3rd Covenant University Conference on E-governance in Nigeria

Members of the public are invited to the 3rd Covenant University Conference on E-governance in Nigeria (CUCEN) holding on June 8-10, 2016 at Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State.

Port-Harcourt Ph.D Student Needs a Job

Last year, I told my mentor about my plans to commence an M.Sc program. She asked; "Why"? I couldn't answer the question, hence I shelved the plan.

Above is a picture of a 26 year old lady in Port-Harcourt. She has a B.Sc (Ed) (Counseling and Psychology), an M.Ed (Psychology) and currently studying for a Ph.D (Psychology), yet desperate times has her carrying a placard to call attention to her unemployed state.

Isn't it ironic, that we spend MONEY to get education so we can get a job and get MONEY? Unless she's on scholarship, a Ph.D student shouldn't be carrying a placard seeking employment. This is why you shouldn't just get education for the sake of it. If an M.Sc or Ph.D won't add value to your life and community, don't get it! 

My thoughts: Post graduate education is great, but how relevant is it to your career? Why get an M.Sc only to carry a placard or struggle for entry level jobs with fresh graduates? Get profitable knowledge instead. Get a skill, training or program that equips and positions you to solve real problems and make money.

Success in your job search... and career!

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What Can You Do With 1 Million Naira?

Yes, I am back again to ruin your weekend with an amazing opportunity. A friend who believes I deserve to be a millionaire sent me a link and I have decided to share (Yes, because sharing is caring).

Ogee30 -  a youth empowerment & events company - recently launched a new event called The Entrepreneur 2016. The event, an idea pitching styled contest promises a chance at winning 1Million Naira as start-up for your business.

SMEs, prospective entrepreneurs and people with a fantastic business Ideas are welcome to pitch their ideas by registering at http://www.ogee30.com/registration.php?Title=Entrepreneurship%20Contest%202016

The Entrepreneurship contest is opened to ONLY Nigerian Nationals within the Age of 18 – 35 years. Youths are welcome to come listen to strategic business tips from business gurus/ Entrepreneurial giants, network & participate in the Ogee30 Giveaway where amazing prizes (Android phones, Flat screen TV, Electronics & more) will be won.

Names of all shortlisted candidates to pitch their business ideas on the Event day would be contacted by email and sms. However, all aspiring Entrepreneurs who do not make the list are also welcome to the Event to network with other Entrepreneurs, listen to strategic business tips from business gurus/ Entrepreneurial giants and participate in the raffle draw where amazing prizes (Android phones, Flat screen TV, Electronics & more) will be won.

Entry closes 21st May, 2016. I have sent in my entry, see you at the contest!

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Digital Skills Are The Culinary Skills Of The Future. Get Digified!

Hello! Thank God It’s Friday. In an earlier post on this blog, i wrote about Google’s commitment to train 1 million people in Africa on digital skills and informed readers of a Digify Bytes Session that held on 23 April 2016.

Good News For Job Seekers: MTN Nigeria Slashes Data Prices

 Active job seekers know the importance of always having mobile data and are always on the lookout for cheaper alternatives as data prices are still pretty high in Nigeria. The cheapest data in the market is the Glo’s 1.5 GB which goes for N1, 000, but survey and personal experience reveals glo has an endemic challenge with connection speed.

Recruitment Scam: Fake Federal Government Worker Busted

According to a report by punch newspapers, no fewer than 21 job seekers have fallen victims to a fake official of the Federal Ministry of Education, Abayomi Owoyale, after giving him money to secure teaching jobs.

Abayomi Owoyale, was said to have sold each of the letters, purportedly signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry, for N60,000. While some paid in cash, others reportedly paid into a Zenith Bank account number 2170004060, bearing Fajemisin Olakunle Owoyale. Owoyale is currently in detention at the State Department of Criminal Investigation, Yaba, Lagos State.

N60,000 is enough to start a business or enroll for an ICT course. N60,000 is someone's 3 months salary. Ironically, the Elites are getting their children free jobs at the CBN, while children of minimum wage earns are falling victim to fraudsters. Nawa!

These are desperate times and fraudsters are churning up new schemes targeted at desperate job seekers. Do not fall victim to recruitment scams. Recruiters want your skills, not your money!

Read Full report here: Fake FG worker arrested for selling appointment letters

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