Peter Okoye posted the photo on the left on his instagram page this evening and captioned it - Hustle must continue....Oil business tinz. Then posted the one on the right with the caption... More business #oilsector.

Is he announcing P-Square's foray into the oil business? You know they are giving oil wells anyhow these days...hehe. *kidding* But good for them!

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The BBA Season 8 auditions start in Lagos this week, this was announced by the organizers of the annual Big Brother Africa Reality TV show. Auditions of the shortlisted candidates in Nigeria will be in Protea Hotel Leadway, Lagos, by Monday, March 11 through to Thursday 14th March 2013.
Applicants who are unable to apply online or through MultiChoice before the deadline can also apply at the Audition Venue, during the Audition. That means people can still apply if you are interested.
M-Net Managing Director, Biola Alabi Says, they did the open audition to allow individuals who were not able to enter before the entries deadline another opportunity to apply.
For you to be part of the Big brother Africa ongoing audition just get an entry form at any MultiChoice office close to you, fill it and go to the audition venue with the form.
Only Persons that is above 21 years, who are citizens of the participating countries listed below and who either have an international passport or who will be ready to obtain one before the end of March are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be fluent in English, entertaining, adventurous, bold, determined and passionate about the BBA experience.
List Of Eligible Countries are:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Countries, Audition Venue and Date
1) Country: Botswana
Venue: Creata President Hotel, Gaborone,
Date: Friday, March 15th, to Saturday, March 16th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

2) Country: Ethiopia
Venue: Raddison Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Date: Monday, March 11th, to Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

3) Country: Ghana
Venue: Holiday Inn Hotel, Accra.
Date: Saturday, March 16th, to Monday, March 18th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

4) Country: Kenya
Venue: It will be in Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.
Date: Friday, March 15th, to Sunday, March 17th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

5) Country: Malawi
Venue: Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe
Date: Monday, March 11th, to Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

6) Country: South Africa
Venue: The Bassline, Johnannesburg
Date: Monday, March 11th, to Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

7) Country: Zambia
Venue: International Lusaka in Lusaka
Date: Friday, March 15th, to Sunday, March 17th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

Country: Nigeria
Venue: Protea Hotel Leadway, Lagos
Date: Monday, 11 March, to Thursday, March 14th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt

9) Country: Ethiopia
Venue: Raddison Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Date: Monday, March 11th, to Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
Time: 9am Prompt
Those that will scale through the Audition will automatically become the housemates and they will be revealed to the audiences in 47 countries across Africa by May 26 and they will be in Big Brother’s House for 91 days, the price to be won is $300,000

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Jagal Group is a major company in Nigeria with operations in Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Development and Manufacturing.

We need intelligent personnel to fill the vacant positions below

1) Job Title: Financial Officer
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

2) Job Title: Treasury Manager
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

3) Job Title: Financial Controller
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

4) Job Title: Account Manager
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

5) Job Title: Project Accountant
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

6) Job Title: Senior Purchasing Officer
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

7) Job Title: Senior Admin Officer
Job Requirement:
minimum of bsc/hnd
minimum of 10 years experience

Click link to apply: http://www.jagal.com/careers/

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United Global Resources Limited (UGRL), an international Computer Education & Training Institute, is looking for qualified professionals for its operations in Nigeria.

UGRL invites applications from suitable candidates with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure with minimum supervision would be considered for the following positions at our locations in Lagos, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Sokoto & Abuja.

JOB TITLE: MARKETING EXECUTIVES

REQUIREMENTS
Graduates from a reputable university with excellent communication skills and pleasant appearance
2 years minimum experience in marketing a must.
Graduates in Marketing, Mass Communication and experience in service industry would be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send application and CV to:

United Global Resources Limited
94, Allen Avenue 1st Floor,
Ikeja Lagos

Or To: info@ugrl.net

DUE DATE: 18th March 2013.

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Maxut inc is Recruiting for the below mentioned position

Project Manager

Job Location is Lagos

Educational Qualification(s) and other Requirements
1. PMP certification
2. Information Technology required
3. 2 to 3 years experience in Project Management
4. Travel may be required
5. capable of creating visio network diagrams with minimum supervision
6. work with little or no supervision

Application Method
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to:
luckie.shodeinde@maxut.com
Note: Use Job Title(Project Manager) as the Subject of the email

Application Deadline 15th March 2013

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Nice one from Akpos

Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-profit Social Enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria. MSN is part of Marie Stopes international’s Global Partnership, which operates in over 42 countries Nationwide.

