A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders

Research Report:
A Question of Talent: How Human Capital Will Determine the Next Global Leaders
2019 Global Cities Report
The Global Cities Index and Outlook reveal the world’s top-performing cities and those with the most potential.

CREATING THE FUTURE - Femi Odugbemi

CREATING THE FUTURE:
Keynote address presented by Femi Odugbemi, at the Lagos International Animation Festival on 6th June 2019 at Freedom Park, Broad Street, Lagos.

Let me begin by offering my hearty congratulations to my brother Muyiwa Kayode and the organizing team of the Lagos International Festival of Animation. Its a herculean task to run a creative festival. I should know. I am a Co-Founder of the IREP International Film Festival we have held for 9 years. I understand the vision to create but it takes character and toughness to organize a festival of creativity every year successfully. Especially in a dynamic industry of young creatives like Nollywood. Well-done to the team.

Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang

Agari Exposes Nigerian Cybercriminal Kingpin and His Growing Gang
From start-up to criminal business email compromise enterprise, a mastermind 'CEO' staffs up to defraud more people

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- A West African-based scammer gang dubbed "Scattered Canary" has evolved from a one-man, start-up operation to a multi-faceted, scalable, "corporation" with 35 "employees" targeting individuals, businesses, and government agencies, according to the new Threat Actor Dossier published today by Agari, the next-generation Secure Email Cloud that restores trust to the inbox.

The Nigerian Government was More Competent and Efficient During the Military Administrations

The Nigerian government was more competent and efficient during the military administrations.
The most competent and efficient military administrations in the political history of Nigeria since independence were the regimes of Gen. Yakubu Gowon and Gen. Ibrahim Babangida.

We Welcome The New Governor Of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

This is the official portrait of newly sworn-in Governor  of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He shared the photo with the caption, 'to God, we give all the Glory, Honour and Praise. Kindly allow me re-introduce myself to you'.

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge

More Than 200 Philanthropists Have Now Joined the Giving Pledge
Committing to Give at Least Half Their Wealth to Charitable Causes

International philanthropy group reaches 204 total signatories from 23 countries


SEATTLE, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ -- Today the Giving Pledge  announced that 19 philanthropists have joined the Giving Pledge since the previous year, bringing the total number of Giving Pledge signatories to 204 from 23 countries.

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

Welcoming Remarks By The Deputy High Commissioner of Canada, Ryan Ward At the Nigerian Premiere of “In the Name of Your Daughter”

May 23, 2019, 10am – 2pm, Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos

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Good morning and welcome. It is an honour to host you here today at the Nigerian premiere of the award-winning film, “In the Name of Your Daughter.” The film is an inspiring story of strength and courage, in which young girls stand up for their health and rights, and fight to end female genital mutilation / cutting in their community.

 We are also honoured to welcome Canadian filmmaker, Giselle Portenier, who created this important documentary and is joining via live feed. (To the screen). Thank you Giselle for making it possible to screen this pertinent film in Lagos today.

New Accreditation Requirements Restrict Press Access To Nigeria's National Assembly

New Accreditation Requirements Restrict Press Access To Nigeria's National Assembly

NEW YORK, 21 May 2019 / PRN Africa / -- Authorities in Nigeria  should withdraw new media accreditation requirements for accessing the National Assembly, the country's legislature, and ensure that future regulations do not unduly limit freedom of the press and access to information, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

Photographs of the Nigerian Première of "In The Name Of Your Daughter"

Photographs of The Nigerian Première of Giselle Portenier's "In The Name Of Your Daughter"


Nigerian première of Giselle Portenier's award-winning film, "In The Name Of Your Daughter" held yesterday, Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Silverbird Cinemas in the Silverbird Galleria on Victoria Island, Lagos. From 10am - 2pm.

The amiable Deputy High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, His Excellency, Mr. Ryan A. Ward gave the goodwill message. Over 260 secondary school girls and boys came with their teachers with the approval of the Ministry of Education of Lagos state.

Nigerian Première of "In The Name Of Your Daughter" on May 23

The Nigerian première of Giselle Portenier's award-winning film, "In The Name Of Your Daughter" will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Silverbird Cinemas in the Silverbird Galleria on Victoria Island, Lagos. From 10am - 2pm.

The première is cosponsored by Global Affairs Canada and International Digital Post Network Limited, the leading champion of the education of underprivileged girls in Nigeria and major independent  organiser of the annual United Nations' International Day of the Girl Child in Nigeria.