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 M Y RESPONSE TO SOMEONE WHO SAYS "She can only make it in Canada 🇨🇦 " #truelifestory  The work waiting for you abroad is also available back home, but you can't do it here because of ego and uncertainty that the payment is too low.  Many of you who want to japa abroad to drive Uber, work as caregivers, or do menial jobs hate such jobs back home.  The payment abroad is taxed to the latter and might be poorer than what you would be paid for such jobs back home. Everything is about perception and belief.  If you believe you can't make it back home, even a high-paying job at NNPC won't guarantee your prosperity. The developed world is designed to attract you from afar, until you enter the system and get hooked into the rat race that will use you till old age.  Value your nation and seek a knowledge economy to learn what to do, how to do it, and where to do it.  Lagos' GDP is now over $2 billion. Think very well before you japa. But let's not forget our ...

 Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom Welcomes Home a Hero- Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele CON (MOB) The people of Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom recently celebrated the homecoming of their beloved son, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele CON, also known as MOB.  As the Senate Majority Leader at the Nigeria National Assembly , Senator Bamidele has been instrumental in facilitating socio-economic development in his constituency, particularly in his ancestral hometown of Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State,South West, Nigeria.  A warm welcome ceremony, which kicked off from Ekiti State Cargo Airport, was attended by a large crowd of youths, artisans, politicians, religious leaders, and traditional leaders.  His Royal Majesty Oba Adeola Adeniyi Ajakaiye, Oyinyosaiye III, The Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti Kingdom, received Senator Opeyemi Bamidele at his Palace arcade, accompanied by all Iyin-Ekiti traditional Chiefs, religious leaders, women leaders, youths, and Iyin-Ekiti sons and daughters. The highlight of the event w...

 LAGOS STATE SIGNAGE AND ADVERTISEMENT AGENCY (LASAA) MD, PRINCE FATIU AKIOLU HOSTS OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENT PRACTITIONERS TO IFTAR. In the spirit of Ramadan, the Managing Director of LASAA, Prince Fatiu Akiolu, hosted outdoor advertisement practitioners and stakeholders to an Iftar event in Lekki, Lagos. Asiwaju Olubunmi Oluwadare, MD of Outdoor Plugs Limited, anchored the event, welcoming guests and highlighting the importance of fostering relationships among stakeholders in the outdoor advertisement ecosystem.  A Muslim clergy, Alfa Alhaji Al Kahlipha Muhammad led the opening prayers, emphasizing the significance of hosting Iftar and offering prayers for the guests.  Outdoor Advertising Association of Nigeria (OAAN) President, Chief Akinsiku, praised Prince Fatiu Akiolu's leadership at LASAA and celebrated the cordial relationship between LASAA and OAAN.  Mrs. Toun Popoola, MD of Lagos Parks and Garden (LASPARK), and other practitioners commended Prince Akiolu's visi...

 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential in Iyin-Ekiti- Seizing Opportunities with the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences. As Iyin-Ekiti prepares to host the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, the town is poised for unprecedented growth and development.  This milestone presents a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the influx of students, faculty, and visitors, and to contribute to the town's economic transformation. The establishment of the university will create a vibrant ecosystem that fosters innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship.  With over 20 potential services, products, skills, talents, or knowledge areas identified, SMEs can cater to the diverse needs of the university community. To encourage massive entrepreneurship development in Iyin-Ekiti, I urge entrepreneurs to consider the following: 1.Identify gaps in the market: Understand the needs of the university community and develop tailored so...

 Iyin-Ekiti- A Town on the Rise. The recent announcement of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences has brought Iyin-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti State, Nigeria, into the spotlight.  As the town prepares to host this prestigious institution, its website www.iyinekiti.com.ng has witnessed an unprecedented surge in visitors eager to learn more about this vibrant community. It's no coincidence that Iyin-Ekiti is the first and only town with a functional website in the state and entire southwest Nigeria.  This demonstrates that our town is tech-savvy and worthy of hosting the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences. Iyin-Ekiti boasts a rich history, with its name meaning "praise" in the local dialect.  The town has produced notable personalities, including former Governor of the Western State, General Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, and is home to several cultural and tourism sites, such as the Esa Cave, Abanijorin Mountain, and other uniqu...

Uni-Preneur eLearning Platform Sponsors N20 Million Entrepreneurship Masterclass for 400 Young Ghanaians. In a bold move to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth in Africa, Uni-Preneur eLearning Platform has sponsored an entrepreneurship masterclass for 400 young Ghanaians.  This initiative, valued at N20 million naira, aims to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the entrepreneurial landscape. The masterclass offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: 1. A 45-minute videographic entrepreneurship masterclass 2.Three eBooks on entrepreneurship development, business ideas, and investment opportunities in Africa 3. Insights into business leadership 4. A certificate of learning According to Olubunmi Oluwadare, Founder of Uni-Preneur eLearning Platform, "Entrepreneurship development via knowledge economy is the only veritable tool that can catalyze Africa into productivity, creating wealth, job opportunities, and socio-economic development...