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Im sorry to say oo but with the little you have how many people have you helped, meaning if God gives you a million dollars, you might still not help anyone, helping people starts with the little you have, Imagine what you just said, Bless me so that i can be a blessing to others, which means you are currently not helping anyone.

njiasi30:
God knows,I can't buy it even if I ve d money. Dere re millions of ppl dat I can assist with dat amount of money no matter how little. God pls bless me so dat I can b a blessing to others.

i reserve my comment, But are there really politicians that got the interest of the people at heart?

Application for Lagos Startup DealDay Q2 2016 opened yesterday, May 27, 2016.

Lagos Startup DealDay is quarterly investment process run by the Lagos Angel Network (LAN). It brings together LAN members, other angel investors and Lagos startup ecosystem players in a process where the very best startup ventures (across sectors) are guaranteed funding. Using Lagos StartUp DealDays as a vehicle, LAN is targeting to raise N100 million from its members and the early stage investment community for Lagos startups during 2016.

LAN partners for the DealDay include VC4A, TechCabal, the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN), Lagos based hubs, incubators and accelerators.

The first edition of Lagos Startup DealDay took place on the 31st of March 2016. Big Cabal Media and Cafe Neo were the first beneficiaries getting, N50 million.

Click here to apply. Applications close on Tuesday, June 10th.

Application for Lagos Startup DealDay Q2 2016 is now open. Apply now


Source: http://innovation-village.com/application-lagos-startup-dealday-q2-2016-now-open/

If you are visiting Lagos for the first time, or attending a seminar, business meeting, conference, wedding, or any other event and you are thinking about where to stay, Here is a list of top hotels in Lagos and their prices. I hope this helps.
12 Top Hotels In Lagos And Their Prices

1. The Wheatbaker
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Offering outdoor pool with sunbeds, a spa and wellness centre, free Wi-Fi access, onsite restaurant and a free private parking lot, The Wheatbaker is located in Ikoyi, Lagos.

All air-conditioned rooms have a coffee machine and a safety deposit box. Private bathrooms are fitted with hairdryer and a bath.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 30 km from The Wheatbaker. A shuttle to the airport can be arranged at the property.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 103,459. (Breakfast included)


2. Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort

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Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort is in Ikoyi, Lagos. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, Free private parking, free WiFi access, car rental, a hair dresser and laundry services.

Each room has a flat screen TV with cable channels, a 24-hour front desk and a private bathroom. You also will find bathrobes and slippers in the bathrooms.

The nearest airport is Murtala Muhammed International Airport, 19.3 km from the property.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 46,000 NGN 36,800. (Breakfast included)


3. The Lilygate Lagos
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The Lilygate Lagos is located Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. All the rooms have a view of the city, air conditioning, a TV, a 24-hour front desk and a safety deposit box. Private bathroom comes with a bath and hairdryer.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 22 km away.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 46,530

4. The Avenue Suites

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Offering a private beach, an outdoor pool and a spa and fitness center, free parking, free Wi-Fi access, a nightclub, water sports facilities and meeting facilities, The Avenue Suites is located Victoria Island, Lagos.

Each room comes with sea / city view, air conditioning, a TV, a refrigerator, and a seating area. The private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and bathrobes.

Double Room- NGN 37,400. (For one night)

5. Luxury Flats, Victoria Island

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Luxury Flats is in Victoria Island Lagos. Features free WiFi, free private parking lot, a spa center, a private beach area, bike / car rental and grocery deliveries. .

All the rooms are air conditioned, featuring a balcony a dining area, a sitting area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bathtub and towels. There is also a kitchen, equipped with an oven, a microwave, a kettle and a refrigerator.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 19.3 km from the property.

Two-Bedroom Apartment – 11 m² – NGN 40,000. (For one night)

6. Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel

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Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel which is located in Victoria Island Lagos, offers an outdoor pool and a spa with a wellness centre, free parking lot, free Wi-Fi access, shared lounge and a mini golf.

Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and a desk. Private bathrooms also come with a shower.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 72,000 (Breakfast included)

7. Four Points by Sheraton Lagos

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Four Points by Sheraton is located in Victoria Island, Lagos. It offers Free WiFi access, an indoor pool, a spa with a wellness center, free Wi-Fi access, free parking, meeting facilities, luggage storage and shops (on site).

Each room here has air conditioning, a view of the city, a seating area, a TV and a refrigerator. The dining area has an electric kettle. The private bathroom also comes with a bath / shower.

Booking for one night

Triple Room- NGN 58,000


8. The Federal Palace Hotel and Casino

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The Federal Palace Hotel and Casino is located in Victoria Island, Lagos. The hotel offers an outdoor pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant, meeting facilities, shared lounge,free Wi-Fi access, free parking and a ticket service.

The rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, 24-hour front desk, air conditioning and a minibar. The private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a sea view.

Lagos International Airport is a 30-minute drive away.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 59,745. (Breakfast included)

9. Rest Inn
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Offering a restaurant, snack bar, a shared lounge, free Wi-Fi, free parking, luggage storage and an ironing service, Rest Inn is located in Victoria Island, Lagos. Each room here has air conditioning, a minibar, a 24-hour front desk and a seating area. The private bathroom comes with a bath and free toiletries.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 20 km away.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 25,000

10. Morning Side Suites

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Offering a spa and wellness centre, a restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and Laundry facilities / services, Morning Side Suites is located in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Each room has a TV, air conditioning, a desk and a safety deposit box. Private bathroos come with a shower and free toiletries.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 20 km away.

Booking for one night

Family Room – NGN 42,000 (Breakfast included)
FREE cancellation

11. Maroko Bayshore Suites

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Showcasing an outdoor pool and views of the lake and on-site bar, Maroko Bayshore Suites is located in Victoria Island.