The core responsibility of this post is to use your initiative , energy, persistence, results orientation, drive, integrity, enthusiasm, commitment to personal development to further MSI’s partnership mission of: empowering individuals to have children by choice not chance.

JOB TITLE: STATE PROJECT MANAGER
LOCATION: SOKOTO
REPORTING TO: PROGRAMME MANAGER
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 1 YEAR
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 MONTHS

RESPONSIBILITIES
Drafting, reviewing and implementing work plans in consultation and coordination with other departments
Executing project activities according to plan anti donor guidelines
Monitoring project progress and making adjustments as necessary to ensure targets are met and the project in successfully completed Ensuring that all project information is captured, documented and appropriately shared
Ensure all project activities are Implemented on test and within budget and at the required level of quality
In consultation with the appropriate manager, recruit, interview and select staff and/or volunteers with appropriate skills for the project activities.
Measure and evaluate project outputs and deliverables as established during the planning phase and through-out life of project
Prepare and submit high quality programmatic progress reports according to donor’s / MSN’s schedules and guidelines
Support MSN M&E function in measuring project outputs and evaluating project impact
Ensure robust relationships and networks with relevant private and public sector, civil society, and government stakeholders are created anti maintained with a view to strengthening MSN’s impact and future funding opportunities
Ensure compliance with all relevant MSN and donor rules and requirements
Any other duty reasonably assigned by line manager
Support the preparation of financial reports

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
A degree or Diploma in Development or a related field
Atleast 5years experience in a project management role for a non-governmental development organisations
Experience managing Dfid, USAID, EU, or Gates funded projects
Highly proficient in the English language, particularly in written work
Experience logical frameworks, behaviour change models, marketing planning and program management tools preferred fluency in spoken and written English, and pidgin
Sensitive to issues of participation and preferably knowledge of participatory approaches.
Agreement with the MSI Global Partnership’s Mission, Vision and Goals
Excellent writing skills including the ability to create clear concise arguments and motivations
Ability to work to deadline and motivate others to do the same
Excellent team building and leadership skills, interpersonal communication skills-both oral and written
Familiarity with the different culture, social and religious identities in Nigeria, international health, development issues and the international donor community

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE
LOCATION ABUJA
REPORTING TO: SALES & MARKETING MANAGER
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 YEARS
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 MONTHS

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Medical Representative is responsible for generating consumer demand for MSN’s products and services and for ensuring that those services are as widely available as possible In his assigned territory with in Nigeria.
identify customer needs and proactively seek to address them.
Assist with developing and implementing efficient and effective customer service strategies.
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and Information on them,
Attend trainings to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
Prospect and market Marie Stopes’s products and services by training Healthcare professionals such as Pharmacists, Nurses / Midwives on the ways and manner the products are used.
Pay regular visits and make calls to existing and prospective customers with a view to maintaining/ establishing good relationships with them.
Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
Communicate liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Adhere to health and safety policies, and other requirements relating to care of equipment. Any other tasks as assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
B.Pharm.or a closely related Medical Science degree,
3 years relevant experience.
Track record of achieving sales, financial and non-financial targets.
Strong team building communication and inter-personal skills.
Planning, organizational, negotiation and selling skills,
Transaction processing, relationship management & problem solving skills
Driving skills.
Highly self sufficient, entrepreneurial, innovative, inspirational and persuasive
Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI,
Must be pro-choice.
Must be prepared to travel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Agreement with the MSI Global Partnership’s Mission, Vision and Goals

JOB TITLE: IT OFFICER
LOCATION: ABUJA
REPORTING TO: ADMIN MANAGER
DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 YEARS
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 MONTHS

RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and coordinate Information, technology support, and related activities.
Identities and evaluate different options and choose the right course of resolving hitches,
Provide support and manage the IT infrastructure in MSN offices across Nigeria
Provide network configuration and resolve problems with infrastructure support software both at Server and User level,
Maintain functionality of office LAN, Internet access rights and Printer sharing
Provide support on-site and remotely on both server(Windows server 2008) and user levels (Windows XP Windows7 and Macintosh)
Evaluate and install new technologies and as patches, version upgrade, integrated new system etc
Administer Server room to make sure all systems and all business processes are running effectively
Develop, document and revise systems design procedure and test procedures against quality standard
Design, Install and test new software releases and system upgrades
Attend to/resolve helpdesk requests.
Provide professional guidance during selection and procurement of IT related systems
Advise and solve effective day to day office processes
Issue software, hardware and network requirement to entered IT standards are met
Back up and recover at a against disaster to ensure sustainability

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a combination of relevant education and experience;
As or Networks certification preferred.
Significant experience wish network technologies, including local-area network (LAN) protocols, wide-area network (WAN) protocols, IP routing and DMS
Very strong Excel and database skills (Access, MysQL, SOL Server)
Significant experience with network hardware, including routers, switches and hubs,
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Fluency In English, including speaking, reading, and writing,
Willingness and ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally as the need arise.
High degree of computer literacy, proficiency in IT infrastructure configuration, and demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft
Office Suite applications required.
Knowledge of other commercial database applications, Including SQL and experience supporting accounting packages helpful.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send your application and CV (as a single document) to: recruitment@mariestopes.org quoting the job title & location applied for as the subject of the email,
Note: Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.

DEADLINE: 15th March, 2013

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vacancies for Marketers in our Ikeja office.

MARKETERS

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prospecting for clients and managing client relations

Assisting in developing the company’s brochure, souvenirs, flyers, posters etc.

Developing marketing proposal and preparing bid/tender documents etc.

Preparing competitive price quotations.

Assisting in all marketing, advertising and promotional activities

Assisting the Marketing Manager to conduct market research in order to identify the trends in the industry

Assisting in the preparation of the marketing department’s budget

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrate a sense of integrity and have strong leadership skills

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate extensive knowledge in proposal writing, preparing of tenderdocuments etc.

Perseverance and resilience

Strong presentation skills

On-the-job confidence

Good oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal and negotiation skills

Must be computer literate

A team player and self-motivated.

Degree in Marketing, Computer Science or Engineering will be an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
E-mail CV and Application to oluchukwu.david@afrihub.com
OR submit CV with Application letter to

AfriHUB Nig. Ltd
142 Oba Akran Avenue, beside vitafoam industries Ikeja.

DUE DATE: 18 March, 2013


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Aero Contractors Airline – We provide both rotary and fixed wing services to all the major oil and gas companies and supporting industries working in Nigerian and in the West African region.

Aero Contractors Airline is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions:
Job Title: Logistics Supervisor
Reports To: Technical Manager
Function: Technical
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The position requires a graduate with a university or polytechnic (HND) degree and minimum of 5 years’ experience in aviation logistics and stores operations.

Key Accountabilities
Ensuring that the scope of work carried out by the Logistics Department is in accordance with the procedures specified in Part 2 of this MPM.
Ensure any deviation or discrepancy of the flow of materials supply to and from the Technical Department is reported to the Technical Manager
Ensure correct documentation, vendor warranty claims, or any other logistics documentation necessary to ensure the timely release to service of an aircraft or component is supplied.
Calibration of all test, special and weighing equipment as indicated on the organization’s inventory.
Maintaining the required standard of Health, Safety and environmental protection within the department as specified in the organization’s Safety Management System.
Carry out any additional tasks as directed by the Technical Manager
Ensure monitoring of priority shipments and advising the Technical Manager on the requirement to upgrade orders to AOG when necessary.
Provide an overview to the Technical Manager on order acknowledgement and shipping details, with confirmation update control on a daily basis.
Evaluate inventory levels where applicable (including determination of surplus inventory).

Purpose Statement
To supervise logistics and stores operations and provide prompt logistics support to ensure efficient maintenance operation.

The following skills are essential:
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Good knowledge of distribution management, warehouse operations, contingency operations and logistics support
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ICT proficiency

Working Relationships:
Internal: All relevant departments
External: Regulatory authorities/Nigerian Customs Service/3rd Party Contractors.

