies whose share-price doesn’t reflect their worth; look for companies that make or do something that people will find more valuable in the future, and look for companies whose value is appreciated by the investment funds.”

Templar’s words steadily exemplifies the culture and philosophy upheld by Wealth Drive Group Africa, wherein it has incredibly fared well in surpassing the expectations of clients and delivering satisfaction on every investment.

With its unusual knack of excellence, Wealth Drive Group Africa is well on course to becoming a preferred choice for many seeking to win big in forex trading.

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Lagos State gained a major momentum yesterday with the official launch of a multimillion Naira state-of-the-art events centre in Lekki.

The events centre, which was commissioned by the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is on course to becoming a highly coveted events centre amongst many with preference for taste, sophistication and class.

Sanwo-Olu who expressed joy over the innovation that dots The Royal Oaks Events Centre said “this facility has added another landmark achievement to the state at a point where Lagos is looking to become a preferred destination of choice amongst other mega cities”.

While addressing guests at the grand opening, the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Oaks Event Centre, Mrs Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo noted that the facility was built as a measure to shore up the hospitality business, with a view to offer clients value, satisfaction and a remarkable event experience.

The Delta state born Maritime Lawyer who expressed her delight towards the completion and commissioning of the multipurpose hall, said “the business is premised on delivering top-of-the-line services to customers with sparing prices”.

“What we have here surpasses your regular events centre, as we have taken the initiative to create entrance, exit and restrooms dedicated to the disabled. Royal Oaks was thoughtfully built to accommodate a variety of events, from weddings, exhibitions, product launches and activations, fashion shows, funeral celebrations, conferences and what have you.”

Ikpea-Enaholo further said, “We offer a unique and serene atmosphere with hundreds of gold and silver gilded chairs, round banquet tables, rectangular tables and perfect working air-conditioning systems.” “The event centre is structured to cater for intimate, small, and large gatherings with perfectly structured partitions that guarantee maximum functionality of space”. She concluded.


Speaking on the importance of nation building, the CEO stated that Royal Oaks was put together as her own modest contribution to the process of nation building, which is aimed at boosting economic development through job creation for the teeming populace.
The launch had in attendance; Lagos state governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Editor The Nation Newspaper, Sam Omatseye; Royal Fathers; Captains of Industries, Business Leaders and several family and friends.

The Nigerian woman still grapples to make her voice heard in the country’s political scene which is largely dominated by the male folks. Even the privileged few who make efforts to get their voice heard get drowned by the heavy political torrent with little or no impact. But one woman has continued to fan the embers of innovation within and outside the political terrain with her laudable works of ingenuity and empowerment programmes - all tailored towards changing the narratives of the nation’s helpless citizens.

Unknown to many, the name Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay with the sobriquet, Mama Amuwo is one that invokes some romantic images of progress, ambition and possibility. These rare qualities define the personality of Mama Amuwo and the ideals that she stands for.

A woman of impeccable intelligence, Mama Amuwo has earned for herself an impressive track record of success in different managerial positions. She cut her teeth in History and International Relations at the Lagos State University (LASU), where she bagged her first degree (B.Sc.). This fearless reformer has walked her talk in Journalism and Marketing, and her penchant for learning has propped her to master the tenets of legislation at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) where she is currently studying Law.

To the chagrin of many observers, Mama has defied existing norms and stuck out her neck for the struggle for a free and fair internal democracy on multiple fronts. She is a shining example of Mother Theresa, the selfless amazon who dedicated her life to serving the underprivileged people across the world.

Without mincing words, Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay has the cognate qualities and experience to match any female leader on all standards. She commands such admirable poise and confidence that can be likened to world leaders - in the class of Barrack Obama and Hilary Clinton.

The crave for active women involvement in the nation’s politics and female representation are some of the founding inspirations behind Mama Amuwo’s decision to serve the people. Her thoughtful decision to delve into politics is a signal of imminent prosperity, victory and opportunity for the youths, the women and the Nigerian people at large.

Mama Amuwo is no doubt beyond the class of your average woman, as she does not pander to sycophancy, which has become the stock in trade of politicians in the Nigerian polity. She is a doughty reformer committed to changing the status quo, breaking barriers and building a better future for generations to come.

If history serves us right, then Mama Amuwo, some day, may yet become the harbinger of hope for the Nigerian women.
Vote wisely, Vote Hon. Mojisola Alli-Macaulay for effective representation

Follow @mamaamuwo on all platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·Development of Web Portal/Platform (TVC Brands) and management of existing platforms and websites that are user friendly and incorporation of social interactive elements.

