12-Year-Old Moziah Bridges Runs A $150, 000 Business

Moziah Bridges, CEO of Mo's Bows.

In the past three years, while his classmates were doing homework and playing sports, Moziah Bridges built himself a $150,000 business.

That's right--he started his business when he was 9 years old. Not yet a teenager, Bridges now has five staff members and has received a ton of media attention, from an appearance on the TV show Shark Tank to features in O magazine and Vogue.

"I like to wear bow ties, because they make me look good and feel good," Bridges writes on his website. "Designing a colorful bow tie is just part of my vision to make the world a fun and happier place."

Ever the fashionista, he's reveled in style from a young age. At four years old, Bridges wore a suit and tie whenever possible and insisted on dressing himself.

His business, Mo's Bows, was born of his love for bow ties and his dissatisfaction with the selection available for kids his age. Even worse than the poor color selection, they were all clip-ons--Bridges believed real men should tie their own ties. His grandmother taught him to sew by hand and to use a sewing machine, using scraps to create his favorite neckwear.

Within a few months, he had created his own collection of more than two dozen bow ties. Friends and family fell in love with his creations. Bridges upped his production, fashioning tidy bow ties from his grandmother's vintage fabrics in an array of floral and African prints, and even scraps of old taffeta dresses.

Word of mouth worked its magic, and soon Bridges was taking orders through Facebook and selling on his own Etsy store. As demand increased, his mother, grandmother, and other family members came on board to help with production.

Today, each bow tie is still sewn from scratch, though Bridges has expanded from vintage materials to tweeds and ginghams, with a formal line of satins and silk. His bow ties are available in his own webstore, on Etsy, and in boutiques throughout Texas, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

When asked who his role models are, he said he looks up to Daymond John, who became his mentor as a result of the Shark Tank appearance.

As if his early success in business weren't enough, Bridges has also become something of a young philanthropist. This summer, he donated $1,600 to send 10 children from his hometown of Memphis to Glenview Summer Camp.

In a post on his blog, Bridges wrote, "Memphis is ranked the highest of child hunger; most kids only get a meal when school is in session. At the community center, the kids get a meal and play time. Giving back to my community really helped me feel humble. It also makes me smile because I see other kids smiling and enjoying the camp."

What's next for this inspirational kidpreneur? In a recent interview, Bridges said he wants to go college and start a full clothing line by the time he's 20.

He's got it all figured out, folks; Moziah Bridges has a happy, colorful life filled with business successes, social good, work-school-life balance, and solid goals for the future. And he still gets to bed at 8:30 every night!

What's holding you back?

Source: Inc.

Nigerian Police To Begin 10,000 Workers Recruitment In April 1st.

The Nigeria Police Commission has announced the commencement of a recruitment exercise for 10,000 workers as promised by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

The announcement was made in a statement Wednesday, Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations of the commission. According to the statement, Mike Okiro, Chairman of the commission, said there would be no shortcuts in the exercise.

The statement urged interested applicants to access the portal through the commission’s website: www.psc.gov.ng or that of the Nigeria Police Force: www.npf.gov.ng.

The portal would be opened on April 1. It said that no fee would be charged for the processing of the forms which would be filled on-line.

The statement said that the exercise would be in three entry points of Constable, Cadet Inspector and Cadet ASP, while there would also be recruitment into the Specialist cadre.

It said that applicants for Police Constables are expected to possess five credits including Mathematics and English Language at Senior School Certificate Examination in not more than two sittings.

It said that for Cadet Inspectors, in addition to having the requirements of Police Constables, candidates would be expected to have an Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Advanced Level (A level), National Certificate in Education (NCE) or their equivalents.

The statement said Candidates for Cadet ASP must possess a University degree or a Higher National Diploma (HND).
Source: Metro News

Mike Mlombwa; From Beggar To Billionaire

Mike Mlombwa is a Malawian businessman and a billionaire in the country’s local currency. He owns Countrywide Car Hire, a vehicle rental and chauffeuring service operating in major cities, airports and hotels across Malawi. He has also recently ventured into the hospitality business with the construction of hotels. Today he is considered one of the country’s business success stories and has given talks globally.