Every room comes with a flat-screen TV, a sitting area, a kettle, a 24-hour front desk and hairdresser. Extras include a private bathroom, slippers and free toiletries.

The hotel also provides Free private parking and car rental. Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 19.3 km away.

Booking for one night

Deluxe Studio- NGN 40,000 (Breakfast included)

12. Three Arms Hotel

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Three Arms Hotel which is located in Ikoyi Lagos, offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, Free Wi-Fi access, free parking and a fitness center.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning a desk and and private bathrooms.

Lagos International Airport is 28 km away.

Booking for one night

Double Room- NGN 25,000 (Breakfast included)


https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/popular-hotels-lagos/

Lagos is a very busy city. I can still remember when I first moved to Lagos, the only thought that kept vibing in my head was, “Why is everyone so busy?? I had to learn that in Lagos streets, you have to walk confidently and very fast, to scare off pickpockets. You also have to be very cautious of other passerby or else you will keep bumping into people.

Lagosians are very busy people. Whether you are a corporate worker, a business owner, or a sales person, to get to your office/shop on time, you have to leave your house very early in the morning. You spend all day at work and a good part of the evening en route to home. People barely have the time to eat a proper home-made meal. So, we are left at the mercy of restaurants and roadside food.
Here are some of the most popular roadside foods that everyone in Lagos should know of:
Gala and Soft drink
Gala is sausage roll and it is the most popular snack in Lagos. Most people do not have the time to eat breakfast at home. Wherever you are in Lagos, at a bus park, in the bus/ car, Gala and soft drink is usually the easiest food to find.

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Plantain Chips
You can find plantain chips in supermarkets, at motor parks and also on the major roads.
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Suya
Suya, which is grilled spicy meat, is sold on Lagos streets by “Mallams”. Suya is the most popular night snack in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. It is served with yajispice, onions and cabbage. Some people like to eat suya with bread.
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Bole and groundnut

Bole is roasted plantain and it is usually eaten with groundnuts.
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Puff puff
Very similar to donuts, puff puff is usually sold on street sides in transparent show glasses.
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Ewa agonyin: This is mashed beans. It is served with a special peppered sauce popularly referred to as agonyin. This a very popular Lagos roadside food mostly sold in the morning. It can either be eaten with bread or garri (fried cassava flakes).


Dudun and akara: Fried yam and akara (fried bean cakes) is a popular Lagos street food commonly hawked in the early morning and evenings.

Noodles and egg
In Lagos, it’s not uncommon to find queues around noodles and egg joints at night. As the name suggests, this quick meal is always garnished with a variety of things like vegetables, sausages and fish. It is mostly served alongside fried/boiled egg.
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Abacha
Abacha is an Eastern Nigerian dish which has rapidly gained grounds as a Lagos street food. It is is prepared with sliced cassava, oil, potash, onions, and several other condiments. Abacha is usually served with fish and “kpomo”.
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Moin moin: Moin moin is a snack made by boiling mashed shredded beans.


Roasted corn and pear/coconut: Whenever corn is in season, you can count on finding roasted corn dotting the streets of Lagos, sold alongside pear (ube) and/or coconut.


Boiled groundnut: Groundnuts boiled with their husks is also popular on the streets of Lagos.



Source: https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/popular-lagos-roadside-food/

First, DSTV announced very publicly that it was making domestic leagues around Europe accessible to its Compact bouquet viewers. Not only this, it was going to be sold with the new PVR decoder for an all-in price of N30,000. For those who already had the decoders, the new subscription charge was a manageable N6,000.

So we hailed and celebrated. The consumer protection council and the house of reps were working in tandem for the betterment of Nigerians. Life was good once again, (apologies to LG).
DSTV: ‘Connyman die, conny man bury am’

Fast forward one month, almost exactly to the date the promo ended. Suddenly, a renewal of N6,000 did not provide the originally promised magic, African or otherwise. Not only were there still no HD channels, there was no Premiership football, no Spanish football, still no Champions league or Europa league football. Worst of all, no PVR service. So now you had a PVR HD decoder, but no PVR and no HD!

What manner of 419 is this? As if to answer the rhetorical question, the good people of DSTV started another round of PR, this time via telephone. They called to ask how we the shortchanged subscribers were enjoying their new plot to keep us in TV bondage. A pointless tirade of complaints was met with a well rehearsed response – you need to pay a little more to access those benefits. N2000 and change to be sure.

This is how it works – PVR is now bundled with HD, obviously. The ‘free’ football channels are really still free. Only thing is, they’re now strictly shown on HD…for our viewing pleasure no doubt. So, unfortunately, and clearly through no fault of theirs because DSTV wants nothing more than our happiness, to access free football means accessing HD enjoyment, which means paying more.

All this trickery of course meant that the viewing centres were back in church and other religious houses, thanking God for the return of good fortune to their business. Punters were sure to return to enjoy a long summer of cup finals, European championships, and of course, the Rio olympics.

They celebrated a little too soon. Not to be out-played on the field of TV gamesmanship, Multichoice reacted yesterday by announcing that ALL bouquets on DSTV – from the grand daddy Premium bouquet, to the try-and-manage-this-one GoTV – will show the biggest football match outside the world cup – the European Champions league match – free. That’s right, everyone will get to watch Real Madrid play Athletico Madrid free; and in the comfort of their homes if they so choose.

What does this mean for the operators of viewing centres across Lagos? Empty seats. It will be the equivalent of staging a football match in an empty stadium. A party without guests. A huge loss of revenue plainly put.

So once again, DSTV wins. Subscribers and viewing centres have been played and beaten into submission. No doubt we will try again, but for now, the channel of champions comes out on top.

We on the other hand will thank them for their kindness and get on with our lives. Nothing beats a monopoly in business. It’s the nearest thing to playing god.

https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/dstv/

How To Set Up Your Own Private School In Lagos


One of the top priorities of every parent is sending their children to school. Infact, In Lagos, it is believed that if you cannot educate your children, then you have failed as a parent.

