Tuesday 19 February 2019

Popular Nigerian Actor/ Comedian Baba Suwe Is Seriously Sick and Dying

Nollywood actor Babatunde Omidina 
 is yet to recover from his illne ss.

The actor who contracted stroke in 2017 has been abandoned by his colleagues.

Inside sources say since his celebrated arrest and humiliation for alleged drug smuggling by the NDLEA, Babatunde Omidina a.k.a. Baba Suwe, has never remained his lively self again.

According to The Status, sources told them he is down with an unknown sickness.

Recall three years ago, Yomi Fabiyi brought the story to limelight, but many of his colleagues failed to help.

A Lagos based seasoned radio broadcaster (who pleaded anonymity) to The Status, informed The Status that no one among Baba Suwe’s friends and professional colleagues was willing to help solve his challenge.

Prodded to expatiate, the radio man who claimed he had personally called out such big names like Oga Bello, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Mr. Latin and others on the comedian’s present sorry state, stated that he felt they were running away from Baba Suwe not because he was not good to them but because they are selfish in nature.

Baba Suwe is a good man. None of his people can say he is bad. And they are not helping him not because he behaved badly to them. They are not helping him because they care only about their family.

That’s the nature of our actors, there is no exception. Imagine the caliber of people I told you I had spoken to about Baba Suwe’s case, yet none looks his way yet.

But if, God forbid, he dies from the problem, they would be all over the place eulogising his qualities which they helped killed by their lack of empathy,” the broadcaster notes.
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INEC Okays Resumption Of Political Campaigns

Following the postponement of the February 16 elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted permission to parties to resume campaigns. Campaigning will now end on Thursday February 21 2019.

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Monday 18 February 2019

First Bank Of Nigeria Limited Job Recruitment (27 Positions)

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria’s premier commercial bank and most valuable banking brand, with over 10 million active customer accounts and more than 750 business locations.

Founded in 1894 as The Bank for British West Africa, FBN Group’s FirstBank was the very first banking institution to be established on the African continent.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited is recruiting for the below positions:




1. Head, Corporate Control

Location: Lagos

Application Closing Date: Not Specified
2. Relationship Manager (8 Openings)

Locations: Ibadan – Oyo, Ado-Ekiti – Ekiti, Benin – Edo, Lagos Mainland – Lagos, Lagos Island – Lagos, Akure – Ondo, Oshogbo – Osun, Abeokuta – Ogun.

Application Closing Date: Not Specified
3. Relationship Manager – RBG North (18 Openings)

Locations: Birnin Kebbi, Gombe, Abuja, Katsina, Makurdi, Dutse, Minna, Lokoja, Maiduguri, Yola, Kaduna, Jalingo, Ilorin, Jos, Sokoto, Gusau, Kano, Bauchi

Application Closing Date: Not Specified
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Monday 25 September 2017

Call for Entries: Reporting Fellowship on Migration and Climate for Nigerian Journalists


How to Apply

Nigerian journalists are invited to apply for a reporting fellowship aimed at improved coverage of migration due to conflict or instability and the resulting impact on climate and economic prospects.
The program focuses on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals 10 and 13, which aim to “reduce inequality within and among countries” and “take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts” by 2030.
The ICFJ-United Nations Foundation Reporting Fellowship will give up to 40 journalists access to global experts and policymakers who focus on issues related to migration and climate. The Fellowship offers virtual workshops, an on-the-ground study tour in Nigeria and reporting grants to cover climate and migration issues.
Ahead of COP 23, the fellows will participate in virtual briefings and roundtable discussions with U.N. experts and journalism trainers. During this online course, October 10-13, participants will learn about new data and storytelling strategies to help them cover these critically important issues. After the course, the fellows will produce one to two in-depth, contextual stories related to the sustainable development goals.
Based on the stories produced through the course, 15-20 journalists will be chosen to attend further hands-on training sessions in Lagos. The trainings will be led by local and international experts on climate and migration. ICFJ will cover all transportation costs, hotel and meal expenses for the fellows.

The program is divided into three parts:

  • An online workshop on covering SDGs, with a focus on climate and migration. Following the workshop, participants will have three weeks to produce stories for publication or broadcast in their media outlets, based on the training and mentoring received in the online workshop.
  • A three-day workshop in Nigeria in late November led by award-winning science and environmental journalists. Up to 20 participants from the online course will work with experts on climate and migration, data journalism and visualizations.
  • At the end of the study tour, participants will receive small reporting grants to produce in-depth stories on SDGs, climate and migration. The top three stories from this group will receive grants of up to $1,000 to continue their coverage.
Interested Nigerian journalists are invited to apply now. The application will close on September 21, 2017.

