How we Plan to Empower 1850 Entrepreneurs and Employ 5550 with N3.7Billion Only - Victor Alexander Okhuese, Founder GENX

Victor Alexander Okhuese, Founder GENX

The Nigerian economy is a rich thriving and progressive economy and one of the fastest growing in Africa, however, the major challenge besetting it is its inability to spread active funds for productivity to the teeming population of unemployed and financially unempowered dependent community. At GENX, one of our core aims is human capacity development and empowerment, however, over the past years, we have discovered from meeting and training entrepreneurs in the various clusters available at GENX for the growth of the economy in Africa, that access to finance has always been the major setback of harnessing great ideas and innovation. 

Moreso, a recent intervention put in place by the Bank of Industry in collaboration with the Federal Government to salvage this challenge by disbursing loan of N10Billion quarterly to 1,200 entrepreneurs has been a mirage.

Therefore, we came up with a set goal that we could work with the Federal Government or any Non-governmental organization, Internation Non-governmental organization, Seed Investor, Angel Investor to disburse loan/grant of N3.7Billion to 1850 Entrepreneurs, 50 from each state of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory.

The Global Entrepreneurship Network Exchange will collate and access pitch from each state and select loan/grant winning pitch from 50 entrepreneurs from each state and engage the entrepreneurs in a series of training and assessment after which they shall be placed as Apprentice CEOs under established business for a period of 6 Months. 

Thereafter, the funds will be disbursed and monitored to avoid inappropriate usage and their businesses mentored.

The final goal, however, is to create about 5550 Jobs, and this will be achieved after the funded entrepreneurs have employed 3 each after a space of 1 year. 

Introducing Social Media for Entrepreneurs & DFS - Victor Alexander Okhues, Founder GENX

Victor Alexander Okhuese, Founder GENX

Victor Alexander, the Founder and Chairman of Schemas Group of Companies, Schemas InfoTech Solutions, and the Global Entrepreneurship Network Exchange have announced the unveiling of a new social media platform (www.genx.com.ng) for entrepreneurs, small and medium scale businesses, professionals
and startups. This announcement was made during a meet and greet session with industry players, CEOs, consultants and entrepreneurs in Lagos on 17, February 2017. 

He also hinted the launching of a new solution for entrepreneurs who wish to sell and buy for free. The Yesboss.com (Yes! Buy Or Sell Something) app is aimed at integrating a seamless e-commerce enabled open market system for vendors, affiliate markers, producers and customers for B2B, B2C, B2G etc.

Also, Victor is currently researching on Digital Financial Services for the lower income unbanked citizens of Nigeria alongside a team of researchers at Lagos Business School in collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is of high hopes that the result of the research will foster the expansion of access to finance by SMEs, entrepreneurs, and professionals and hence encourage them to delve into becoming Mobile Money Operators and Mobile Money Actors as that will expand the market for their products to reach the underserved in the area of Financial Inclusion.

Also, Victor also highlights collaboration plans between GENX and Partec Consulting, a U.S grant consulting firm, in other to assist entrepreneurs in Africa access grants from International Non-Governmental Organization.

2 Days Summer Business School for Managers and Entrepreneurs - GENX

The Following courses will be treated:

Module 1. Setting Goals for Success

Module 2. Personal Productivity

                Sub - Module 1. Self - Management

Module 4. Effective Communication

Module 5. Influencing Others

Module 6. How to Create Marketing Plan

Module 7. Customer Relationship Management

Module 8. Brand Building

Special Module 1. Is your Business Ready for Funding?

Module 10. How to write a Business Plan

Module 11. Recruitment: Selecting the right people

Sub - Module 1. Motivating your People

Sub - Module 2. Enabling your People to Perform

Sub - Module 3. Building a Great Team

Note:

1. A short Assessment will be taken after the last day of the programme 

2. Formal Induction will take place on the last day of the progamme

3. Certificate of completion will be issued to all participants

4. Materials for future studies and relevant links will be issues

Other Notes:

1. Lunch will be given on the last day during break

2. Choice Tea will be on everybody's table during the programme

3. The Venue is posh and extremely conducive for learning 

4. Participants will network with other professionals and managers

Cost: NGN10, 000. 00 Only

Time: Day 1 (Friday, 5th August, 2016): 2pm - 5pm

          Day 2 (Saturday, 6th August, 2016): 9am - 4pm

Venue: Cosyrest Executive Conference Hall, Gwagwalada, FCT-Abuja

Contact Info: +234 806 027 313 8

                      info@genx.com.ng

                      www.genx.com.ng

My Loud Thoughts on Recent Killings of Christian Women in Nigeria - Alexander Victor

This is the only public statement i will make about this issues, after this, i will not speak on or respond to any questions or comments on the matter. I thank everyone in advance for respecting my wishes to keep my thought about this issue unbiased.

