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August 6, 2015

Our Chief of Staff, Remi Ogunkayo to speak at Academic Summit 6.0 event

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Our Chief of Staff, Remi Okunkayo will be speaking at the Academic Summit 6.0 happening on Thursday August 6, 2015 at the Main Auditorium, University of Lagos.

The event tagged “The Digital Age Media: A marriage of skills, opportunity and technology” will also have other speakers such as Kola Oyeyemi, GM Business Development, MTN Nigeria, Lanre Adisa, GMD, Noah’s Ark, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Directors of Programmes, TVC and a host of  others.

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July 16, 2015

Chude Jideonwo, Our Managing Partner, to speak at CVL’s role model forum

Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo will be speaking at this month’s CVL role model forum on Saturday July 18 at the CVL Building, 6, Balarabe Musa Crescent, Victoria Island Lagos. Time: 11:30am prompt.

He will be sharing his inspirational story alongside Engr Anthony Oguike.

Attendance to the forum is FREE.

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July 9, 2015

Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo to share RED’s digital packages at Empowerment Breakfast event

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Our Managing partner, Chude Jideonwo will be speaking at the Empowerment Breakfast event on Social Media Mastery  happening this Saturday, 11 July at the Rodizzo, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos.

With his mastered experiences in the use of social media to improve various brands and businesses. He will also be sharing Red Media Africa’s digital packages.

The Social Media Mastery training will help participants discover how to get feed backs, develop and achieve business goals, it will help them build a strong network, boost sales of brands (product or services), and how to deliver results in their businesses.

Other speakers at the event include Doris Simeon, Dele Odufuye and Wole Olugbemiro.

For more details click here

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July 7, 2015

Executive Director of The Future Project, Mfon Ekpo to speak at ‘Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’

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The Executive Director of the Future Project, Mfon Ekpo will be speaking at  ‘Building Tomorrow’s leaders Today’ set to take place  at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos on Thursday July 9, 2015.

She will be speaking alongside Prof. Pat Utomi, Lolu Akinwunmi – Group CEO Prima Garnet and Remmy Hazzan – Fmr Deputy Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly.

In 2014, Mfon Ekpo was selected as part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative and was later appointed the Chair of the Advocacy Committee on the Regional Advisory Board for the Mandela Washington Fellowship.

The event hosted by Soaring Eagle Generation starts at 3pm.

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July 7, 2015

Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo to speak at the ‘Power Talk Series’ hosted by Leading Ladies Africa

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Our Managing Partner will be speaking at the Power Talk Series, hosted by Leading Ladies Africa on Sunday 12 July 2015 at the Social Place, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island, time is 2pm

The Power Talk Series is a quarterly event hosted by Leading Ladies Africa, where women from different backgrounds have the opportunity to learn, be inspired, and connect with one another. The objective is to create spaces where women engage, connect and thrive.

The theme of this event is “Leveraging the Power of Online Media”. The idea of the event is to show how successful brands and personalities, have built sustainable and admirable online presence by leveraging on social media.

Other speakers at the event Toke Makinwa, Ono Bello, Tosin Ajibade , Adibeli Nduka Agwuand others.

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July 3, 2015

Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo to speak at ‘The Authentic Selfie’ hosted by Church 3:16

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Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo will be speaking at Church 3:16 presents ‘The Authentic Selfie’ on Sunday July 12 at the Darlington Hall, Plot CDE Industrial Crescent, off Town Planning way, Ilupeju. Time is 1oam.

The Takeover series was mapped out to foster team work & bonding and help individuals in various departments express their God-endowed gifts and this is the 3rd edition.

The two and a half hour Takeover service promises to be an unusual time in the presence of God with an expected audience of 500+ young people (age 18 and above).

