On the battle for supremacy between Nigeria and South Africa

With such foreign policy stance, a viable economic base, an adept purposeful political leadership and viable governance structure, Nigeria would indeed be able to assert her indelible footprints once more across Africa, effectively making her the undeniable giant of Africa.

#Beautiful #Nature pic.twitter.com/Vbie1LU3kQ
— Blessings (@docnirvana) December 20, 2013

Who invented crosswords? http://t.co/z6AOm79hFs pic.twitter.com/n2iwgG54tM
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) December 20, 2013

"... for God is always right." - Abraham Lincoln pic.twitter.com/rTewfZCasE
— Tim Burt (@TimBurt) December 20, 2013

Bitcoin may be following this classic bubble stages chart http://t.co/myl6HImZB4 pic.twitter.com/JvABV0xQV7
— Forbes (@Forbes) December 20, 2013

Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice....Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition! ~ Steve Jobs.
— Samson Odaudu (@bookofsam) December 20, 2013

Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative for Nigerian Residents

Applications are accepted for Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program offered to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria.The goal of this program is to built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners.

Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

Applications are accepted for Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders offered under Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The goal of this program is to create unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put new skills to practical use in leading organizations, communities, and countries.

Swansea University Undergraduate Scholarships Program

Swansea University is seeking applications for Undergraduate Scholarships Program for which the subjects are offered by the University.  number of £4000 (+£2000) scholarships offered for the students from China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Nigeria, India, Malaysia.

Learn How Entrepreneurs Make Millions

There are three basic ways to make money, which includes trading time for this money, and money to trade for money and trading expertise / value for money.

Jaye Gaskia: Beyond All The Letter Writing And Cross Carpetting

The crisis of bourgeois rule in our country is fast coming to a head, just as the global crisis of bourgeois rule is also deepening. Not even the moral window provided by the recent departure and celebration of Madiba, is sufficient enough to redeem the global ruling elite in general, and the Nigerian treasury looting ruling in particular.

Nigeria Economy Rebasing to Displace S. Africa, Renaissance Says

Nigeria’s plan to rebase its gross domestic production figures next year may boost the assessment of the size of its economy by as much as 60 percent, leapfrogging South Africa as the continent’s largest nation in terms of total wealth, Renaissance Capital Ltd. said.

NGO Job in Northern Nigeria

NLR is a Dutch NGO that is committed to creating a world free of the suffering caused by leprosy and disability. For some forty years NLR has a branch in Nigeria. NLR plays an important role in the execution of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program in 13 Northern States of Nigeria. The office is located in Rayfield, Jos Plateau State.

Scholarship: University of Dundee International Water Law Scholarship Programme

GWP & University of Dundee is accepting applications for International Water Law Scholarship Programme.

Scholarship: SIDA’s Training on ‘Integrated Sustainable Coastal Development’

SIDA (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) is accepting applications from individuals from organizations (institutions, NGOs, private companies, local authorities etc.) who have a role in coastal planning and management for training program on Sustainable Coastal Development.

Scholarship: Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development Master of Science (MSc) Fellowship Programme

Applications are being accepted for Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development Master of Science (MSc) Fellowship Programme. This program is offered under The Hungarian Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). The fellowship is offered to pursue master degree level studies.

Hypocrisy of the Oppressed in Nigeria

Without a wave of mental vacillation or careless ambivalence it is tendentiously apt to say that the oppressor of the oppressed in Nigeria is the oppressed. And the curse of the oppressed in the Nigerian case is the oppressed. I know these seemingly cutting opinion lines may fire up the crimson dander of some Nigerians; whatever be the case, I ask for balanced and disciplined understanding and cogitation. However, objectionable this reasoning may be, the truth wrapped in it cannot be confuted.

Employment Opportunities in an Abuja Based NGO

A reputable NGO located in Abuja needs to fill the following vacancies:

Capacity Development Officer -- Pact Nigeria

Pact Nigeria seeks for a highly experienced and qualified candidate to fill the above mentioned position within the shortest possible time.

Nigeria: Why Family Planning Is Very Low in Nigeria - Report

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says that family planning has remained low due to lack of contraception materials and effective campaigns for child-spacing in urban and rural areas.

