produced by Sarz. The video was shot in London, England and directed
by the one and only Sesan.
Tuesday 9 October 2012
New Video: EME – Dance For Me ft. Wizkid
produced by Sarz. The video was shot in London, England and directed
by the one and only Sesan.
2012 Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition
The 11th NSE Annual Essay Competition for Students in Secondary and Tertiary institutions in Nigerian 2012
Introduction
The Nigerian Stock Exchange is pleased to announce the commencement of the 11th edition of the Annual National Essay Competition for secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The competition’s overall goal is to develop a culture of wealth creation amongst our youth – ‘Catching Them Young’. This landmark initiative continues to be guided by the following key objectives:
- Expose the young ones to the operations of the stock market;
- Develop a culture of medium and long-term investment habit among the youth;
- Expose the students to career choices in the securities market and related professions;
- Fill some gaps between school curriculum and practical approach to investing in the stock market.
Eligibility
- The Essay competition is open for two categories; students in senior secondary school and tertiary institutions in Nigeria
The NSE Essay Competition Topics:
Secondary Schools: What are the Benefits of Good Corporate Governance?
Tertiary Institutions: Corporate Governance and Nigerian Capital Market Development. Discuss
Entry Requirements
- Only one entry per person is allowed
- All entries must be accompanied with the competitor’s entry form
- Entries must be typewritten in English and not more than 2,000 words
- Essays must be original and unpublished
- All entries become the property of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and will not be returned.
- The decision of The Nigerian Stock Exchange panel of judges is final
Entry Deadline
- Entries close November 2, 2012
How to Submit Entry
- All entries must be submitted via email to essay@nse.com.ng
Prizes to be won
Secondary Schools
National Winners
1st Prize: N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize: N150,000.00 (One hundred and fifty thousand naira only)
3rd Prize: N75,000.00 (Seventy five thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes: N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up
Secondary Schools
National Winners
1st Prize: N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize: N150,000.00 (One hundred and fifty thousand naira only)
3rd Prize: N75,000.00 (Seventy five thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes: N15,000.00 (Fifteen thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up
Tertiary Institutions
National Winners
1st Prize: N300,000.00 (Three hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize: N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
3rd Prize: N100,000.00 (One hundred thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes: N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up
National Winners
1st Prize: N300,000.00 (Three hundred thousand naira only)
2nd Prize: N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand naira only)
3rd Prize: N100,000.00 (One hundred thousand naira only)
Consolation Prizes: N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira) each for 34 Runners-up
Additionally Essay Prize
- All national winners are entitled to a certificate and plaque
- 1st Prize winners’ institutions shall receive a trophy each
- 34 state winners including FCT shall receive consolation prizes
- Names of winners and runners-up will be published in select Newspapers
- Equivalent cash prizes will be given out in form of shares of quoted companies
Click on the appropriate link below to download the entry from
Thursday 4 October 2012
MUSIC VIDEO: Ice Prince – Aboki
Wednesday 3 October 2012
MUSIC VIDEO: Ice Prince – Aboki
MUSIC VIDEO: Ice Prince – Aboki
MUSIC VIDEO: Ice Prince – Aboki
Monday 12 March 2012
VIDEO: ‘CHOP MY MONEY’ – PSQUARE FEAT AKON, MAY D
We’ve heard the original version off their Invasion album and we love it, well the remix is just as good! Psquare at times look like they can’t do any wrong with their songs (even though we constantly accuse them of sound biting!).
Their recent romance with Konvict Music boss Akon seems to be paying off. When photos from the video shoot of this same song hit the web, it only created more anticipation for the ‘Chop my money’ remix.
The remix which also features Square Record newbie May D has that tingly feel and blended with Akon’s ever melodic crooning, we can say this is another hit!