How to Apply
Interested employees whose skills and capabilities match the job profile should send their CV as an attachment to: careers@acn.aero with the subject as: Logistics Supervisor-Lagos/AJ/TEC/LS/0114

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline 7th March, 2013


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The following vacancies exist in a company with pan-Nigeria operations

Mega Shop Manager

Location: Lagos

Min. of a first degree in a relevant discipline
Min. of 5 yrs experience of managing a Mega Retail Shop (esp. home-appliances/electronics)
Experience in managing a Retail Chain within or outside Nigeria will be a strong advantage.

Store Keepers

Location: Lagos

ND/HND/B.Sc. in Business Admin./Marketing/Social Sciences
Min. of 3 yrs experience in store keeping or other relevant supply-chain roles.

Sales Executives

Location: Abuja, Anambra, Enugu, Kano, Lagos, Rivers

ND/HND/B.Sc. in Business Admin'/Marketing/Social Sciences
Min. of 3 yrs of selling in an FMCG company (especially Home-Appliance/Electronics).

Information Technology Officers

Location: Lagos

HND/B.Sc. in Computer/Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
Min. of 3 yrs experience in LAN/Networking & IT Facilities Management
Professional Certifications (Microsoft, Oracle, etc) are mandatory.

Customer Service Officer

Location: Edo, Lagos

ND/HND/B.Sc. in Business Admin./Marketing/Social Sciences
Min. of 2 yrs expo in the Customer Service unit of a reputable company (preferably in FMCG).

Floor Sales Officers

Location: Abuja, Anambra, Enugu, Kano, Rivers

ND/HND/B.Sc. in Business Admin'/Marketing/Social Sciences
Min. of 2 yrs in Retail Shop sales (especially Home-Appliances/Electronics)

Accountants

Location: Anambra, Enugu, Kano, Rivers

HND/B.Sc. in Accounting/Finance.
Min. of 2 yrs experience in Finance/Accounting roles in a reputable company.
Completion of ICAN certification will be an advantage.

Method of Application
Using your chosen job position as the subject of your email, please send your CV (with your chosen location indicated at the top left corner of your CV) within 7 days from today to: jobs@prosellconsulting.com

Source: http://www.jobsandall.com/search/label/Jobs

American rapper and hip hop act, Rick Ross has had probably the worst birthday ever, after celebrating the addition of an extra year to his life, Rick and his girlfriend, Shateria decided to leave the club and go have a good time together not knowing trouble was lurking in the corner.

Ricky who was driving his Rolls Royce home was the intended target for multiple shots fired along a Fort Lauderdale street, police say.

A gunman in black vehicle opened fire on his car, Ross in an attempt to escape the gunfire smashed his Rolls-Royce into a building in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

He was reported to have been shot at 15 times but he and his girl escaped unhurt. Funny enough, fellow rapper and rival, 50 cent made fun of rick claiming the whole scenario was staged.


Source: www.motherlandgist.com

There are no easy routes to success, they say. Who would imagine our darling on screen was once a waiter? Joseph Benjamin is one of the most attractive faces in Nollywood. He has charmed his way into the hearts of many with his good looks and acting skills.

The Kogi born actor has done enough to earn him a star status in Nollywood, but his role as co-presenter in MTN Project Fame West Africa shone the spotlight on Benjamin. Joseph Benjamin was on Inspiration FM yesterday with Wana Udobang on the show ‘Talk About It’ when he disclosed the rough roads he had to travel before becoming who he is today.

“I’ve moved from being a bus conductor, security guard, waiter, worked in a Bakery, sold shoes at Balogun; then moved into IT before acting. ”People’s feedback on twitter showed her inspired they were with his story as he continued giving tips on how goals could be achieved. “Keep improving your craft. Nourish that which you have. Be your own inspiration! ”Speaking on start-up businesses, Benjamin had this to say;” Understand your market before you decide what you want to do.”

Who says hard work doesn't pay?

Source: www.motherlandgist.com

A 32-year old Nigerian pastor, Kehinde Boluwaji, has landed himself in trouble for allegedly dipping his fingers and pouring salt inside a woman’s private part under the false pretence of carrying out deliverance on her.