Also speaking at the event is Agatha Amata of Inside Out with Agatha

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July 3, 2015

From June, with Joy! #JoyfulJune

 

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Access Bank and Fifth Chukker, in conjunction with UNICEF, hold Polo day in London to raise funds for underprivileged kids in Northern Nigeria
As part of its continued support of UNICEF, the Access Bank UK and Access Private Bank, along with Fifth Chukker, hosted the ‘Access Bank Polo Day’ at the Guards Polo Club, Windsor on Saturday June 13.
The event was attended by Adolfo Cambiaso the world’s greatest Polo player, HH.SH.Maita Mohd al Maktoum; Nick Danvers, Chairman HPA UK; senior members of African and Nigerian governments; UK and African business leaders and customers of Access Bank Nigeria and UK. In addition to raising awareness of those children suffering in Nigeria, the event also demonstrated the range of UNICEF´s charitable projects that address the needs of these children.
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President Buhari appoints Accountant-General of the Federation, Media and Publicity Special Advisers
President Muhammadu Buhari in June approved the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Idris as the Accountant General through the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoS), Danladi Kifasi.‎ Earlier, Mallam Garba Shehu and Mr Femi Adesina were announced as Senior Special Adviser and Special Adviser respectively, on Media and Publicity .
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House of Tara dazzles at WOWe Festival as Ada Iwugo takes on Fashion and Entrepreneurship
At the recently concluded Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship (WOWe) Festival, Nigeria’s leading beauty house, House of Tara, dazzled as Ada Iwugo, Commercial Director of House of Tara, delivered on speech that centered around the Festival’s theme. 
Speaking alongside other notable speaker, Iwugo fired up the participants at the festival when she spoke about fashion and entrepreneurship. 
The event, which was held at the Landmark Convention Centre Lagos, provided an amazing opportunity for women to engage with Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs and celebrate excellence and success. 
Another highlight of the festival was the House of Tara International stand showcasing a wide range of the company’s world-class products at the event.
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Ebony Life TV hosts Prof. Jega to an exclusive tea party with 100 young Nigerian Leaders at “Conversation and Cakes”
Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network, EbonyLife TV hosted 100 young leaders to an exclusive meeting Professor Attahiru Jega, the recently retired chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Coming after Nigeria’s most successful electoral seasons to date, the participants met and conversed with Jega about his experiences during his tenure, the most recent elections held, and on many more issues. It was moderated by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a co-host of the highly rated The Spot on EbonyLife and the host of Red Media’s sunday afternoon show, Rubbin’ Minds.
RED Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo speaks on the power of Social Media in business at Diamond Woman’s Xclusive Evening
Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo delivered the keynote address at the exclusive evening with Diamond Bank’s Xlcusive Evening Diamond Woman event on Friday, 26 June. He addressed the topic “The rise of the digital age–Social Media as a tool for business relevance”.
The Financial Literacy Series continues with useful security tips when using alternative banking channels and how to secure a personal loan
In June, First City Monument Bank and Keystone Bank held the reins on behalf of the Banker’s Committee Financial Literacy Public Enlightenment programme where they provided important information to consider when using alternative banking channels, as well as ways to improve your chances of securing a personal loan.
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Malta Guinness shows gratitude to consumers by sharing ‘more goodness’; extends promo deadline to July 7
Malta Guinness started rewarding consumers nationwide in May with awesome prizes in her latest promotion tagged “more goodness”.
Consumers will be rewarded everyday until July 7, 2015 with a grand prize of 2 Million Naira. There is also something for everyone in prizes of 20 million Naira worth of airtime, 100,000 Naira for 10 people daily and 5,000 Naira for 10 people daily.
