Saturday 26 November 2016

Nov. 28 Event in #Lagos: People Management for Leaders Course


This is a three-day course designed for professionals and managers who need to know and understand the fundamentals of HR management for use in their day to day roles.

Nov 28 Event in Abuja: Strategic Finance Skills Development Program – For Finance and Non-Finance...


No matter the industry or sector of an economy, every business manager or leader (especially those who have grown or are growing into senior management positions) requires a good knowledge of basic accounting, finance, and financial analysis in order to succeed in the critical role of strategically managing and growing the firm’s business.

Nov. 27 Event in #Lagos: Festac Food Fair 2016


Festac is set to experience an amazing treat as FestacOnline, a community based platform announces the Festac Food Fair 2016.
It is a fun day of food, fun and networking for the entire family, so mark your calendars right now.
At the one-day fair,

Nov 28 Event in Abuja: Nigeria Clean Cooking Forum


The aim of the Forum is to review existing policies and practices, address lessons learned, understand gaps to be filled and opportunities to be accessed. It brings together key policymakers, private sector leaders, foundations, research institutions, women groups

Happening Today in Abuja: ||GRAND MOVES||SHARE THE MOVE|| by||WorDance||


Are you a dance lover? Fan? Or friend?
Its time to enjoy the beauty in the art of Dance, as the most AMAZING dancers converge in the city of Abuja.

Saturday Nov 26 Event in #Lagos: BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS.... BE YOUR OWN BOSS



How many times have you overheard someone say “One day I’m going to set up my own business and be my own boss”?
Maybe you’ve even said it yourself, have you?

Friday 25 November 2016

Saturday Nov 26 Event in #Abuja: Interview Simulation by 618 Consulting Limited


Interview Simulation is a training session that exposes you to several employability skills you need in the market-place.

Sunday November 27 Event in Port Harcourt: Super Startup Sunday - Startup Port Harcourt Week


Super Startup Sunday marks the beginning of the Startup Port Harcourt Week. Startup Sunday is a periodic meetup where entrepreneurs, talents, innovators, funders and startup enthusiasts come

Saturday Nov. 26 Event in Port Harcourt: Garden City Agro Commodity Export KnowledgeKlass®


Thinking of exporting Agro-commodities, then join in this KnowledgeKlass coming up on 26th November 2016.
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Saturday Nov. 26 Event in Ghana: Youth Speak Up Idea Platform



Topic: ENSURING PEACE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER ELECTION
Join us and let's talk peace. Peace is life, peace is everything,

Lagos Event This Weekend: Empire Night Monthly Comedy Industry Night


Empire Night is a comedy industry night for young next rated comedians showcasing their talent along with top Nigerian music artists.Its a luxury night out with really very funny comedians and music performances mixed with fun,luxury and lifestyle.It features hosting of these comedians every last sundays of the month.


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Lagos Event: OZICHI LIVE IN CONCERT: "LOVE, LIFE & EVERYTHING IN-BETWEEN"



A relaxed evening of music by OZICHI. 
Guest appearances by Cobham Asuquo, Ranti Ihimoyan, Tolu Okeowo, Johnny Ena,

Mini-SOS Headstart Training by Skills Outside School Foundation, Abuja


Are you a student in SS1 or SS2 in Abuja? Do you want to be as successful as Obama, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Dangote, Florence Alakija?

Thursday 24 November 2016

TheBookDiscus by ReadABookNigeria, Hosted by Uma Nnenna


If only we can truly fathom who we really are, the enormous potential we have, then we will truly start living... If you don't know your

Portraiture, Lighting & Creative Thinking: Photography Workshop this weekend in Abuja


Bantu Studio is organizing a two-day workshop on the essentials of great portraiture and lighting as well as in-depth analysis of creative thinking in photography.