The video directed by Jude Okoye and Ben Marc is quite interesting – telling a tale of a temptress who dazzles all four guys as she ‘chops’ their money and dumps them
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Friday 17 February 2012
Gulder Ultimate Search 8 Champions Visit Oyo State Governor
- Barr. Bosun Oladele, Commissioner for Information, Oyo State; Fejiro Ejogbamu, Mr. Tayo Adelaja, Public Affairs Manager – West/ Midwest, Nigerian Breweries Plc and the champs
The Champions of Gulder Ultimate Search Season eight, concluded late last year, were recent guests of Senator Abiola Ajimobi, the executive governor of Oyo State.
The visit of the Champions to the Oyo State government house was part of the activities of the GUS eight Road Show. Oyo is the home state of Olanrewaju Alawoki, one of the GUS eight champions.
Other states which the champions will visit to are Edo, Delta, Anambra, Rivers and Lagos States. The other Champions also on tour are Christopher Okagbue (winner), Anastasia Azike (last girl standing), Kevin Durst and Anthony Igwe. Others are Tony Horsfall, Fejiro Ejogbamu, Promise Ojiegbe, Sunday Gyang and Patience Ihongbe.
Also on the Gulder train is Bob Manuel-Udokwu, the show’s co-anchor who says the GUS 8 tour of Oyo was a homecoming of sorts for him too as he had his National Youth Service Corp scheme at the Cultural Centre, Mokola, Ibadan.
Olanrewaju Alawoki, ninth placed contestant, Gulder Ultimate Search 8 (left) in a handshake with Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Executive Governor, Oyo State
Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Executive Governor, Oyo State chatting with Christopher Okagbue, winner Gulder Ultimate Search 8
Thursday 2 February 2012
Wizkid, Banky W Debut On Shuga
Nigerian R’n’B star Banky W and his protégé WizKid will both debut as they play themselves in the MTV hit series, Shuga: Love, Sex, Money, the new seven-part drama series about sex-and-relationships among contemporary African youth.
The award winning singers will be performing during emotionally hard-hitting club scenes in the drama, which also has Kenya-based Nigerian musician Ikubese Emmanuel – a.k.a. 9con – playing the role of Femi.
A brutally honest account of emotional relationships among Kenyan youth, Shuga is minutely researched, beautifully acted and with stunning cinematography. It is directed by South African veteran director Teboho Mahlatsi, working with Kenyan director Lupita Nyong’o, who also plays a cameo as Ayira.
Produced by MTV Networks Africa in association with The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, PEPFAR and the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG), Shuga was conceived to spread the message of responsible sexual behaviour and tolerance.
The initiative, funded extensively by the U.S. Government through PEPFAR, is working closely with the Government of Kenya to ensure the programme fits within Kenya’s existing HIV prevention strategy.
The series debut on 14 February 2012 on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and will run until 27 March 2012.
Wizkid
A brutally honest account of emotional relationships among Kenyan youth, Shuga is minutely researched, beautifully acted and with stunning cinematography. It is directed by South African veteran director Teboho Mahlatsi, working with Kenyan director Lupita Nyong’o, who also plays a cameo as Ayira.
Produced by MTV Networks Africa in association with The MTV Staying Alive Foundation, PEPFAR and the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HFG), Shuga was conceived to spread the message of responsible sexual behaviour and tolerance.
The initiative, funded extensively by the U.S. Government through PEPFAR, is working closely with the Government of Kenya to ensure the programme fits within Kenya’s existing HIV prevention strategy.
The series debut on 14 February 2012 on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) and will run until 27 March 2012.
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications)
The GSM logo is used to identify compatible handsets and equipment
GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications, originally Groupe Spécial Mobile), is a standard set developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to describe technologies for second generation (2G) digital cellular networks. Developed as a replacement for first generation(1G) analog cellular networks, the GSM standard originally described a digital, circuit switched network optimized for full duplex voice telephony. The standard was expanded over time to include first circuit switched data transport, then packet data transport via GPRS (General Packet Radio services). Packet data transmission speeds were later increased via EDGE(Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution). The GSM standard is more improved after the development of third generation (3G) UMTS standard developed by the 3GPP. GSM networks will evolve further as they begin to incorporate fourth generation (4G) LTE Advanced standards. "GSM" is a trademark owned by the GSM Association.
