UPDATED: The Anzisha Prize comes to town – See Photos!

Pictures by Hycinth Iyereosa What: Anzisha Prize Tour, Lagos Day When: 17 March, 2012 The Anzisha Prize tour touched down in Lagos, Nigeria on March 17th .The Prize which received over 40 applications from Nigeria last year, worth about $75,000 is a continent-wide youth innovation competition that promotes entrepreneurial projects amongst young people (age... Read More

Anzisha Prize Program Manager, Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Chi Achebe, the Anzisha Prize tour

March 20, 2012

Banky W, Wizkid & more – MTV’s video for ‘Shuga’ premieres

by Seyi Lawal MTV Base and the MTV Staying Alive Foundation has released the long-awaited music video of ‘Shuga,’ the hit track by Banky W featuring WizKid, Bon’eye and L Tido. The video for the upbeat single was unveiled at a VIP screening of ‘Shuga: Love, Sex, Money’ in Lagos’ Silverbird Galleria on Friday evening, 16 March. The music... Read More

Banky W, MTV Base, MTV Staying Alive Foundation, Music Video, Shuga, wizkid

March 20, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: They’re winning! Okonjo-Iweala announces 1200 winners of YouWiN!

by Lekan Olanrewaju THE Federal Government on Monday announced that about 1,200 Nigerian youths had emerged winners of the recently introduced Youths Enterprise with Innovation (YOUWIN) programme. The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, announced this while announcing the completion of the first cycle of the programme. She described... Read More

FG, GEJ, Okonjo-Iweala, youwin

March 20, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “Engineering Company in Abuja recruiting in 5 positions” plus 8 more

Get a Job in Nigeria:Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! Engineering Company in Abuja recruiting in 5 positions vacancy for Software Developers Reputable Hospital recruiting in 4 Positions Conulting Company... Read More

Engineering Company in Abuja recruiting, The YNaija Job Hub

March 20, 2012

“Classical snails”??? MealGate drama continues as probe chairman steps down – Plus, see the Transcorp Hilton Receipt!

by Lekan Olanrewaju The saga continues, as the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Capital Market and Other Financial Institutions, Herman Hembe, has stepped down from his role as head of the ongoing probe of the sector. Hembe resigned from the probe following allegations by Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Arunma... Read More

House of Reps, Oteh Arunma, SEC

March 20, 2012

New Video: Kelmah and General Pype share ‘One Love’

by Wilfred Okiche Nigerian based Kenyan singer, Kelmah has presented the video for her new single, ‘One Love.’ The video features dancehall/reggae act, General Pype and sees both artists preaching the universal message amid some beautiful visual shots of nature and urban life. Watch here: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4rVyiYuLEE]

General Pype, Kelmah, One love, Video

March 20, 2012

Congratulations – we’re number one! Study reveals Oil & Gas expatriates in Nigeria are highest paid in the world

by Lekan Olanrewaju A new study carried out by the Curzon Partnership Recruitment Consultants oil and gas expatriates working in Nigeria are the highest paid in the world. The report revealed that average oil and gas executives in the country earn a total salary of about $454,400 a year, which includes a supplementary country premium... Read More

Iraq, libya, Oil & Gas

March 20, 2012

He’s back! Wande Coal presents ‘Private Trips’ music video

by Lekan Olanrewaju Just days after label-mate (or former label-mate as we’re not exactly sure what the situation is these days) D’Banj dropped the video for his new single “Oliver Twist”, Wande Coal releases the video for his song Private Trips, directed by regular Mo’ Hits collaborator, Sesan. Enjoy!

Mo Hits, Music, Music Video, private trips, Wande Coal

March 20, 2012

From the Magazine: “Paradigm shift? Uhm, not really” – A review of the book, ‘Outliers’

by Ahmed Adeyanju Title: Outliers Author: Malcolm Gladwell Publisher: Little, Brown and Company (2008) Category: Non-fiction Few books have a buzz around them like Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Outliers’. Since it was published in November 2008, there’s been raving reviews about the book and several people have categorically said: “This book will change your life.” The book attempts... Read More

from the magazine, Malcolm Gladwell, review

March 20, 2012

Obiageli Ezekwesili, Rotimi Amaechi, Chude Jideonwo & Others speak frankly! A brief from Day 1 of The Future Awards Symposium