Also, due to the high level of corruption in the Nigerian educational system, parents have continued to seek alternative means of educating their kids.Therefore, parents are increasingly enrolling their children in private schools where the standard of teaching is believed to be higher and more sustained.

The major challenges of running a private school are the unavailability of funds, delay in payment of fees, and the numerous charges by government.

With the prevailing economic situation in the country, a minimum of N500,000 would be needed to establish a small school, excluding the cost of securing a building for the venture.
Here Is A Detailed Guide On How To Set Up Your Own Private School

Location Of the Business

The best location to set up this business is in a fast developing area. This is because, developing areas are usually flooded with many public schools, and few private ones.

The cost of the building depends on the size and quality of the building you intend to construct. Insist on a good structure because, your marketing starts from there. The classrooms should be spacious. In truth, it is much easier and cheaper to convert an already developed property.

Modern educational facilities are essential for proper training of pupils. The surroundings must always be kept clean and attractive.
Also, water is very essential, so get borehole (or a deep well with purification equipment) that will supply you water at all times.

Equip your Classrooms

Apart from the normal chairs and tables, you also need to equip your classrooms with computers and other learning aids; parents will be happier to pay when they see that your classes are properly equipped.

You need plenty of toys, videos and a large screen TV in all the classrooms, not to play movies but for playing educational videos and sometimes, cartoons depending on the class and the children’s age.

If you intend to offer pick and drop services, you may have to use your own car if you have one. If not, go into partnership with a car or bus owner, and share the profits. Make sure you get a decent vehicle that will speak well of your school, and avoid jam-packing children in a bus. The driver must be double checked and registered with the police. You cannot be too careful with other people’s children.

Employing Teachers
You do not need any formal qualifications to start this business. But if you are going to be the school manager, you need the minimum of NCE and experience in educational administration.

A small nursery and primary school needs at least two or more teachers for a start. More teachers and non-teaching staff should be recruited as the school expands. Also, the teacher to student ratio should not exceed one to 15 for effective teaching.

Your Teachers should have minimum of NCE, experience in childcare education, an understanding of the concept of play-work (where children are free to play but do so constructively under the supervision of a teacher) and also have basic love for children.

Determining The Necessary Fees

School fees should be determined by the prevailing economic condition at a particular time, and also by the profile of the people living in your catchment area. Cost and benefit analysis must be properly done to determine appropriate fees.

Register your School and Kickoff

Like every other business, you need to register your school depending on what you want, and based on if there are investors.

Once you’ve put all these in place, the next thing is to advertise your institution. This is to ensure patronage from the public. Schools without a reasonable number of pupils, after three to four years of existence, will have great difficulty in coping in today’s Lagos.

Effective communication between the staff and parents is an essential impetus to boost the growth of the school. Therefore, to ensure the success of this business venture, recruitment of competent staff should never be compromised.



https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/start-school-lagos/

hahaha how?

queenoflafia:
The oldest trade

money answereth all things

thanks this will be considered

oganlataofeek:
nice info but it can be better with directions to each market

To what extent will Lagos entrepreneurs and business people go to ensure success in their day to day dealings? This question is even more pertinent now that the economy has contracted so severely and caused great hardship for many Lagos residents and entrepreneurs alike.

We will not pretend that we don’t’ know just how far people go for commercial gain in this part of the world. Still, it is always shocking to discover that people really do engage in all manner of antics for money, when their deeds are discovered and exposed.

So it was yesterday, that after tallying up sales at Unilag New Hall buttery, the same seller had once again gone through almost two 50-kg bags of rice, while her contemporaries were as usual, counting only a few ‘dericas’.

What was it that made students flock to Cici’s point of sale, leaving the other food sellers at her mercy? It had to be her unmatched cooking skills, everyone must have thought. Her striking good looks maybe? Or her people skills which just bordered on flirtation but never going beyond boundaries. Was it simply was her natural charm?Whatever it was, she had them coming back, no doubt causing her fellow food vendors severe bellyache in the process.
Jazz. Otoro, okporhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juju, juju, African magic, charms…

…yes, charms were found behind a banner at her stall and pandemonium of course broke at New Hall! The secret to Cici’s success had been discovered, and it had nothing to do with her looks or even culinary skills. She was being accused of jazzing her competitors and of course her unsuspecting customers for their patronage.

The jazz news soon spread and the security personnel were called in to handle the matter, whereupon Cici was taken away for questioning. Her comeuppance was here, and she would be roundly punished for consulting the evil doers for gain, and possibly even putting innocent lives at risk.

Now, anyone who has ever lived on a Nigerian university campus can imagine the sort of ‘punishment’ the enraged students would mete out to this ‘accused’. Maybe they would burn her equipment in the open? Strip her naked and disgrace her publicly; match her through campus to show the face of evil and warn others to desist from such acts?

Actually, no. None of the above. The otherwise fiery students of Unilag did no such thing. In fact, Cici’s business continued virtually unperturbed by the recent happenings, and while she wasn’t there physically – she was still writing her statement at the security post 6 hours later – her staff were doing brisk business feeding the very forgiving student population of Unilag.

So why exactly have the Akokites responded in this uncharacteristically tame manner? There can be 2 possible reasons – One: the ‘otoro’ found at her stall was planted by a competitor who was fed up with watching Cici outsell her on a daily basis. It is also possible that ALL the other vendors ganged up and decided to set Cici up. This way, no one person would take the blame and they would all feed fat off Cici’s downfall. While this may sound too much like an Agatha Christie mystery story, it is at least a possibility.

Of course there is a second reason, which as Africans we cannot rule out – Cici’s jazz actually works, and continues to work even in absentia.