Integrate and merge data into website database and display that allows usability and flow experience of site and system
Internal SEO optimization and creating of code for the organization’s website.
Produce a consistent visual image on the organization’s websites by promoting uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images and layout techniques.
Perform hands-on software development tasks, such as prototyping, feature development, bug fixing, unit testing and writing automated functional tests.
Ensuring that the links and basic functions of the website are working perfectly.
Supervising and managing the design aspects of the website from the conceptual stage, and regularly maintain and upgrade the website.
Providing general technical support for content providers (web desk).
Maintain cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility for accessibility of the website from a variety of different environments.
Handle any technical issues on the website, Check bugs and problems, diagnose and fix them, as long as they are not from the hosting.
Assist in Website Optimization (links building, keywords research, html tagging, etc.)
JOB DUTIES

Core Skills

Proven work experience in Content Management Software (CMS)
Solid experience in website language development, coding and management
Strong experience in Graphics and layout design
Knowledge of Google Analytics
Ability to manage Hosting and domain registrations/renewals
Knowledge on software development and management
Creative thinking
Effective verbal & written communication skills

Interested Candidates should send their CV to bisfemluv@yahoo.com. Interviews will be conducted immediately.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a passionate digital editor to create an engaging web presence.

As a digital editor, you will be responsible for taking consumer-targeted web content from concept to publication

Ultimately, you should be able to maintain quality and consistency across media types and web platforms and drive increased traffic and brand visibility.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with staff to brainstorm content topics
Edit video content to suite different online platforms using appropriate software
Improve content by adding music, sound, film or artwork
Ensure all published content meets quality standards
Monitor and report on web presence and traffic
Keep track of developments in digital technology
Requirements
Proven work experience as a digital editor
Digital editing skills with an exceptional portfolio of published work
Solid experience with digital technology and editing software packages (e.g. Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, Premiere, After Effects or Final Cut Pro)
Familiarity with special effects, 3D and compositing
Creative mind
Attention to detail
Communication skills

Interested Candidates should send their CV to bisfemluv@yahoo.com.

Interview invite will be immediately.

Thank you.

Kindly call the number on the flier to apply.

This is real.

Agro-Park Development Company Limited, an agricultural asset-management Company has launched a campaign to promote investment in Agriculture in Nigeria. The campaign tagged “InvestToEmpower” was created to enlighten Nigerians on how to make profit from Agricultural investment.

Agro-Park Development Company owns the first 100% private sector agricultural hub consisting of farm estates and the proposed food Industrial park situated at Ijale, Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun State. The company creates agricultural commodities investment portfolios by offering for sale/subscription farmland within their farm estates to the open market. Agro-Park also offers world class farm management services to individuals and organizations on their farmlands and secure farm produce off-take agreements with food producing companies.

The #InvestToEmpower campaign will showcase various investment opportunities from the company and how Nigerians can own farmlands with as little as 70,000 Naira. According to the Executive Director (commercial), Mr Seun Edun "one of the core belief of Agro-Park is to empower people and this is why we have decided to create this campaign to give people the opportunity to have investment that guarantees returns and each investment will also empower 2 rural women".

If you would like to know more about how to invest in agriculture and make guaranteed return on investment, you can join the conversation across all platforms online using the hashtag #InvestToEmpower, follow @agroparkng on all social media platforms or visit their website www.agropark.ng. You can also call Agro-Park on 07012121096

FlinkBox Limited, an IT Company with business spread across Nigeria seeks to recruit various qualified candidates across the six (6) geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

Job title: Business Resource Officers

ELIGIBILITY
WAEC/SSCE/NECO/ NABTEB.
Leaving School Certificate Students with basic computer knowledge will also be considered in this category.

Proficient use of smart mobile phones and/or tablets is a key requirement for all applicants.

Interested applicants should visit applicants.jostpay.me on their smart mobile phones for more information.

While submitting your application, please ensure that information provided through your uploaded CV, such as telephone number, e-mail address, date of birth, sex etc, MATCH with the information supplied on your profile.

Shortlisting will be based on respective Geopolitical Zone of Residence of applicants. Entry closes by 23rd June, 2018.

FlinkBox Limited, an IT Company with business spread across Nigeria seeks to recruit various qualified candidates across the six (6) geopolitical zones in Nigeria.

Job title: Business Resource Executives

ELIGIBILITY
HND/ Degree holders in any field of study.
Serving Youth Corpers, University/ Polytechnic undergraduates with basic computer knowledge will also be considered in this category.

Proficient use of smart mobile phones and/or tablets is a key requirement for all applicants.

Interested applicants should visit http://applicants.jostpay.me on their smart mobile phones for more information.