Fellowship criteria:

  • Applicants must live and work in Nigeria
  • Full-time Nigeria-based journalists and/or freelancers working for domestic or international news outlets are eligible (print, online, and/or broadcast)
  • Applicants must be fluent in English

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for the fellowship:

  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Essay outlining the reason for applying for the fellowship and hoped-for outcomes
  • Two work samples, preferably related to sustainable development
  • Letter of support from an employer or media outlet confirming commitment to publish at least one to two fellowship-related stories
Apply Now! Application Deadline: September 21
For information or questions, contact Devin Chavira, dchavira@icfj.org.


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Ecobank Nigeria Intensive Graduate Program (ENG-IGP)





Ecobank Nigeria Limited

The ENG-IGP is a development program for identified high- potential, fresh and young graduates, who will go through one- year structured and intensive graduate program to be equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to have a successful career in the Banking industry. Candidates that undergo this program will upon successful completion convert from Graduates to Banking Professionals. 

Who are we looking for?: 
  • Applicants not more than 25 years old by December 2017      
  • Must have completed NYSC with a valid certificate
  • First degree in any discipline from a reputable institution with minimum of ‘Second Class Upper’. (Post-graduate degree will be an added advantage) 
  • 0-1 Year post NYSC experience 
What are we looking for?:
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Self-driven and result-oriented
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Analytical skills      
  • A good team player
  • Commitment to career in Financial Services
What’s in it for you?: 
  • Opportunity to build a career with a leading Pan-African Institution  
  • Reward and recognition       
  • Empowerment and accountability      
  • Opportunity to apply your creative and innovative skills 
  • Consistent learning and development opportunities

Application closes on the 31st of October, 2017.

To apply click on the link below: 
https://e-recruiter.ng/portal/ecobankgtp/details/6408
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Diamond Bank Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET 7) Programme 2017 for Nigerians Entrepreneurs (Three Million Naira Grant)




Diamond Bank Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET 7) Programme 2017 for Nigerians Entrepreneurs (Three Million Naira Grant)

About

BUILDING ENTREPRENEURS TODAY (BET)
The Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET) is a capacity building and business education initiative aimed at generating interest in entrepreneurship and designed to support budding entrepreneurs of all ages.
Since its inception in 2010, The BET programme in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) has trained thousands of entrepreneurs, contributing immensely to the pool of skilled Micro, Small and Medium enterprise owners in Nigeria and ultimately, encouraging wealth creation across the populace.
The Building Entrepreneurs Today programme involves a six-month intensive entrepreneurial/business training of 50 budding Entrepreneurs every season from select sectors of the economy. After going through a selection phase from a pool of numerous applications received. The top five Entrepreneurs at the end of each season are awarded financial grants of N3,000,000 each as seed capital to take their business to the next level.
Giving support to over 150 businesses and awarding grants to over 20 entrepreneurs, The BET has positioned itself as a forerunner in the MSME led initiative in Nigeria gaining both local and international recognition.
Now in its 7th Season, this edition of BET with the theme ‘Innovation and Social Impact’ has opened its doors to all entrepreneurs in all sectors. Calling all who have innovative ideas and are ready to make positive social impact to apply and get on the programme.
For more information, please send an email to: corporatecomms@diamondbank.com



Enterprise Development Centre (EDC)
Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) is the leading enterprise centre in Nigeria and within the African continent.
Established in 2003 as the Entrepreneurship Center of the Pan-Atlantic University, the EDC, which was formerly called the Centre for Enterprise Development Services (EDS), began as a direct response to the shortage of available professional business development and support services to small and growing businesses in Nigeria.
With a mission to build a network of entrepreneurial leaders through commitment to continuous learning, process improvement and business integrity, EDC’s strength lies in its network of partners and collaborators.
At EDC, a lot of emphasis is being placed on partnership building, collaboration and constantly searching for value-driven initiatives and projects with high societal impact.
With a central objective of building capacity among MSMEs, the EDC has had a strong partnership with the BET initiative since its inception, in empowering entrepreneurs by training them with the necessary skills needed  and applying knowledge gained to transform their businesses into profitable ventures.
To apply follow the link below:
http://diamondbet.com.ng/
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Thursday 21 September 2017

Standard Chartered Bank International Graduate Programme 2018 for Young Africans.

Standard Chartered Bank International Graduate Programme 2018 for Young Africans.

To apply click on the link below:
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