Whatever the case, it would be fascinating to find out what actually happened in New Hall on the 18th of May 2016. As entrepreneurs, there are lessons to be learnt from the final verdict and we will definitely be sharing those thoughts when available.

Signed with tongue firmly in cheek,


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There are many big markets in Lagos where people can buy their goods at relatively good prices as well as get quality items. For some people, visiting a market in Lagos is more than just buying or selling. It is about the potential shopping experience.

Sometimes, it’s just so fun to shop in big markets. If you have never experienced adventure in Lagos markets before, then you need to visit one of these markets. Nothing beats the spirit of Lagosians and the Lagos Markets.
Here are the most popular markets in Lagos

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Alaba international market

Alaba International Market (Electronics) is the most popular market in Lagos. It is located along Badagry Expressway, Ojo Alaba in Lagos. This market holds the largest cluster of importers and dealers
on electronics, electrical, consumer and industrial goods. It is said that, everyday,over two million people transact business in this market.

Balogun Market, Lagos Island

Popular Balogun market is the first stop when it comes to textiles. It is the best place to get great bargains on different fabrics. ie laces, ankara, etc. It is best to explore this market with someone who knows the way around and understands how to bargain.

This is to ensure that you don’t get cheated by the over smart sellers. Balogun market spreads across several city blocks with tons of hidden alleys on Lagos Island.

Computer village

Computer village, which is located in Ikeja, is known for technological wares from computers to phones to television and their accessories. This is the best place to get services such as maintaining and repairing of computer, mobile phones, parts and other connected gadgets. This market also serves as a home to some of the best non-educated tech gurus in Lagos.

Oshodi Market

This is one hell of a Lagos market you can ever be. It is said to be the second largest market in Nigeria. There is never a free flow of traffic for pedestrians and motorists in Oshodi market. Prices of commodities in this market are also relatively cheap.

Ladipo Market

This is said to be the biggest auto spare parts market in Lagos. This market is located in Mushin local government area. As it is often said, “Any spare part that you do not see in Ladipo market is not in Nigeria.”

Idumota Market

Popularly known as Eko, Idumota market is located in the heart of Lagos island. The distinct highlight about this market is that it still holds massive old storey buildings. It is arguably the oldest market in Lagos and the biggest in West Africa. Idumota market holds the biggest collection of varieties in terms of textile, interior decor, jeweleries, shoes, bags, etc.

Mile 12 market

Known particularly for its cheap farm produce, this market is located along Ikorodu road, Lagos. If you love fresh and cheap perishables, then I recommend you visit this market.

In Idumota market, you will certainly find all food items grown in tropical Africa. ie, vegetables, fruits, livestock and many more.







Onyingbo (White sand)

This market is located in the mainland Yaba axis along with its sister market at Iddo. In Lagos, this market is rumored to be popular for stock fish (okporoko) and crayfish. Traders from other markets go there to buy these things on wholesale.

To shop for crayfish and stock fish in large quantity, visit Oyingbo market to get the best price. These items are pretty expensive in other markets.

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https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/popular-markets-lagos/

Have you visited “City of David” in Victoria Island? The redeemed Christian Church of God parish is one of the most fabulous and extravagant buildings in the city of Lagos. Pastor Adeboye, who is the General Overseer for the church and one of the richest pastors in Lagos recently declared that he is now richer than Bill Gates; widely acknowledged as the richest man in the world. He said: “I have houses in at least 188 countries in the world, where we have our churches, so I am richer than Bill Gates.

The common saying, ‘As poor as a church rat’ is fast losing its proverbial essence, given the assets churches and their pastors parade today. The business of religion for some, can be a very profitable profession to enter.

It might be argued that the reason why pastors are more likely to make money today is because they utilize more money making opportunities such as writing books, producing movies and speaking engagements. Some of which make enough to have private planes, refurbished arenas as churches and flourishing press houses.

There will be many who will say that these pastors shouldn’t be making this much money. This article is not to bash anyone, it is written to inspire you to dream bigger. If you are not interested in making money, then that is your choice but here are people who inspire others while achieving their dreams.
Here is a list of the top five richest pastors in Lagos.

1. Bishop David Oyedepo

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Bishop Oyedepo has two solid private jets and dozens of expensive cars to his name. He is the founder and general overseer of Living Faith World Outreach aka Winners Chapel. Bishop Oyedepo is one of the richest pastors in the world with a net worth of over $150 million.

2. Chris Oyakhilome
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is said to worth between $30 million to $%0 million. Pastor Chis Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ Embassy.

3. Pastor Enoch Adeboye
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Pastor Enoch Adeboye is the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. His personal net worth is estimated at over N48 million.

4. Prophet Temitope Babatunde Joshua
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Fifty-one years old Prophet T. B Joshua, founder of Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) and owner of Emmanuel TV is said to be worth over $15 Million.

5. Mathew Ashimolowo
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Pastor Ashimolowo is said to have huge investments outside the ministry. ie real estate and the media. His net worthis about $40 million dollars and he is said to earn about $200, 000 annually. Pastor Ashimolowo is the Founder and General overseer of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC).


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Source: https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/ten-richest-pastors-lagos/

Festac town, a residential area originally referred to as Festival town or Festac village, located along the Lagos – Badagry Expressway in Lagos.

A recent investigation by Naij.com showed that the town is fast becoming a haven for sex workers with the highest congregation of sex workers in a brothel found near the bridge, linking the town with the extension. This is borne out of their perceived need to hustle.

First Avenue seems to be another preferred spot, one notices that under the cover of the night these ladies gather on the long stretch and wait patiently like birds of prey. Marijuana and cigarette smoke fill the area as they puff and loiter the axis of the avenue.

It was discovered that the prostitutes that reside in the brothel located near the bridge, take up rooms at the rate of N3,500 daily, a bill that is shared among two or three persons, depending on their arrangement. The ladies take turns to entertain clients in their rooms. There are shabby details as to fees, as every one of them is to fix her own fee for services rendered.