My Deep Thoughts: Am a christian and 99% of my friends are not Christians which makes me a freelance socialite with no prejudice to any religions inclination and traditional background. Hence I would like to register as precise as possible my total displeasure, condemnation and disappointment on the gruesome murder of not just women but women of a particular religion by friends of other religious belief. Among many was the case of Late Mrs. Bridget in Kano Market whose head was hacked off her body on an account of Blasphemy which may or may not be true, but whether true or false, shouldn't God fight his battles by him self, beside He (God) promised to fight for us and we should hold our peace (Exodus 14:14). So should a God who can fight for us wait for us to fight for Him, well i don't think so. Of the many other cases is also the recent attack on Eunice in Abuja on 9/07/2016. Eunice was killed for preaching in her environ, a lawfull city of Abuja, an act (of preaching) which i did several times growing up as a christian (If its a crime to preach why have they not killed me, just thinking out loud). She probably was disturbing the residents of the area but the last time i check their is the FoI bill signed and implemented in Nigeria and no barrier to public preaching yet, the last i checked, except it happened some seconds ago.

My thoughts are deep and weighing in on me. As a christian, I have heard and seen Jesus blasphemed by my close and distant allies and yet all i do is pray for mercy for them, i have never and will never kill anyone for any reason good or bad no matter the rage but i wish like me all my friends and friends to be would think of others before thinking about themselves.

The killers of Bridget and Eunice should have a re-think, if they were in the women's shoes, hacked and killed in cold blood, will that be justice for them.

In conclusion, I love everyone, no matter your tribe, religious belief, character, life style, temperament, educational background, financial worth, personality, social status and disposition and that is why when you meet me and the first question you ask is which state are you from, trust me, we might have a good relationship because i believe you should treat me as you would treat anyone be it Hindu, Buddhist, Islam or Christian.

Alexander Victor - My simple thought

Photos: Blood trail and scissors leads to the arrest of mother who abandoned her newborn baby

A farmer found an abandoned newborn baby at his doorstep in Kampung Siantan Baru, Malaysia, today May 17.

The 51-year-old had just completed his prayers when he suddenly heard loud cries of a baby coming from outside his house around 5.30am. The man was astonished to find a baby girl abandoned on a chair in front of his house. The man immediately wrapped the baby girl in a piece of cloth and alerted the police. 

Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) police chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Dev Kumar said a team was deployed to the village to investigate the case while the baby was rushed to the Serian Hospital for treatment.

Dev said the CID team led by Insp Mohd Fais Zubir found traces of blood and recovered a pair of scissors not far away from the house of the farmer.

"We believe the scissor was used the cut the umbilical cord of the baby," he said, adding that the blood trail led the CID team to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman, believed to be the mother of the baby, within the same housing estate.

"The woman appeared weak when police conducted checks inside her house. Our men also found traces of blood in one of the rooms," said Dev.

The woman was sent to the Sarawak General Hospital in Kuching for treatment where she will be subsequently arrested under Section 317 of the Penal Code for abandonment of a child under 12 years of age by a parent.

Source: New Strait Times

Murder weapon used in the killing of Dr Ivye Umanah released (photo)

The prime suspect in the murder of Dr Ivye Umanah, Henry Silas is pictured right at the Force HQ in Uyo. Left is the weapon used by the suspect to deliver the fatal blow that killed Dr Umanah at her home. The rod sticking out of the evidence bag is a car axle, quite heavy. It was used and dumped in the compound. Dr Umanah was found murdered in her home on April 21st (read story here)

A family member gives an update below...

Yesterday the police commissioner called and requested to see the family only to tell us that they want to go to press today and that the idiot confessed that he did it alone out of anger and they believe him, that she was owing him and when he went to collect the money, she said she did not like his work,slapped him and slammed her door on him,he fell down as a result, got up in anger,picked up the weapon and hit her,that he did not mean to kill her. And the police believed it.