But Mlombwa’s story began in poverty – a fact he hopes will be a source of inspiration for others. He grew up in the southern border district of Mwanza and lived with various families who were able to pay for his primary education in exchange for odd jobs.

“My mom was very poor… So, in the village, I grew up with several people who paid my school fees,” he recalled.

“In the afternoon I would come back from school to work in gardens or look after cattle or whatever.”

But, after completing his primary schooling, he was unable to find anyone in his district that would fund his high school education. And so Mlombwa made a 60km journey – on foot – to the commercial capital Blantyre. With no income or place to live, he visited churches looking for assistance and eventually found part-time employment that allowed him to complete his secondary schooling.

“One family took me in as a servant. I was working… but I was going to school where I did my Form 1-4.”

Mlombwa then started selling stationary and used his earnings to buy a second-hand car so he could travel across borders to buy stock from wholesalers in Mozambique, Zambia and South Africa. He then managed to acquire a second vehicle, and then a third.

“But the business became flooded [by competitors], especially from India…  So I sat down and thought: ‘What should I do?’

“Then the idea of opening a care hire company came into my mind.”

In 1997, and at age 28, he began his service with three second-hand cars. “And little by little I started increasing my fleet. In 2005 I had about seven vehicles. Then in 2007 I had 15, but three quarters were second-hand vehicles. This is when I asked my friend to assist me with making my company a limited company.”

But it wasn’t long before he needed a loan to expand further and increase his fleet for a government tender for airport services. He approached banks, but with no luck.

“I didn’t have a very good education like a degree, so it wasn’t easy,” he explained. “I struggled… The banks were not giving me an opportunity.”

To expand his fleet and service, Mlombwa struck a deal with various car owners to use their vehicles for a 20% commission. “And that was how [my business] took off. I make very good money.”

He used the profits to buy new vehicles and, once his business started blossoming, was able to receive a bank loan. “When they saw I was doing fine, banks came to me and said: ‘Okay, we can assist you now’,” highlighted Mlombwa.

Today his company owns a fleet of 80 vehicles and can be found at airports and hotels across the country.

But Mlombwa believes there is still considerable room for his service to grow and is now seeking investment to double his fleet. He is also constructing a number of hotels, under the Countrywide brand, which are expected to be completed by December.

Proud of where he came from 

“I come from a very poor family. When I say poor, I mean the poorest family. That is where I came from. Today sometimes I have to ask if I am dead in heaven or still alive, because I can’t believe that God has sent me here – that I have got a name in the world, in Africa.”

While Mlombwa had always wanted the opportunity to pursue a degree in university, he has no regrets.

“I am happy to face challenges and I am happy I became an entrepreneur. And to be honest, I don’t see it as a regret that I did not finish my schooling, because now I can employ people with master’s degrees or whatever. They are assisting me here and there.”

He noted it is not easy to start a small business in Malawi and compete with large international players. Access to finance and information also remain key hurdles for SMEs, and Mlombwa said the high interest rates on loans can cripple a business. To help combat some of these challenges, he started the Indigenous Business Association of Malawi (IBAM) to support local entrepreneurs with identifying opportunities and growing their ventures.

According to Mlombwa, a major reason many young entrepreneurs fail in Malawi, and across Africa, is because they are impatient and want to achieve success too quickly.

“They rush. When they see their business is doing fine in the first year, they want to start living a luxury life. They want to drive a Porsche; they want a certain life.”

He advises others to start small and grow strong, sustainable businesses over time.

“Younger people are always in a hurry to do things. They want to become billionaires in two years, but in another two years, they collapse,” he continued.

“That is why I always advise business people that only time allows you to [get there]… Time is going to allow you.”

Source: How we made it in Africa

Recycle Carbon Emissions and win $20 Million

We are living in an age of innovation, an unprecedented era of technological progress and prosperity driven by energy. However, most of this energy comes from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas that account for a majority of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

We know that CO2 emissions are a leading contributor to climate change, and the world will need a portfolio of solutions to address this Grand Challenge.

The $20M NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE will challenge the world to reimagine what we can do with CO2 emissions by incentivizing and accelerating the development of technologies that convert CO2 into valuable products.

