The programme tagged “Developing Nigeria’s Next Generation of ICT Entrepreneurs” is being sponsored by the Jim Ovia Foundation in partnership with Google, IBM, Visafone, Microsoft, QT and TLC Solutions.

Date: January 30 – February 3 2012
Time: 9AM – 4PM daily
Venue: The Civic Center, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos

To qualify for participation, participants should be

• Nigerian Youth
• Have knowledge of Basic Programming Languages including Java, HTML5, Adobe Flash and MS Office Applications

Participation is free but participants must register via  YouthEmpowerment.org.ng.

AELEX is the result of the merger on July 1, 2004 of four leading commercial law firms; O. Adekoya & Co., Victor & Charles, Anga & Emuwa and Adegbite Adeniji & Co.

It is one of the largest law firms in West Africa with offices in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja in Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.

AELEX was named the ‘Who’s Who Legal’s Nigerian Law firm of the year for 2011′ and was  is ranked in Tier 1 of recommended firms by IFLR 1000 (The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms, (IFLR) 2011)

Contact:

The law firm provides a seamless and integrated legal service in several commercial centres in West Africa:

• Abuja
• Accra
• Lagos
• Port Harcourt

For more info, visit the Firm’s Website

Her father was in the military and her mother owns a shop. Due to her military background, Susan grew up in many parts of the country and speaks the three major Nigerian languages (Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba) fluently.

Susan’s Career ShowReel

For more info, Contact Susan Peters:

Nigeria: 
Sandra - 12ADProductions +234 8023669434

United Kingdom:
Egor - E4PR +44 20885344

United States: 
Barbara - Orbit PR +1 4103822888

Visit Susan’s Official Website:

Susan Peters on Twitter: 

Follow @RealSusanPeters

Amara Suites apartments are located in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos, close to offices, shops, entertainment and beautiful Lagos city tourist sights.

The hotel provides cooks, drivers, cleaners and onsite security for their guests comfortability.

All of Amara Suites apartments feature European-style furnishings and also equipped with modern amenities including flat screen TV’s with over 80 multi-lingual satellite channels, unlimited high-speed wireless internet, bathroom toiletries/amenities, full kitchens, washing machines, included tea/coffee/water, 24/7 backup power generator and comfortable beds with imported hotel-quality linen.

Amara Suites also offers free airport pick-up services, visa invitations, drivers, cooks, security, and much more.

Contact Details:

Amara Suites
5th Floor NNPC Mulliner Towers,
39 Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi
Lagos, 101233.
Tel:  +234-1-843-1235
Email: info@amarasuites.com

See the website below for booking details

Website: http://www.amarasuites.com

The 2011 Ovation Red Carol will hold at The Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel, Lagos on Saturday December 24, 2011.

This annual invitation-only event is pitched as a celebration on Nigerian music and culture as well as a major fundraising event for various Nigerian charity initiatives.

It is organized by Ovation International’s Publisher, Dele Momodu.

Check out the 2011 Ovation Red Carol theme song featuring: Sir Shina Peters, Ice Prince, Wizkid, Malaika, Shayne, YQ, Jaywon, IBK, Segun Obey, Eva, Waje, Yemi Alade, Deep, Karate Kid, Ugly, Chidinma, Kefee.

Produced by OJB

***Strictly by invitation***

Founded by Afe Babalola, a seasoned and tireless university administrator,  the planning and construction work of the University was completed within 8 months and it was the first and only University in Nigeria to commence academic activities on the permanent site with all the state-of-the-art facilities in place within 8 months of the turning of the sod.

ABUAD is a result-oriented institution for producing highly skilled and socially relevant graduates capable of applying scientific knowledge for the resolution of social and technological problems.

The University is equally committed to transforming students into expert thinkers, innovative managers and resourceful technocrats in all fields of learning. The context of the university is morally and spiritually holding, with a stable academic calendar, a fully-stocked library, state-of-the-art laboratories and an excellent road network.

The university’s mandate is to pioneer total excellence along the parameters of teaching, research, performance, sports, community impact and scholarship.