To participate in the promo, check under your Malta Guinness crown, text the code found and your location to 1759. E.g. A67459RCLagos to1759.
… and that is how RED’s Managing Partner, Chude Jidenwo ‘wowed’ participants at the 2015 WOWe Festival
RED Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo was honored as a speaker at the WOWe Festival. The event took place on 25 – 26 June 2015 at the Landmark Convention Centre,Victoria Island, Lagos where he addressed the topic “Zero – Hero; the Extraordinary Factors that make the impossible possible: Key characteristics of those that achieve significant breakthroughs in their businesses and lessons in Politics”.
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Whoosh!! #TeamRED members attend Leadership training at Daystar Leadership Academy
At RED, we are committed to constant development of our people, as eight team members participated in the Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA) Basic Leadership Course which held from 1 June -12 June, 2015. The training was packed with courses ranging from family success, project management, leadership, systems development, excellence-orientation, and success habits.
Wale Adenuga, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey performs live at RCCG Apapa family’s Excel 2015
In what has become an annual celebrated affair of music, worship, and insightful sermons; the eighth in the series of the yearly gathering of the Apapa Family group of churches of the Redeemed Christian Church of God held on Sunday, June7, 2015 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos with the finest Nigerian ministers in attendance.
Like a King, Vector Tha Viper features Sarkodie in second King Kong remix
Nigeria’s acclaimed king of rap, Vector Tha Viper teams up with awardwinning Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie in a second remix of his hit song, King Kong.
With a previous remix featuring fellow celebrated rap artists, Phyno and Reminisce, Vector like a king decided to further stun his fans with this new remix. 
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#TeamRED celebrates June Birthdays for team members
In May, our Communication Associate, Business Development Associate and Driver turned a year older and as usual, we celebrated the #RED way!
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The Future Project successfully completes two weeks entrepreneurship crash course
Between 2 and 12 June 2015, The Future Project carried out a two-week intensive training on Entrepreneurship via The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) platform, which is series of seminars, workshops and conferences that serve as a bridge towards skill acquisition and capacity building.
These training sessions have a distinctive structure that lend themselves to the learning and improvement of attendants, regardless of their level of knowledge.
The Entrepreneurship Unveiled sessions will see leading figures in select industries invest their expertise and experience in building other fledgling professionals, acting as catalysts that spark the creation of enterprise and sustained impact.
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Action 2015 Coalition and Nigerian Stock Exchange partner on ‘The Day of the African Child”
The Future Project, as part of the Action 2015 Coalition, partnered with the Nigerian Stock Exchange to have 15 15-year-olds participate in the ringing of the opening bell as a way of recognizing them as future leaders. 
The teenagers participated in a Press Conference where they met members of the private sector who taught them how they can help secure the future they want through their Corporate Social Responsibility projects. 
The children were led to the Stock Exchange by media maven Mo Abudu alongside other celebrities like Timi Dakolo, Marvelous Odiete who were there to show their support to our future generation. 
This event presented the perfect opportunity to re-emphasize the business community’s commitment to the betterment of the lives of the future generation.
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Aiki Nigeria takes basic ICT training to Enugu
Aiki Nigeria in partnership with Microsoft delivered basic ICT training to youths in South East Nigeria, empowering them with basic digital and communication skills, and also providing online learning opportunities in order to prepare them for the job market.
Participants were offered computer appreciation, how to use search engines, Microsoft office, and social media. This training ran from the 25th of June to the 27th of June 2015 at IMT Campus 3, Enugu, Enugu state.
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June 30, 2015