Boluwaji, who hails from Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria, reportedly lied to the victim, 22-year old Busola Adebayo that she was possessed of a strange spirit that will cause her untimely death if she was not delivered.

He also told Busola that the bad dreams she always had will not allow her to get a husband and when she eventually gets married, she will not get pregnant and have children.

He told her the deliverance will start from her private part to other parts of her body.

Boluwaji then invited and locked her in his one room apartment at 7, Arounmalase street, Ijeshatedo, Lagos for ‘prayer and deliverance’.

According to the victim, “he ordered me to remove my dress and pant and sit on a floor and spread my legs wide open while he was busy muttering and pretending he was praying.

“He brought out a white handkerchief and salt and first ordered me to pour it inside my private part and later joined me in doing so. He started fingering me, pretending that he was praying. He used the handkerchief and cleaned it and took it away.”

On why she did not raise an alarm, Busola said she was overwhelmed by the prophecy he told her. She was later rescued by the victim’s friend who saw her when she entered the pastor’s room and raised an alarm.
This forced the pastor to open the door and by then she was still nude.

The neighbours descended on the pastor and battered him before the police at Ijeshatedo division rescued and took him to the station.

He was charged to a Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge of conduct likely to cause the breach of public peace contrary to Sections 166 and 348 of the Criminal Code Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011.

Part of the charge reads: “That you pastor Kehinde Boluwaji on the same date, time and place did conduct yourself in a manner likely to cause breach of public peace by asking the victim to use salt to wash her private part.”

He pleaded not guilty.

The trial magistrate, D. T. Olatokun granted him bail in the sum of N50,000 with two sureties in like sum. He was remanded in prison custody because nobody showed up to perfect his bail.

The matter was adjourned till 11 Febuary, 2012.

Source: www.motherlandforum.com

According to Hiphopworldmagazine the duo split some days back.

"Born to the same mother, on the same day within just eight minutes of each other, grown up doing almost everything together, the duo of Peter and Paul of P-Square have in January, 2013, parted ways........... to two different vacation spots

For many, December is the holiday month they look forward to every year. This is not the same for P Square who do back-to-back shows, helping fans enjoy their holiday by performing at concerts, end of year parties and various kinds of events.

P-Square definitely had one of their busiest seasons last year. Now, for these hard working Jacks, it’s time to play; and they are choosing different vacation spots in the United States.

Last week, Paul was spotted in Atlanta, while Peter told us he’s hanging out in San Francisco with kids Cameron and Lola. The multi-award winning duo and triple Headies winners at the 2012 edition say they’re "chopping their money""'

Source: www.motherlandforum.com

News is coming to us that the amorous union between the leggy queen of beauty, Nike Oshinowo and the popular medical practitioner, Dr. Duro Soleye has collapsed irreconcilably.

Friends of Dr. Soleye said infidelity on the part of the twosome was the major issue that crashed the marriage along other factors.

Source: www.motherlandgist.com

British American Tobacco Company is currently Recruiting in Nigeria to fill the Position below:

Technical Trainee Programme

The Training is for a period of Four Months, which gives technical skills learning opportunity. The Programme is targeted at Young energetic and talented people.

A certificate of participation would be awarded.

Click link to apply: http://www.motherlandforum.com/t97-technical-trainee-programme-at-british-american-tobacco#107

JOB #: 130125
JOB TITLE: Lead Agriculture Economist
JOB FAMILY: Agriculture & Rural Development
JOB TYPE: Professional & Technical
GRADE: GH
LOCATION: Abuja, Nigeria
RECRUITMENT TYPE: International Hire
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: English [Essential]; French [Desired]

