Memories: Late Efere Ozako at The Future Awards 2012 (SNAPSHOT)

by Isi Esene Entertainment lawyer, late Efere Ozako, while presenting the Excellence in Service (Journalism) award to Alkasim Abdulkadir at The Future Awards 2012 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Ozako, the brain behind the Wetin lawyers dey do sef initiative died after returning from a trip to South Africa on Wednesday. He was being taken... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Michael Orodare: #TFASymposium – Time for change is now (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare To prove that we are not cowards like Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state has described us, more of our strengths should be vested into inculcating and educating fellow youths… There is no better time to start the discussion and movement on how we want the 2015 elections to be than now.... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Ife Adebayo: Nigeria – 2015 and youth participation (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber – Plato I’ll start today’s article with two quotes, the first by Winston Churchill “Politics is almost as exciting as war, and quite as dangerous. In war you can only be killed once,... Read More

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April 8, 2013

Photo of the Day: Are all Nigerian businessmen corrupt? Govs. Amaechi and Fayemi answer Tonye Cole

by Isi Esene No, the question wasn’t, “Who wants Ice-cream.” This photo shows what happened at The Future Awards Symposium in Ekiti when businessman, and Managing Director of Sahara Energy, Tonye Cole, asked the audience to indicate by a show of hands if they believe businessman (like him) are corrupt. Many people raised their hands... Read More

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January 17, 2013

2face Idibia, Rita Dominic, Linda Ikeji, Mo Abudu, Folorunsho Alakija & more! The Future Awards hosts National Enterprise Conference

by Isi Esene The organisers of The Future Awards have announced the date of its annual conference (previously titled The Do-Something Pre-Awards Conference), convened to facilitate practical and direct knowledge exchange for young entrepreneurs, professionals, innovators and creatives. The renamed National Enterprise Conference, now in its fifth year, will hold on Saturday, January 26, 2013,... Read More

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December 13, 2012

Maliyo Games, OEMs & sooooo many start-ups: Kayode Nubi’s Top 10 tech moments in 2012

by Nubi Kayode 2012 is/was (depending on when you are reading you this) a wonderful year as regards the local tech space. So wonderful in fact, that I decided to defer admission for an overseas Masters Program program. I blog tech at OTEKBITS, so I do have an eye for whats is happening in the... Read More

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December 11, 2012

Tearing down the walls! Thousands of students inspired in Ogun, as The Future Awards takes its national tour outside Lagos

by Chi Ibe The Central Working Committee for The Future Awards has announced that its annual post-awards school seminars, which have held for three years now, will again move outside of Lagos. “The Future Awards is a national campaign focused on leadership and enterprise, and the awards are only the cherry on top,” said... Read More

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November 21, 2012

The Future Awards kicks off national tour… Winners visit secondary schools and universities across the country

by Isi Esene As part of the post-awards activities for its 7th Season, The Future Awards Central Working Committee has begun its annual seminars across secondary schools and universities around the country. The seminars kicked off on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 and will run until January 2013. “The Future Awards is a year-long season where... Read More

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October 11, 2012

Toju’s Turn: The Future Awards ‘Designer Of the Year’ set to open flagship store this Sunday

by Reuben Daba Winner of The Future Awards 2012 Designer of the Year, Toju Foyeh, isn’t resting on her oars. The Lagos based stylish and bold design house for women, opens a store in Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday October 14th, 2012, at Suite 1, Number 31, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos at 2pm... Read More

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September 12, 2012

The Future Awards needs your help

by Stanley Azuakola Less than a month after Season 7 of The Future Awards was successfully staged in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, The Future Project, organisers of the event, are already taking stock and making plans to ensure that subsequent editions surpass the achievements of the just concluded season. In line with that,... Read More

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September 1, 2012

Diva reloaded: Birthday girl, Waje, releases two new singles, photos too

by Stanley Azuakola Her album has got to be one of the most anticipated in showbiz. And now Waje, the soul singer, has released two singles from that album. The two songs “OkoMi” and “I wish” were released today to coincide with her birthday. Cool eh? The title of her forthcoming album is... Read More

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September 1, 2012

The Future Awards 2012: The Winners and Losers

by Stanley Azuakola Plenty has been written about this year’s The Future Awards, and various angles covered, but an event like that is incomplete until the winners and losers on the night have been called out. And here are our picks: 1. Timi Dakolo: Undoubtedly one of the night’s big winners. The guy combines lyrical... Read More

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August 30, 2012

Take 2: Candid moments at The Future Awards

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The Future Awards may be over, but certain moments from the event remain unforgettable. Here are a collection of candid shots , on and off the red carpet. He’s too cool for school and he knows it. Show me how you get down . Smile for a quick pic before you... Read More

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August 29, 2012

WATCH: Profile: Idris Akinbajo, The Future Awards’ ‘Young Person of The Year’

by Isi Esene The Future Awards which took place in Rivers State on the August 26 beamed its searchlight on an unassuming but thorough professional with the award of the Young Person of The Year Award to Idris Akinbajo, an investigative reporter with the Premium Times online newspaper. Akinbajo, 30, who has a degree from... Read More

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August 29, 2012

Top Quotes from The Future Awards Season 7

by Isi Esene The Future Project, during the weekend, brought together the best crop of young people from all walks of life and diverse vocations with the potential to change Nigeria for the better. This year’s The Future Awards (TFA) has come; recognized young achievers; and gone, but its lessons and memories will continue to... Read More

