Thursday, 4 July 2013

Thrive Hosts Business Leadership Development Summit

Thrive Hosts Business Leadership Development Summit

It is a much stated fact that the private sector is the engine of growth of any economy, and that a good number of thriving businesses were once start-ups and SMEs. It is therefore imperative for our nation to focus on fostering the spirit of enterprise among our citizens in order for us to realize the vision of a developed Nigeria.

Various solutions have been proffered as panacea for the low level of successful enterprises in our country compared to other developed nations; and while some place the responsibility for action at the door of government, others believe that only a concerted effort by all stakeholders can achieve the much needed effective stimulation of our economy.


This weekend July 6-7, Thrive will be hosting leaders of thought in the field of business and leadership. Dwelling on the theme – “The HeArt of Business Leadership”, the team of facilitators include Dr. Sam Chand – an associate of John Maxwell who was also named the 13th most influential Global Leadership Guru; Sam Adeyemi - renowned leadership expert, coach and author; and Tonye Cole - Co-founder and Executive Director of Sahara group; and the summit convener, Bolaji Idowu.  This event holds at Harvesters, Plot 5 -7 Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway, Opposite Mobil Petrol Station, Gbagada, Lagos;  From 9.30am to 1.30pm on Saturday and at 7.15am, 9am, 11am on Sunday. Additional details are available at www.harvestersng.org/thrive 


Thrive is Harvesters contribution to the deepening of entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Designed as a platform for entrepreneurs, business executives and other professionals; Thrive seeks to build knowledge, information, motivation and spiritual bridges: bridges between ideas and solutions, between dreams and opportunities; through proven insights from experienced minds.

There will also be a business clinic, an interactive questions and answers (Q&A) forum which will be led by a panel of successful business leaders who have made visible marks in their various sectors.

Preferred seating can be booked by pre-registering free at www.harvestersng.org/thrive.


Fab or not? Vera Wang's little black dress with big belt

Fab or not? Vera Wang's little black dress with big belt

The billionaire designer wore this dress to André Leon Talley's Little Black Dress and Lacroix's Schiaparelli unveiling. Would you rock this LBD?

Uche Jombo's outfit to Ebonylife TV launch

Uche looking fierce!

ASUU begins nationwide strike

ASUU begins nationwide strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday Monday July 1st commenced indefinite nationwide strike. ASUU national president Dr Nasir Isa Fagge told newsmen yesterday that they are embarking on the indefinite strike because 'The Federal Government reneged in the Memorandum of Understanding MoU signed with ASUU in 2009 to pay lecturers their earn allowance.'
"The strike starts today (Monday) and it is going to last for as long as the Federal Government wants it. The Federal Government has refused to implement some of the issues contained in a 2009 agreement it had with us. What we are demanding as the earned allowance is not more than N12, 500 per person, yet government is saying it cannot afford such." Fagge said
According to Fagge, the Federal Government, in 2009, promised to pay lecturers N12,500 per month as earn allowance but never did. The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, are also on strike

OJB responds to Juliet Ibrahim's query on raising $100k for kidney transplant

Last week, Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim posted a message on her instagram page saying kidney transplant does not cost more than $50k and wondered why people raising funds for OJB were requesting for $100, 000. Well, OJB has responded to that.

The ailing music producer and singer told Encomium mag...
"The mistake she's making is that it depends on the hospital you are going to in India. She says she runs a foundation, they might give her a rebate. The procedure itself is $55, 000. When you take out $55, 000, you are left with $45, 000. What about the running cost of the procedure? You don't go to India only to come back and start asking for help again. At least, I need some money to maintain myself for the next one year. So when you factor in all these costs, add air tickets and lodging, you will appreciate what we are talking about.

Who would you hit? DJ Caise vs DJ Xclusive

Who would you hit? DJ Caise vs DJ Xclusive

Dear LIB ladies, just one night of mad passion, who would you go home with? Chocolate City's superstar Derin Phillips, aka DJ Caise (left) or superstar DJ, Rotimi Alakija aka DJ Xclusive ? (right) 

Ice Prince and Dencia at the 2013 BET awards

Ice Prince and Dencia at the 2013 BET awards

The singer wore an outfit from her own line, Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and Luis Vuitton Sobe clutch to the BET awards in LA last night. Check out Ice Prince on the 2nd row at the awards after the cut..