Residents living close to the brothel say they have continuously decried the presence of the nightly practice. Yet they believe that for prostitution to take place, there must be willing and ready buyers, making prostitution a thriving economic activity.

It is however not limited to a particular sex but over the centuries, the most rampant is that of the female prostitutes providing services to male patrons.

Although many argue that prostitution is helpful to society (economically and socially), the realization that it is wrong to sell that which is most wonderful, most enjoyable, most precious, and some consider most sacred. If sex, which is inexorably linked to love, life, and lineage, is commodified, the value of a human being is inevitably reduced to something material, external, and temporary, and the ideals of marriage and family are destroyed.

The prostitutes earn income from such services and as such are able to meet their own financial needs. Invariably, commercial sex workers contribute to the economy by providing self employment and earning income from services provided.

Most sex workers are driven to prostitution for survival because they believe that is the only option available to them. It is a wrong notion and in many instances it is simply the easy option, or the lazy option, not the only option.

Ultimately, prostitution is an extremely complicated phenomenon, and well outside the scope of this article. We will however look to escalate the issue and try to shed a little more light on a most clandestine activity which is slowly taking over many parts of the metropolis.

There are health issues, economic issues, risk to life and limp issues, and potential crime issues all as a result of unregulated, unchecked prostitution.

It is our hope that we can add to the discourse on the matter and bring about some level of regulation and of course safety until more permanent solutions are found and effected.



https://ekoconnect.net/2015/08/prostitution-and-alternative-means/

local refinery wont solve this fully if we dont have stable power as this will affect the cost of running and producing fuel

Mutuwa:
The government of Nigeria are notorious for not putting up palliatives first, before implementation.This is how,to some extent a typical Nigerian reasons.We shoot without aiming.But by and large,we designed our misfortunes ourselves,or simply put,we acquiesced to its design.Not refining our fuel is our BIGGEST single problem. It was callous to enrich a section called "independent marketers". When we had the wherewithal to build more refineries, we refused, rather we empowered a few friends to import. Today we are paying the price!If we refine our PMS locally we won't be crying about deregulation or subsidy.see why it was EVIL to treat as criminals,local refineries?

At N370/US$1, the option of schooling abroad is no longer available to most Lagosians. And with the state of insecurity in the country today, sending your children or wards or even contemplating another degree for yourself outside of a university in Lagos is not so appealing any more.

This means that we all need to look closer home for university education either for ourselves or for our dependants.
What then are the (best) options when choosing a university in Lagos?

Pan-Atlantic University

Pan-Atlantic University is a private, non-profit educational institution in Lagos, Nigeria. The university had its origin as the Lagos Business School (LBS), established in 1991. In May 2013 its name was changed to Pan-Atlantic University, in order to avoid confusion with the Pan-African University of the African Union.

In September 2011 the university launched the Virtual Museum of Modern Nigerian Art, a website created by Jess Castellote, a Spanish architect that includes over 400 works from 81 artists, including pioneering Nigerian artists such as Aina Onabolu and Bruce Onobrakpeya and emerging artists such as Richardson Ovbiebo and Babalola Lawson.

Its main schools (faculties) are the Lagos Business School, The School of Media & Communication, and the Enterprise Development Centre.

Initially, the school focused on management training and post graduate studies but has now introduced several undergraduate programs in communication and business related fields.

University of Lagos

The University of Lagos is considered a microcosm (smaller version) of larger society because it is a university set in the heart of the biggest city in Nigeria. Founded in 1962, the University of Lagos has for over 5 decades, tried to build a legacy of academic excellence and is today considered as one of the best ‘good old schools’.

Sadly, it has suffered the same level of decay as the society it mirrors with a significant drop in the quality of teaching, research and student output.

But there is hope – proud alumni like the Vice President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo are expected to bring change to federal institutions like Unilag and restore past glory.

Caleb University

Prince Oladega Adebogun, the founder of Caleb University started the university in the face of the falling standards of public institutions (like Unilag). The demand amongst most parents for schools with high academic standards, as well as the inculcation of true Christian values served as the extra impetus for the creation of Caleb University.

The University started full academic program with admission of its first set of students in January 2008 and has continued to grow in stature and reputation.

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

The National Open University was initially established in July 1983 as the springboard for open and distance learning in Nigeria, but was suspended by the government in April 1984.

However, it was resuscitated in April 2001 by the former President of Nigeria, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, who is himself a proud graduate of NOUN. At take off of the university, pioneer student enrollment stood at 32,400.

NOUN operates from its Administrative Headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos, with Study Centres throughout the country. It offers over 50 programmes and 750 courses all of which have been accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)

The National Open University is arguably the best option for entrepreneurs and business owners who typically suffer major time constraints due to work schedules and the demanding Lagos hustle.

Lagos State University

Lagos State University – LASU – was established in 1983 with its main campus in Ojo; it is the only state university in the former British colony.

Like all other state universities the world over, LASU remains in the shadow of its Federal forebear – Unilag. It has however managed to carve a name for itself over the years.

With the ardent support of the state government, LASU’s profile has increased tremendously. The Law faculty has been rated consistently among the best in the country, and its school of medicine is being developed to world standards by the administration of Governor Ambode.

The Right Choice…

For academic excellence, PAU is the standout winner. But the courses on offer are few; and expensive.

For reputation, Unilag comes a distant second. If you are willing to take the time and pay close attention to your ward or child, it however remains a very good option.

If morality and strong christian values are important to you, then Caleb is the obvious pick. But do you really want your child to be treated like a secondary school student while at a university in Lagos?

Like NOUN, LASU’s multi campus setup is very useful for the adult or working student, while the main campus provides a traditional university environment.

For now,these are the available options for choosing a university in Lagos. But can these 4 institutions really cater to the needs of the largest city in Africa?