These technologies have the potential to transform how the world approaches CO2 mitigation, and reduce the cost of managing CO2.

Read more at Xprize

Rice To Become Very Affordable By April - FG

The Federal Government said on Saturday that it would stabilise the price of rice from April to make it affordable to everybody in the country.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, made this known while declaring open the 2016 National wheat farmers field day in Alkamawa village in Bunkure Local Government of Kano state.

Ogbeh said that the stability of price would be very viable due to its demand and affordability to the people as from April.

He said the boosting of wheat production and other cereals had become necessary to reduce over dependence on importation.

The minister added that over 300, 000 hectares of land in wheat producing states would be dedicated to boost wheat production.

“The government will continue to support farmers to encourage agricultural activity, enhance food security and employment generation in the country,’’ he said.

According to him, the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will diversify the economy with greater emphasis on agriculture.

Ogbeh urged Nigerians to embrace agriculture to enhance their welfare and enable them become self reliant.

In a remark, Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, said the senate would make legislation to remove obstacles being faced by wheat farmers in the country.

Source: Daily Post

NERC Says; "Nigerians, Know Your Rights!"

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) is empowered by the Electric Power Sector Reform (EPSR) Act, 2005 to ensure an efficiently managed electricity supply industry that meets the yearnings of Nigerians for stable, adequate and safe electricity supply.

The Act mandates the Commission to ensure that electricity operators recover costs on prudent investment and provide quality service to customers.

To ensure quality service delivery, it is pertinent that electricity customers know their rights as follows:

1. All new electricity connections must be done strictly on the basis of metering before connection. That is, no new customer should be connected without a meter  first being installed.

2. A customer who elects to procure meter under the Credited Advanced Payment for Metering Implementation (CAPMI) Scheme must be metered within 60 days, after which the electricity customer will neither be billed nor disconnected by the electricity distribution company.

3. It is your Right to transparent electricity billing. Unmetered customers should be issued with electricity bills strictly based on NERC's Estimated Billing Methodology.

4. It is your Right to contest any electricity bill. Any unmetered customer who is disputing his/her estimated bill has the Right not to pay the disputed bill, but pay only the last undisputed bill as the contested bill go through the dispute resolution process of NERC.

5. It is your Right to be notified in writing ahead of disconnection of electricity service by the electricity distribution company serving you in line with NERC guidelines.

6. It is your Right to prompt investigation of complaints arising from your electricity service disruption.

7. It is not the responsibility of electricity customer or community to buy, replace or repair electricity transformers, poles and related equipment used in the supply of electricity.

8. All complaints on your electricity supply and other billing issues are to be sent to your nearest Business Unit of the electricity company serving your premises.

If your complaint is not satisfactory addressed, you can forward your complaint to the NERC Forum Office within the coverage area of your electricity distribution company. Electricity customers also have the Right to appeal the decision of the Forum at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission's Headquarters, Abuja.

Source: The Nation Newspaper, 11th March 2016. 

Oresegun Olumide, The Amazing Nigerian Artist

I never knew that Nigerians do love or appreciate art work this much; this week, I was forced to reexamine my school of thought as i saw many Nigerians singing praises of an artist named Oresegun Olumide.

Oresegun Olumide one of Nigeria’s raw talents is being celebrated on the internet today for his UNIQUE paintings which apparently has no competition whatsoever with any in the world.

The young artist graduated with a distinction from Yaba College of Technology where he studied painting from the department of Fine Art.

Upon graduating, Olumide set up his personal studio Reality Edge Studio in Ikorodu where he breathes life to work of arts with oil on canvass.

Born into the prestigious Balogun Kuku clan of Ijebu Ode, Olumide disclosed why he does paintings with water falling off his characters.

According to him:

“Everybody loves water but many do not think of appreciating water. Every day, everybody touches water but nobody thinks of creating something about water. That was the challenge I took and decided to do series of water on body art works.”

With the influence of social media, there’s no doubt the young man is here to stay as his works of art will not leave the mouths of all anytime soon.

Oresegun  Olumide deserves a global attention and he’s close to getting that!


