Tuesday 26 March 2013

Google starts a TV whitespace trial in South Africa to wirelessly link schools

Google has been a strong advocate of white space wireless as democratizing broadband access: its long-range nature can bring people online when the local internet framework isn't always reliable, if it exists at all. The company is about to illustrate that potential through a new trial in South Africa. A trio of base stations at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town will supply ten nearby primary and secondary schools with internet access to prove that white space access can work without affecting TV signals. To make sure it won't, Google is picking the safest frequencies from a database and is measuring the results for the sake of both nervous broadcasters and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. If all goes well, it (and similar efforts from Microsoft) should make a case for full approval of white space use across the country and deliver internet access to remote areas that risk being left by the technological wayside

Source: Engadget website

Building Entrepreneurs Program. Apply today to win N3 million growth capital

Diamond Bank Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET)
Building Entrepreneurs Today (BET) Program

Diamond bank is moving another 50 Entrepreneurs to the next level------
As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, Diamond bank gives you the chance to be one of 50 Entrepreneurs to benefit from an all expense paid programme to unlock the entrepreneur in you.

The best 5 participants will win growth capital of N3 million each.
To download form and apply, please click here. Completed forms should be sent to bet@pau.edu.ng This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please click here to download flyer.

Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation for interview.
Selection criteria will be as follows:
1. Applicant must have a fully functional business (at least 3months in operations)
2. Applicant who has not attended any entrepreneurial Management program at EDC.
3. The business must have high growth potential.

For more information, call 08174583181

Applications close on the April 19th, 2013.

Tuesday 12 March 2013

Sunday 10 March 2013

United African Company Nigeria Property Development Company (UPDC) REIT IPO... Consult your stockbrocker

The UPDC REIT is a close-ended trust, authorized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a collective investment scheme. The REIT will invest a minimum of 75% in pre-identified real estate properties; a maximum of 25% may be invested in real estate related assets with no more than 10% held in liquid assets. At least 90% of the REIT’s income will be distributed to unit-holders. The REIT will be listed on the main board of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and its units will be traded, thereby providing liquidity for unit-holders.
3 billion units of the UPDC REIT are now being offered at the par value of N10 per unit, with a minimum investment of 10,000 units (i.e. N100,000). As the Sponsor, UPDC will be retaining a 40% interest in the REIT, so only 1.8 billion units are available for investment by the public. Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC (“Stanbic IBTC”) is acting as Lead Issuing House to the Offer, which opened on, Tuesday, 19 February 2013 and is scheduled to close on Thursday, 28 March 2013. The Prospectus and Abridged Prospectus can be downloaded at UPDC REIT.
 
Contact Stanbic IBTC Capital representatives by telephone on 01-422 8134/0706 418 6633 (Folajuwon) or 01-422 8121/0803 301 1896 (Oyinda) if you require any additional information or clarification.
 
Fore information, read about this offering on UPDC's website
 
Deadline to apply is 28 March 2013

Apply for the Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Africa Program


China Europe International Business School's Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Africa Program CEIBS WELA is an open executive development and training programme in Women Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Africa.
WELA is an Executive Development and Training Program developed by CEIBS ( China Europe International Business School). It’s a programme which aims to teach women how to become effective entrepreneurs and also effective coaches to other women entrepreneurs. WELA is practical, project based and examines the issues, challenges and opportunities that women face in creating, managing and leading companies in Africa. The programme is specifically designed for women entrepreneurs and is focused on enabling them to identify business opportunities and maintaining and sustaining viable business enterprises.
CEIBS is ranked by FT ( Financial Times of London) to be among the top 20 Business Schools in the World and Number 1 Business School in Asia. CEIBS creates a supportive and participatory learning environment that allows women to exchange ideas, share best practices and experiences and develop the skills necessary to sustain their businesses. The WELA Programme was conceived as part of CEIBS’s vision to contribute to the gender equality and equitable development of African leaders and entrepreneurs.
 The course consists of 5 modules and a 12 day China Immersion Module in Shanghai where participants receive one-on-one mentoring and coaching from successful Chinese women entrepreneurs. A 7thPost-Programme Entrepreneurial Coaching module, occurs upon successful completion of the WELA Programme where participants will optionally have to coach selected local women entrepreneurs for 1 year and earn a CEIBS Women Entrepreneurship Coaching Certificate.
The modules are as follows:
·WELA 1- Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Gender in Africa
·WELA 2- ICT Business Plan& Project Management for Entrepreneurs
·WELA 3 - Innovation, Product Development and Service in Entreperenurial ventures
· WELA 4 - Entrepreneurial Finance & Accounting
· WELA 5 – Entrepreneurial Sales & Marketing Strategies
· WELA 6 - China Immersion: China Entrepreneurship and Field Trip.
During the field trip in China, participants will have the opportunity to study Chinese entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial coaching and leadership skills, and also have one-on-one coaching and networking with successful Chinese Women entrepreneurs.
·WELA 7- Post Programme Entrepreneurial Coaching. Upon satisfactory completion of the WELA programme, participants can coach selected local women entrepreneurs for a year. With satisfactory completion of coaching, participants will receive the CEIBS Women Entrepreneurship Coaching(WEC) Certificate.
Applicants for the WELA program must have demonstrated good business and leadership backgrounds, strong management skills, and the intellectual capacity to succeed in a rigorous program. Candidates normally must have the following: a diploma or degree from a recognized institution, ability to speak and write English, at least 5 years work/business experience and pass the CEIBS interview. They will however consider candidates without formal educational qualifications or entrepreneurial experience, provided that they have demonstrated strong business capabilities, demonstrated desire and ability to start a business, as well as meet the English language requirement.
The total fee of $7,500.00 is a complete package that covers tuition, course materials for the entire duration of the program, coffee breaks and lunch, travel, accommodation and feeding expenses for the 12 day China Immersion Module
THE OFFER FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTION OF UP TO 6 MONTHS ON CASE BY CASE BASIS UPON ADMISSION AND THE PAYMENT OF A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF UP TO $2,000.00
For more information, contact
Ifeoma Abajue
08029419768, 01-8990141

Wednesday 6 March 2013

Job Fair Nigeria. Register to Attend

A Job Fair is scheduled to hold at  Landmark Village Event Center on Victoria Island on 27 & 28 March, 2013 at 9am.

Admission is free but strictly by invitation

Registered companies include GT Bank,  Leap Africa,  Vconnect.com,  Promasidor, African Alliance,  Ernst & Young,  Yookos, Poise Graduate Finishing School, Microsoft,  Career Solutions,  Business Day,  Wholistic Business Solutions.

Deadline to register: 10 March, 2013
For more information, visit Job Fair Nigeria website.

Sunday 3 March 2013

Fine and Country International Realtor in Nigeria needs vibrant and dynamic sales consultant. Apply now!!!


Fine and Country International realtor in Nigeria is in search of vibrant and dynamic sales consultants in the real estate, 2 - 3yrs or more experience in core sales. Remuneration package is attractive, ffwd to uzoamaka.okorie@fineandcountryng.com

PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA SEEKING TO FILL SEVERAL ROLES. APPLY NOW!!!

PZ Cussons Nigeria requires candiates to fill the following roles: RETAIL DEV. MANAGER, BRAND MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER, SHIFT MANAGER, AREA SALES MANAGER, FACTORY ACCOUNTANT, ASSISTANT REGULATORY MANAGER.   If interested, please apply at  PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA'S WEBSITE.

Deadline is 15th March 2013.