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http://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/which-lagos-university/

Subsidy removal yesterday worked like magic in Lagos as long queues disappeared at petrol filling stations.

At filling stations in Ikeja, Mushin and Ikorodu Road, among others, petrol was being sold. Some known for “good metering” had queues of about five to 10 vehicles. Others were empty and motorists drove in and out freely. Some filling stations were not selling because, the attendants said, they have no fuel.

But Commercial buses and taxis have increased their fares. For instance, buses that ply Eko Hotel to Ojuelegba collect N250 as against N150. Ojuelegba to Ikeja is now N250 as against N150. Mowe/Ibafo to Oshodi, which was N200, has gone up to N250. Egbeda to Oshodi, which was N150 is now N250. Dopemu to Yaba is N300 as against N150.

Although the removal of subsidy was praised by many Nigerians, particularly those in the manufacturing and operators of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as they need not go through long queues to access fuel, there are concerns that with the state of the naira, some marketers may still sell above N145 per litre as they will source their foreign exchange (forex) from the secondary market, meet their logistics requirements and tackle other issues.

When NNPC was importing and giving the marketers at subsidised price with some margin for using their (marketers) retail outlets and a little profit, some of them sold at N130 per litre. Now that the government has fixed the price at N145 per litre, marketers may not stick to the government’s margin.

Mobil Oil Plc spokesman Akin Fatunke said the N145 per litre template for any patriotic marketer that is not greedy is enough. According to him, the government factored the cost of forex acquisition, logistics needs and marketers’ margins into the new price. The new price can only increase if there is a major economic depression, which will make the price of dollar soar far more than it is now or if the price of crude rises very high.

He said: “At this point in time, if we put everything together in terms of Platts, logistics and other things, the new price is okay. Any reasonable, efficient and proactive businessman can make profit with the new price template despite the cost of securing forex, importing and clearing from the ports.”

Fatunke said any marketer who wants to sell above the new pump price does that at his/her own detriment because aside the fact that the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) and the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) will closely monitor the retail outlets, in the long term also, there will be supply glut due to competition and people will buy at stations with lowest price and “good pumps”.

He agreed that some marketers have proclivity for profiteering but noted that with subsidy removal, there will be competition among marketers because the government looked at all the nooks and crannies in terms of petrol price before settling for the price band of N145 per litre. In Fatunke’s view, pump price will not be same across the country, depending on how far a filling station is from the port. He cited the current price in Ibadan and Enugu, which is higher than what obtains in Lagos.

Any marketer who sells above N145 is not only profiteering but should be seen as a cheat, he said, adding that there will be a glut in the market in the long run and such marketers will be out of business.

https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/disappearing-queues/

lol so you cant go nude ?

ifex370:
Only if I can keep my clothes on

Samiceman:
no chemicals, no artificial colours, no electricity, no gas, no phone and even no clothes if patrons wish” he explained.

We've not had electricity in Nigeria since like forever, all thanks to baba bubu and our minister for darkness. So I am certain this concept won't entice Nigerians

Funny you

Leave the neck tie at home, dont worry about spoiling that fabulously expensive dress you just got and get ready to strip off and feast in the nude when London’s first nude restaurant opens this summer.

The nude restaurant – Bunyadi, which now has a waiting list of more than 27,000, will be ope
Nude eating
n for three months from June 2016. The website urges prospective diners to sign up in order to be notified when tickets go on sale: “First come first served basis”.
For those who wish to try the nude restaurant without having to expose themselves, worry not. There will be two sections, a “pure” section, or naked zone, and a clothed section. It’s not clear whether the clothed section will be able to ogle the pure section, but bamboo partitions have been mentioned.

Customers who wish to partake in a bit of nude dining will be provided with changing rooms, lockers and gowns. The idea of the restaurant isn’t just about nudist eating. Bunyadi is meant to create a dining experience of “true liberation,”according to Seb Lyall, who came up with the idea.

“We believe people should get the chance to enjoy and experience a night out without any impurities: no chemicals, no artificial colours, no electricity, no gas, no phone and even no clothes if patrons wish” he explained.

“We have worked very hard to design a space where everything patrons interact with is bare and naked. The use of natural bamboo partitions and candlelight has enabled to us to make the restaurant discreet, whilst adhering to the ethos behind it. No doubt, this has been the most challenging project for us yet, which makes us very excited about it.”

Food will be cooked on a wood-flame grill and diners will use edible cutlery. It is hoped that the cutlery is sturdy enough, so as to avoid any painful spills. Bunyadi, which means ‘basic’ in Hindi, was dreamt up by Lyall’s Lollipop, which recently brought a Breaking Bad themed bar to Shoreditch (making the Cereal Killer cafe look tame in its gentrification of the once working-class area). Bad news for Londoners already itching to Instagram their nude and natural dining experience, no phones are allowed, which is probably a good idea.
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Following the latest inventions once again by the Europeans, we are forced to ask the question, could this happen in Lagos?. Are we so free and confident to let our inhibitions loose and have a romp while having dinner. Matter-of-fact what about nude beaches. A free for all where we can be ourselves while enjoying some of the free basic amenities provided by mother nature.

Morally, this is very similar to the happenings in the Playboy mansion, if you never had a childhood or you were living under a rock at least you must have been acquainted with the television program- girls of the playboy mansion, documenting behind-the-scenes look at the nude shoots for the magazine.

So the question for today is, if the nude business came to Nigeria, would you be interested or is it a no-no?

Click here to see more photos https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/nude-restaurant/

beautiful city

The closing date is drawing near

he sad story of life is that many people have wasted the years of their life thinking that the goal of life is to keep up with other people, never realizing that they are not to be compared with anyone.

