Nigeria Moves To Suspend Rice Importation By Land Border!

The Nigerian Senate during its seating on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2015 recommeded the suspension of rice importation into the country by land borders. 


This came as the Senate south to formulate policies that will make local rice farming attractive, some of which includes encourages and protecting local producers, while equiping the Nigerian Customs to protect the borders.

2nd Annual Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme Launches 1st January 2016!

"We don't need a few successful people in the sectors in Africa, we need a multitude" - Tony Elumelu.

It is inline with the above quote from  the entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist Tony Onyemaechi Elumelu, founder of the The Tony Elumelu Foundation, made while addressing young entreprenuers at the 2015 TEEP Boot Camp, that we report the announced second annual round of the $100m Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP 2016) for emerging African entrepreneurs. 

In 2015, The Tony Elumelu Foundation empowered 1,000 African entrepreneurs, with an average age range of 21-40, selected from over 20,000 applicants, from 51 African countries, (Congo, Benin Republic, Kenya, Togo, South Africa, Madagascar, Senegal, Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana and the list goes on)...... 

.....who completed the programme, with start-up investment of $5,000 in seed capital, active mentoring, business training, an entrepreneurship boot camp (to boost net working) held at Covenant University, Ota - Ogun state, Nigeria, between 10th - 12th July 2015.

So far, the Tony Elumelu Foundation invested a total of $4,860,000, including $1,405,000 in agriculture; $410,000 in education and training; and $365,000 in manufacturing.  The sector-agnostic programme funded start-ups across a further 20 industries, all based in Africa.

There are testimonies from benefactors of the 2015 TEEP Seed Capital on how the fund empowered them to create Small and Medium Scale enterprises across Africa. For other categories of entreprenuers, how the fund leveraged them to transform their Small and Medium businesses into a larger scale enterprises. 

"I love you all because the future of our continent is in your hands"- Tony Elumelu @ 2015 TEEP Boot Camp.

For information on how to apply, visit : http://tonyelumelufoundation.org/teep/teep-2016-2nd-annual-tony-elumelu-entrepreneurship-programme-round-launches-1st-january-2016/

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Share Their Daughter's Birth On Facebook!

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan in a post on Facebook announced the birth of their daughter, Max Chan Zuckerberg, the couple also said they plan to donate 99% of their Facebook stock over their lifetimes.

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Photo Of Pope Francis Addressing The Masses At CAR Makes Waves!

This photo of Pope Francis addressing the masses  at a Mosque in a Muslim neighborhood in Bangui, Central African Republic,  followed by an open air Mass at a stadium, on Sunday, 29th November, which appears like Papal was rapping some hip-hop has been making waves on the Internet. 



In his message, the Papal called on Christians and Muslims to shun violence and embrace peace. According to Pope Francis, Christians and Muslims are "brothers" and should reject hatred and violence.

The Pope also paid visit to a Paediatric Hospital in Bangui, where he interacted with patients.

Pope Francis was warmly received by the People

Serena Williams Poses Nude For 2016 Pirelli Calendar!

Serena Williams poses nude for Pirelli calendar...

A Thai Bangkaew Receives Medal For Saving A Baby Girl Dumped In A Roadside Dumpster!

A male (Thai Bangkaew) puppy named Pui in Thailand was recently awarded a leather collar and a medal from the Tha Rua district Red Cross chapter for his actions when he came upon something quite unusual while walking on a roadside dumpster during his usual daily stroll around Tambon Sala Loi in Tha Rua district. 

According to report, a white nylon bag caught Pui's eye prompting him to go in to check what it was. The puppy pawed furiously at the bag, grabbed it in his mouth and took it back home.

On getting back home, Pui dropped the bag at the door and barked loudly for help. On hearing Pui's unusual bark, the owner's 12-year-old niece came out , opened the bag and found a newborn baby girl with it’s umbilical cord still in tact inside. 

The babe was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors discovered she was born prematurely and weighed only 4 pounds. The baby was later transferred to a nearby hospital where doctors were able to save her life. The saved baby is receiving better medical attention, meanwhile, authorities are searching for her mother.  

Governor Ambode Attends Trade and Investment Forum In London!

Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode attends a Trade and Investment Forum held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Monday 30th November.