Netpreneur 2016 “Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurial skill training"


Are you finding it challenging to make sales because of the recent economy situation?
Do you wish to venture into a new business and make it a brand at the shortest of time?
Do you want to upgrade or boost your CV and become productive in any organization?
This is an opportunity to learn how to advertise your products and services online

THE BIGGEST SHOPPING FESTIVAL IN LAGOS


SUNDAY the 27th of November, 2016 is almost here , The biggest shopping festival is around the corner. Guess what? We have a last minute big surprise for Vendors, so if you are a vendor and you really want to be a part of this huge event, send an email to

"Forward Drive". This Sunday in Abuja

Hot Discussion Tomorrow on "Crux of the Matter" with Elsie


If you've not planned to listen to this, well, you're about to miss something really nice. "Crux of the Matter" tomorrow features a discussion with Nollywood star Chiagoziem Nwakanma, hosted by Elsie Godwin. Topic under review:

Third Jobberman HR Breakfast in Lagos



The Jobberman HR Breakfast gathers Top HR Professionals, Practitioners and Business CEOs to discuss and address topical issues plaguing the everyday workplace which in turn affect the Bottom line of Businesses.

PayPort Black Friday Promo


Be at Da Blue Roof, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos by 8am for amazing deals.

Wednesday 23 November 2016

"HUNTING THE HUNTERS": Creative Non-Fiction by Famous Isaacs

This piece was written in 2013, in special dedication to Ikhide Ikheloa, Nigerian essayist and literary-cum-sociopolitical critic. It was published on my former blog until the was shut. Here is a republication of the creative non-fiction piece, "Hunting the Hunters" by Nigerian poet Famous Isaacs.

Upcoming Exhibition: ​"Recent works III" ​ Featuring paintings by One Off Gallery artists


Recent works III celebrates One Off gallery artists and strives to review significant artists' series from throughout the year.  As we hold no exhibition openings in December, this show carries on throughout the festive period and we feel that the best we have to offer should be on show.

Schedule for Lagos Fashion Awards 2016


The 5th Edition of the Lagos Fashion Awards ceremony will has been scheduled to take place on Sunday December 11, 2016.
The event is tagged “The Elite Fashion Slayers Edition.” Tickets

Sage on Stage: Spoken Word Poetry Event in Abuja


The legendary Nigerian Spoken-Word poet, Sage Hassan, will be performing his poetry at The Roof Top Lounge of Barcelona Hotel

Fashion and Photo Art Exhibition in Abuja


On the 25th and 26th of November 2016,Fashion for Charity Africa will hold FATA. FATA is a charity fashion show in aid of The Walk-Run-Fly Art Education project and 20 IDW (internally displaced women) Standardized Skills Training Project.

Lifestyle and Exhibition Event in Abuja



Register today at the bigest Lifestyle and Exhibition Event in Abuja
 The Rave

Tuesday 22 November 2016

THE 2017 BRISTOL SHORT STORY PRIZE. DEADLINE 3 MAY 2017


The closing date for entries is midnight (BST) May 3rd 2017. The maximum word limit is 4,000, there is no minimum. Stories may be on any theme or subject and entry can be made online or by post.

Lights and Stitches: Fashion Photography Workshop with Gottay


As far as creative portrait, fashion and editorial photography in Abuja goes, the name Gottay reminds a lot of people of excellence. I first met Gottay at about this time last year during a portfolio review event organized by Behance.

Monday 21 November 2016

APPLY TO THE “PORTRAITS” INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS.


Theme: 
Portraits display the likeness, personality and mood of the person or creature being presented. Portraits can be expressed in symbolic, literal, modern, traditional, abstract, and completely unique ways.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN: CALL FOR CONTRIBUTORS


The South African.com is looking to expand its pool of freelance contributors and journalists, so if you are a keen, talented, globally-minded writer with a flare for words, wit and wisdom, they want to hear from you.

Transition Magazine Calls for Submissions


Transition invites submissions reflecting on the role of religion in Africa and the African diaspora. We are particularly interested in essays, interviews, poetry, fiction, and visual art which engage the following themes from a fresh geographic, cultural, and social perspective:

Sunday 20 November 2016

"A Christian Name" - A Short Story by Kelvin Kellman

You swore it was the masculine version of Jill− a ‘one L’ variant of common female names, like Hilary was of Hillary and Alison of Allison− when your friends would poke fun at the absurdity of your name. To get the last laugh when they asked who and who you knew that answered to such a name, you would taunt them about their crude backgrounds: uncivilized lots just exposed to the brilliant sheen of education, of sophistication; that since they were fresh from thick bush they could not possibly know such names did exist.