In re-affirmation of W. Somerset Maugham of “The Painted Veil”,

“I have an idea that the only thing which makes it possible to regard this world we live in without disgust is the beauty which now and then men create out of the chaos. The pictures they paint, the music they compose, the books they write, and the lives they lead. Of all these the richest in beauty is the beautiful life. That is the perfect work of art.”

With excerpts from Peregrine reads

What Successful People In Their 20's Do With Their Spare Time

We all define “success” differently, but most 20-somethings associate it with happiness, good health, a strong social network, and a well-balanced life.

According to experts, how you spend your downtime plays a huge part in your ability to achieve these things.

“If you take time to recharge and pay attention to fitness and your diet, for example, after work or on weekends, you'll set the stage for great life habits that put you at the top of your game at the office,” says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behaviour and Thrive in Your Job.”
It's self-perpetuating. A healthy mind and body helps you do your best work. Knowing that you are achieving great results at the office further encourages you to relax and follow your passions during your leisure time — which creates a work-life balance and positive outlook in all your endeavours.

Here are 15 things successful 20-somethings do in their downtime:

1. They spend time with family and friends 

When they're working or going to school, it's hard for people to give focused attention to those they care about, Taylor says. That's why they make an effort to check in with friends and family during their downtime.

2. They exercise 

Many successful people thrive on good health and seek a natural adrenaline rush, such as a regular fitness programme or even extreme sports.

You can go footballing, swimming, dancing, cycling, surfing, scuba diving, and, for the extreme sports lovers, there's bungee jumping and a host of other options.

3. They learn something new 

Successful 20-somethings are typically intellectually curious, seek to remain well-read, and surf the internet constantly for the truth, Taylor says.

“They don't take much at face value, as the last 10 to 15 years of world events have underscored the need for them to question things that prior generations were more apt to accept,” she says.

4. They reflect on their personal and professional success 

This age group is often fascinated with how other young, mega entrepreneurs in technology have made it and the role of innovation, Taylor says:

In their downtime, they ponder how that career trajectory could apply to them, not because material wealth will give them fancier homes and cars per se — but because they want to make a difference and seek career freedom, which financial reward provides. Successful people are passionate about their pursuits — both at work and play.

5. They master something 

As Barry Saltzman, a business-strategy expert and CEO of Saltzman Enterprise Group, previously told Business Insider, successful 20-somethings know what they can do and become extraordinary at something. “From both a professional standpoint and a branding standpoint, being an expert in a particular field is more important than I can say.”

6. They spend time outside 

Enjoying nature and outdoor activities of all kinds contributes to successful people's ability to function at their best during the workweek, physically and mentally.

“Successful people don't take our environment for granted,” Taylor says.

7. They eat well, with purpose 

“Casual dining, especially with friends, is a high priority for this group of people after work or on weekends,” she says. “These foodies want to know what they're eating, and prefer organic and healthier foods. Cooking a killer meal is also appealing to many.”

8. They tend to their social networks 

Twenty somethings typically have a strong social network, and they understand that staying connected is critical to happiness in their spare time, Taylor says.

9. They do something spontaneous

“Successful people realise that sometimes you just need to live a little,” says Ryan Kahn, a career coach, founder of The Hired Group, and author of “Hired! The Guide for the Recent Grad.” “Being spontaneous shows that you are able to think on your feet and make quick decisions, which are also qualities of those that hold leadership roles.”

10. They travel

Travel can be expensive, but the most accomplished and fulfilled people figure out ways to explore new cities or visit friends and family during their time off from work. Why? They crave exciting experiences — and want to learn about new places and cultures.

11. They engage in activities that support their passions

They recognise that this is the perfect time to unwind with their favourite pastimes or hobbies, such as socialising, reading, painting, or something else, Taylor says.

12. They manage their money

While eating well and traveling are important, successful 20-somethings also know that this is a critical time when it comes to managing money. As Business Insider previously reported, time is on your side when you're young, and a head start in saving and investing could set you up for a wealthy future.

13. They do something philanthropic 

“Successful 20-somethings are more likely to think green than their demographic counterparts,” Taylor says. “Supporting that philosophy with their deeds, not words, translates to success.”