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August 27, 2012

See why they won: Click to read profiles of The Future Awards (TFA) winners

by Isi Esene The Future Awards (TFA) winners this year, as always, produced the best young hands in their chosen fields of endeavor. The list spans the fields of business, entertainment, technology, and others. The Awards event which took place at the Aztec Arcum Events Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State unveiled Idris Akinbanjo as... Read More

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August 27, 2012

Behold the future! Denrele Edun, Jason Njoku, Tonto Dikeh, Alkassim Abdulkadir others win The Future Awards

by Isi Esene If you somehow missed the biggest youth event in the country, The Future Awards (TFA), which took place in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on August 26, not to worry, here are the list of the winners, their categories, and their work. YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR: IDRIS AKINBAJO. Best Use of Advocacy:... Read More

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August 26, 2012

Chude Jideonwo speak to Omojuwa.com on the achievements of The Future Project

by Isi Esene On Friday, Chude Jideonwo, Executive Director of The Future Project, in a Twitter interview conducted by Japheth Omojuwa of Omojuwa.com spoke on the inspiration and aspiration of The Future Project in a no-holds-barred manner. The interview which started around noon centred on the impact of the Awards on the lives of past... Read More

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August 25, 2012

The future of music: Video for ‘Great Nation’ to be premiered at The Future Awards

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Things are getting more exciting as The Future Awards fast approaches. Timi Dakolo has revealed that he will release the video of his single, ‘Great Nation’ at the prestigious Awards ceremony scheduled to take place in Port-Harcourt on 26th August 2012. The single which has become the unofficial national anthem for Nigeria,... Read More

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August 25, 2012

The Future Awards Season 7: Catch all the action live

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Won’t be able to attend The Future Awards on Sunday? Don’t worry you won’t miss much of the action. The Awards which will hold in Port Harcourt will be aired live on Sunday, August 26 from 2pm. All you need to do is log on to www.ynaija.com/thefutureawards and you will be part... Read More

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August 22, 2012

The Future Awards 2012: Meet the nominees that made the final shortlist

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards has unveiled the final shortlist of 5 people per category for the Awards. Read their profiles here: The Future Awards Nominee Profile BEST USE OF ADVOCACY: Olumide Femi Makanjuola (25) Makanjuola dedicates his time, energy and resources working for the cause of the Most-At-Risk-Population... Read More

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August 21, 2012

The Future is here – Report from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds

Last Sunday’s Rubbin’ Minds brought the future into the Channels Television studios, the guests were past winners of The Future Awards (TFA) who were there to narrate their experience since winning the prestigious youth awards. The edition titled ‘The Future is here‘ had Uche Nnaji, Tolu Sangosanya, and Lala Akindoju who gave their compelling stories... Read More

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August 15, 2012

Want to win a free exclusive ticket to The Future Awards 2012? Click to find out how

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The much anticipated Future Awards is almost here – August 25 and 26 in Port Harcourt. As official media partner of the seventh season of the awards, we are giving out 10 FREE exclusive tickets to the prestigious event. Yes, do your happy dance! To be one of the 10 lucky... Read More

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August 14, 2012

Big move: The Future Awards holds in Port Harcourt, Tony Elumelu announced as keynote speaker

by Doyin Jaiyesimi The central working committee for The Future Awards is excited to announce that Port Harcourt – selected by UNESCO as the World Book Capital 2014 – is the official host city for The Future Awards 2012. The event will hold on 25th and 26th August in the Rivers State capital. “Exciting things... Read More

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August 14, 2012

Can the media really drive change? – Report from last week’s Rubbin’ Minds

by Isi Esene This weeks Rubbin’ Minds on ChannelsTV was titled Media for Change. It featured an array of discussants who spoke passionately about the subject. The discussants who came to do justice to the subject were Adebola Williams; Ukwori Onuma, Coordinator, LEAP Africa; Ada Umeofia of We Built Nigeria 2.0, and Kathleen Ndongmo, Ideation... Read More

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July 18, 2012

Don Jazzy, Davido, Ladi Delano, Linda Ikeji, Toju Foyeh, Gossy Ukanwoke and others make the nominees list for The Future Awards 2012 – See the full line-up! Voting starts immediately

by Doyin Jaiyesimi As always, it’s the most anticipated list this year! The Future Awards, described by the World Bank as “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, after unveiling its spectacular Young Person of the Year nominees earlier this week, has now released the full Nominees List for all 21 categories. Voting begins immediately! The... Read More

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July 17, 2012

The Biggest Prize: Here are the Nominees for The Future Awards 2012 – Young Person of the Year!

by Doyin Jaiyesinmi The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Future Awards, which the World Bank has called “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, has again decided to unveil the long list for the biggest award, Young Person of the Year before the full list. As is the tradition, the nominees for Young Person of... Read More

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July 9, 2012

Register for the Online Media Business Masterclass with Linda Ikeji, Japheth Omojuwa, Noble Igwe, Chude Jideonwo & others

As part of the pre-awards activities for its Season 7, The Future Awards Central Working Committee has announced The Online Media Business MasterClass for July 25 in Lagos, Nigeria. The MasterClass is for young people who want to run online media businesses in Nigeria and are looking for practical steps and guidelines. “With success models... Read More

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