BACKGROUND / GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Africa Region is committed to working with Africans and their development partners to make faster progress toward the MDGs, particularly cutting poverty levels in half by 2015. With a wide-ranging work program that covers the environment, agriculture and rural development, social and post conflict, water, urban, energy, and transport sectors, the Region’s Sustainable Development (SD) Department is critical to the delivery of the region’s goals for sustainable development in the region. The department has 320 staff and an overall portfolio (including IDA/IBRD, GU, large RE TF, and GEF) of about 250 projects with net commitments totalling about $30 bn.
The Africa Agriculture Program has been growing rapidly and is centred around four pillars, including: (i) land and water management; (ii) market access; (iii) food security and vulnerability; and (iv) agricultural technology. There is active collaboration with PSD and IFC to facilitate private sector investments in African agriculture. Nutrition and resilience to climate change are new areas of attention. The agriculture portfolio comprises of about 65 projects with net commitments exceeding US$ 4 billion. New lending is expected to exceed US$ 1 billion annually in the coming years.
The Africa agriculture sector grouping consists of three units (AFTA1 for West-Africa, AFTA2 for Central and Southern Africa and AFTA 3 for Eastern Africa). Each of the three units is managed by a Sector Manager. Each Sector Manager is also responsible for a number of relevant cross-cutting themes. The three units together have about 90 staffs of which 60% are based in country offices.
The Government of Nigeria, which came to office in 2011, has launched a major Agricultural Transformation Agenda which combines needed policy and institutional reforms with key public investments aimed at connecting markets and supporting the expansion of the private sector and productivity growth in prioritized value chains. To support implementation of this Agenda, as requested by the Government, the Bank is scaling-up its already substantive engagement in Nigerian agriculture even further. The current portfolio consists of projects focusing on agricultural research, livelihoods development, and commercial agriculture. Looking forward, these will be scaled-up through additional financing, while a new irrigation project, as well as a programmatic sector budget support operation will be added to the portfolio. In view of this AFTA1 seeks a seasoned Lead Agriculture Economist to lead its strategic, advisory, and operational work in Nigeria.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The Lead Agriculture Economist will assist the AFTA 1 Sector Manager in delivery of the unit’s work program, assurance of quality, interaction with internal and external clients, including the private sector, staff development and partnerships.
The primary responsibility of the Lead Agriculture Economist will be to provide technical and strategic leadership to the development and implementation of the AFTA 1 program in Nigeria. In particular, the Lead Agricultural Economist will:
• Lead complex operations as Task Team Leader (TTL), both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring quality in all stages of the project cycle;
• Serve as an advisor to colleagues who are themselves TTLs of demanding operations, providing them with mentoring, advice and support;
• Work with the Sector Leaders based in the Nigeria CMU and especially the SD Sector Leader to identify opportunities to address agricultural issues in the Nigeria country partnership strategy, country policy dialogue, budget support operations, and other multi-sectoral projects. Assure a strategic approach to support agricultural growth and effectively communicate that to the country team;
• Identify innovative new opportunities or ways to address existing needs in the agricultural sector, by bringing in experience from other regions and with a wide range of instruments;
• Remain current with relevant major pieces of analytical work in the profession. Lead or participate in major analytical activities in Nigeria , and work with AFTA1 colleagues engaged in analytical work;
• Represent the Bank in for a involving the community of development partners. Provide leadership, either explicit or implicit, in the work of the development partners in the sector;
• As necessary, represent the Bank and AFTA1 management at events with sectoral focus that take place in the field;
• Develop strong client relations and partnership, including with IFC, on operational matters and policy dialogue;
• Work with other units in the department and more broadly in the region, e.g. with PSD, and with the ARD Anchor in representation of Nigeria specific issues in regional and corporate strategies;
• Initiate and maintain a high level and quality of engagement and dialogue with key stakeholders, including government, civil society, private sector and research/academic community on strategic and policy issues concerning agriculture, irrigation and natural resources in Nigeria.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena – Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives; conceives and promotes innovations in development policies, project design, organization and management to improve operational and sector work.
Policy Dialogue Skills – Has a track record of conducting effective policy dialogue with country counterparts; communicates and defends difficult issues and positions to senior bank management and government officials.
Integrative Skills – Possesses in-depth understanding of Bank resources in all areas of work in the network, and proven fungibility.
Rural Policy, Strategy and Institutions – Comprehensive understanding of rural policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations.
Rural Development – Deep experience applying knowledge (community-driven development, local government and civil society organizations, trade and access to rural markets, rural finance, etc.) to policy-related decisions and advice.
Sector / Network Representation – Demonstrates ability to coordinate, participate in, and act as a catalyst for, strategic cross-sector dialogues within the network, across the country, among Bank colleagues and other development institutions, government, and other organizations.
Client Orientation – Translates insight into practice across disciplines, hierarchies, geographies and organizational units in service of clients.
Drive for Results – Ensures successful implementation and delivery of key programs and projects, ensuring that outputs positively impact results.
Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion – Creates a team climate of practical and innovative action, facilitating collaboration between competing interests and stakeholders.
Knowledge, Learning and Communication – Demonstrates command of all forms of communication and presents in a clear, objective and engaging manner in high-level settings; ensures knowledge is captured and shared in a variety of ways.
Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making – Serves as a trusted advisor to others on their decisions, ensuring alignment across units and optimal impact on the organization as a whole.

OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA:
• Masters or PhD in Agricultural Economics or related discipline
• Advanced degree in Agricultural Economics or related discipline with substantive professional experience (a minimum of at least 12 years in the case of a PhD or 15 years in the case of a Master’s degree) in areas relevant to agricultural development in more than one world region.
• Deep agricultural sector subject matter skills and analytical expertise.
• Outstanding skills in managing complex operations with excellent knowledge of and experience in Banks operations.
• Country office experience.
• Demonstrated track record in leading/coaching teams to achieve results, build strong teams across the matrix and develop, nurture and mentor junior staffs.
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with ability to think innovatively and strategically to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions.
• Excellent writing skills and proven capacity to present complex issues in accessible fashion.
• High degree of discretion, ethics, tact and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive information;
• Ability to work under pressure while retaining perspective and a sense of humour.
• Very high level of energy, initiative and self-motivation, coupled with willingness to travel extensively and work under challenging conditions;
Fluency in English required; fluency in French desirable.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture, and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Click Link to apply

http://web.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=8454041&piPK=8454059&theSitePK=8453353&JobNo=130125&contentMDK=23158967&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=8453611&JobType=Professional%20%26%20Technical&JobGrade=GH

CLOSING DATE: 10 Feb, 2013.

Source: http://www.motherlandforum.com/t96-world-bank-vacancies-lead-agriculture-economist#106

Eko Hotel & Suites – An experienced Purchasing Officer is required for a five star Hotel located in Victoria Island.
Job Title: Purchasing Officer

Location: Lagos

Requirements
• Interested candidates are expected to possess a minimum qualification of B.Sc degree in any Social Science or HND in Purchasing & Supply
• With a minimum of 5 years working experience in any reputable Hotel.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send CVs and Applications to: mowaiye@ekohotels.com using Job Title as the subject of the email.

Source: http://www.motherlandforum.com/f4-jobs-vacancies

Kindly visit the link below for various vacancies which include Shell, Engineering firms, Financial Services Institutions and many others.

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November 21, 2012 will ever remain indelible in the heart of Oloko villagers as members of the palace guard to the community leader of Ajara Topa community in collaboration with a vigilante group operating in the area arrested a man who allegedly eats and sells human parts to ritualists, operating from a hole he dug under the Gbaji bridge along the Badagry-Seme border.

Joshua Akindele, 56, who hails from Etokia Local Government in Ogun State was spotted by one Anthony Amos who watched him crawl into a hole under the Gbaji bridge, confessed that he had been into cannibalism and ritual killing for the past 15 years, after being introduced to the business by a friend who convinced him to stop driving popular motor cycle known as “Okada” which he claimed profited him a little, but could not sustain him. He further said that he had been earlier sent to prison for 5 years after sleeping with a 17-year old girl.

Speaking with us, Akindele confessed that he was the brain behind the incessant killing within the village using ply woods to hit his human prey, and dragging them into the holes before splitting their parts for food and business… with ritual buyers.

In his statement “I have been in this business for the past 15 years after my friend advised me to stop riding okada and to join him in ritual killing and can-ni-ba-li-sm”
When asked how he carried out his activities, he confessed “Whenever I see somebody walking alone without being conscious of who is watching, I walk slowing up to them and hit them with a big ply wood on their heads after which they fall unconscious, I then drag them into the hole and use a knife to cut them into parts which I sell to some churches and some ready buyers who indulge in ritual killing for easy money, and some times when I feel hungry late in the night, I eat some parts for food.

