F.G.C Okigwe Old Students Association Lagos Chapter holds its meeting on 18th June 2023

 Federal Government College Okigwe Old Students Association Lagos,  holds its meeting on June 18th 2023.

    

Venue:7 Rasaq Balogun Street,Off Adeniran Ogunsanya Street,Surulere,Lagos

Date:18th June 2023

Time: 3Pm prompt

****Hosted by Class of 94*****

+++Please clear your schedules and endeavour to attend because very important things would be discussed...Grab your set mates and make it a date..

Tinubu makes fresh appointments

 

Diaspora Opportunities reports that President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made fresh appointments.Femi Gbajabiamila  the former Speaker,has been appointed as the Chief of Staff.This means he would not be returning to the House of Representatives.

Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State has been appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff.

George Akume,the former Governor of Benue state and former Minister of Special Duties has been appointed as the Secretary to the government of the Federation.

Tinubu made these announcement in a meeting with the Progressives Governors Forum(PGF) on Friday.

Abia Governor makes new appointments

 

                                

 The Governor of Abia state,Alex Otti has appointed 22 persons as Senior Aides yesterday 1st of June 2023.This was made known through a press release by his Chief Press Secretary.

1. Mr Michael Akpara- Special Adviser on Finance

2.Mr Uwanna Ikechukwu- Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters

3.Prof Uche  Eme Uche- Special Adviser on Education

4.Prof Joel Ogbonna- Special Adviser on Petroleum and Energy

5.Dr Clifford C Agbaeze- Senior  Special Assistant on Agriculture

6.Mr Chimereze Okigbo- Special Adviser on Internally generated Revenue

7.Mr Uche Mark Nwosu- Chief of Protocols

8.Mr Uche Ukeje- Senior Special Assistant on Aba Rejuvenation

9.Mr Dodo Okafor- Special  Assistant on Public Communication

10.Mr Uzor Nwachukwu- Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

11.Mr Kingsley Anosike- Special Adviser on Planning and Strategy

12.Mr Uzoma Nwagba-Senior Special Assistant on Digital Economy and SME

13.Rev Father Christian Uche-Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions

14.Mrs Ifeoma Thomas-Special ssistant on Vulnerable Groups and Povert Alleviation

15.Pastor Dike Nwachukwu-Senior Special Assistant Special Duties

16.Mr Okey Kanu-Special Adviser on Strategic Communication

17.Dr(Mrs) Betty Emeka-Obasi-Senior Special Assistant,Special Duties

18.Mr Chinedu Ekeke-Senior Special Assistant Youth and Sports Development

19.Mr Chuka Ofili-Senior Special Assistant,Domestic

20.Hon Luke Ukara Onyeani-Senior Special Assistant on Legislative Matters

21.Navy Commander Macdonald Ubah (Rtd)-Special  Adviser on Security

22.Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu-Special  Adviser on Trade and Commerce

FGC OKIGWE LAGOS CHAPTER,HOLDS MEETING ON 28th May 2023

                                     

 

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 The Federal Government College, Lagos chapter holds its meeting on 28th May 2023. 

Venue:OBINNA'S Place,7 Rasak Balogun street off Adeniran Ogunsanya Surulere.

TIME: 3PM Prompt

AGENDA:

*Financial review

*National projects

*2023 activities

*AOB

Please  clear your calendar and attend as its the maiden meeting for 2023.In order to chart course towards a successful year.

Signed

Ijeoma Emenalo

Secretary

UK Government proposes policy to prevent dependents of foreign students to come

 Home secretary  of Britain,Suella Braverman just recently announced that  from January2024,  dependents of foreign students would not be allowed to come  to UK. Under the current students visa which commenced in 2021, Masters students are allowed to come to UK with their dependents,After successful completion of their studies they can apply for Two Years Post Study Visa- with the sum of 715 pounds-and stay back and apply for jobs.

With the new proposal,In January 2024 students that come into UK would not be allowed to switch to work visa until they complete their studies.From January 2024 Only PHD students would be allowed to bring in their families.

