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Healing Together with Sanyade Okoli
We will all agree that these past few weeks haven’t been easy on most people, especially those living in Nigeria - the riots at Orile, the Lekki Toll Gate ambush and the ensuing roller coaster of attacks on life and businesses across the country. To help our healing process, we will be holding a communal therapy session with @sanyadeokoli on our weekly AGS Lightbox session to address how the losses of the past weeks affected each individual and how to work through it. Sanyade is an inner healing practitioner, helping people to identify and address soul wounds. Also, she is a senior finance professional and the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha African Advisory Limited based in Lagos, Nigeria. She is also an Analyst on Arise TV’s Global Business Report show and writer of the inspirational blog, www.justasiam.ng. This webinar is scheduled to hold on 29/10/2020 Time: 8 pm WAT. AGS LIGHTBOX is a weekly capacity building webinar open to only AGS Tribe Community members. Learn more
Business
#EndSARS: Why Twitter topped Facebook during police brutality protests that went viral
Nigerian youths had been protesting for over 2 weeks, calling for an end to police brutality with the #EndSARS hashtag on numerous social media channels among which Twitter topped. Nigeria has a median age of 17.9, and the Nigerian youths used their tech-savvy influence to draw international attention to the brutality on protesters. Read more
Airtel Africa Plc appoints Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as Non-Executive Director
Airtel Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin as a Non-Executive Director (NED), with effect from 27 October 2020. This information is contained in a note sent to the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange on the 27th of October 2020 and signed by Secretary, Airtel Africa Plc, Simon O’ Hara. Read more
Niger, Benin, Togo pay Nigeria N2.04bn electricity bill
International customers – Niger, Benin, Togo – who purchase power from Nigeria remitted a total of N2.04bn in the first quarter of this year as their outstanding electricity bill to the Market Operator of the sector in Nigeria. But special customers, Ajaokuta Steel Co. Ltd and its environs, did not make any payment in respect of the N0.27bn and N0.05bn invoices issued them by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and the MO respectively, during the period of review. Read more
US Consulate to mentor, train female entrepreneurs
The United States Consulate General in Lagos is set to empower female entrepreneurs in southern Nigeria through training and mentoring as part of its 2020 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs. In a statement, the consulate said it would select 120 female entrepreneurs from across southern Nigeria to receive virtual and in-person training and mentoring. Read more
FG commences payment of N30,000 to 333,000 artisans
The Federal Government has progressed with payment of N30,000 one-time grants to 333,000 artisans across the country as part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, in a statement, explained the payments were being made to verified beneficiaries of the Artisan Support Scheme, a track under the MSMEs Survival Fund. Read more
#EndSARS: Army denies shooting at Lekki protesters, says Lagos asked for military
The Nigerian Army has stated that the alleged massacre of protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza is untrue, unfounded, and aimed at causing anarchy in the country and that their presence was requested by the Lagos State Government to restore normalcy. This was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 81 Division Army Public Relations, Major Osoba Olaniyi, on Tuesday evening, as the world draws attention to the Lekki shootings last week. Read more
Bargain hunters drive Flour Mills’ shares to highest price in 2 years — after impressive half-year result
Shares of Flour Mills of Nigeria, Nigeria’s biggest miller by market share, traded at a two-year high at N26.50 today on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, as bargain hunters jostle to take position following the release of its impressive 2020/21 half-year result. The last time it traded such a high was on August 3, 2018, when it traded at N27.00. The shares also gained 9.09 percent — the highest gain in 11 months. Read more
Social
Burna Boy dedicates spectacular BET Hip-Hop Awards performance to everyone who lost their lives to SARS brutality
On October 28, 2020, the 15th BET Hip-Hop Awards held after nominations were announced on September 29, 2020. American rappers, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch won big with three and two awards respectively. But a key highlight of the night was Grammy-nominated Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy's performance of 'Monsters You Made' with Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin. Read more
Kim Kardashian celebrates 40th birthday with close friends and family
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian recently turned 40 and with the help of her close friends and family, they pulled a very beautiful but intimate birthday party. The birthday party which was held at a tropical location was attended by close friends and family members of the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star. Read more
Nollywood veteran Clem Ohameze recounts how he was attacked by hoodlums
Nigerian actor Clem Ohameze has been recounting how he was attacked and robbed by hoodlums a few days ago. In a recent interview with BBC Igbo the movie star narrated how he was recently attacked in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. Read more
AGS Quote of the day
When we open our hearts to the voice of intuition, we come to the realization that the universe supports our growth and courageous expression in every moment. - Maura McCarley Torkildson
About AGS Tribe
The AGS Tribe is a Pan African community built to inspire, connect and build the capacity of young entrepreneurs and professionals. The main purpose of the AGS Tribe is to build a community of strong leaders (Entrepreneurs or Professionals) who will create more job opportunities that will ultimately reduce unemployment in Africa.
The Platform has 3 focus areas which are:
Promoting youth entrepreneurship as a tool to reduce youth unemployment and promote economic growth
Women Empowerment through our AGS Impact Fund and AGS Enterprise Challenge
Capacity building for entrepreneurs and nonprofits
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