To this moment the police have not returned her atm cards recovered from this fool on the 20th of April when they let him go from the station and we got information that withdrawals have been made from that account, who did? we'll soon find out. From all we've seen at the house and his actions afterward, it's obvious this fool did not work alone and not of his own accord but why take the fall alone.

Our submission is that our sister was killed for something we don't know and by persons with deep pockets, Henry Silas only did their bidding.

Who is behind the killing of Dr Ivye Umanah and why is where we are now, this trash Henry is saying can't fly, not at all.

The Police is definitely compromised in this matter and must be looked into. 

Man pours kerosene on his own daughter & sets her on fire (photos)

According to the victim, Elomachukwu Agbara, her father, Ifeanyi Agbara, poured kerosene on her and lit her up for not coming home on time from her tailor's place. 

Asked why he set her on fire, Ifeanyi said "She had been out of the house and we asked her to come inside the house, she refused. So we poured Kerosene on her and that was it. It was when she wanted to run away. Nobody used matches on her, it was a lighter" - he said

 Credit: InFocus

Industrial court restrains Nigeria Labor Congress from going on strike tommorrow

The National Industrial Court has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labor Congress and all its allies from embarking on any strike action. The Federal government this morning approached the court asking the court to stop the proposed strike action by NLC.

 NLC had given the federal government till midnight today May 17th to revert to the old pump price or face total strike action slated for tomorrow Wednesday May 18th.

President of the Industrial Court, Justice Babatunde Adeniran Ademjumo, granted the interim order of injunction restraining the Defendants/Respondents, their agents, privies, employees, workmen, or servants from embarking on industrial action, demonstrating or engaging in any action that may disrupt the economic activities of Nigeria pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.

The Federal Government was represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN; Okoi Obono Obla, Special Assistant to the President on Prosecution, and Dayo Apata, Director of Civil Litigation at the Federal Ministry of Justice.

More photos of Kenyan police brutalizing protesting citizens

Kenyan police brutally attacked a number of civilians protesting yesterday in Nairobi for election reforms ahead of the country's presidential election holding next year. See more photos after the cut...

Police arrest 28 year old man for killing his mum, dad, sisters in Yobe

The Yobe state police command has arrested 28 year old, Adamu Mai Bisco, for hacking his mother, father and sisters to death with a shovel while they slept at their home in Potiskum town of Yobe state yesterday Monday May 16th.

According to the state's Police Public Relation Officer, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, the suspect is believed to have carried out the dastardly act under the influence of hard drugs, according to The Nation.

The Yobe PPRO said the offence was committed under section 221 of the penal code law. “Culpable homicide contrary to penal code law section221.offence committed by Adamu Mai Bisco, 28yrs old of Bataiya area of Potiskum, yobe state.

Apparently under the influence of Hard drugs of Marijuana, and Tramol capsules, the suspect without any provocation as the victims were fast asleep pickup up a shovel attacked and killed his father, mother and 2 sisters.The incident took place at about 1.00am.

Upon the receipt of a distress call, police moved in and arrested the suspect, recovered the exhibit and the suspect is still being interrogated. Interim investigation reports revealed that the suspect is a drug addict as he confessed to have consumed illicit drugs. The bodies of the victims were evacuated to the hospital for medical examination.Suspect to be charged to court,”.

Other sources in the community where the incident happened, said the parents of the suspect had threaten to report the suspect to the police for allegedly being a member of Boko Haram “I gathered that the parents said they will report him to security as a Boko Haram. He did not take that threat lightly and so decided to killed the while they were all asleep,” a source informed.

Photos: Gov. Ambode receives Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje at Lagos House

The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje today paid a courtesy visit to Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the Lagos House, Ikeja. See another photo after the cut...

EFCC arrest former Kaduna state governor, Ramalan Yero and ex PDP governorship candidate, Sagir Takai

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, yesterday night May 16th, arrested former Kaduna state governor, Ramalan Yero and a former PDP governorship candidate Kano state in the 2015 general elections, Salihu Sagir Takai. A source at EFCC told Daily Trust that both men were arrested in connection with the Deizani’s N23bn campaign largess.

The duo spent the night at the commission zonal office in Kano. Also the Secretary of PDP in Kano, Alhaji Auwalu Ibrahim Danzabuwa was also arrested.

