Aareonakakanfo: It means "The Generalissimo" or the "Commander of the Army" and its not konkofo,Its kakanfo.kilo ma n se yin gan na
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Aareonakakanfo: Iwo ko farabale. wa jeun dada lose yii. i'm just trying to make it like one of those xtras.Watch out for the next episode of "Tourism with kakanfo"
What does aarekonkofo stand for? For non-Yoruba speakers!!
basilo101: but they live in Lagos nau! those who live in Lagos own Lagos simple. u can live in a rusted roof in Ogbomoso and claim to own lagos jst because u are from a particular tribe
[size=14pt]Nigerian named first Dean of Law at American University [/size] Nov 4. 2015
For the first time in the history of the American University in Nigeria, Yola, Adamawa State, a Nigerian has been named the Dean of the Faculty of Law, lending credence to the fact that there are people in the country who are at the top of their game in every field. The new Dean of the Law faculty of the school is a South Africa-based legal luminary, Prof. Oladejo Justus Olowu, who is the founding dean of the faculty, according to an official statement released by the institution. According to the release, Prof. Olowu is described as being very active in the Nigerian law practice before going into university teaching, and worked as Professor of Law and Director of Postgraduate Studies & Research at the North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa, having joined the NWU in January 2010. He previously worked for Walter Sisulu University and University of Fort Hare, both in South Africa. “With his impressive background, credentials and experience, all of us at AUN are thrilled to welcome Prof. Olowu as our founding Dean,” AUN’s President, Dr. Margee Ensign, said. Professor Olowu was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1992. He has two Master of Laws degrees from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, in conjunction with University of the Western Cape, Cape Town. His teaching and research interests embrace International Human Rights Law, Public International Law, Comparative Constitutionalism, and Legal Theory and is a widely published in many international peer-reviewed/refereed journals.
[size=14pt]Ibadan; One of Three Nigerian Cities That Can Create Another Yaba Tech Cluster [/size]
Silicon Valley, the world’s technology mecca, has been replicated in different parts of the world with naming convention that points shamelessly to it. In New York, you have Silicon Alley. Silicon Roundabout is in East London and Silicon Wadi in Israel.
Sigh.
In Nigeria, its iteration is Yabacon Valley. That’s not an agreed-upon name, however. Others call it Silicon Lagoon. Those building it out call it Yaba iHQ. And some just plainly call it, the Yaba tech cluster.
I like the last one better. No frills.
The particular alchemy that allows a tech cluster to materialize is not exactly known. Internet, geeks and funders? Low rent, internet, location and universities? Good road network, geeks and lots of problems to be solved? The market? All of the above plus some more?
When the Yaba tech cluster began to build in early 2012 – when the Co-creation hub opened – the major thing Yaba had going for it was its proximity to both the Lagos Island and the core mainland.
You know what, I take that back, even Surulere has that going for it and it never became the Nigerian incarnation of Silicon Valley. Suffice to say, that formula is not known yet. Suffice to say, a tech cluster can be built up anywhere.
Here are the top Nigerian cities where another tech cluster could be located, since we just proved not only Lagos has the right to one.
Port Harcourt
This Southern Nigerian city already has an incubator, Focus Hub, creating the startup culture. In two weeks, it’s going to host leadingl tech founders from Lagos for its one-day #StartupSouth Conference.
But it also has more going for it that could make it into a thriving tech hub. There are the universities; the University of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State University of Science and Technology and the College of Arts and Science. That’s a huge pipeline for geeks right there, with some place for the liberal arts too.
[size=14pt]Ibadan
Wennovation Hub already has a footprint in Ibadan. The incubator is right next to the University of Ibadan. There is also Lead City University and a federal polytecnic. What else does Ibadan have going for it aside the potent pipeline of geeks? The road network in Ibadan is pretty decent, rent is cheap and it’s really not that far from Lagos. If the Oyo government ever wants to build an innovation city from scratch as well, Ibadan obviously has more than enough land mass to support this (it’s the largest city in Nigeria).
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FCT, Abuja
There is the enspire hub, which interestingly has been around much longer than CcHub has in Lagos (it was founded in 2009). Abuja isn’t as congested as Lagos is, largely because it’s a planned city. It has a great road network too and has relatively better electricity supply (you can get by with PHCN and a 2KVA Inverter).
For startups that rely on efficient logistic systems to function, Abuja is a perfect location, because of its relative proximity to all corners of the country.
Really, these are merely top picks based on personal sentiments. With the will, strategic collaborations and enough money (just about how much it’ll take to build a stadium), any Nigerian state could build out and maintain a tech cluster.
Guys, let's ensure that all these projects are happening.