She says that many are socially conscious and want to make a positive difference on the planet: “They may volunteer to support a cause that helps the environment, for example.”

14. They tap into their creativity

“Leisure pursuits that tap into creativity, such as playing a musical instrument, listening to their latest musical download, or attending a concert are all popular pursuits for successful 20-somethings,” Taylor says. “Similarly, painting or writing a blog on a topic of passion supports a desire to be innovative and expressive.”

15. They recharge

Successful people use their downtime to recharge their batteries. They know they'll be able to get more done at work if they're well-rested and focused.

Source: The Independent

Nigerian Navy Begins 2016 Recruitment Of Non-Commissioned Officers (Ratings)

The Nigerian Navy wishes to inform the general public and all interested candidates that the online registration for 2016 Recruitment Exercise will commence on 5 March 2016 and close on 2 April 2016.
Click on the link below to commence registration:
http://www.joinnigeriannavy.com/
Note that registration is free. 

A Lesson From The Ese Oruru Saga

Ese Oruru is a teenager who according to reports, sells food in Bayelsa.
As it is with every business, you have to be cheerful and all with your customers and she was cheerful with Yunusa, a regular customer. One thing led to another and Ese found herself in Kano with Yunusa and according to reports, it was without the knowledge of her parents. It wasn't even to her own knowledge she claimed.....
Fellow Nigerians, you all know the rest of the story, but what i am interested in is the aftermath of this entire episode.
I was moved to write this when I heard a radio presenter saying; "we have to put a restriction to the people we allow our children to mingle with, especially those who are not family members you know, close relatives." This drove me to begin questioning the definition of family.
In my humble opinion, what such school of thought would achieve is a divided nation. If we begin to think or directly/indirectly instruct our children that they are to mingle only with so and so and keep their distances from so and so. How can we then live together and proclaim one Nigeria?
Have we not learnt from the Tower of Babel story? When the people worked in one accord, the building of the tower moved with progress until division was created amongst them. As soon as this happened, work on the tower stopped. As long as we continue to define unnecessary boundaries that stifle unity, we will never make meaningful progress as a nation.
This is where the media pains me the most. Everyday, many Nigerians do perform superb and heroic deeds which are swept under the carpet, but as soon as something demeaning occurs, it gets a hash tag hence filling the minds of our people with resentment and negativity.
What I would suggest in the Ese Oruru saga is a public punishment of all the offenders. Let the masses be reassured of the credibility of our judiciary.
It is better we say to parents; "keep a watchful eye over your children's movement" rather than trailing on the path of our dear reporter above.
God bless Nigeria. 

Nigerian Air Force 2016 DSSC Application Is On

The Nigerian Air Force has started its 2016 recruitment process for the DSSC programme. Eligible and interested Nigerians can click on this link to apply :Nigerian Air Force DSSC Application
Note that registration is open from 2nd March 2016 and ends on 13th April 2016 and the application is free. 

Mrs. Iara Oshiomhole Raises N137m For Nigerian Children

Mrs. Iara Oshiomhole, wife of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Governor of Edo state, has described Nigerian children as special and always happy and full of joy, no matter the circumstance.
‎She gave her assessment at the launch of her pet project christened “We Care Trust” with a mission to care for underprivileged Nigerian children, where she raised over N137 million both in pledges and cash donations from donors.
Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, who was represented at the occasion, was foremost among the donors.
Mrs. Oshiomhole who said she is very passionate about the needs of children said: “when I came to Benin, I saw little children full of love, joy, clapping their hands, dancing and singing, welcoming me. I remember coming here, feeling overwhelmed with their love, the joy that these kids showed me. I remember these little children that live in some not too beautiful condition. I feel the joy, I love them.

“I remember that people that were with me couldn’t keep their eyes from tears. Everybody was shedding tears. Meanwhile, these children were welcoming us as strangers into their homes, and some of them even into their rooms with all their hearts, full of love and joy. This is what I cannot forget.
“We have to be honest. There is something special about our Nigerian children. These children are naturally happy, and I cannot deny it. So, what we always hear is love, love, love. Love is something that grows. If you keep love, if you choose love, love will continue to choose you. So, my friends, let’s come together and let’s choose love. And we cannot do it alone, we have to do this together.
“We have to start giving this love back, we have to try to get these children a better life. We have to do that together.

