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🇳🇬🎉 Celebrating 63 Years of Independence 🎉🇳🇬 Today, as we mark the 63rd Independence anniversary of our beloved Nigeria, let our hearts be filled with optimism and hope for a better tomorrow! 🇳🇬 This day is not just a celebration of our past achievements, but also a beacon that guides us toward a future brimming with possibilities. Nigeria is a land of resilience, innovation, and unbreakable spirit. We have faced challenges head-on and emerged stronger each time. As the Google Developer Student Club Gombe State Chapter, we are firmly committed to using technology as a catalyst for positive change. Our young minds are a testament to the untapped potential that resides within our nation's borders. With unity, creativity, and determination, there is no limit to what we can achieve. Let us believe in the power of education, innovation, and collaboration. Together, we can build a Nigeria where every individual has access to quality education, where startups flourish, and where technological advancements uplift our communities. Today, we celebrate not just our past, but the boundless opportunities that lie ahead. Together, we will craft a brighter, more prosperous future for Nigeria, where hope thrives, and dreams come true. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🌟🇳🇬 #NigeriaAt63 #HopeForNigeria #GDSCTechForChange #TechNigeria #Innovation #UnityInDiversity

The #DigitalforAll Challenge 2.0 represents a key opportunity for Nigerians to enhance their digital skills, compete, and emerge as leaders in the digital age. READ FULL story on how to Apply to join the challenge. NITDA Nigeria | Tech4Dev

The future of the digital economy that we are building, will be sustained by the young innovators that we empower today. In line with that, I recognise the important role that initiatives like Industrial Training programmes play in shaping the competence of young Nigerians and providing practical experience in the application of their knowledge. We have seen a number of promising and innovative technical projects built during the Industrial Training programme that align with our objectives to grow our digital economy. This is why we are launching the Young Innovative Builders (YIB) programme yib.fmcide.gov.ng, for tertiary students to apply for a chance to win a laptop or tablet as they further develop their innovations. These 3,256 devices (48 Laptops and 40 Tablets per state of the federation and the FCT) that will be presented, come from an existing allocation by the NCC for learners in tertiary institutions to support the learning and application of technology in Nigeria. #NigerianExcellence Apply here - yib.fmcide.gov.ng

It was during my Industrial Training that I was exposed to the practical aspects of IT and the expectations of the industry. This is a laudable initiative.

🏁WEBINAR ALERT 🏁 Happening Today! *Chamber Africa Connect* - Peer to Peer Series brought to you by The Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PACCI) Ep002 in partnership with Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry ( ACCI) and ACCI Best Center Today's topic is "Unlocking potential - *Building an Educational Resource Center by African Chambers of Commerce*" where we will discuss on and address key issues such as: • The importance of creating digital and easily accessible Educational Resource centers for African Chambers of Commerce • How African Chambers can create Educational Resource Centers to help the business community especially Women and Youth entrepreneurs achieve their economic and development goals. • What potential challenges Chambers may face in creating their academies and how to overcome them. • How Chambers can utilise their Chamber academies to better serve their existing members and register new ones. •How Chambers can fund and sustain their educational centers among others Join the conversation today November 7th, 2:30pm WAT Registration: https://lnkd.in/e_jMRSpu @official PACCI @accinigeria

At the last international speech contest of Pecten Toastmasters Club I spoke on the power of association . The people you associate with on a daily basis have a great impact on the quality of your life . Indeed the first power of association occurs at conception who your birth parents are . Do you know that if females live together their menstrual cycles would synchronise? If you sit besides an intelligent person you are 13 times more likely to have a better grade ? Now for the benefits of the power in the corporate world Significant collaboration have resulted in ideas 1. Paystack - Started by two Nigerian friends, Shola Akinlade and Ezra Olubi in 2016, Paystack is a fintech company that helps businesses in Africa accept online payments. 2. Flutterwave - Founded by Nigerian friends Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Olugbenga Agboola in 2016, Flutterwave is a payment technology company that provides seamless payment solutions for global businesses. 3. PiggyVest (formerly Piggybank) - Founded by three Nigerian friends, Odunayo Eweniyi, Somto Ifezue, and Joshua Chibueze in 2016, PiggyVest is a financial technology company that helps users save and invest their money. 4. Andela - Founded by Nigerian friends Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Jeremy Johnson, Ian Carnevale, and Nadayar Enegesi in 2014, Andela is a technology company that connects African software developers with global companies. 5. Hotels.ng - Founded by Nigerian friends Mark Essien and Paul Orajiaka in 2013, Hotels.ng is an online hotel booking platform that makes it easy for travelers to find and book accommodations in Nigeria.