The miracle you seek in your business today lies in your preparation plus opportunity. The song “Opportunity Comes But Once” (remix) sang by Aki Special (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdO6IMfIw7Q), captures this notion perfectly with near-prophetic lyrics.

YOU create opportunity. Opportunity will not walk up to you and say ‘Hello friend, this who I am…’. It is a matter of perception. You must have a revelation to see that every moment in business is an opportunity for increase. You are fired up for opportunity when you think creatively; when you align your creative thinking with creative timing.

This is why it is important to be careful what is allowed into the mind at all times because what you feed on at night will determine your momentum in the morning. In other words, ‘what you feed yourself daily will make you to become the Star that others will see; it will also create what you see every day in the mirror. When you act like men without vision watching television, you are watching men with vision benefiting from your time and resources.

Men can take your shoes, your car, and your property. They are all replaceable. Yet, when they take your time, it is absolutely irreplaceable. Therefore, stop trying to be responsible for the gifts and talents God has given others; be responsible instead for what God has given you.

Creativity is contagious, as is a lack of it. When you flock with men who have no evidence of business, the tendency to think and act like them will be high.

Therefore, I want you to realise that we are blessed based on our different abilities to influence and affect our generation. If you want the stigma in your business as an entrepreneur and an innovator to be turned around suddenly at your next appearance, you need to cultivate the habit of time management.

AFRICAN TIME IS THE TENDENCY TO BE OVERLY RELAXED, EXHIBITING AN ATTITUDE OF INDIFFERENCE TOWARDS TIME-BOUND EVENTS – ARRIVING LATE FOR BUSINESS MEETINGS, DEVELOPMENTAL CLASSES AND EVEN PARTIES.

It is the acceptance by our black mentality that nothing will start at the absolute time indicated on the schedule. When you exhibit this attitude constantly as an entrepreneur, you will soon enough become a MIF ‘Manager in Failure’. When you don’t use your time effectively, you are missing out on life itself, and your purpose in it.

Every moment is a gift, every second, every thought and every idea is a gift. Every opportunity is a gift, every person you meet is a gift, and I am here to show you how to maximize what you got. This article may seem rattling; yet do you know we tend to be busier than any other generation and we think because we are busy, we are effective.

I want you to challenge your business schedule and ask yourself “are you really been effective or is your business clustered with all kinds of stuff that demand you and drains you, and stops you from becoming the best in yourself or do you call busyness business with all the chaos of life without been effective?”. Do you wonder what will happen if the time you spent gossiping at work, is actually used to work? Do you wonder what will happen if the time we spend doing stuff that really do not count are invested in the things that we are created to do? Hear this, managing time is like managing money, except that TIME is more limited.

The first thing you should realise as an entrepreneur is to understand your significance. If you are doing anything that somebody else in your life could do, you are not reserving your strength for your highest use. In the cause of my PhD studies, I was ready to spend 4 months learning new software by myself. I had already committed 2 months of my time to it with no tangible progress until I met a research fellow who took me through the drill in 3 days. Imagine 2 months gone and 2 more months would have gone but my reaching out saved my agony. What you do with your time is the thing that will make you prominent in your generation.

Let me share here some secrets for effective time management:

Number One: You must Pause and Ponder. What do you spend your time doing?

Identifying those areas where time is being wasted and where it is being well spent will help you to prioritize. What counts is not the amount of time that you put in overall, but the amount of time that you spend working on important, worthwhile tasks.

Number Two: Create Purposeful Events

Many people spend precious time and energy trying to be more efficient without having a purpose. You wake up in the morning and you have no direction on what you want to do. Having set goals can also be a good motivator.

Number Three: Keep a To-Do list

You can keep a list of things that need doing in your head, but it’s far better to free your mind of this by writing or typing a list, putting a reminder in your mobile phone or computer which you can then refer to throughout the day. Ticking off jobs as you do them can give a real sense of satisfaction and spur you on to complete the rest — plus, of course, using the list will reduce the amount of time you take up thinking about what you need to do.

Number Four: Prioritize your list

It’s no good compiling a list if you put everything in the wrong order! What is your priority in life? There’s always a temptation to do the things that you want to do first, rather than the things that you need to do. Sort out your priorities and deal with the important things first. Whatever is left incomplete at the end of the day probably didn’t need doing immediately anyway, and can be dealt with on another occasion.’

Number Five: Avoid procrastination

Most people have a tendency to procrastinate and look for ways out of doing what they should actually be doing. It’s especially easy to do this if you’re surrounded by lots of distractions that give you an excuse to put something off. So, try controlling your environment by removing most of those distractions. Make sure you take the time to do things ‘right’ or to the best of your ability on the first occasion, so that the fewer mistakes you make, the less time you will waste going back and having to do it all over again. The lazy man is full of excuses and a man of excuse is another MIF ‘Merchant in Failure’

Number Six: Be Organised

Being disorganized only wastes time. Think about the time you spend each day trying to locate something in the workplace or at home. You may need to lose some friends, reduce your life excesses and working environment in order to operate more efficiently. Put things that you don’t need well out of the way — or get rid of them! It may be the reason why you were sack from work, by your fiancé or fiancée, no person wants to have anything to do with someone who is totally confused and disorganized.

Number Seven: Delegate

It seems obvious, but you can free more time up for yourself by getting others to do jobs for you! The idea is to hand over any tasks that someone else can do — particularly if they can do them faster or just as well as you. This can be applied in both your work and home environments. In the workplace, consider delegating to a colleague: you never know, they may even welcome being given that particular task — especially if they are good at it! Don’t be greedy by hoarding everything to yourself, you will soon be a dead man and forgotten if you want to be jack of all trade.

Number Eight: Live in time and don’t be a time-out.