Reacting to their arrest, a PDP Chieftain in Kano, Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, said

“If the commission is serious about the fight against corruption, it should extend its operation to some APC members because they too shared campaign money during last general elections. This campaign fund is a tradition in Nigerian politics and all political parties did the same thing in 2015 election. On Monday, some operatives of the commission stormed our party’s campaign office and conducted a search. They were accompanied by the party’s secretary Auwalu Ibrahim Danzabuwa to our office for the search. This is injustice being mated against PDP members”.

Man surprised after motorist who smashed his parked bike's tail lamp, leaves an apology note & cash for repair

A man named Marc Knight was quite upset when he arrived to see his parked bike's tail lamp smashed. However, the motorist responsible surprised him by leaving an apology note and money to fix the lamp. Sharing what occurred via his Facebook profile, he wrote,

"Today I had parked my bike at the Rajiv Gandhi Government hospital, Chennai. When I returned I found my tail lamp smashed...for a moment I was really upset, but I found a small bit of paper rolled into my helmet which was on the bike. It was a sorry note and a couple of hundred rupees rolled up with it. I was indeed taken aback....in a world of road rage and recklessness. ..this was a pleasant reminder that humanity still existed. So guys just share this and if it reaches the guy who did this. ..I want to say "thank you....you are a good person!"

Two herdsmen sentenced to 20 years in prison in Delta State for unlawful possession of firearms

A High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State on Monday, May 16, sentenced two Fulani herdsmen identified as Hassan Abidu and Yakubu Salem to 20 years in prison with hard labour. Abidu and Salem are suspected to be members of an armed terrorizing indigenes of Ibusa community in Delta State.

The herdsmen were arrested on February 23, 2015 after a distress call was made of a suspected group of Fulani boys seen at Power line, Ibusa bearing firearms and dangerous weapons.

The court prosecuted the men on two count charge of unlawful posession of firearms tendered against them by the Attorney-General of the state, punishable under Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act Cap R.II, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria,2010. They were handed 10 years sentence each with hard labour and without an option of fine.

Nigerian Senate withdraws anti-social media bill

The Senate has withdrawn the frivolous petition bill otherwise known as the Antisocial media bill sponsored by Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah. At the plenary today May 17th, the senate received the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters that examined the legality of the bill.

During the deliberation of the committees report, Dino Melaye said the bill, if passed, will work against Whistleblowers who provide information to the police and other security agents.

Senator Shehu Sani while contributing to the debate, said the bill if passed will stifle the press and also silence social media. He commended the senate committee on Judiciary for standing against the passage of the bill.

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu posed a question to the senators who unanimously asked that the bill be stepped down.

"Nude selfies till I die" Kim Kardashian declares as she accepts Break the Internet Award

Kim Kardashian-West on monday accepted the Break the Internet Award at the 2016 Webby's for her "unparalleled success online, undeniable talent and natural ability to use the Internet to create buzz, engage with fans and communities, and get the world to pay attention."

In her acceptance speech, the 35 year old reality star whose nude selfie caused a stir earlier this year, assured her fans that they haven't see the last of her naked body.

"Nude selfies till I die," Kim proclaimed after accepting the award.

A post on Webby Awards official website reads:

"The Webby Awards are excited to honor Kim Kardashian West with the inaugural Webby Break The Internet Award for her unparalleled success online. It would be difficult to underestimate the importance of Kim Kardashian West’s impact on the Internet. As the leading celebrity in terms of her online presence and understanding of how to connect with a global audience via social media, apps and online video, Kim has set the standard incredibly high. She has shaped our understanding of how someone or something can draw the popular attention of Internet users everywhere. To the degree that she’s created a new type of celebrity — publicizing her life to the benefit of herself and her family — is due to the Internet.  

Kim’s preternatural sense of being in the public eye, sees her appearing at seemingly every major cultural moment, most notably, her support of Caitlyn Jenner’s sex change. Likewise, with her suite of apps including the latest, Kimoji, which skyrocketed to the top of the most-downloaded list, Kim has expanded her celebrity into new territories and, safe to say, to a high degree of success as well. For breaking the Internet and putting it back together in her likeness, it is our privilege to honor Kim Kardashian West with the first-ever Webby Break the Internet Award."