“So, I am asking all my friends, family members, please, help me in this. Thank you very much for listening and God bless you.”
Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Governor Oshiomhole said the project is purely the initiative of his wife.
According to him, she paid a visit to some orphanages, and found that “there are a number of children who are being cared for and the terrible condition that prevail in many of the orphanages, and the fact that they don’t have access to regular income to ensure the welfare of those kids, and she felt that she should organize something on a sustainable basis that she can sustain even long after we have left government, to refocus public attention to those orphanages.

“But what most people do once in a year, maybe during your birthday or something, people go to the orphanages. But the need of the kids is every day. Then, she felt there has to be a more systematic way to provide support.
“It is purely her own initiative, it is purely her drive. As you can see for the first time, I had no remarks, because it is not my day. But I am happy that she thought about it.”
Source : Pm News

Magongo Garri, Packaged With Kuli-Kuli And Groundnut

When I look at a crazy idea, I get quite impressed in the creativity of the inventor and not necessarily on the relevance of his/her product.
What I would like Nigerians do is to try and support Magongo's idea. There are definitely some flaws in the product, but we could help him/her make it better.
God Bless Nigeria. 

Kaduna State Employs 2,550 Traffic And Environmental Officers

Kaduna State government on Tuesday engaged 2,550 people to work in the newly created Kaduna State Trafic And Environmental Law Enforcement Agency, KASTELEA.
General Manager of KASTELEA, Colonel Abdullahi Zubairu Ahmed(retd) who disclosed this Wednesday at Kachia while supervising the training of the recruited staff, said the agency was created to bring about sanity among road users in the state.
According to him, the agency is empowered by law to control and regulate trafic aroung Kaduna metropolis as well as any other city within Kaduna State.
“This is the first kind of employment of about 2,550 people that was conducted without any rancour. By the time we are done with the training of the newly recruited personnel, we will bring about a better condition of living in the state,” he said.
He further said besides creating employment, the agency will help in generating revenue for the state and warned whoever is caught violating trafic regulation would be made to pay a token to the state.
Also speaking to journalists, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KASTELEA, Colonel Moses Zamani commended Governor El-Rufai for kepping faith with his campaign promises.
“People drive without obeying traffic laws in Kaduna State. So, the major aim is to ensure we sanitise road traffic and bring about discipline to motorists,” Zamani said.
According to him, once the agency kicks off, people selling and buying at the roadsides would be cleared to allow motorists use the road.
Source : pmnews

Top 10 World Richest Men in 2016

Bill Gates is still the richest person in the world.

The Microsoft co-founder was named the world's wealthiest businessman by Forbes in their 2016 list of top billionaires. Gates tops with $75bn, remaining number one for three years in a row. He's now held the top honour for 17 of the last 22 years. The business publication has been curating the list for 30 years and only five men have earned the top honour.

This year's list featured 1,810 billionaires across the world. Combined, they have a net worth of nearly $6.5 trillion.


Hong Kong's Zhou Qunfei has become one of the 198 new billionaires in 2016. Qunfei, one of only 190 women on the list, was recognised as the richest self-made woman in the world, whose $5.9 billion fortune from smartphone screens.

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos also reached the top ten for the first time.

“Zuckerberg was actually the year’s biggest gainer, he was up over $11bn. He really did have the best year on the planet,” Louisa Kroll, assistant managing editor of wealth at Forbes, told CBS This Morning on Tuesday.

Kroll said that while Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in the top 10, 66 of the honourees are under the age of 40, and 36 of those have made their own fortunes.

Here are the rest of the business moguls rounding the top 10:

1. Bill Gates, US, $75bn
2. Amancio Ortega, Spain, $67bn
3. Warren Buffett, US, $60.8bn
4. Carlos Slim Helu, Mexico, $50bn
5. Jeff Bezos, US, $45.2bn
6. Mark Zuckerberg, US, $44.6bn
7. Larry Ellison, US, $43.6bn
8. Michael Bloomberg, US, $40bn
9. Charles Koch, US, $39.6bn
10. David Koch, US, $39.6bn
Source: Forbes

Nigeria Picks 13 Representatives For African Wrestling Championship

Nigeria will feature three male wrestlers in the Greco-Roman category while four male wrestlers will compete across different weight classes in the men’s freestyle.

