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We had the chance of sitting with Mr Valentine Obi to discuss his journey has an entrepreneur and a founder of one of the leading financial technology company in Africa, eTranzact. We chatted with him for about thirty minute but one of the salient issues on his mind was digital disruption

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Ever wondered what would happen to your career if this wave of Artificial intelligence takes over your industry or if digitization turns the business table? Have you noticed the trend in cyber cafes, Financial institutions, Book publishing industry, Information gathering and dissemination (mass media), even in the beauty parlors and everywhere else? It is amazing and a tad overwhelming.
This is what the CEO of eTranzact, Mr. Valentine Obi has been hammering on when he discusses digital disruption in small businesses and financial institutions. Our world as we know it is changing at an alarming rate and we all need to be smart and a step ahead of this digital tsunami to keep up.
Don’t be fooled by the designation of ‘digital disruption’ which to a lay man may sound fatal. Digital disruption, like every change, has its pros and cons. The only problem is that most of us abhor change. The digital world is disrupting the way we live and conduct businesses and would be fatal to stay on the sidelines. Not only does the disruption offer us ample choices, it provides easier methods, constant growth and challenges of course.
Assenting to Mr. Obi’s view, digital disruption is at play whenever innovative ideas meet technological breakthroughs to provide solutions to our common problems. If care is not taken, these disruptive innovations can rob some of us of our much coveted means of livelihood. Before you shout God forbid, take a look at the banking sector. Thanks to the unprecedented digital disruptions, customers now have a variety of means of conducting various financial transactions from their digital devices. There is less and less need to visit the brick and mortar banks. Any financial institution that is not proactive and poised to keep pace with the trend may fall by the way side.
For small businesses and financial institutions to survive the digital disruptions sweeping across the globe, creativity and innovation must be the watch word. Mr. Obi has been championing the cause of digital disruptions by providing means and knowledge for entrepreneurs. His eTranzact international PLC provides groundbreaking technological solution through different alternative payment services and mobile banking. Any business or individual can take advantage of eTranzact’s financial products and services to boost their businesses and careers.
What is the way forward for businesses, individuals and government?
Each of us must align with Mr. Valentine Obi’s perspective and become smarter and more creative. The time to do away with the mindset of business as usual is now. As a teacher for instance, you need to learn some digital skills that will keep you relevant seeing as many people opt for online learning. A young entrepreneur relying comfortably on physical shop does so at his own detriment since many people are beginning to shop and pay online.
The challenge is to stay relevant in the digital disruption, to flow with the tide and harness the countless opportunities it provides. African leaders must re-evaluate and re-strategize to embrace the technological innovations. Educationists need to revisit the curriculum to make it useful for learners in the modern world of digital disruption.
Economy, health, agriculture, education and just about every sector of human life is being disrupted, not just the digital world. Stay on top of the game, be a game changer.

To watch the full interview click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2yi2OpADNA

Pyragraph Studios is looking for Junior digital photograph retoucher.
When applying please submit a resume and have a portfolio (pdf, website, etc) with demonstrated fashion and beauty retouching experience.

Required Skills:
-Minimum 1 year experience in a commercial image retouching environment.
-Proficient in the digital photography field and all vocabulary related.
-retouching for portraiture, beauty, headshots, and event photography
-A complete working knowledge of Photoshop and Lightroom.
-Knowledge of operating systems, file management, and color workflows and conversions.
-Artistic sensibility and strong eye for detail.
-Organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
-Ability to work independently and on a team.
-Adaptability to new tools and processes.
-Open to learning and critique.

Photography skills will be an added advantage.

Location:Allen Avenue Ikeja, Lagos

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION
1. The starting pay- Basic at 40k.
Sales-Linked Bonus
2. Termed pay increases.
3. You'll get comprehensive on-the-job computer training in several application packages.

Intrested applicants should submit their application and portfolio to jobs@pyragraphstudios.com

VACANCY
Receptionist

We need a Female front desk (Receptionist) officer for various tasks in our Photography Studio. The job will suit an energetic and smart young lady between 21 and 27 years old (Qualification regardless) - who wants to earn and learn and is also passionate about creativity. You will work mainly as a customer service representative and office manager, you must be able to work unsupervised.


