Agbami Scholarship by Star Deep Water Petroleum Ltd, a cheveron company. Apply now

Agbami Scholarship by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field:

2013 Undergraduate Scholarship for Year 1 and 2 Nigerian University students in Engineering, Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences and Nursing.

Visit Agbami Scholarship website to apply.

Application closes Midnight 4th March, 2013.

Please pass on.

Thank you.

Kenyan Boy's Invention scares off lions

Thirteen-year-old Kenyan Richard Turere faced a serious problem: Hungry lions were attacking his family’s precious herd of cattle. So the enterprising boy came up with an ingenious, low-tech solution to keep them away.

Lions are a constant threat to farmers around Nairobi National Park in Kenya. Cattle were their preferred late-night snack. Turere, 11 years old at the time, was charged with protecting his family’s cows, sheep and goats. He noticed that the lions stayed away when he moved around at night with a flashlight, CNN’s Teo Kermeliotis reported

A few weeks later Turere came up with a low-cost solution that came to be known as “Lion Lights.” He attached LEDs to poles around the animals’ area and faced them outward. Turere programmed the lights to flicker intermittently, resembling a human with a flashlight. He hooked them to a switch box and powered them with a solar panel and an old car battery.
Since Turere set up the Lion Lights, his family has not lost a single animal to lions, CNN reported. The boy’s invention spread and he’s helped his neighbors install their own versions. So far 75 similar systems have been set up in the country.

Turere’s work impressed Kenya Land Conservation Trust executive director Paula Kahumbu and her colleagues, who helped him get a scholarship at one of the country’s best schools. And last year he was featured in a video entitled  "My invention that outsmarted lions," spoke at the TED conference in Nairobi, and has been invited to speak this week at TED 2013 in Long Beach, Calif.

Source: Mashable.com
 

Conoil Nigeria Plc seeking candidates

This is an opportunity to start a career in a reputable oil company in Nigeria. Conoil Plc is one of the most formidable names in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry.

In a renewed drive to continue to live up to their vision to be Africa’s leading petroleum products marketing company, they need vibrant, resourceful and innovative individuals to re-invigorate our team across the country.

1.) Sales Executives

Location: Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Kastina, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Minna, Jos, Gombe, Port Harcourt, Warri, Benin and Ilorin.

 2.) HSE Managers

Conoil Nigeria Plc Recruits HSE Managers – Lagos & Port Harcourt

Location: Lagos and Port Harcourt,

3.) Depot Executives

Depot Executives at Conoil Nigeria Plc

4.) Area Engineers

5.) IT Manager

Application Closing Date: 7 March, 2013

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit applications which must include an updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant credentials and certificates to:

vacancy@conoilplc.com

Please include the relevant job title in the subject line of your email

Opportunities with SAIPEM Contracting Nigeria Limited

Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited (SCNL) is a subsidiary of SAIPEM Spa, a global leader in Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Construction. Due to the expansion of their operations in Nigeria, they are seeking for highly qualified professionals, pro-active, well-organised and motivated persons to fill various positions below within their organisation.


All applications should be directed to the email addresses below with the Application Reference code as the subject of the email. Appplicants should submit only 1 application as multiple applications will results in automatic disqualification

Deadline: March 7, 2013

Cost Control Engineer-CCENG;

Planning Engineer-PLRENG;
Email:  Prjmgt.recruitment@saipem.com

Materials Controllers-MTCRL;

Camp Boss-CBS;

Store Keeper-STK;

Warehouse Coordinator-WHRSCD;

Asset Engr-ASTSEN;

Maintenance Engr-MTENG

Email: Assets.recruitment@saipem.com

Mechanic Foreman-MCHF;

Workshop Foreman-WRKFRM;

Mechanic Specialist-MCHSP;

Senior Electrician/Electrical Foreman-SNRELEC;

Auto Electrician-ATEL;

Automobile Technician/Mechanic-ATTMC;

A/C Technician-ACTN

Email: Maintenance.recruitment@saipem.com

Radiation Safety Officer-RSO;

Fire Marshall-FRMARS
Email: QSE.recruitment@saipem.com

Superintendent-ELECSP:
Electrical Supervisor-ELESP
Email: Construction.recruitment@saipem.com

Opportunities for Young Lawyers in Ernst & Young Nigeria's Forensic/Fraud investigation department

Opportunities for Young Lawyers in Ernst & Young Forensic /Fraud Investigaton Department. If you know anyone with a 2:1 in law at the university AND law school, pls send cv to Peace.Izedonmi@ng.ey.com

Scholarships for MBA Studies in Greece by Leventis Foundation Nigeria Ltd

ALBA Graduate Business School and the A.G. Leventis Foundatioin, will offer two scholarships covering full tuition, accommodation and living expenses for two qualified students from Nigeria to attend the THE ALBA MBA program in Athens, Greece for the academic year 2013-2014

ALBA Graduate Business School is an accredited, research-driven academic institution with international distinctions.