He confessed further that he sells the parts as follows: Heads 7,500, breast 1,500, penis 1000, hands and legs for 3,500.

Amos who is a member of a vigilante group in the area alerted other members of the group and palace guards of the Baale of Ajara Topa community to monitor the movements of Joshua.

He told us that at about 1am on 21st of November, he was on his normal routine watch when he noticed him (Joshua) crawling into the hole with a rice bag, he quickly alerted other members who confronted him with a gun and ordered him to drop and open what he was carrying. When he did, they discovered rotten human parts; skulls, legs, hands, breasts e.t.c.

We visited the palace of the Baale of Ajara Topa community, Chief Samuel Amosu Owolabi, who after confirming the incident told us that he was sleeping in his palace when an emergency call woke him with the caller informing him that a man had been arrested by members of his palace guards in collaboration with members of the vigilante group with human parts.

Chief Samuel said he quickly called Chief Patifo, Baale of Iyafin whom his community shared the bridge with to accompany him to the scene. When he got there, he noticed a mob had begun beating the suspect and only stopped after he begged them to let him live so that proper investigations will be carried out by the police.
We confirmed the suspect was in the custody of the Badagry police division from a police source who pleaded anonymity.

Source: http://motherlandforum.makeforum.ca/t70-i-sold-human-parts-to-churches-and-ritual-killers-joshua#76

About a year ago I helped a friend start a new blog. At the time he was unemployed and if not for a simple lifestyle and his wife's job, they would have been in tough financial shape. He knew nothing about building or monetizing a blog, but his goal was to make it his full-time income.

Driven by passion for his blog subject -- enlightenment and self healing -- he began his journey of creating his blog. During this time, his unemployment was almost a blessing as he spent each day learning the basics of custom templates, hosting and advertising avenues.

Within one month he had an active blog with a nice custom design. Since then, he worked diligently to write and post good material each day. He slowly reached out to potential contributors who added diversity to his content. Along the way, his stats began creeping up, social media fans began following his blog, and loyal readers began to emerge.

About six months into the project, he made N75,000 income for the month. Still, he was somewhat disappointed and discouraged. In fact, he even questioned whether the hard work was worth the effort. After all, it had been countless hours of dedication.

Yet he continued to plug away, again driven by passion for his topic. Now, he sought out industry leading websites that share relevant content from lesser sites like his. To his surprise, many of these sites began consistently linking to his material which brought in many new visitors to his blog.

With renewed enthusiasm, he began to figure out which advertising vehicles were the best producing. He primarily ran Google ads and various affiliate programs, and he focused on the placements that made the most money.

Then disaster struck ten months into his blogging adventure. His wife lost her job. This meant their only form of income would come from this blog. But there was a silver lining.

The blog now had two full-time employees instead of one. His wife now focused all of her professional expertise into the blog and the effort really paid off.

My friend informed me that his blog has made over N250,000 per month over the last two months, almost exactly a year after he started it. And because they live a very simple lifestyle, this is enough to cover their living expenses. But, now, with two of them working on it, they realize that there is even more potential.

So for those of you who don't believe it's possible to make a full-time income from your blog, remember that it just takes time and dedication, and it will happen if you maintain your focus. Just when you think all your hard work may not be worth the effort, that's when you need to muster the strength to keep plugging away.

Source: www.motherlandgist.com

The experienced professionals and engineers we seek will be expected to support daily equipment and facility maintenance, reliability and availability as well as production delivery onshore and offshore.

Ample opportunity exists to contribute and manage strategic projects which contribute to production availability and growth, as well as strategic cost leadership practices within the organization. Successful professionals and engineers will be expected to exhibit the highest level of technical know-how, operational expertise as well as authentic leadership and collaborative behaviours, in support of the organization’s aspiration to achieve top quartile performance and production delivery. We therefore need competent Nigerian engineers and professionals with relevant post NYSC work experience to take up these exciting opportunities and join us to secure Nigeria’s energy future.

‘Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer’.

HOW TO APPLY
Below is a list of jobs as advertised in several national dailies.
Please scroll down to locate the job which best suits your profile and click on option to view the full description and apply.

All fields in the application form are mandatory.

Source: http://motherlandforum.makeforum.ca/f4-jobs-vacancies