Last year 2022 Nigeria topped the list of countries with the highest number of dependents with  about 60,923  dependents entering the UK.India came second with about 39,000 dependents and followed by Pakistan,Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

J,O Grady,The General Secretary of University and College said that the proposal is a vindictive move that would harm universities and the economy.

Dangote Refinery 'the largest African Refinery" commissioned

 

 Dangote Refinery complex which started over a decade ago was commissioned on 22nd of May 2023 by President Muhammad Buhari and a host of other eminent Nigerians and foreigners.The refinery is said to have the longest pipeline infrastructure (1100km ) in the world,and can deal with about 3 billion standard cubic foot of gas per day.The project cost him about $19bn to complete.High dollar rates and a volatile economy shot the initial target investment from $13bn to $19bn.The refinery has an installed capacity of  about 650,000 barrels per day

The factory will produce petrol,fertilizer,diesel,aviation fuel,kerosene and other crude associated products.Production of  products will start on August 2023.It has an independent power plant that would supply about 435 mega watts to the complex.The power plant has 8 gas turbines and 4 steam turbines.

During the commissioning in his words Dangote stated that' This mega industry we are commissioning today is a clear example of what can be achieved when entrepreneurs are encouraged and supported and when an enabling environment is created for investment and for business to thrive.

Dangote refinery is coming at a time where Nigeria spent about $23bn in imports of petroleum products last year.The plant plans to export surplus petrol.The reality is that the refinery would turn Lagos nay Nigeria a hydrocarbon hub.Nigeria would rely less on European refined petroleum products thereby saving the government billions of dollars.

Getting your Care job sponsorship in UK

United Kingdom comprises of Northern Ireland,England,Scotland,and Wales.It gives out Health and care worker sponsorship.Work sponsorship is a criterion given by employers to immigrants who are inside Uk or outside and empowering them to stay in UK for a  stipulated time(2,3 or 5 years).There are several benefits of getting the certificate of sponsorship(COS).The employers must be on the government list.The following are the eligibility requirements:

 

*You are a qualified doctor,nurse,health professional or adult social care professional

*Your job is eligible for the visa

*You would be working for a UK health and care sector employer that's been approved by the Home Office

*You would be paid the minimum salary or going rate for the type of work.

If you meet the eligibility requirements then you check Occupational Codes and check if the occupational code is eligible for the Health and care worker visa.Examples of the occupations on the list are:Physical  Scientists,Pharmacist,Podiatrist ,Care workers and home carers,Senior Care workers,Midwives,Nurses,etc

Go to UK Government website for more enquiries.

UK SEASONAL WORKER VISA (T5)

 

 

 The UK temporary  seasonal worker visa T5 is a visa meant for workers to UK who want to do farm work,It lasts for 6 months.The aim is to help fill in gap for farm workers who are getting less as the days go by.

The requirements are:

*Must have a spouse

*Must be 18years and above

*Must have a certificate of sponsorship reference number from UK sponsor

*Have enough money to support yourself.It is expected you have 1,270 pound s in your account for  28 days

*You should pay a visa fee of 244 pounds

APPLY  for T5

Seed capital and mentorship by Tony Elumelu Foundation

 

 

Tony Elumelu Foundation with its headquarters in Nigeria is an Entrepreneurship Training programme tailored to train,mentor and fund 10,000 Africans.The aim is to create about 1M jobs and generate about $10bn to the African economy.The Tony Elumelu family has contributed over $100m in funding.

The 2021 edition is the 7th since inception and  application is opened in 1st January to 31st March 2021.

Stages for the programme:

Once you are shortlisted for the programme you would take part in the rigorous business training and mentoring sessions.After completing the training you would answer the quiz and then develop a business plan then the pitching stage and finally the seed capital stage.

Every participant is classified accordingly:

-Preparatory(You would just go through trining on TEC Connect.You would not be eligible for mentorship or seed capital)

-Startup/Beginner(You are a starter and you would through the beginner training modules and you would have access to world class mentors during the programme.