“The basic problem is that the Nigerian economic system is flawed. The Arab spring was started by someone who was ready to stick his neck out. You all just gathered here as children of the rich to take over from your fathers,” – Governor Amaechi says to youth at The Future... Read More

March 20, 2012

“Arunma Oteh and Herman Hembe are clowns” – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola The spokesman of Heineken (the beer) revealed in a statement that: He’s an asset of inestimable value, because it’s only a man high on beer who can sponsor such a bill.” Heineken signs Senator Heineken After President Goodluck, the life of another prominent figure from Bayelsa State is proving that a man’s name... Read More

All in last week’s news, satire, With A Pinch of Salt

March 20, 2012

Thought Couture: Everyone’s an idiot – on the red carpet, at least

by Joy Isi Bewaji Call up the shrink if you must ‘cos I am certain anyone who consistently struts on the red carpet week after week in Lagos needs help! Here’s the familiar red carpet scenario: there’s an event coming up. Katie, a student and a part-time groupie, is working towards getting the ‘strictly... Read More

opinion, Thought Couture

March 20, 2012

Movie trailer: ‘Tobi’ set to premiere in Lagos on 18 May

by Wilfred Okiche ‘Tobi’, a new Nollywood film shot on location in New York and New Jersey is scheduled to premiere Friday 18, May at the Ozone cinemas, Yaba, Lagos. According to an official press statement, ‘Tobi’ is a compelling drama that explores the consequences of what happens when 21-year-old Tobi (Mark Williams) bows to the dark... Read More

Desmond Eliot, nollywood, premiere, tobi, Video

March 20, 2012

Opinion: Between D’banj & Don Jazzy, and a tale of Kanye West’s many embarrassments

by Tolu Orekoya D’Banj Vs. Don Jazzy: ‘Ye’s history of wreaking career havoc continues While the Nigerian blogosphere is agog with talk of the supposed break-up of Mo’hits Records as Don Jazzy and D’banj squabble over dividing the baby that is the American breakthrough, we all seem to be forgetting the Solomon in... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, K-Pop, Kanye West, Mohits, Music, nigeria

March 20, 2012

To blog or not to blog? 3 fears and how to overcome them

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Despite the numerous benefits of blogging, it is common to find a common man on the street without a blog. Many are often hindered by so many fears which they convert to excuses for not blogging. Today, let’s consider 3 of the most popular excuses people give for not owing a blog.... Read More

blogging

March 20, 2012

Soul E’s ex, Queen Ure to drop single! Will you listen?

by Wilfred Okiche Banker-turned-artist-manager-turned-evangelist-turned- err… singer, Queen Ure—most famous for her sensational relationship with younger pop act, Soul E—has announced plans to attempt (and that is all I have to say about it) a singing career. According to feelers, her first single, ‘A Better Place’ will be released by Ikenga Entertainment Inc soon, with the... Read More

a better place, Queen Ure, Singer

March 20, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: The Silence of the Lambs (YNaija Frontpage)

“In sheepskin coats, I silence the lambs Do you know who I am, Clarice?” – Murder to Excellence (Kanye West ft. Jay-Z) Whenever I talk to my friends or mentors who crave careers in public service, the number one lie I realise they have bought into is that government is the only... Read More

March 20, 2012

Twice is not the charm – FG to get rid of double taxation

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Government has ordered the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to review Nigeria’s Double Taxation Treaty regime. This review is in line with the ongoing reforms of the Nigerian tax system The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made this announcement on Monday at the workshop... Read More

GEJ, Okonjo-Iweala, Tax Reforms

March 20, 2012

“This is imperative” – FG to invest $150 billion in Oil & Gas industry

by Lekan Olanrewaju The President on Friday commissioned three wellhead platforms for the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Mobil. The wellhead platforms were built by Nigerdock Nigeria Plc at its Snake Island Integrated Free Zone facility in Lagos and are intended for use at Mobil offshore oil fields. They are expected to result in an output... Read More

Federal Government, Gas, GEJ, Oil

March 20, 2012

“So Bianca takes over?” – Check out the top tweets from yesterday

by Lekan Olanrewaju From the hot topic of the #TFASymposium to a member of the Mo Hits crew finally breaking his silence on the issue, check out what had everyone talking yesterday. @obyezeks: #TFASymposium: My young friends @ event were fierce! We must now convert that anger @ our national dysfunction into sustained engagement. @omojuwa:... Read More

the future awards symposium, tweets, twitter.