Imagine Africa! The Canadian High Commission and Swiss Embassy Host The Future Awards Africa courtesy team–call for nominations officially open

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As part of its the launch of the 2015 season of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), The Future Project (TFP) paid courtesy calls to the Canadian High Commissioner, Mr Perry John Calderwood and Swiss Deputy Head of Mission, Mr Daniel Cavegn in Abuja on  23 and 25 June, 2015. The courtesy team will also be visiting Senegal, South Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana throughout July 2015 in order to introduce TFAA and its goals.

The courtesy team included Mfon Ekpo, Executive Director, The Future Project, Bukonla Adebakin, Team Lead, The Future Project, Jake Okechukwu, Winner, The Future Awards Africa Prize in Community Action 2014, Debbie Magnut, External Relations Director at RED, and Ikechukwu Akagba, Lead, The Future Project Volunteer, Abuja.

The courtesy visits also announced the commencement of nominations for the 10th annual TFAA, and the awards are seeking nominations from the public, for people between the ages of 18 and 31 who have been able to create incredible impact and well documented accomplishments within their community and/or globally in the last year. These achievements should revolve around their results, potential for growth plus the ability to inspire other young people in Africans.

The theme for this 10th anniversary is Imagine Africa!, chosen to highlight young Africans fulfilling the promise of the continent. TFAA is proud to demonstrate the richness and variety of positive change catalysed by these young ideas.

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“Locally and globally, young Africans continue to reshape and redefine the narrative of just what it means to be a young individual in a developing country,” said Mfon Ekpo, Executive Director, The Future Project Africa. “They are demonstrating incredible resilience and resourcefulness, and in doing so are reshaping a continent and helping to create brighter futures for a continent of over one billion people. It really is an exciting time for us as we highlight the incredible things occurring.”

Nominations are opened to young Africans between ages 18 – 31.

The award categories for 2015 are:

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Education

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Agriculture

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Advocacy

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Technology

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Public Service

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Community Action

o          The Tony O. Elumelu Prize in Business

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Entertainment

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize in Enterprise Support

o          The Future Awards Africa Prize for African Young Person of the Year
For more information and to nominate a candidate, visit www.thefutureafrica.com/awards, send an email to [email protected], or send an SMS to +2348022226712. Nominations close 11 September, 2015.

The Future Awards Africa is supported by Ford Foundation, Microsoft, the US Consulate, the Canadian High Commission and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Official Media Partners are EbonyLife TV, AfricaMagic, Ventures Africa, and Y! Africa. Official Online Partners are BellaNaija and 360nobs.

The official bloggers for 2015 Olorisupergal, Ameyaw.com and NigeriaNewsDesk. Country partners are Information Nigeria and Pulse.ng.

Follow @TFAAfrica to keep up with the latest news on TFAA. The official hashtags for 2015 are #ImagineAfrica and #TFAAS2015.

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June 24, 2015

Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo is Keynote Speaker for “Xclusive Evenings with Diamond Woman”

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Our Managing Partner, Chude Jideonwo will be delivering the Keynote address at the Xclusive Evenings with Diamond Woman on Friday 26 June at PGD’s Place, Diamond Bank Head Office, Plot 4, Block 5, BIS Way, Lekki Expressway Lagos.

Chude Jideonwo will be speaking on the topic; The Rise of the Digital Age- Social Media as a tool for business relevance.

An initiative of Diamond Bank, Diamond Woman (DW) is designed specifically for women, by women, who are professionals, entrepreneur, homemaker. Diamond Woman provides women with financial, business and lifestyle advice which will help them achieve their aspirations.

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June 19, 2015

Conversation and Cakes: EbonyLife TV to host 100 young thought leaders to tea with former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega

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Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network, EbonyLife TV is set to host 100 young leaders to an exclusive meeting Professor Attahiru Jega, the recently retired chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Coming after Nigeria’s most successful electoral seasons to date, the participants will be able to meet and converse with Jega about his experiences during his tenure, the most recent elections held, and on many more issues. It will be moderated by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a co-host of the highly rated The Spot on EbonyLife and host of Sunday afternoon show, Rubbin’ Minds.

“No one can deny the impact Professor Jega had on our electoral process during his tenure at INEC,” said Mo Abudu, Founder/CEO of Ebonylife TV. “We know it is important for young Nigerians to have an insight into those things that transpired during tenure at INEC resulting in the momentous change we now see—and how they will shape the next few years of Nigeria’s future,” she concluded.

The event will be held on Saturday, June 20, at the Wheatbaker Hotel, in Ikoyi, Lagos and is invite only

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