Nigeria Cleared To Export Shrimps To The United States!

Mr Jack Forrester, the Fisheries Gear Specialist of the US Department of Commerce,  disclosed  Tuesday, 4th of August,  that Nigeria has  been re-certified to export shrimps to the United States of America and commended for maintaining international best practices in shrimps production.

This was made known by the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Information, during the United States Turtle Excluder Device (TED) inspection team’s visit to re-certify Nigeria’s export rights.

I Owe No One - Abike Dabiri Responds To Punch's Publication on N143.81bn Bank Debtors!

Following a publication on Punch Newspaper, Tuesday, August 4, 2015, which revealed names of prominent individuals, whose company owe Nigerian Deposit Money Banks huge sum of money, tagged "Some Directors of Debtor Firms"; House of Representatives Committee on the Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri, on Teusday August 4, expressed shock on her twitter page, over seeing her name associated with 'Thriller Endeavors', a company which owes N122m. 

The Twits below:

"Shocked to see my pic in Punch .Said to owe 100m linked to some co.I OWE no one, not even myself ?Haba!Punch".

"Must be mistaken identity.Also writing Diamond bank and CBN to set the records straight .Definitely NOT ME.!!"
"Never even heard the name of the co! Will get to the bottom of this!"
"As to detractors, you can't get me Will remain my calm, honest self ,Shame on you".

Exert from the publication: 

"Diamond Bank Plc has N47.17bn as its total NPLs, with companies belonging to prominent Nigerians owing sizeable amounts.

These include Sir Emeka Offor’s Global ScanSystem Limited, which the bank says owes N181m; a former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on the Diaspora, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Thriller Eneavours, which owes N122m; and a former Delta State Commissioner for Sports Solomon Ogba’s Delta Mega Trend Limited, which owes N89m".

Multiple Accident Along Ikorodu Road!

There was a multiple accident in the early hours of Tuesday, 4th of August, when a trailer, loaded with petrol lost control, and ran into a car, consequently resulting in a multiple accident, around Obanikoro bus stop, on Ikorodu road, Lagos. 

There is no official reports on numbers of casualties at the time of filling this report.

Akon Reveals Project To Light-Up Africa!

Africa's R & B and hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer and  businessman, Akon, met with young entrepreneurs from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Friday, July 31, 2015, in Lagos - Nigeria.

In his speech at the event which took place at the UBA House, Marina, the music Icon told the entrepreneurs what informed his "Akon Lighting Africa" project,  as he took all on his journey to success. 

From a humble back ground during his growing up years in Senegal, and later the United States of America, from prison, into the music industry, and as an entrepreneur. 

"Akon Lighting Africa" is a project set up by Akon and his partners  Samba Bathily and Thione Niang, to bring electricity to millions of house holds especially in the rural areas, across Africa. 

Below are some inspiring quotes extracted from his speech:

"My success was built on accepting the fact that I am African"

"Success is the only place left for you to go"

"We are our biggest capital here (Africa)"

"Why are we waiting to seek aids from somewhere else, when we are the ones doing the aiding"

"We should be more intelligent enough to know that our history shouldn't define our future"

"Ultimately, if we are not united as a people, we can never move forward"

Our faith is one of the strongest elements in our systems"

"If I don't do anything, I want to be able to produce basic electricity to the rural parts of Africa". 

"Our minds together is unbeatable" - Akon

Photo credit: Tony Elumelu Foundation

Fraud Alert- Dodgy Job Alert Mails On The Rampage!

Readers beware, this 'dodgy' "Job Alert" email was sent to a blog reader.
At the moment, we do not know how authentic this is, but with the 'mouth watering' offer attached to it, it sure bears the 'scammers signature'.


The mail below:

"Dear Applicant!

Please be advised that Global Trust LLC, one of the leading logistics experts, is currently seeking for an organized
and energetic person to join its growing team as a Distribution Manager. We have found your resume on Career Builder
site and announce that there are no particular requirements for applicants with the exception of their dedication,
enthusiasm and desire to work hard and develop their skills.

Vacancy Details:

Job Title: Distribution Manager
Location: USA, all states

Salary:
US $1725/month + bonuses (paid by the end of the first month)
US $2590 /month + bonuses (paid biweekly after the first month)

Benefits: Flexible hours, paid sick & vacation leaves (after 6 months)

Responsibilities:

O  Tracking and receiving company’s merchandise delivered during business hours;
O  Visual inspection of  items and preparing them for the re-shipment to its designated team members or customers;
O  Shipping packages via an appropriate courier service as instructed by the supervisor within 12 hours of its delivery to claim the bonus;
O  Ensuring excellent communication channel with company’s representatives via phone, emails and control panel/virtual workplace.

Employment training will be provided.

HOW TO ACCEPT THIS OFFER?

In order to accept our offer, you are requested to RESPOND to this email with accurate and complete PERSONAL INFORMATION (below), which is SECURELY maintained and kept strictly CONFIDENTIAL. This information helps our HR Department to contact you in a timely manner for a PHONE INTERVIEW (within 1-3 working days) and answer your questions, if any.

1) First Name:*
2) Last Name:*
3) Address:*
4) City:*
5) State:*
6) Zip:*
7) Phone:*
8) Cell:*

On the successful completion of the phone interview, we will prepare a CONTRACT for you with further
job instructions and give you an access to your control panel/virtual workplace.