While submitting your application, please ensure that information provided through your uploaded CV, such as telephone number, e-mail address, date of birth, sex etc, MATCH with the information supplied on your profile.

Shortlisting will be based on respective Geopolitical Zone of Residence of applicants. Entry closes by 23rd June, 2018.

Over 400 hours of world drama and telenovela is coming to TVC, Nigeria as part of a new output agreement with Côte Ouest Audiovisual of Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa.

In a significant deal, TVC has gained the rights to transmit, by terrestrial, DTT and DTH, blockbuster Telenovelas including; Labour of Love; Blood Ties and Brave Woman; alongside other African drama titles.

Announcing the deal, TVC Communications Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Hanlon said “The content deal with Côte Ouest Audiovisual forms part of a major investment in programming, infrastructure and people, aimed at increasing audience share and advertising revenues, and further propel TVC television and radio stations to market leading positions. Last week we announced another significant deal with BBC News which will bring over 360 hours of new and original, African focused content to TVC and TVC News channel.”

Côte Ouest Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Azria said: Our deal with TVC is just one step in our strategic plan to distribute content across the African continent. We are delighted to have signed this deal with such a significant broadcaster in West Africa. Côte Ouest's catalogue now comprises 18 000 hours of the best content produced in the four corners of Africa”

Nigeria's leading independent TV and radio broadcasting company, TVC Communications has announced a major programme output deal with BBC News.

The agreement means that the two television channels (TVC News and TVC) operated by TVC Communications will broadcast 368 hours of BBC News brand new African focused content over a two-year period commencing May 2018.

The deal sees superior quality, ground breaking documentaries, lifestyle programmes, youth news, sports features and finance programmes broadcast on TVC Communications 24hour news channel, TVC News and the family/general entertainment channel TVC.

TVC Communications Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Hanlon said "I am delighted to announce this landmark deal today with BBC News which forms part of a major on-going investment in our TV and radio business with the aim of dramatically enhancing services to audiences and advertisers alike."

TVC Communications is undergoing substantial, positive change which is now delivering benefits to all stakeholders. This collaboration, with one of the world's most respected content producers, provides further proof of that change." He said.

The Director of the BBC World Service, Jamie Angus said: "We are pleased to be partnering with TVC Communications. This deal will see more people in Nigeria getting access to brilliant BBC News content. The World Service delivers accurate, impartial and independent journalism to all countries. We spot the stories, see the patterns and make sense of the world."

The following programmes to be taken as part of the deal are as follows:

Investigation
Africa Eye will promote the culture of investigative journalism across Africa and strengthen the skills of African investigative journalists. All of the programmes will be based on in-depth reporting that holds power to account.

Sport
BBC Sport Africa will bring the issues, the personalities, the buzz, the key moments and the trends in sport from across the continent. The 30 minute programme will cover many different sports including those that are little-known, and will be featuring everyone from the most famous sports stars to rising stars and the fans.

Business
A daily and weekly business programme capturing the dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit of Africa. The programme will offer constructive guidance and advice on money, business and economy matters specific to African audiences.


Health
A weekly health show exploring African health, food and lifestyle trends alongside medical and scientific research to provide practical solutions and advice.

Children's
A lively factual childrens TV show with all things that the 10-16 year olds care about. The programme will give African children a voice and connect them with youngsters from around the world.

THE CANDEL COMPANY ACHIEVES ISO-9001: 2015 CERTIFICATION
"L-R: Ohioze Unuigbe, Managing Director, Bureau Veritas; Emmanuel Kattie, Managing Director, CANDEL during the official handover of the ISO 9001: 2015 Certificate attained by CANDEL by Bureau Veritas”.

SWIFT Networks, Nigeria’s leading broadband service provider to enterprise and residential customers is partnering with leading global brands to offer free broadband Wi-Fi service in Lagos. This service, Red Cheetah, a new brand under the stable of Swift Networks will start with an initial 10,000 hotspots distributed all over the state, supported by advertising revenues from leading global brands and partners. Red Cheetah is expected to help deepen Nigeria’s broadband penetration and aspiration for universal internet access for greater social equity and inclusion.

“The Red Cheetah service model once more follows in SWIFT’s tradition of demystifying and making technology to work for Nigerians so that they can hook up to the digital world to explore, work and entertain more efficiently” says Charles Anudu, the entrepreneur behind SWIFT NETWORKS. “We are excited to pioneer this cutting edge service model and will rapidly extend it to more cities in Nigeria and the continent. The security of every user’s access is enhanced by the Red Cheetah App which establishes a distinct and secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to the internet for each device on the platform. I strongly believe that this dogged work of over two years is the ideal model that will empower Nigerians to live their most productive lifestyles in a digital world. I am extra proud that everything about Red Cheetah is Nigerian and shows what we can achieve when we commit to solving the problems of our society taking our context into consideration”.