Learning not to put all the pressure on yourself by saying ‘no’ can be one of the best things to do to free up some time as well as help you to avoid burnout. If someone asks you to do something, ask yourself questions such as ‘Is it my responsibility?’ or ‘Am I the best person for the job?’ If the answer is ‘no’, then don’t take on that particular task. Don’t allow yourself to be the dumping ground for everyone else’s problems. A timely “no” can definitely help to maximize the time you have available. You cannot be on the goal all the time, look out for yourself and rest. That is why the Eagle has a nest.

Number Nine: Focus on your focus

A man of shattered focus cannot make history. Keeping your focus on the job in hand can help to get it done quickly. The only way you can keep your focus is to avoid distractions — whether these are from people or other external influences. Being properly organized helps you to initially focus, but only by avoiding disruptions will you be able to maintain that focus throughout your tasks and activities.

If you really need to get on with something, lock yourself away and switch off your phone until you’ve completed a particular task. You’ll have plenty of time later to reply to any messages or missed calls!

Finally, you are not a biological accident and don’t let your business operate in accidental discharge. Overnight success is no success because it is an apparition and will not last. Build your business with effective time management and you will sit with stars and dine with Kings.

This article was first published in www.thecomfortzone.se by Dr. Cel Iwendi, Life Coach, People Motivator, Truth Speaker.
https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/african-time-entrepreneur/

The Eko Atlantic City is gradually becoming a reality, the first set of office buildings is expected to be ready for occupation next year. Among the projects in advanced stages is the Afren headquarters building, a skyscraper, which is presently at its 16th floor of construction, and likely to be completed next year. Eko Pearl Towers, is also rising into the sky.

Rising off the coast of Lagos, on land reclaimed from the Atlantic Ocean, stands Eko Atlantic City: a 21st century city providing vital real estate for people to live and work in what will become the new financial capital of Nigeria if not West Africa.


Eko Atlantic is an entirely new coastal city being built on Victoria Island adjacent to Lagos, Nigeria. This is to solve the chronic shortage of real estate in the world’s fastest-growing megacity. Yes, there’s land for expansion in other parts of Lagos which would have cost much less to develop. So why reclaim the sea? It is because Eko Atlantic is designed for the mega rich in society who want Dubai style living with high rise buildings overlooking beautiful oceans and sea shores.

The City is a 10 square kilometer development project that adjoins the Phase 1 area of Lekki and Victoria Island district of Lagos city, to the north, while the entire Western, eastern and southern borders is a coastline.

Eko Atlantic City is expected to rise as the next generation of property on the African continent; having a total of 10 districts, spread across 10 million square meters of land reclaimed from the Atlantic ocean and protected by an 8.5 kilometer long sea wall, known as “Great Wall of Lagos” that would serve as a barricade against the rioting ocean.

Eko Atlantic City also comes with an added advantage of decongesting and protecting Victoria Island from danger of frequent ocean surge. Upon its completion, the project is estimated to hold 250,000 people who would live and work within the city. It is projected that about 150,000 people would commute to and fro the city daily.

The multi-billion dollar new city project being undertaken by South Energyx Nigeria Ltd, a subsidiary of the Chagoury group, in collaboration with Lagos State government.

According to the Lagos State Government, there is an ongoing construction of various infrastructures such as storm water drainage, installation at 79 per cent, sewage pipe installation at 40 per cent, water supply pipe installation at 21 per cent, and telecoms ducts installation at 27 per cent.

According to information online, the new $6 billion Eko Atlantic City will be the size of Manhattan’s skyscraper district. Self-sufficient and sustainable. It includes state-of-the-art urban designs, its own power, clean water, advanced telecommunications, spacious roads and 110,000 trees.

Already a haven for investment, Eko Atlantic will soon become a beacon for international business and tourism – a global landmark and a symbol of Nigeria’s pride and prosperity.

Eko Atlantic is fast becoming a reality as clients have already begun constructing their high-rise developments within the city. To get land at the Eko Atlantic City ($1,500 per square meter), go to https://www.nigeriapropertycentre.com/for-sale/land/lagos/eko-atlantic-city/28542-few-choice-plots-of-land-for-sale.

With that sort of pricing, it is clear that this is not a development for the fainthearted. It is an exclusive area for the top 0.01% of society.

The rest of us will be hopefully be allowed to see pictures and videos of how the super rich work and live.


http://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/eko-atlantic-city/

The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) says it is planning to introduce a loan package for corps members in view of the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

Director-General of the scheme, Brig.-Gen. Sule Zakari, made this disclosure yesterday in Sokoto when he addressed the 2016, Batch ‘’ A’’ corps members. Kazaure stated that the proposed loan package is being packaged in partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Industry ( BoI). ‘’The loan scheme will provide certain amount of interest-free loans to the corps members after the completion of their one year service. The money will be advanced to them with a view to establishing their various business ventures as the white collar jobs are becoming increasingly scarce. The beneficiaries are expected to be made self reliant and even become employers of labour,’’ Zakari said.

The NYSC D-G urged the corps members to be passionate in whatever they do, saying, “doing so will help you to explore your potentials and capabilities.’’ Zakari further reminded the corps members that NYSC is all about national service and national integration. He averred that the management of the scheme were encouraging inter-marriages amongst the corps members.

The D-G said that the various activities lined up at the orientation camp were aimed at preparing them for the challenges ahead during and after service. Zakari called on the corps to integrate with the host communities, dress decently, as well as respect their cultures and traditions. He admonished the corps members to help in providing the needs of their host communities.

‘’You should endeavour to transform the host communities by adding value to them,’’ Zakari urged. The D-G also warned the corps members against unnecessary and unauthorised journeys during their service year. He assured the corps members that the management of the scheme and all the stakeholders were fully committed to their security and general welfare. The 1604 corps members deployed to the state are currently undergoing a three-week orientation at the NYSC camp in Wamakko, Sokoto State.


https://ekoconnect.net/2016/05/nysc-cbn-boi-plan-loan-corps-members-dg/