Ode to Aquila

I saw you in the rain

You looked so frail

I must heal your pain

But the kids say I must pay

Money, money their demand

But to me it seem like free

Holding you in my hand

Your freedom I guaranty

Your breath was running deep

Your eyes were looking weak

But your stealth, your zeal

They showed on your beak

I’ll keep your in my sink

Watch you while I think

I like the way you wink

It really aids my ink

Am sure to find your feed

Can’t wait to see you fit

Very soon you’ll fly

Oh Aquila, to the sky

#objectivity

Opinions are easy. #Objectivity is very hard.~ George Friedman
— Samson Odaudu (@bookofsam) December 6, 2013

Nigerian Economy: The Outlook for 2014

The topic “The Outlook for the Nigerian Economy in 2014” is apt and timely particularly for the investing community, as we count down to the next general elections in 2015. To undertake a prognosis and outlook of the economy in 2014, it is helpful to provide a background by briefly reviewing some major economic developments in 2013. Incidentally, the CBN Monetary Policy Committee at its last meeting dwelt on these developments and provided insights on the outlook for 2014.

Sectoral Analysis of Nigeria’s Economy

Sectoral Analysis of Nigeria’s Economy

Nigeria: Lagos Leads in Internally Generated Revenue

Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Edo, and Akwa Ibom States recorded the highest internally generated revenue (GR) in three years spanning 2010 to 2012.

Nigeria: The Legislative Process

Courtesy of @maureen_nwobodo

APA Style Blog: Five Essential Tips for APA Style Headings

APA Style Blog: Five Essential Tips for APA Style Headings

Job Opening in BBC Media Action

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), working in over 25 countries across the world. BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies, civil society organisations, and governments to achieve long term development goals.

Job Opportunity in IITA

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural Research-for-Development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development  of tropical nations.

Job Vacancy in Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)

Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) is organizing an 8-week internship programme for young Nigerians to gain know ledge of legislative practices and processes, and provide administrative support to Legislators and Legislative Committees.

Nigeria's Latest Political Equation

Courtesy of @BudgITng

Nigeria May Disintegrate In 2015 – Ngige

The manner political affairs are being conducted in the country is an indication Nigeria may soon disintegrate, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Chief Emeka Ngige has warned.

Job Opportunity-Abuja

International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) Nigeria is recruiting to fill the vacancy of Field Enumerators. Applications for this position are hereby invited from interested and qualified persons. Read requirements and how to apply below:

Africa's Time to Shine

Growing energy demand, regulatory and social reforms, and infrastructure investment have seen Africa become one of the world’s top energy investment destinations.

Job Opportunity

Company Profile

Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting c

Meet Nigeria's Highest Paid CEOs

This list published by Leadership Newspapers reveals the amount of money reportedly earned by Nigerian Chief Executive Officers.Being a successful and influential chief executive officer takes hard work, guts, sacrifice and a more-than-average knowledge of how the business environment works. Many who wish to be successful and influential wonder how others have achieved great things, thinking such feats are impossible in their bid to toe same path.

Definitions of Sustainability

The definitions given below encompass all aspects of SUSTAINABILITY.

1.   Brundtland (1987): 

Glossaries of Sustainability Terminologies

As part of my attempt at contributing to your understanding of the Sustainability concept, I have put together a laundry list of website to help you.

Lets Go #Blogging

The Value of a B.A LGDS Degree; a Labour Market Perspective

Local Government and Development Studies (LGDS) is a unique discipline being offered at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and IBB University, Lapai. This course is a multidisciplinary one that arms students with skills cutting across different fields of human endeavor.  It is the melding of two independent but mutually reinforcing disciplines that have been noted to affect the lives of people at the grassroots.  It is the unification of Local Government Administration as an academic discipline and Development Studies. Whilst the former has been around for quite a while, the latter is a budding discipline that only very few universities around the world offer.

Sustainability; Knowledge, Attitude and Skill

Do you want to know much about Sustainability, the concept that is shaping the world?

Are you interested in acquiring the attitude and skills relevant for bringing about Sustainable Change?

Do you want to hang out with Sustainability Professionals?