“Our plan is to roll out an initial 10,000 Red Cheetah hotspots in Lagos which will be the largest Wi-Fi footprint of its kind anywhere in Africa and will cover many verticals including schools, airports, buses, taxis, shopping malls, bars, clubs, restaurants, open markets, hospitals and in fact any place where Nigerians need to research, catch up on work and play. This revolutionary service powered by SWIFT is fast, secure, reliable and supported by legendary sponsor brands with strong commitment to corporate social responsibility to Nigeria”, enthused Mr. Chukwuma Okoye, Chief Operating Officer of SWIFT.

Red Cheetah hotspots went live in Lagos earlier this month at certain locations including MMA-2, Hard Rock Café, Shiro restaurant, Festival Mall, some Tastee Fired Chicken and Bukka Hut outlets, over 200 BRT Buses, Smart Cabs, Eko Hospital, VGC Club, among others. The rollout is ongoing and more locations are being added on a daily basis towards our 10,000 hotspot target in Lagos.

Prospective Red Cheetah users must first download the Red Cheetah app for Android free from the Google Play Store or www.redcheetah.net and complete a mandatory one-time online registration process. Users are allowed to register multiple android devices as every device must be independently registered to access the internet via Red Cheetah. The first Red Cheetah app release is for the Android operating system only while the other operating systems will follow shortly. Users will be expected to view adverts at intervals from the sponsors and partners who make the free service possible.

Senior Pastor of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide (OFM), Apostle Johnson Suleman was seen wearing the uniform of the Nigerian police force during the sunday service yesterday.

According to reports, The pastor wore the “unusual” outfit during a presentation by men during the International Men’s Conference Thanksgiving Sunday Service.

See more photos here: http://www.tvcontinental.tv/2017/11/20/see-apostle-suleman-wear-nigerian-police-uniform-sunday-service/

Have you ever encountered anyone displaying random act of kindness in your community such as teaching out of school children? These unsung heroes keep the world going and make it a better place.

Every bubbling environment like Lagos is full of people focused on their daily businesses and never bother about solving communal issues. Aside these people, there are several other Lagosians displaying random acts of kindness by creating means to positively impact on their immediate communities and are making lives easier for others.

Here is an opportunity to show these deserving individuals because they really count. The Lagos State Government in partnership with HEAT Limited has launched a new campaign tagged “Tèmitiyín” to celebrate key individuals within the five divisions of Lagos State (Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe), who are committed to showing various acts of kindness and are positively influencing their communities.
So if you know any of these deserving individuals whose evident accomplishments have impacted five or more people within their communities, join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #Temitiyin and you can also nominate them by visiting the website www.temitiyin.org.
Tèmitiyín – Because You Count

Watch Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peF4e1d-b5k

Have you ever encountered anyone displaying random act of kindness in your community such as teaching out of school children? These unsung heroes keep the world going and make it a better place.

Every bubbling environment like Lagos is full of people focused on their daily businesses and never bother about solving communal issues. Aside these people, there are several other Lagosians displaying random acts of kindness by creating means to positively impact on their immediate communities and are making lives easier for others.

Here is an opportunity to show these deserving individuals because they really count. The Lagos State Government in partnership with HEAT Limited has launched a new campaign tagged “Tèmitiyín” to celebrate key individuals within the five divisions of Lagos State (Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe), who are committed to showing various acts of kindness and are positively influencing their communities.
So if you know any of these deserving individuals whose evident accomplishments have impacted five or more people within their communities, join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #Temitiyin and you can also nominate them by visiting the website www.temitiyin.org.
Tèmitiyín – Because You Count

Watch Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peF4e1d-b5k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peF4e1d-b5k

Tèmitiyín is a project geared at celebrating key individuals within the "Five" divisions (Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Ikeja and Lagos) of Lagos State. These individuals must have displayed random acts of kindness by creating means to positively impact on their immediate communities.

Do you know anyone who deserved to be rewarded because of his/her act of kindness? Visit http://www.temitiyin.org to nominate that person now or nominate via text on 08078070707.

The chief priest of Chi Marine Temple, a Nigerian native doctor has taken to social media to show off his beautiful girlfriend, claiming that the gods are coming with special arrangement of more beautiful women for him.

The young man shared a post on his Facebook page with photos of himself hanging out with his girlfriend. In the post, the native doctor expressed that he doesn’t believe in having one intimate partner.

Read more: http://www.tvcontinental.tv/2017/11/15/native-doctor-hangs-out-with-his-girlfriend-claims-the-gods-are-arranging-more-for-him/