REQUIRED SKILL SETS
Communication (Verbal, non-verbal, Written and inter-personal) team working, multitasking and customer service.

Most tasks are computer- or electronic-based. Therefore you MUST be skilled at the following-
Word processing, spread sheet, petty cash handling, internet suffing, social media management, Portal management.

Other skills include: client contact management, errands, asset management, book-keeping, research and presentation, service delivery.

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION
1. The starting pay-
Basic at 20k.
Sales-Linked Bonus at 5 -15k
2. Termed pay increases.
3. You'll get comprehensive on-the-job computer training in several application packages.


Location-
Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

Applicants are to send CV's to jobs@pyragraphstudios.com

VACANCY
Receptionist

We need a Female front desk (Receptionist) officer for various tasks in our Photography Studio. The job will suit an energetic and smart young lady between 21 and 27 years old (Qualification regardless) - who wants to earn and learn and is also passionate about creativity. You will work mainly as a customer service representative and office manager, you must be able to work unsupervised.


REQUIRED SKILL SETS
Communication (Verbal, non-verbal, Written and inter-personal) team working, multitasking and customer service.

Most tasks are computer- or electronic-based. Therefore you MUST be skilled at the following-
Word processing, spread sheet, petty cash handling, internet suffing, social media management, Portal management.

Other skills include: client contact management, errands, asset management, book-keeping, research and presentation, service delivery.

BENEFITS AND REMUNERATION
1. The starting pay-
Basic at 20k.
Sales-Linked Bonus at 5 -15k
2. Termed pay increases.
3. You'll get comprehensive on-the-job computer training in several application packages.


Location-
Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

Applicants are to send CV's to jobs@pyragraphstudios.com

chisco8:
Good day all!
I didn't know where to go for advice on Canadian student visa. I have a Masters degree from a UK university. I'm currently doing my Nysc and I'm aiming to further my studies in Canada. The thing is I am not looking to apply for a PhD. My question is can I apply for another Masters or advanced degree in Canada?

You should only apply for equal or higher degree or you would be denied visa. The only reason you can study at lower level is if you have a strong case of career change or you have evidence that you are doing it to support a family business.

Thank you for your response. There was no reason given, I have even emailed them since 3 days now and they have not responded

tnuola:
What reason was given for denying her admission?

Please you do not need a consultant just look up schools in ontario and mail them, most college admissions are very easy.

Hi everyone,
I have been going through this forum since yesterday hence my appeal for help.

Is there anyone on this forum who is into Canadian college admission consulting, my wife(29) applied for practical nursing in Durham college last year but she was denied admission. She already had a degree from Nigeria in 2009, but we have lived in the UK since 2012 when I came here for my M.SC. Since we came here, she has been interested in nursing and has even done a 1 year diploma and health and and social care through her job.

She is interested in nursing and we are finding a school in Ontario. Please let me know if you can help.

Regards all.

A reputable ICT firm located in Festac, Lagos is seeking to recruit smart, intelligent, self-motivated open source web developer for immediate employment.

Requirement
Must have a good knowledge of php and mysql
Must have experience with joomla, wordpress and OSComerce
Must be very experienced with Photoshop.
Must be ready to work from home
Candidate must be able to communicate fluently in English
Must have track records of completed jobs

Age: 23 - 30

Salary: Industry standard

Send your CV to info@pyranetonline.com

A reputable ICT firm located in Festac, Lagos is seeking to recruit smart, intelligent, self-motivated open source web developer for immediate employment.

Requirement
Must have a good knowledge of php and mysql
Must have experience with joomla, wordpress and OSComerce
Must be very experienced with Photoshop.
Must be ready to work from home
Candidate must be able to communicate fluently in English
Must have track records of completed jobs

Age: 23 - 30

Salary: Industry standard

Send your CV to info@pyranetonline.com