-Innovator/Intermediate

-Disruptor/Advanced

Apply to Tony Elumelu Foundation

Cryptocurrencies making people wealthy

 

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets held in a ledger secured by strong cryptography and distributed by a blockchain.The first crypto currency to be formed was bitcoin in 2009.Thereafter numerous coins have emerged.The top ten crypto currencies:Bitcoin,Ethereum,Ripple,Litecoin,Tether,Bitcoin cash,Libra,Monero,Eos,Binan cash.There hare thousand of cryptocurrencies and majority of them exist as intangible asset though some are in credit or debit cards

Bitcoin is the most valuable coin followed by ethereum.Today being 3rd of January 2021 the price for bitcoin is about$31,000 while Ethereum is about $1000,Litecoin $155,Ripple $0.23,Minero.Binan cash $411.Bitcoin being the most capitalised crypo is widely used in world.There exist some bitcoin ATM's in US.

To be able to buy and trade on cryptocurrencies you need the following:A cryptocurrency account,Personal Identification Number,a secure internet,and a method of payment.The following are notable trading platforms to buy cryptocurrencies: eToro, Robinhood, Gemini, Luno. Remitano ,Kraken ,Butrex,Tradestation,Binance,etc.

Crypocurrencies have made thousandnnaires,millionnaires and billionnaires in USD.Notable amongst those who haave chalked most of the wealth are:Nakamoto-He is the founder of bitcoin and he is worth over $19b.Chris Larsen-the co-founder of Ripple and he is worth about$7.5bn to $8bn.Joseph Lubrin-A canadian and one of the founders of Ethereum is worth about $1bn to $5bn.Changpen Zhao-He founded Binance which is the worl's largest crypto currency exchange and he is worth $2bn.Anthonio Diioro=one of Ethereum's founder,is worth $1bn.Mattheo Roszak is worth about $1bn.

Class of 94,Federal Government College, Okigwe, holds her Reunion

Fgc Okigwe is a notable unity secondary school in Nigeria situated in IMO State.The school has over the years churned out scholars who later crystallized into great scientists, Engineers, Accountants, Lawyers. Doctors, etc.

Class of 94 Fegocoosa is holding her annual reunion celebrations in Abuja from June 29th to 30th,2018.Their innaugral reunion was held in Lagos in May 2016.The second one was held in Enugu in 2017.
The Abuja reunion promises to be the best in the pack, as it seems...

Their programs include:

Welcome party on 29th(Pyjamas Night)

Charity Walk on 30th(Morning)
Reunion party on 30th(Evening/Night)
The reunion is hosted by team Abuja chaired by Judith Eta in company of Chioma Ekwugha, Ekeke Chukwuemeka, Ikechukwu Oguamah, Toyin Akinrogbe, Kene Eze,Benjamin Eluem,  Ikechukwu Oje,Oshen Ebuara

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FGC Okigwe 40th Anniversary celebration

Federal Government College,Okigwe is celebrating its 40th years anniversary,to be marked from Monday 23rd October till Sunday,29th October 2017.The school started in October 1977 and has since produced many distinguished alumni.The school is  one of the nation's unity schools and is funded by the Federal Government.With the paucity of funds in the country the Alumni community has contributed immensely towards the upkeep of the college.Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is the Chief patron of the college and he has contributed immensely on most of the college projects and functions.
The projects to be commissioned during the anniversary( done by the Alumni) are:
1.Hostel
2.School clinic
3.Refurbished dining hall
4.Equipped Sports department( by Portharcourt Chapter)
5.Solar powered streetlights

The following are the numerous distinguished personalities(just to mention a few) the school has produced:
1.Chidi Odinkalu(Former Chairman,Human Rights Commission)
2.Nicholas Okoye(Former T.A to NSE president,Former COO of Transcorp,etc)
3.Mac Atasie(Former MD Heirs Holding and CEO Nextzon consulting)
4.Alfred Ndukuba
5.Uzoma obi(Petroleum Engineer)
6.Onwuka Oreh
7.Uche Nwichi(Shell)
8.Sign Fireman(Ofuche Ukoha)-International Evangelist
9.Ice Prince(Musician)
10.Obinna Egu(Honourable) 
11.Ina Obasi(Oil Magnate)
12.Pastor John Soprekon
13.Ukaha Igwe(Renowned Pharmacist)
14.Jerry Chukwuonye(Industralist) 
15.Deborah Usman(MD NNPC,BENIN)
16.Okey Chikwendu(National President NCNC,Industralist)
17.Chinedu Ugochukwu(International Businessman)