[size=15pt]Cash-strapped Osun returns to Cocoa; factory to begin production November [/size]
The moribund Cocoa Processing Company in Ede, Osun state, on Thursday received a lifeline with the intervention of two Chinese firms who have promised to resuscitate the comatose industry. This disclosure was made when the Chinese firms paid a courtesy call on the governor of Osun, Rauf Aregbesola, at the Government House in Osogbo. The resuscitation of the cocoa products company is expected to create jobs and generate revenue for Osun state, which has been hit by severe budget crisis that has left government workers without salaries for at least seven months. The two China-based companies -Skyron Corporation and Golden Monkey Group of Company – promised that production will commence at the cocoa factory in the next six months. David Shi, who led the Skyron group, said the company has been in the business of cocoa processing in the last 10 years and that their firm is similar to that of Ede. He held that the company was sure of turning around the moribund cocoa processing company in no distant time. According to him, “Cocoa processing industry is not a new terrain to Skyron having been engaging in similar sector and company in the last 10 years”. “Skyron group had a turnover of $6.4billion in the year 2014 with visible investment in agriculture and construction sector established across the world including Lagos and other states in Nigeria”. Also, the head of delegation of Golden Monkey Corporation of China, Liu Jin Hiu, assured that aside resuscitation of cocoa industry, a Confectionery Company will also be established. Mr. Liu also added that the group was ready to embark on massive production of cassava as raw materials for the confectionery. He said, “Golden Monkey Corporation remains the number one producer of candies and chocolate in China, reviving the cocoa processing company in Ede will not be a problem. “The partnership with the government of Osun in reviving the cocoa project will end up being a win-win partnership project. We have several investment companies in West Africa, especially Cote D’voire with 55 additional branches throughout the world.” In his remarks, Governor Aregbesola disclosed that the Osun state was ready to provide an enabling environment for the investors, urging them to consult him whenever they have challenges in pushing ahead the investment. The governor, who also spoke on cassava production and processing, said the state is the largest producer of cassava in the country. He assured that land and personnel already committed to cassava cultivation and investment are guaranteed, saying the government will look forward to a speedy revival of the cocoa processing company in Osun. Mr. Aregbesola also advised the foreign investors to be up to date in the use of technology and equipment by replacing the obsolete machinery in the moribund company. “We hope that with result-oriented activities and hard work, your company should hit the ground running as we are committed to ensuring that your investment will yield profit as operation commences,” the governor said. “We desire for others what we desire for ourselves. We therefore challenge you to allow activities to start at the Cocoa processing company in Ede latest November this year.”
SonOfEl: I don't think you went to school. Something was alleged, and you are presenting it as fact, you are an illiterate. Even if it were finally proven to be true, how does that make the place foolaniland?
Do you know how many parts of the world where biafran flags are raised, does that mean those areas are Biafra land?
In fact, this is where the Nigeria army should prove that only the green white green is legitimate....sore losers....
SonOfEl: Dude stop disgracing yourself, let your Nigeria army handle the treason...I thought Nigeria flag is the legitimate flag right?
When they begin attacking abia, let's see what your Nigeria will do, if nothing is done, then you can then ask us and see whether both the Fulani and their cows will not be used for breakfast...shioor....
They're "foolanis", yet they're taking over your land and you want to yarn dust. They started with Enugu, now they're showing dominance in Abia.
When will cowardly igbos be honest with themselves?
[size=15pt]Nigeria: Assembly Orders Probe of 'Fulani Republic' in Abia [/size]
ABIA State House of Assembly Monday ordered an investigation into the petition brought by the member representing Ohafia South constituency Chief Uchendu Ifeanyi, by setting up an ad hoc committee to probe the reported hoisting of a sign post with the inscription "Fulani Republic" near the Ohafia Army Barracks by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Uchendu told the House that the said sign post posed threat to peace to his constituents hence the impression created by it was that the herdsman had taken over that portion of land where they grazed their cattle especially as it was close to or is even part of the land allotted to the Army.
While setting the terms for the committee, which has Chief Chikwendu Kanu representing Isiala Ngwa South Constituency as chairman and tasked it to submit its report next Wednesday, the Speaker said the assignment includes to establish if the said 'Fulani Republic' was part of the Army land, who owned it and how the Fulanis came into its alleged occupation.
The implication of the investigation, according to the members was to dispel the rumor that the Army may have allowed the herdsmen part of its land to graze their cattle.
Also, the House commenced the screening of 20 commissioner-nominees of the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu.
Before commencing the screening, the members at plenary formerly endorsed the governor's written request for their approval to appoint additional 25 special advisers, which number would add to those earlier approved for the governor by the immediate past members of the fifth Assembly.
The Speaker, Martins Azubuike, had asked members to formally confirm their approval of the governor's request which they did at committee level for which the members in unison reacted positively by voice vote.
During the exercise, one of commissioner-nominees Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, who was former councillor and chairman of Umuahia North local council, told the lawmakers that there is a lot of rot in the state local government system, indicating that if assigned the Local Government Ministry portfolio by the governor, he will sanitise the system.
[size=15pt]Fulani herdsmen hoist flag in Abia [/size]
Residents of Ohafia in Abia State have been gripped by fear and panic as herdsmen in the area have hoisted ‘Fulani Republic’ flag near the army barracks in the area.
The locals who now live in dread of sudden attack by the herdsmen accuse the herdsmen of illegally occupying part of the land donated to the army as grazing field for their cattle.
The agitated members of the communities sought to know if part of the large expanse of land donated to the army had been con¬verted to grazing field by the herdsmen whereas the army authorities forbid the locals from farming on same land.
Lamenting the grievances of the people on the floor of the Abia State House of Assembly, mem-ber representing Ohafia South constituency Chief Uchendu Ifeanyi, called for investigation into the matter.
He said that the devel¬opment posed serious threat to his constituents who now live in fear of im-minent attack by herdsmen.
The lawmaker noted that by hoisting the Fulani flag on Abia soil , the herdsmen had flagrantly demon¬strated that part of the army barracks had been ceded to them for grazing.
Meanwhile, the House had set up a committee to investigate the allegation.
The committee which was headed by the member representing Isiala Ngwa South state constituency, Chief Chikwendu Kanu was charged to submit its report within one week.
Its term of reference was to among other things es¬tablish if the said ‘ Fulani Republic land was part of the land originally donated to the army.
The committee was also to investigate how the Fu¬lanis trespassed into the said land , and who authorized their occupation of the land.