History
Early European analogue cellular networks employed an uncoordinated mix of technologies and protocols that varied from country to country, preventing interoperability of subscriber equipment and increasing complexity for equipment manufacturers who had to contend with varying standards from a fragmented market. The work to develop a European standard for digital cellular voice telephony began in 1982 when the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) created the Groupe Spécial Mobile committee and provided a permanent group of technical support personnel, based in Paris. In 1987, 15 representatives from 13 European countries signed a memorandum of understanding to develop and deploy a common cellular telephone system across Europe. The foresight of deciding to develop a continental standard paid off, eventually resulting in a unified, open, standard-based network larger than that in the United States.
France and Germany signed a joint development agreement in 1984 and were joined by Italy and the UK in 1986. In 1986 the European Commission proposed to reserve the 900 MHz spectrum band for GSM. By 1987, basic parameters of the GSM standard had been agreed upon and 15 representatives from 13 European nations signed a memorandum of understanding in Copenhagen, committing to deploy GSM. In 1989, the Groupe Spécial Mobile committee was transferred from CEPT to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).[
Phase I of the GSM specifications were published in 1990. The historic world's first GSM call was made by the Finnish prime minister Harri Holkeri to Kaarina Suonio (mayor in city of Tampere) on July 1, 1991. The first network was built by Telenokia and Siemens and operated by Radiolinja. In 1992, the first short messaging service (SMS or "text message") message was sent and Vodafone UK and Telecom Finland signed the first international roaming agreement. Work had begun in 1991 to expand the GSM standard to the 1800 MHz frequency band and the first 1800 MHz network became operational in the UK in 1993. Also in 1993, Telecom Australia became the first network operator to deploy a GSM network outside of Europe and the first practical hand-held GSM mobile phone became available. In 1995, fax, data and SMS messaging services became commercially operational, the first 1900 MHz GSM network in the world became operational in the United States and GSM subscribers worldwide exceeded 10 million. In this same year, the GSM Association was formed. Pre-paid GSM SIM cards were launched in 1996 and worldwide GSM subscribers passed 100 million in 1998.
In 2000, the first commercial GPRS services were launched and the first GPRS compatible handsets became available for sale. In 2001 the first UMTS (W-CDMA) network was launched and worldwide GSM subscribers exceeded 500 million. In 2002 the first multimedia messaging services (MMS) were introduced and the first GSM network in the 800 MHz frequency band became operational. EDGE services first became operational in a network in 2003 and the number of worldwide GSM subscribers exceeded 1 billion in 2004.
By 2005, GSM networks accounted for more than 75% of the worldwide cellular network market, serving 1.5 billion subscribers. In 2005, the first HSDPA capable network also became operational. The first HSUPA network was launched in 2007 and worldwide GSM subscribers exceeded two billion in 2008
The GSM Association estimates that technologies defined in the GSM standard serve 80% of the global mobile market, encompassing more than 5 billion people across more than 212 countries and territories, making GSM the most ubiquitous of the many standards for cellular networks.
Wednesday 1 February 2012
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, today suspended the protracted nationwide strike it embarked upon last year.
This strike was suspended after series of closed door meetings with representatives of ASUU and the Federal Goverment.
Though the national president of the union, Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie declined to confirm the development when our reporter called him this morning, other sources in the union claimed that a compromise has been reached between ASUU and the Federal Government.
When asked to confirm if the strike has been called off, Prof Awuzie simply said: “I don’t know about that. We have not spoken to the press. Thank you.”
But an executive of the union at the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo Campus, who craved anonymity hinted that “I’m not in the best position to talk about this anyway, but I think an agreement has been reached.”
The academic union embarked on the strike last year on the grounds that the Federal Government refused to meet with the union’s demands of improved welfare packages.
At the University of Lagos, all hostels that were under lock and key due to the strike have been reopened and lectures are expected to begin on Monday next week.
The school has officially announced the suspension of the strike.
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