The programme of events is as follows:

Monday 23rd October 2017: 
Registration and Arrivals-8am Concorde Hotel

Tuesday 24th:

• Press Briefing/Media chat- 9am-10am
• Visit to Eze Ubahu 11.30am-12.15pm
• Quiz competition:12.30pm-3pm

Wednesday,25th:

• Motivational Speech/Interaction 10am-11.30am(Dr Elechi Asawalam)12pm-1.30pm(Engr Nduwusi Uba)

Thursday,26th:

• Planting of trees 9.30am-10am
• Anniversary walk round Okigwe town(from temporary site to the permanent site) 10.15am-12.30pm

Friday,27th:

• Facility Tour/Handover of projects 10m-12.30 pm
• Jumat Service-12.30pm-2pm
• Novelty football match 3pm
• Welcome hangout 8pm(Concorde Hotel Poolside)

Saturday,28th:GRAND FINALE!

• Arrival of Delegates 7.30am-8am
• National Convention  8am-10am
• Visit to Gov Imo State 10am-11.30am

40th Anniversary proper:

• Handover of Alumni Hostel 12.3pm-1pm
• Anniversary Event 3pm-4pm
• Anniversary Dinner and Award Night 7.30pm-10pm
• Dance!Dance!Dance!

 Sunday,29th October:

• Anniversary Thanksgiving Service Holy Cross Church Aladinma-10am

 

Shell Nig Ltd LiveWIRE Programme for young Nigerians

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC/Shell/Total/Agip Joint Venture (SPDC JV) announces the commencement of the 2017 SPDC JV Regional LiveWIRE Programme.

Livewire is a youth enterprise development programme supported by the SPDC JV.  The programme aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18-35 with training and finance to start their own businesses.

Since its inception in 2003, Shell LiveWIRE Nigeria has provided 2,748 young people with funding to start and grow their businesses.

The LiveWIRE programme objectives are:

·         Enable youths to establish businesses by exposing them to business planning and management skills through the ‘Become a Successful Business Owner Course’.

·         Provide business start-up grants for candidates with the best business plans.  

·         Link successful candidates to third parties like financial institutions and non-government organisations (NGOs).

·         Provide a volunteer mentoring programme for successful candidates.

Programme content:                       

·         Pre-start up: - Value and Organise Yourself (VOY)

·         Bright Ideas workshop (BI)

·         Become a Successful Business Owner (Business Planning & Management)

·         Value Chain workshop

·         Business Start-up (How to access finance & technology)

·         Post start up (Mentoring and Market linkages)    

Applications eligibility:

·         Male and female applicants from the region (South-South).

·         Must possess a University degree or HND in any discipline.

·         Must have completed NYSC if within mandatory bracket.  

·         Must be resident in their states of origin.

·         Must not be in paid employment.

·         Must have an innovative business idea.

·         Must desire to own and manage a business.

 APPLY NOW

U.S. Advises African countries not to stop importing used clothes

Second hand clothing also called "okirika" or "akube" in Nigeria,has been a common dressing stuff among young and elderly in Africa.With the spiraling foreign exchange in most African countries,the cost of importing new clothings has been very high necessitating purchase of "okirika".

In a busy second hand market like Katangwa or Alaba suru in Lagos,Nigeria,one can witness the high influx of people on a daily basis.The prices of clothings start from about $0.15 to about $15 depending on the grade.Handbags and shoes start from$0.60 to about $40.

Second hand business thrives more in West,East and Central Africa.The business with its enormous gains to traders and merchants has crippled the local textile business sending millions of people unemployed.

Most recently,the confederation of East African country is suggesting that imports of used clothing and shoes should be stopped in 2019.The countries are: Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan.