We look forward to hearing from you soon with the above-mentioned requested information to take this
job opportunity to the next level.

If you are interested in this position please give a email back.
You could reply to Wyatt@hr-globaltrust.org

Sincerely yours,

HR Manager
Global Trust".


In as much as the adverse economy is affecting especially the youth, let's try not to fall prey to this.....

To be fore-warned, is to be fore-armed!

Read Buhari's Article On Fighting Corruption And Terror!

Read President Buhari's  article on fighting corruption and terror, as published in Washington Post just before his meeting with U.S President Barrack Obama.

The article below:

"This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of Boko Haram, the jihadist group that has terrorized hundreds of thousands in the northern states of Nigeria. In one of my first acts since taking office as president six weeks ago, I have replaced the heads of Nigeria's army, navy and air force. Our new military leadership has not been chosen because of their familiarity with those in government, as was too often the case in the past, but on their track records and qualifications alone.

These new military leaders will be based in Borno State in northern Nigeria, where the headquarters of the armed services has been relocated. This shift of resources and command directly to the front line, in addition to the replacement of the head of the State Security Service, Nigeria’s intelligence organization, and a new emphasis on working in partnership with our neighbors, has equipped us to take the fight directly to Boko Haram.

Already we are beginning to see a degrading of Boko Haram’s capabilities as a fighting force. In recent weeks, it appears to have shifted away from confronting the military directly to an increase in attacks on civilian areas, as we saw only last week when an elderly woman and 10-year-old girl blew themselves up at a Muslim prayer gathering in northeastern Nigeria. We should not be confused by this change, hateful as it is: It does not mean that Boko Haram is succeeding in its aims — it shows that it is losing.

While we work to defeat the terrorists, I ask the people of Nigeria and the world for resolve and fortitude. The campaign we will wage will not be easy; it may not be swift. We should expect stages of success and also moments when it may appear that our advances have been checked. But no one should have any doubt as to the strength of our collective will or my commitment to rid this nation of terror and bring back peace and normalcy to all affected areas.

Similarly, my determination should not be underestimated in other matters. This includes instilling good governance and tackling the scourge of corruption that has held Nigeria back for too long.

As I meet with President Obama today— the first time a president of the United States will encounter a Nigerian counterpart following the peaceful transfer of power in a contested election in our history — I will be discussing my plans for critical reforms. So, too, will I discuss why the formation of my administration is taking time and, crucially, why it must. Already there are voices saying these changes are taking too long — even though only six weeks have passed since my inauguration. I hear such calls, but this task cannot and should not be rushed.

When cabinet ministers are appointed in September, it will be some months after I took the oath of office. It is worth noting that Obama himself did not have his full Cabinet in place for several months after first taking office; the United States did not cease to function in the interim. In Nigeria’s case, it would neither be prudent nor serve the interests of sound government to have made these appointments immediately on my elevation to the presidency; instead, Nigeria must first put new rules of conduct and good governance in place.

I cannot stress how important it is to ensure that this process is carried out correctly, just as it has been crucial to first install the correct leadership of the military and security services before we fully take the fight to Boko Haram.

There are too few examples in the history of Nigeria since independence where it can be said that good management and governance were instituted at a national level. This lack of a governance framework has allowed many of those in charge, devoid of any real checks and balances, to plunder. The fact that I now seek Obama's assistance in locating and returning $150 billion in funds stolen in the past decade and held in foreign bank accounts on behalf of former, corrupt officials is testament to how badly Nigeria has been run. This way of conducting our affairs cannot continue.

Indeed, the failure of governance, it can be argued, has been as much a factor in Nigeria’s inability thus far to defeat Boko Haram as have been issues with the military campaign itself.

So the path we must take is simple, even if it is not easy: First, instill rules and good governance; second, install officials who are experienced and capable of managing state agencies and ministries; and third, seek to recover funds stolen under previous regimes so that this money can be invested in Nigeria for the benefit of all of our citizens.

We seek the support and partnership of the United States in these tasks. The importance of the fight against terrorism and corruption in Nigeria, Africa’s most powerful economy and largest populace, cannot be underestimated. Our allies can provide much-needed military training and intelligence as our soldiers take the war effort to Boko Haram. Similarly, we look to U.S. businesses as well as the Obama administration to help develop governance initiatives that can ensure that Nigeria’s wealth benefits all its people, not just a few. By taking these steps, we will be positioned to benefit from increased investment — particularly in energy and electricity — from the United States.

I was elected on a platform of change. I know this is what the people of Nigeria desire more than anything else. I know they are impatient for action. I realize the world waits to see evidence that my administration will be different from all those that came before. Yet reforming my country after so many years of abuse cannot be achieved overnight. In our campaigns against both Boko Haram and corruption, we should remain steadfast and remember, as it is said: “Have patience. All things become difficult before they become easy.”

Buhari Appoints Rtd. Brigadier General Paul T. Boroh As Coordinator Of Amnesty Programme For Former Niger Delta Militants!

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday, 28th July, appointed Rtd Brigadier General Paul T. Boroh as coordinator of the Amnesty Programme for former Niger Delta militants.



Rtd. General Boroh replaced Kingsley Kuku, former Special Adviser to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan on Niger Delta who also doubled as Coordinator of the Amnesty Programme. Boroh's appointment takes immediate effect.