Facilities includes: Quality, attractive and beautiful wall fence and gate; dual carriage way with beautiful circular ceremonial roads; sporting facilities which include badminton court, volley ball court, basket ball court and tennis hitting wall and football pitches; magnificent college and hostel buildings, modern cafeteria, large auditorium, 78 huge Lecture halls, 43 Lecturer offices, huge lecture theatres, E-library, ICT facilities, modern laboratory equipment, LexisNexis academic library, interactive electronic boards, Physical Library, Solar Light etc.

Contact the University:

E-mail: info@abuad.edu.ng

Connect Nigeria will debut with their inaugural ConnectNigeria.com Business Fair in Lagos on Saturday December 10, 2011 at the Protea Hotel, 22 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The full day mini trade fair is aimed at bringing different businesses, companies and brands  in a conducive environment to showcase their products and services. The fair will also serve as an opportunity for individuals and brands to get good bargains and deals for the forthcoming holidays.

Some of the brands which have already booked their stands include:

• Zima Fashions
• Sleek Studios
• 9ice Check
• Sweet Indulgence

There will be lots of side attractions, give away prizes courtesy of the event’s sponsors and end of year sales by various companies. Admission is free for all into the exhibition hall.

Date: Saturday 10th December 2011
Time: 9 AM – 9 PM
Venue: Protea Hotel, 22 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries on how to order for stands

• Please contact us on +234 (0) 7077770707
• Log on to the Business Fair Website
• Log on to Connect Nigeria Website

British Council in Nigeria has announced the first edition of the Creative Industry Expo which is going to run from the Monday 5th December – Wednesday 7th December 2011.

Are you in the Nigerian creative sector and you’ve been looking for an opportunity to show the world what you’re made of?

Then you’re in luck as the British Council in Nigeria has announced the first edition of the Creative Industry Expo which is going to run from the Monday 5th December – Wednesday 7th December 2011.

The 3 Day expo event will cover a range of activities that will present an opportunity for creative businesses in the UK and Nigeria to draw attention to the potential of the creative economy, through showcases and platform for trade and collaboration.

The event will also provide opportunities for information exchange and networking between creative businesses in the UK and Nigeria, capacity building, access to services and support in the creative industry and policy dialogue to support the growth of the Nigerian creative industry. All registered business enterprise at the expo will be given free website.

The expo will feature:

• Exhibition Stands
• Live Creative Showcase
• Conferences-
• Policy Dialogue
• Clinic Sessions
• Meeting Zone

Speakers at the expo include leading professionals in the various sectors of the creative industry in the UK and Nigeria, for full list of speakers check their website

Participants will include companies, organisations and individuals in the following sectors

• Advertising
• Architecture
• Heritage and Museums
• Crafts
• Design
• Designer Fashion
• Film and Video
• Visual Arts including Photography
• Software and  Computer Games
• Publishing including Electronic Publishing
• Music
• Television
• Radio

To Participate
To be a part of this expo, register online at www.creativeexponigeria.org

Date: Monday 5th December – Wednesday 7th December 2011
Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info & general enquiries on the Event Programme, speakers & registration
Log on to www.creativeexponigeria.org
Check their Facebook Page
Follow on Twitter@CreativeExpoNG

The Runway 2 is the second installment of the highly successful Runway show, which debuted in December 2010, to spectacular success.

The show offers a fantastic opportunity for designers to reach new clients while reconnecting with existing clients.

The Runway Organising team brings together a wealth of fashion, sales & marketing, startup and design expertise; which culminates in a well put together, international standard fashion show.

The Runway is based on a simple idea. Bring fashion design businesses together to put on a fashion show, bigger than any one composite business can afford do. Each designer thus gets a dedicated segment to display their products and promote their brands.

In addition to that, it is plain to see that for such a show to be successful, it must give value to all parties concerned including attendees and partners/ sponsors. So, all designers are tasked with bringing awesome collections to give quality content to the show, plus a sprinkling of music and entertainment acts to make it work for the guests.