Photos from the funeral of the mother, father and two sisters killed by their son in Yobe

The Father, mother and two daughters who were killed by their son and brother, 28 years old Adamu Mai Bisco, in Potiskum, Yobe state yesterday night, were buried according to Islamic rites this morning. Adamu who is said to be a drug addict, used a shovel to hack his family members to death while they slept. He has been arrested and will be charged to court soon. More photos after the cut.

Charly Boy shares photos of himself getting his "engine serviced, changing oil and turning up"

At least that was what the Area Fada said when a fan expressed concern over the photos. "Servicing my engine, changing oil and turning up. Nothing dey happen. Body must tight" he replied. See more photos he shared after the cut...

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Man flies from Lagos to Edo state to propose to his girlfriend during Passing out Parade (photos)

The lover boy came all the way from Lagos to Ekpoma, in Edo state to attend his girlfriend's Passing Out Parade and before the day was over, he went down on his knees and proposed to the lady who seemed confused at first before saying yes! Congrats to the couple. See more photos after the cut...

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Adorable photo of one of Mikel Obi's twins pretending to read

How cute..

Yemi Alade stuns in swimwear issue for OnoBello (photos)

Posing in the latest edition of OnoBello.com online fixture  - singer Yemi Alade showcases the season’s sexiest swimwear styles in these fun filled images. For the photo shoot, Yemi wears styles from Andrea Iyamah swimwear. See more photos after the cut...

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FFK and wife, Precious, host Orji Uzor Kalu and John Fashanu to lunch at his home in Abuja

FFK shared the photo on his Twitter handle.

I share your pains- Buhari assures parents of Chibok girls

President Buhari has assured parents and relations of the kidnapped Chibok girls that he frequently reflects on the ordeal of the captives in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists and shares the pain of their continued absence from home. Buhari said this in a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba. Part of the statement reads;

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Social media escalating war between Herdsmen & farmers in Nigeria - Minister of Interior says

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, today blamed the increasing rate in herdsmen and farmers clash in Nigeria, on conflicting reports on social media. Dambazzau said this while speaking during an inaugural meeting for stakeholders on the conflict in Abuja today April 14.

“The rise of the social media has given scope to the non-traditional media outlets which has seen interest groups frame stories surrounding the conflict in ways that tend to undermine the cooperate existence of Nigeria” he said.

He added that the crisis poses a threat to the unity of Nigeria and so must be addressed urgently.

Lamar Odom opens up about divorce rumors

In his first interview since being released from the hospital after collapsing in a Las Vegas hotel, Lamar Odom opened up about the status of his relationship with Khloe Kardashian. He told ET;

"Khloe and I did talk, you know, everything is (up for) discussion .We talk about anything. We’ve been through a lot. It won’t ever stop. It gets tough, especially if so much gets speculated. Only a few people know the truth, and I just keep that close to my heart.”

Throwback photos of Pres. Buhari with daughter and grandchildren

President Buhari is pictured with one of his daughters and grandchildren last year. More photos after the cut...

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Photos: Federal govt delegation visit Chibok parents in Borno

A Federal government delegation led by the Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, Special Adviser to President Buhari on Social Investments Maryam Uwais, Minister of state for Budget and National Planning Zainab Ahmed and Ministr of state for Power, Works and Housing Mustapha Shehuri, visited Chibok community in Borno state today to commemorate the 2nd year of the kidnap of 219 Chibok girls. Continue to see more photos...

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Oshiomhole’s aide arraigned for publishing a post on FB against the governor and unlawful possesion of arms

A Senior Special Assistant on Media to Edo state governor Adams Oshiomhole, Curtis Eghosa Ugbo, has been arraigned before an Oredo Magistrate Court for allegedly publishing an article online against Oshiomole. According to The Nation, 47 year old Curtis was also arraigned for unlawful possession of firearms.

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Kanye West does push-ups with his daughter North on his back!

The video was shared on Kim's snapchat. Watch the video after the cut...

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Two teenage girls arrested for kidnapping a three year old girl.

A 13 year old girl and her 14 year old friend have been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a toddler from a city centre Primark store  and were taken in for questioning.
The three-year-old girl was with her mother in the store when she disappeared from the store in Newcastle city centre at around 5pm on Wednesday evening.

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Photos: Kanu Nwankwo pays courtesy visit to FRSC headquarters in Abuja.

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Kanu Nwankwo on Thursday, April 14 paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. More photos after the cut..

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