As signatories to the AGOA trade programme which offers them duty-free access to the United States, their decision violates the conditions including eliminating barriers to U.S. trade and investment, among others.

A U.S. Trade Representative said that it was reviewing trade benefits to these countries in response to a petition filed by a United States body that complained that the ban “imposed significant hardship” on the U.S. second hand-clothing industry.

Trump's proposed Immigration plan to grant 140,000 immigrants visas annually under a points system

Immigration laws in US might just be about to change.President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a bill to congress to cut legal immigration and replace employment based visas with ''Point System".

Countries already practicing the Point based Immigration System includes:United Kingdom,Australia and Canada.Under this system 140,000 visas would be available annually and would be distributed to those with the highest points.

Favourites to get the visa:If the proposed bill is approved by congress,those that are likely to be favoured are candidates between the ages of 26 to 31 with a US based doctorate or professional degree,who speaks nearly perfect English and who has a salary offer that's three times as high as the median income where they are to be employed.
Also those who have won Olympic medal or Nobel prize are to be given preferential treatment.
A candidate must have at least 30 points to apply.

General Criteria:

AGE
Priority is given to prime working ages:
18yrs----21yrs           6 points
22yrs-----30yrs          8 points
26yrs-----30yrs        10 points
31yrs-----35yrs         8 points
36yrs-----40 yrs       6 points
41yrs-----45yrs         4 points
46yrs-----50yrs          2 points

Minors under the age of 18 and those over the age of 50 receive no points,though people over 50 years old are still allowed to apply.

EDUCATION
Foreign Bachelor's degrees                         5 points
US Bachelors degree                                  6 points
Foreign Masters degree in STEM               7 points
US Masters                                                 8 points
Foreign professional degree or doctorate  10 pts
US        ''    '''                        ''''                     13 pts

ENGLISH ABILITY
Points are allocated for English ability as determined by standardized English test.
Less than 60th percentile proficiency      0 pts
60th-80th percentile                               10 points
90th or above                                         11 points
100th percentile                                       12 points

JOB OFFER
Job offer of at least 150% of median household income in the state where he or she will be employed-5 pts
"       "''        "      "  200%  "        "  -8 pts
"  "  "                      300%  "             13 pts                                                                                              

 SPOUSE
The bill also requires applicants, if they want to bring a spouse with them, to calculate the points the spouse would earn.

Opportunities for young,motivated and talented Africans through "Interns4Africa" by Microsoft

Opportunities abound for young Africans aspiring for future in Sales,Marketing or Technology.Microsoft,a world leading software company offers 6 months of internship for young people in Africa.It is highly competitive and unique.

Motivated,talented and hardworking individuals can apply.

Criteria
1.You are able to commit to completing full time internship for 6 months
2 You are currently in education or have graduated from an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course within the last 12 months
3.You have a Bsc/BA in a business or IT Degree
4.You have right to work in the country in which you are currently located
TO APPLY

Pan-Africa Awards for Entrepreneurs in Education

Applications are hereby open to owners of projects in Education who apply entrepreneurship and innovation.The award is supported by The Saville Foundation,a charity organisation based in South Africa.

What is Entrepreneurship in Education?
It means teaching entrepreneurial and work place skills to young people and/or using innovative methods to fund education.

TO Qualify

• Is your education or training project based in Africa?
• Does your organisation actively demonstrate the success of their entrepreneurial approach to education? 
• Is your education project innovative and inspiring?
• Does your organisation have a large network of young people? 
• Can you show that your project has had a positive impact on young people and your community?
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Award Benefits

• First prize of $15,000, 2^nd and 3^rd prizes of $5,000. 
• Enhanced visibility and publicity.
• Enhanced sponsorship and donation opportunities. 
• A chance to win our 'partner prize' to work with Teach A Man To Fish and the School Enterprise Challenge.
   
  
• APPLY HERE

Enjoy a panaromic street view of Lagos with Google street view

Google has turned its searchlight on Nigeria with the introduction of Google streetView.With the visit of Google CEO to Nigeria,lots of innovation have been introduced.Most importantly is the Google StreetView.