GOT YOUR TICKET YET? ENQUIRIES, TABLE RESERVATIONS AND TICKET, TEXT OR CALL: 0803 6789 302, 

More at : http://www.runwayabuja.com/

The story of P-Square began in St. Murumba secondary school, a small Catholic school in Jos, Nigeria. Identical twins Peter and Paul joined their school music and drama club where they began singing, dancing, and miming songs by MC Hammer, Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson.

They later formed an acappella quartet called “MMMPP” (M Clef a.k.a Itemoh, Michael, Melvin, Peter and Paul). Drawing inspiration from their music idol Michael Jackson, they began break dancing, formed the group called “Smooth Criminals” in 1997. They droped M Clef from the group “MMMPP” which later was changed to “MMPP”.

Their artistic talent and precise dance routine soon made them household names in the city of Jos, where they performed at school functions and other occasions.

Later in 1999, Peter and Paul returned to music school to develop their skills on keyboard, drums, bass and rhythm guitar. Their work includes the soundtracks for a number of films like Tobi, Mama Sunday, Moment of Bitterness and Evas River.

Later in 1999, they applied to the University of Abuja to study Business Administration. The Smooth Criminals disbanded when its members left to various other universities.

Subsequently Peter and Paul formed their own group, variously called “Double P”, “P&P”, and “Da Pees”, until they eventually settled on “P Square”. They are managed by Bayo Odusami aka Howie T, a seasoned concert promoter and the CEO of Adrot Nigeria Limited.

In 2001, “P-Square” won the “Grab Da Mic” competition, and hence Benson & Hedges sponsored their debut album, titled Last Nite, which was released under Timbuk2 music label.

P-Square was also nominated as “Most Promising African Group” in the Kora Awards three months after the release of their debut album. They eventually won the 2003 Amen Award for “Best R&B Group”.

In 2005, P Square released their second album, Get Squared under their own label, Square Records. This album was marketed nationwide by TJoe Enterprises, although they were still managed by Howie T of Adrot Nigeria Limited. The video for the second album held the #1 position on the MTV Base chart for four straight weeks.

They have an ever growing fan base across South Africa with a particular stronghold of die-hard fans in Cape Town.

The group has performed alongside the following international artists like Ginuwine, Sean Paul, Akon and Busola Keshiro. The members of P Square are now located in Lagos.

Late in 2007, they released their best selling album so far, Game Over. It has sold 8 million copies worldwide.

In 2009, P-Square released their fourth studio album, Danger. The album features collaborations with 2face Idibia, J Martins and Frenzy and in August 2011 released released their fifth album, The Invasion.

Listen to P-SQUARE

Contact P-Square:  jude@northsidegroup.net

Management: Jude Engees Okoye is the elder brother, video director and artiste manager of P-Square.

Website: http://mypsquare.com

Become a Friend of PETER on Facebook and as well follow him on Twitter

Become a friend of PAUL on Facebook and as well follow him on Twitter

Nollywood's Rita Dominic

Rita Dominic Waturuocha, one of Nollywood’s leading actresses, was born on July 12, 1975 in Mbaise to the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise local government area in Imo State, Nigeria.

She is the youngest of 4 siblings and her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her mother a nursing officer.

Rita completed her primary and secondary school in Abia State, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.

Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo state. In 1998 she starred in her first movie ‘A time to kill’ and has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions till date.

She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress.

Management: Facefront Concepts
Website: http://www.ritadominic.com/
Follow Rita Dominic on Twitter

The Beat 99.9FM reaches about 49% of the over 15 million of the Lagos population. Our target audience are well educated, urban, highly interactive, fun seekers who generally live within the Lagos metropolis and the south west of Nigeria.

The Beat 99.9Fm also has an impressive web presence with a huge popularity with over 21,000 registered members. The website boasts of a variety of added features such as the Top Ten charts, news highlights, music videos and so on.

The Beat 99.9FM studio is located at: 26 Keffi Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Main Phone: (01) 270-1022
Email: info@thebeat99.com
Studio Line: (01) 463-1701
SMS Platform: 33999
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30AM – 5:30PM

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For more, visit the Station’s website