The women freestyle category will feature eight Nigerian wrestlers.

The president of Nigerian Wrestling Federation NWF, Daniel Ighali said well-meaning Nigerians should come to the aid of the federation and Odunayo Adekoruoye in the area of funding and sponsorship to attend tournaments which will keep her in top shape for the Rio Olympics.

The 2000 Sidney Olympics gold medalist advised corporate bodies to extend the same sponsorship they give to Comedians, Artists and Musicians to sportsmen and women if the country intends to do well at the Olympics.

According to the United World Wrestling, the governing body for amateur wrestling, the competition in Egypt is compulsory for countries seeking to participate in the Olympic qualifying tournament.

The Nigerian team will depart for Alexandria on Wednesday and will also be in Algiers, Algeria between March 30 and April 4 for the Olympic qualification tournament.

Apart from Odunayo Adekuoroye, who qualified for the Olympics last year no other Nigerian wrestler has qualified for the Rio Olympics.
Source : Wefmng news

British Council To Train 500,000 Teachers To Be Employed By FG

By Emmanuel Elebeke
ABUJA – The British Council has offered to assist Nigeria in training the 500,000 teachers to be employed by the federal government.

The Chief Executive of the Council, Claran Devane, announced yesterday this during a dinner organised in his honour in Abuja.

He said the training would be centred on technical support and building the capacity of the teachers from their wealth of experience in education sector.

He noted that the Council was particularly interested in exploring every possible area of collaboration to assist her in matching the growing out of school population in the country.

‘‘I am leading a delegation to Nigeria from the British Council and UK parliament involving journalist as well and Vice Chancellors of a leading UK universities. We are here in Nigeria to look at collaborations British Council has with Nigeria in culture sector, education sector, security and education.

‘‘We want to see what is going on and what we can learn from, which we can carry to other parts of the world. But going forward, we need to think of what is good for modern Nigeria in some ways. We need to think through how we can work through the education system which is growing rapidly and training the 500, 000 teachers the government plans to hire. We will be doing more, making new things like Lagos Festival.

‘‘We have a lot of experience from other countries and we work with teachers who become trainers. But then, a lot can be done digitally like in Pakistan, where teachers learn from different cities. In Europe and America, we have programmes with supporting class rooms and training methodology will be another input.

‘‘With the number of young people joining the school system in Nigeria, whatever we can do to support the school system we will do,’’ said Devane.

He described Nigeria as one of the most important countries to the British Government, which cannot be ignored due to its potentials, saying that the bond between the two countries have grown stronger over the years.

‘‘For me, Nigeria is one of the most important countries in the world to the British Government, the bigger and fastest growing economy in Africa. Nigeria is going to be one of the powerful drivers of economy in the future. For me the connection is getting stronger, the significance of Nigeria will only grow stronger as well.’’

On security, the British Council Chief Executive informed that the Council have a number of programmes on security, through which it is working with communities to develop mobile police and also have been working with government towards bringing stability to Nigeria through some other initiatives.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed said he had earlier solicited for UK’s assistance in training the 500,000 teachers with her rich technical skills experience in education.

‘‘We have earlier sought the corporation of the British Council on recruitment of 500,000 teachers, which has had experience on this in training teachers because one of the things the Council offers is capacity building in these areas,’’ he added.

The Minister also explained that part their discussion is for the Council to assist Nigeria in capacity building for the creative industry and changing the negative narrative about Nigeria in UK and other European countries.

His words: ‘‘This partnership is an ongoing partnership. I have had the opportunity of meeting with the Country Director of British Council and we both agreed to develop the local creative industry.

‘‘The Council did offer assistance in capacity building for the creative industry. They are leveraging on the experience in the UK just like in Nigeria there are some countries that depend on coal to grow their economy around their culture.’’

Source: Vanguard News