Google StreetView is a technology which started in 2001,a project google sponsored Stanford University to research on.The project ended in June 2006 and was launched in 2007.It is featured in Google Maps and Google Earth which gives a 360 degrees view of places and it is mostly captured by a car or a trekker.

The announcement of Google Street view was done by Suren Ruhela,the Head of Google Maps for Emerging countries at Landmark Centre,on July 27,2017.

 Thousands of streets have been captured with detailed outlines of buildings both residential and commercial on google maps.Also more than 100,000 new small and medium-scale businesses have also been added to the maps to improve your experience and quality.

To view the place you are going to,go to google maps,then click on the figurine,then you search where ever you are going to.

Google to train 100,000 Nigerian software developers

Google has plans to train 100,000 Nigerians and 10 million Africans in software development in the next five years.
The CEO of Google Incorporated,Sundar Pichai,said in a conference held in Lagos on Thursday that in continuation of the initiative Google Launched in April 2016 to train young Africans in digital skills,that they would train 100,000 young Nigerians on software development.

The training would be in combination of in-person and online training would be offered in Swahili,Hausa and Zulu languages.
'Nigerians have to write software for the local economy and we have a program to train over 100,000 software developers in Nigeria".

The Tech company also launched a new range of products in Africa starting with Nigeria at the event.The products are:Posts with Google,Gboard,Google street-view,Launch pad Acceleration and YoutubeGo.

Nigeria is the 3rd country after US and Brazil to have ''Posts with Google''.It enables up-to-date posts from verified people,places or things,to appear directly in search results.

URGENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR IT WORKERS IN ONTARIO-CANADA

Canada most recently has been a target destination for both students and high skilled workers.With a per ca pita Income of $43,420 and a very stable and peaceful country,it makes it a suitable choice.
On June 28,2017,Ontario Provincial Government said it will through its Ontario Nominee Programme issue Notifications of Interest(NOIs) to workers who qualify for Ontario's Express Human Capital Priorities(HCP) stream and who have experience in ICT.

The programme is structured to meet the scarcity of labour in the region and thereby enhancing economic growth.

Here are the OINP targeted candidates in the ICT sector with the following work experience/NOC codes:

• NOC 0131: Telecommunication Carriers Managers
• NOC 0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
• NOC 2133: Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• NOC 2147: Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
• NOC 2171: Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
• NOC 2172: Database Analysts and Data Administrators
• NOC 2173: Software Engineers and Designers
• NOC 2174: Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
• NOC 2175: Web Designers and Developers
• NOC 2241: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• NOC 2281: Computer Network Technicians
• NOC 2282: User Support Technicians
• NOC 2283: Systems Testing Technicians
• NOC 5224: Broadcast Technicians
• NOC 5241: Graphic Designers and Illustrators

• Additional requirements includes:
  A. Years of Work Experience: A minimum of either:
  • 1-year work experience within the past 5 years according to the criteria under the Federal Skilled Workers Program, or
  • 1-year work experience within the past 3 years according to the criteria under the Canadian Experience Class;
  B. Education: Equivalent of a Canadian Bachelor’s degree or above;
  C. Language: A minimum of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in English or in French;
  D. Settlement Funds: A minimum level of savings or income in Ontario; and
  E. Intent: An intention to reside in Ontario long-term.
  The following are the programs offered by Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP):
  • Masters Graduates Stream
  • Ph.D. Graduates Stream
  • Ontario’s Express Entry Human Capital Priorities Stream
  • Ontario’s Express Entry French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream
  • Ontario’s Express Entry Skilled Trades Stream
  
  

.AFRICA DOMAIN NAMES DEBUTS

.AFRICA Domain Name System for Africa just debuted and it gives opportunities for customers to purchase domain names for cheap bearing .AFRICA extension.

Web4Africa is the service provider and it has been in existence since 2002.It is an ICANN Accredited Domain Name Registrar offering web services from its own servers and network equipped from 4 databases across 3 African countries.

.AFRICA domain names are affordable and it will be available from 2nd August 2017.