Basic entry criteria:

·         Nigerian Citizenship

·         1^st or Upper 2^nd Class Bachelors degree completed

·         Excellent command of English Language

·         At least three years of work experience

·         Ambitious individual

For more information:
Contact Ms. Zoe Kourounakou, Director of International Relations, Alba
Email: zkouroun@alba.edu.gr

Mrs. Nnena V. Chukwu, Leventis Foundation(Nigeria)Ltd/Gte
Email: leventisfoundation@gmail.com or nchukwu@agleventis.com
Tel: 07098212794 or 08023140445

Apply now at: https://applications.alba.edu.gr/

Deadline: April 26, 2013

     

Halliburton has openings for entry level Trainee Engineers role in Portharcourt Nigeria

Why Halliburton?

How about global opportunities, interesting work within small cohesive teams, extensive training, and the opportunity to take your career wherever you want it to GO, with all the support and stability of a truly global organization. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, Halliburton is one of the largest and most respected energy services companies in the industry. Since 1919, their customers have relied on their industry-leading technologies, scientific expertise and, most importantly, their knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them meet the world's demand for energy. Whether you are a new graduate seeking your first job, or an experienced professional looking to make a career change, they have fantastic opportunities across our organization. Are you ready to GO?

This role provides technical and operational expertise to external customer in a professional manner. This is the entry level position for this discipline. Performs assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Assists in the delivery of Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) services. Assists in pre-planning, job execution, and post job analysis. Participates in developmental programs to accelerate learning. Requires ability to interpret well site data. Typical requirements include a degree in Engineering. Certification as an Engineer-in-Training is desirable.

 

Apply now at: Halliburton's website

Closing date: 17 February, 2013

 

Apply for the Future Leaders Program at Glaxo Smith Kline Nigeria

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. Headquartered in the UK with major business operations in the US, they employ over 97,000 people in over 100 countries. GSK's mission is to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. Their head office in Nigeria is located at 1, Industrial Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos State with a manufacturing plant at Km 32 Igbesa Road, Agbara Industrial Estate, Agbara, Ogun State

There are a range of opportunities available in their Future Leaders (Graduate Trainee) programme. They are looking for high achievers with a good academic background (minimum of Second Class Upper) and not more than 25years of age by 31st December, 2013. In addition, you must demonstrate: • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills • Excellent numerical and analytical skills • High level of integrity, transparency and respect for people • Ability to think innovatively, be customer driven and always seeking continuous improvement • Minimum of 7 credits at one sitting in O’level examinations • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel • Not more than 2 years working experience (including NYSC experience) Positions available are in: Business Development- Sales Business Development Marketing Finance Engineering and Manufacturing Supply Chain Apply now at Glaxo Smith Kline's career page

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women grant. Apply now!

Hello Female Entrepreneur in Nigeria,

The Goldman sachs 10,000 Women Initiative in collaboration with Pan African University (Nigeria) is a global effort aimed at empowering 10,000 women in developing and emerging economies across the world. 

Every year, scholarships are being awarded to high growth potential women entrepreneurs. 

In Nigeria,  the one year scholarship includes a Certificate in Entreprenerial Management (CEM)  and follow-up services such as business advisory, consulting clinics, networking and mentoring. 

Appplication is hereby requested from qualified female business owners for the next and final round of the Goldman Sachs WEL Scholarship. 

Applicants should log  on to the link http://nigeria.smetoolkit.org to download and fill out  the WEI Application form.  Completed forms should be sent by email to aosinaike@pau.edu.ng and copy  edc4sme@gmail.com. 

Short-listed candidates will  receive an invitation for an interview.

Selected Scholars will be required to pay N75,000 as their counterparts fee for the 12 months scholarship program. Training will be in Lagos and Abuja. 

Selecion criteria
a. Company must be owned / managed by a woman
b. Should be a functional business (at least 6 months in operation)
c. Business must have at least 5 employees
d. The Enterprise must have high growth potential
e. High local value added will be an advantage.
f.  Preference will be given  to women who cannot afford the CEM program.

Deadline: February 28, 2013Apply via the link below:
SME Toolkit Nigeria

 

Patrice Motsepe, South African Tycoon to donate millions

South Africa's richest black man, Patrice Motsepe, has announced he is giving away half his wealth to improve the lives of the poor.

The mining magnate said the money would be handled by the Motsepe Foundation to address education and health issues.

He said he was inspired by the word's two wealthiest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, who are encouraging billionaires to donate to charity.

Mr Motsepe has a net worth of $2.65bn (£1.67bn), Forbes' rich list estimates.
Born in the Soweto township, he is a lawyer by training and South Africa's first and only black billionaire.