Join the 5-Day Nigeria Independence Challenge! Hello, Loopscribe Community! In celebration of Nigeria's Independence Day, we invite you to participate in a special 5-day challenge that starts on September 26th and runs until October 1st. Each day, we'll delve into different aspects of our beloved nation: Day 1: Economic Milestones: Share your thoughts on Nigeria's economic journey, innovations, or ideas for future growth. Utilize the Loopscribe Note feature to jot down your economic insights. Day 2: Security Matters: Discuss the importance of security and appreciate those who safeguard our nation. Use the Loopscribe Journal Feature to reflect on the role of security in our lives. Day 3: Nigerian Heroes: Highlight remarkable Nigerians who have made significant contributions to our society. Create a post with Loopscribe's Share Feature to showcase these heroes. Day 4: Cultural Diversity: Celebrate our rich cultural tapestry and how it strengthens our national identity. Share your cultural experiences using Loopscribe's Share Feature. Day 5: Future Aspirations: Share your hopes and dreams for Nigeria's future. Document your aspirations using Loopscribe's DreamBook feature. How to participate: (1) Create a post on your own page, following the guidelines provided for each day. (2) Tag a friend, or even better, encourage friends to join the challenge and make a positive Nigeria go viral with Loopscribe. (3) Don't forget to include the hashtag #NigeriaAt63Challenge #LoopscribeChallenge in your posts. This isn't just a challenge; it's an opportunity to unite, inspire, and share in our collective love for Nigeria. Let's come together and shine a light on the many facets that make our nation extraordinary! Please note that there's no prize attached to this challenge. However, we're excited to inform you that a big contest is on the horizon, where each participant will view their dashboard and see the results themselves. This contest is coming soon and will bring big prizes! This challenge is just a warm-up to the contest. Big prizes and big wins await you soon, as our contest is coming very soon! Stay tuned for more details. #NigeriaIndependence #LoopscribeChallenge

Are you a Young Creative,who loves to see Development? Are you perhaps a Young Creative,maybe a Leader,both as a Young Creative in Business, Youth Pastor, Organizational Leader or Instructors to the Young? We have you in mind. Your contributions to the society and Community where you're in,has made LIC AFRICA choose to converge in Nigeria and Ghana Physically for a Physical Event on "CHOICES & DECISIONS" ,to both stretch you in knowledge,give you access to more opportunities and networking opportunities to strengthen what you do. In May,we'd kick off with the Nigerian Invasion right in the City of Portharcourt,and it won't be in anyway a small convergence. Just imagine yourself as a Young Creative Leader or Leader to many Young Creatives in a hall, to both learn from the best, connect with several Industry experts and build cognitively in the issues of CHOICES & DECISIONS in recent times, especially in context to the GenZ youths. EVENT COVERS: -Titanium Breakfast Would be Served -Luxury Event Venue -Networking Leverage with Participants coming from Ghana. -Free Sessions with our Partners/ Speaker from Ghana -Exclusive Q & A Session with Several Young Minds - A Platform to share your ideas and perspectives. - Access to Tour Opportunities across Africa, in LIC AFRICA. Join us to ANTICIPATE one of the biggest moves from LIC AFRICA, coming to you in May. Registrations would commence in a short while. In LIC AFRICA,we help Young Creatives gain endorsement with ease, through our pulchritudinous style of trajectory. #GHANA_X_NIGERIA_INVASION #LIC_AFRICA #MPL

It takes Vision, Wisdom, and will, not just Time, to solve the problems that will see us achieve OUR developmental goals. Except the unexpected happens, 2029 will mark 30 consecutive years of democratic rule in Nigeria, and apart from the the deregulation of the telecommunications sector and the Paris club debt forgiveness, nothing remarkable has been achieved and no real problem(s) we had, as a nation, before then has been solved. Although our great entrepreneurial spirit has seen us make some impressive strides in the private sector, the same cannot be said about the public sector. A lot has been said on the topic of leadership, but not enough has been said on the most important component of it - PROBLEM SOLVING. With the many fancy alphabets in front of the names of the people in leadership positions and the number of fancy certificates and degrees from local and foreign universities and institutions, our problems are bigger than ever, suggesting that degrees do not guarantee that problems can be understood and solved. In the six years that we have before 2029, let us remember that all the problems we had in education, healthcare, criminal justice, etc as at 1999 still exist and the situation has further deteriorated, as we can all see in the Quality Of Life (#QoL)of citizens. We must state our #interests, develop the unique #capabilities to deliver them to our people consistently, take into consideration the #obstacles that stand in our way and decisively eliminate them. Our leaders must SOLVE our problems, not just talk about them. I am Aniekan Joseph and I endorse this message.

It's disheartening to see that IP doesn't receive the attention it truly deserves in Nigeria, especially when we witness its profound impact on the economies of many other countries. The core challenge lies in IP awareness. The general population isn't familiar with what IP entails. While we acknowledge that IP is still in the development stages in Nigeria, we can already observe its significant influence in other nations' economies. Interestingly, we have more judges well-versed in company registration than in IP matters. This discrepancy is partly because people tend to undervalue the protection of their brand and other IP rights when compared to the importance they place on registering a company name. Fortunately, there are concrete steps we can take in this direction, and it begins with educational initiatives. WIPO Academy now offers dedicated courses designed for judges. Moreover, WIPO has compiled valuable resources and books specifically tailored to empower judges with a deeper understanding of IP matters. To bring about the desired change, we need a collective and determined effort from all stakeholders involved. One crucial aspect is ensuring that judges have access to these educational resources. This applies not only to newly appointed judges but also to those who are already in service. Moreover, we shouldn't limit our efforts to empowering judges with IP knowledge alone. It's imperative that we bring IP awareness to the masses. When the masses begin to prioritize IP protection, we'll witness a surge in IP-related cases, which, in turn, could stimulate judges' interest in delving deeper into the field. Also, I strongly believe that IP awareness should become a national cause. The WIPO Nigeria office has been doing commendable work in this regard, with support from various organizations and offices within Nigeria. However, there's a growing need for even more attention. IP spans across various fields, and the call to action should resonate across all stakeholders. By adopting a collective approach, we can elevate IP awareness to new heights in Nigeria. Ultimately, the success of such an initiative hinges on our nation's readiness to embrace it wholeheartedly. I firmly believe that we possess the capable hands and the necessary resources to champion this cause. It's time for every office and organization to heed the call and contribute to this vital cause. #awareness #knowledge #IP #calltoaction