Earn Money while writing articles and stories

Premierwrite an online writing platform where writers can post their articles and stories and earn money just debuted.Writers share their write ups in various niches and a willing buyer can hire them.Freelancing which is the trend now because of  low cost for buyers and convenience for sellers.If you are a writer and you want to earn money freelancing,then register free and show the world what you have got.

The platform has an automated advert service where business owners can post their adverts.
With the current drive of the present administration to improve reading culture, Premierwrite debut is timely.The likes of Tuteria aand Okadabooks have blazed the trail in this light and with time these startups will help usher in a well-read nation.

Jeff Bezos Overtakes Bill Gates as the World's richest man

The table has turned for the world's richest man according to Forbes. The latest ranking places Jeff Bezos,owner of Amazon.com-an online retailing shop-as the richest man in the world with a staggering wealth of $90.6 billion to displace Bill Gates.Amazon stock rose by 1.6% to give Jeff an astonishing $1.4 billion add-on.

This giant leap in wealth is not taking the world by surprise.Amazon started of as an eCommerce site for selling books.It gradually expanded to selling groceries, apparels, automobile parts, shoes, household equipment,etc.Most recently it went into video steaming and audio streaming.

Jeff also diversified into newspapers and aerospace travels.He is the founder of Blue Origin,which its vision is to see humans travel to space starting from 2018.

Alibaba founder launches $10M African Young Entrepreneurs fund.

Jack Ma founder of Aliba-an online e-commerce site who started the platform in 1999,and fastly grew it to a world-class company,covering over 200 countries.He owns several subsidiary firms:Taobao marketplace,Tmall,eTao,AliExpress.com,Alipay,Alibaba cloud Computing,etc.

Outside business,he is also a serial philanthropist who spends his money mainly in alleviating poverty and disaster relief.

This year 2017,he  created a US$10 million  African Young Entrepreneurs Fund.At Youth Connect African Summit in Rwanda he said thus: "I want that fund supporting online business,".He continued,"The money is set,this is my money,so i don't have to get anybody's approval".

Ma further said that the fund will be in operation later this year,and it will work in collaboration with UNCTAD to help 200 African business people come to China to learn from Alibaba.

In addition he said that he is planning to roll out a solid partnership with African universities to teach internet technology,artificial intelligence and E commerce.

15,000 Temporary Seasonal workers needed in US this year

Department of Homeland Land Security said on Monday that the United States of America would need the services of 15,000 temporary seasonal workers this year under the new H-2B Visa.
Congress gave me the discretionary authority to provide temporary relief to American businesses at risk of significant harm due to a lack of available seasonal workers,” said DHS Secretary John Kelly in a statement Monday. “As a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to supporting American businesses, DHS is providing this one-time increase to the congressionally set annual cap.”
 Kelly said there are not enough qualified workers available to American businesses for fiscal year 2017.

Massive exportation of yams expected out of Nigeria

Exporters of yam from Nigeria has been given guidelines by the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Services(NAQS)for those exporting yams to US and UK to enable them meet international standards.
This is coming from the backdrop from The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbe stated that the country will begin massive exportation of yams very soon.
The guidelines are as follows:
1.The yam should be of uniform size and should not have a growth on the head.
2.The head should be cut off and waxed with candle to prevent infection
3.The yam should not have nematode infection
4.The yam should be of uniform species and put in the carton in a particular way
5.The yam should be properly labelled and weighed
6.If it is going to a particular country,the import conditions of that country should be stated
7.If it is going to be fumigated,the chemical for fumigation should be stated
8.The location of the farm the yam where it was harvested should be stated

Lagos now 2nd cheapest city to live in

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently released its Worldwide Cost of Living 2017 survey, a ranking of the most expensive cities.
To compile the list, the EIU collected prices for over 160 consumer items in each city. The prices were then converted to US dollars and weighted to achieve comparative indices.
 Lagos is ranked as the world’s second-cheapest. It fell 16 places to 132nd this year, as the value of the Nigerian naira collapsed.

 The cost of living in Lagos has more than halved since 2008.This portends hope for the economy with foreign investors eager to venture where costs are good.The country is still reeling under the pressure of the recession caused by low oil prices and decimated Naira.