March 20, 2012

Photo of the Day: Who needs fuel subsidy anyway? This new electric tricycle will do the job just fine

by Chi Ibe This photo was taken in China courtesy Reuters. A woman is spotted with her son sitting inside this peculiar-looking electric tricycle commuting on a main road in central Beijing, China. It’s not a BankPHB ad so you can understand why here, we’re (not) already thinking like that. Not only will this be... Read More

Electric tricycle, photo of the day

March 20, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: “Don Jazzy is the most important piece of Mo’ Hits”- Dr Sid speaks out

by Lekan Olanrewaju Finally someone else from the Mo’ Hits crew has broken his silence over the recent “break-up” saga that’s been playing out. Following Don Jazzy’s lead and taking to twitter, Dr Sid on Monday morning described the producer as “the most important piece of Mo’ Hits” and went on to say he “doesn’t get... Read More

Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, Mo Hits

March 19, 2012

His first one-man comedy show! Wale Gates is ‘Just Joking’

by Chi Ibe After over 10 years of doing stand-up comedy and successful comedy tours of Nigeria, Western Europe, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, USA British-born Nigerian comedian Wale Gates will be headlining and hosting his first ever one-man comedy show in London, at the Broadway Theatre Catford, Sunday 6... Read More

'Just Joking', ali baba, koffi, Owen Gee, teju babyface, Wale Gates

March 19, 2012

Opinion: The Nigerian never-ending story? It’s the season of probes

Considering the recent counter-revelations of which turned the judge to an accused? We might not be off-track if we do not expect any more probes Recently, the Nigerian atmosphere has been inundated with probes and more probes. No doubt, in trying to recall, one would easily be forgiven for skipping out on one or two.... Read More

national assembly, Ngeria, Probes, SEC

March 19, 2012

Failure to launch! 10 ways the OK! Magazine event flopped

by Hauwa Gambo You’ve got to be tired of people going to events and coming back without the truth. Amazing! Excellent! Successful!, they crow – even when the world knows that just didn’t happen. This time, it was a bit too much. How are we going to grow unless someone tells content owners and everyone else... Read More

March 19, 2012

Chioma Chukwuka, Kate Henshaw, Tunde Kelani & Others – See photos from the Lagos premiere of Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’!

by Chi Ibe What: Phone Swap Movie Premiere. Where: Eko Hotel VI. When: 17 March, 2012.

AMAA nominated movie, Kunle Afolayan, phone swap

March 19, 2012

The YNaija Job Hub: “Reputable building company recruiting in 4 positions” plus 10 more

Get a Job in Nigeria: Here, every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, do not reply! Reputable Building Company recruiting in 4 Positions Freight Company recruiting in 10 positions University Press ltd recruiting in 4... Read More

•Engineering and Home Appliance Company, Pharmaceutical Company, recruiting, The YNaija Job Hub

March 19, 2012

#AMAA2012: “Adesuwa”, “Man on Ground”, “Phone Swap”- Nse Ikpe Etim, Omotola lead the nominees list

Wilfred Okiche with additional report from Lekan Olarenwaju The full nominations list for the 8th season of the African Academy Awards (AMAA) has been announced and as always, Nigerian films and actors do not disappoint to represent as they make a strong showing this year too. Sara Bletcher’s ‘Otelo’ Burning leads with 13 nominations including Best... Read More

‘Man on ground’, AMAA nominations, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Omotola, phone swap

March 19, 2012

Thought Couture: What it takes to be a man

by Joy Isi Bewaji A Man’s Story is an unprecedented and unique documentary that focuses on the dynamic force of energy, passion and colour of an A-list designer who continues to break boundaries Judging by the man that just walked passed, it could mean an immaculate suit, a warm smile, cool demeanor, a decent accent, a store... Read More

opinion, Thought Bewaji

March 19, 2012

Broken record? Pastor Tunde Bakare – “The government is not competent!”

by Lekan Olanrewaju In a recent statement, the founder of the Latter Rain Assembly and convener of Save Nigeria Group (SNG), Pastor Tunde Bakare, has spoken on the state of the nation, saying that he does not have faith in the present government. The religious leader said that the present administration is not competent enough to make... Read More

occupy nigeria, subsidy, Tunde Bakare

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