He founded the publicly traded mining conglomerate, African Rainbow Minerals, which has interests in platinum, gold, coal and other minerals.

He made most of his mining fortune through the government's black economic empowerment policy, which mandates that mining companies be at least 26% black-owned, says the BBC's Pumza Fihlani in Johannesburg.

 Patrice Motsepe owns the Mamelodi Sundowns football club

The businessman also owns Pretoria-based football club Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mr Motsepe made the announcement at an event in Johannesburg, where on a live video link Microsoft founder Mr Gates praised his decision.

He said he was also going to join the The Giving Pledge, a campaign started by Mr Gates and investor Mr Buffet in 2010. So far more than 70 billionaires have signed up to it.

"I decided quite some time ago to give at least half of the funds generated by our family assets to uplift poor and other disadvantaged and marginalised South Africans but was also duty-bound and committed to ensuring that it would be done in a way that protects the interests and retains the confidence of our shareholders and investors," Mr Motsepe said in a statement.

Mr Motsepe said he was also inspired by the spirit of "ubuntu" - an African belief system which translates as "I am because you are", meaning individuals need other people to be fulfilled.

"South Africans are caring, compassionate and loving people. It has always been part of our culture and tradition to assist and care for less fortunate and marginalised members of our communities. This culture is also embodied in the spirit and tradition of ubuntu/botho," he said.

His wife Precious Motsepe told the BBC that the move would help counter the impression that Africa is always waiting for outside help.

"Yes we've got challenges but we also have an opportunity, particularly in this century, to turn our continent around and portray Africa in a positive light," she said.

"We can begin to do things for ourselves that show the world that not only are we recipients of aid but we can also begin to do things for ourselves."

Source: BBC News Africa

South African Tourism Industry Upbeat

South Africa's tourism industry is showing signs of a return to "business as usual", or slightly better than usual, following a couple of very tough years, judging by the latest Tourism Business Index from the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and FNB.
According to consultancy Grant Thornton, who compile the index, the results for the last quarter of 2012 "confirm a return to normal trading levels and an overall positive outlook for the travel and tourism sector in 2013".
The index came in at 104.6 for the fourth quarter, up on 101.1 in the third quarter - a huge improvement on the 87.3 scored in the fourth quarter of 2011. The forecast for the first quarter of 2013 is 102.4. A score of 100 is considered normal.
Speaking at the release of the index in Johannesburg last week, TBCSA board chairman Mavuso Msimang said performance levels above the norm for two quarters running was "a clear indication of the extent to which business is recovering from the recessionary impacts and excess of supply it suffered post the 2010 Soccer World Cup".
The sector's resilience and ongoing long-term potential shows through in the business and investor confidence for capacity and employment increases, according to Grant Thornton.
However, in spite of the return to regular trading levels and the positive outlook, a number of factors remain a concern.
"Global economic uncertainty and ongoing recession risk, coupled with the negative profiling of South Africa internationally through labour and community unrest, weighs heavily as a constraint for the sector," said Gillian Saunders, Grant Thornton's head of advisory services.
"Input cost increases from rates, electricity and fuel costs were also cited as negative factors affecting business performance," she added.
Wiza Nyondo, FNB's head of tourism, said the results showde that "the market has begun to recognise South Africa as a sought after destination.
"Although we've seen some instability, we still believe in South Africa's diverse offering of services and products where industry professionals can partner to help transform our country," Nyondo said.
According to the survey, the majority of accommodation sector respondents expect domestic business markets to offer the best potential growth for 2013, followed by foreign leisure and then domestic leisure. Other tourism businesses expect growth to come from foreign leisure markets, followed by domestic markets.
SAinfo reporter


Read more: SouthAfrica.info

Apply for Nestlé Nigeria's Graduate Trainee Program

NESTLE NIGERIA PLC GRADUATE TRAINEE PROGRAM 2013


Who they are:
Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company. They are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, everyday.

Who they want:
Exceptionally intelligent and energetic fresh graduates with a strong drive for excellence in our "Special Graduate Trainee Scheme".

The scheme
This is a distinct program designed to hire top-notch intelligent graduates who will be drilled and turned into astute business managers over a period of time.

Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 credits at one sitting in “O” level
- B.SC in any of the following disciplines: Engineering (Industrial, Production, Mechanical,
  Electrical/Electronics, Civil); Biological & Chemical Sciences (Microbiology, Biochemistry,   
  Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry); Mathematics, Actuarial Sciences,
  Statistics, Computer Science, Social Sciences,(BusinessAdministration, Economics, Accounting,  
  Marketing)
- Minimum of Second Class Upper- Minimum of 7 credits at one sitting in “O” level
- Numerate skills
- Goal driven, highly numerate, Must have completed NYSC (not earlier than 2011)Communication 
  and presentation skills

  Deadline for submission of all applications 06 February 2013

   Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply at Nestle Nigeria's career page