Then log on to https://www.facebook.com/asd.live and have some fun.

growth v development

Nigeria's GDP grew by 6.81% in third quarter of 2013 http://t.co/3Gyr6DyheQ... #growth must be translated to #development to be meaningful
— Sam Odaudu (@bookofsam) November 18, 2013

#word

Most people like or can only afford inferior goods. Hence, the best products are mostly used by only a paltry few.
— Sam Odaudu (@bookofsam) November 16, 2013

The Twin Principles of Natural Justice

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN NIGERIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Introduction   

A good understanding of the structural-functional analysis tells us that every structure is meant to perform a function. The structures of local government were designed to perform certain functions. Hence, it is important to point out that the way and manner these structures are designed will go a long way in determining how far it will live up to the expectation of delivering the goods to the people. Local government is said to be that level of government that is closest to the people, such that it is that level of government that is supposed to meet the needs of the people most efficiently. Thus, to achieve this end local government carryout what is known as Extension Service.

Job Vacancy in a Nigerian Based Fashion Company

Our client is a leading Nigerian based fashion company in need of qualified personnel to fill the following positions;

1.         Sales/Front-desk Officer

•                    Industry: Fashion

•                    Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

•                    Salary: Very Attractive

Wake up Nigeria!!!

The task ahead of me is to insist on what is right, to bear witness to the truth and say it as it is.

It shall never be heard that I will be caught on the side of religion, ethnicity, regionalism and any other sentiment that have shredded my country so.

From Waste to Beauty

http://ht.ly/qxtpN

My Favorite African Prints

20 Places to Educate Yourself Online for Free

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/20-places-educate-yourself-online-for-free.html

25 Killer Websites that Make You Cleverer

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/6WnQyR

The Irresponsible Giant

The Nigerian state is like a man who is highly respected in the eyes of the public. He goes out to top-notch restaurants  and bars, buy the most expensive food and drinks for himself and enjoy, wears expensive dresses and drives the latest cars. He attends important functions and interacts with other men of higher, equal and lower status as he. 

  

Meanwhile, at home, his children are hungry, they go about begging their  neighbours for food, wear tattered clothes and their school fees aren't paid. The furniture in the sitting room are broken, utility bills aren't paid, his many wives and children are fighting amongst themselves.  

Yet this man, the Nigerian state, goes about thumping his chest and calling himself a giant. He is indeed an irresponsible giant!

Invention, Innovation and Enterprise (part 1)

Back in my days at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, I came across two books that really gave me insights on the difference between Invention and Innovation and how they relate to entrepreneurship. The one, titled Innovation, by William Kingston, made a categorization of different creative types that drives society, and the other titled The Challenge of Innovation, by John Adair, tells of how ideas are converted into products and into profit through the combined efforts of certain characters. These books, in my opinion, are good reads and I strongly recommend them for anybody interested in knowing the nitty-gritty of Innovation. 

My COUNTRY

My COUNTRY has to choose... 

Between stagnation and progression  

Between oblivion and aspiration 

Sustainable Energy is the Future

The world over, businesses and households are seeking for ways to reduce their energy expenditures and thereby switching over to more sustainable ways of powering their systems. The burning of fossil fuel and emission of carbon into the atmosphere are not only costly for businesses, the economy and environment, but are also viewed as unethical in our green economies of today. The need to change over from traditional energy systems to alternative energy sources has never before been so

10 Reasons Why People Look for Jobs

Although different people seek employment for varied reasons, the following are among the raison d'ter for their decisions

Days of Blackberry

These days of Blackberry

Of the Western funny panty

And tricky curly jerry

My sister’s turning scary

Quick to spread her thigh

To the dude paying high

While tomorrow she’ll cry

On her knees asking why

Forgetting her silly folly

While she was making nasty

And selling so hasty

The epitome of her beauty

Now she is a slave

To the articles she crave

Loathing all the rave

She wish she never gave

At The Junction of Nowhere

The title of this article has been deliberately chosen to draw attention to the problems entrepreneurs face in their quest to find  a silver lining in  the dark cloud of confusion that is usually associated with this challenging field of human endeavor. Another appropriate title for this piece would have been “The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma”. But I’d opted for ” At The Junction of Nowhere” because it sounds more creative, catchy, descriptive and unique.