Lagos to collaborate with research institutes on solid mineral development

The Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has said it is collaborating with research institutes to develop solid minerals available in Lagos State.

Lagos to collaborate with research institutes on solid mineral development

The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Olawale Oluwo disclosed this during the visit of Members of Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources led by its Chairman Hon. Folajimi Muhammed.

The Commissioner, while briefing the committee members on the activities of his Ministry for the first quarter of the year 2017, said geological research carried out by the Ministry revealed the existence of some solid minerals in the State which will require further studies.

He said the State is already in touch with relevant stakeholders like some research institutes to further develop these minerals and make them attractive to investors.
‘‘We have discovered the occurrence of some minerals in the State like clay, kaolin, limestone and silica sand, we are discussing with some research institutes like the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Raw Material Research Institute and Epina Technology amongst others to further develop and make the discovered minerals viable and attractive to investors''.

Mr. Oluwo disclosed that “Our flagship project, the embedded power project, which is being done in collaboration with major stakeholders in the power sector will soon commence and will guarantee a 24hour, 7day power supply to businesses and homes where they are deployed”.

He said further that the State is leveraging on the Federal Government power reform where investors through the embedded power project can generate power for the distribution companies to distribute to end users.

The Commissioner said the State is already harmonizing a bill that will guarantee and make attractive the deployment of embedded power projects to solve the energy challenges of Lagosians.
Clarifying issues on the discovery of crude oil in some parts of the State and how prepared the State was towards solving youth restiveness, the Commissioner said “We are not unaware of pockets of agitations that may arise from that axis, we are putting together a committee that will address future restiveness and youth employment. The Governor will soon inaugurate the committee whose members are mainly from the axis.”

He urged the visiting Committee members to assist the Ministry and the State in ensuring easy and rapid passage of bills that the Ministry will soon be bringing to the State House of Assembly.
In his response, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Folajimi Muhammed said the visit which is to be done quarterly is part of the oversight functions of the committee to ensure that the programs and plans of the Ministry are in line with the year 2017 budgetary provision as passed by the State House of Assembly.

Other members of the Committee included Hon.Gbolahan Yishawu, Hon Akeem Sokunle, Hon. Jude Idomogu, Hon. Sola 

Giwa, Hon. Olawale Olayiwola, and Hon. Mojisola Lawal Miranda.

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Mark Zuckerberg and Wife celebrates 5 years wedding anniversary

Mark Zuckerberg: Today is Priscilla and my five year wedding anniversary, and I want to share a fun story about how it came together.
Yesterday was the five year anniversary of Facebook's IPO. Now you may ask, who would plan their wedding for the day after their IPO? Good question.

Priscilla and I wanted a low key wedding so we decided to make it a surprise and have it in our backyard. I sent our friends and family an email telling them I was throwing a surprise party for Priscilla to celebrate her graduation from medical school. Since they thought it was a surprise for Priscilla, they kept it quiet. When they showed up at our home, I told them we were getting married. It was a great day.

One side effect of having a surprise wedding is that Facebook's CFO who was managing our IPO process had no idea we were getting married. With IPOs, the process goes on for a while and you just go public when everything is ready. When I originally set the date for our surprise, we had no idea when the IPO would be.

I remember the day David, our CFO, told me the IPO process would conclude on May 18. I was shocked. I closed the door and asked if it was possible to maybe do it a few days sooner. He said it wouldn't be ready yet. I asked if maybe we could do it a week later, and he told me that May 18 was the day it would be ready so it needed to be that day. And that's how our IPO came to be the day before our wedding.

The wedding was really special, but, as you know, our IPO wasn't exactly smooth. Priscilla and I took off on our honeymoon, but I wanted to be with our team when things got rocky, so I cut our honeymoon a few days short. Instead, I promised Priscilla that every year we'd have a honeymoon to celebrate our marriage.

That brings us to today. Some years we've gone to Japan or France. This year we're traveling around the US and we'll be spending our honeymoon in rural Maine. One lesson I've learned from marriage is that exploring together just gets better over time.
Priscilla, here's to a great sixth year of marriage and perhaps some better planning in the future!

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Europe’s largest eSports arena opens in Moscow

Yota Arena, the largest eSports arena in Europe, opened officially in Russia’s capital city on Friday.
The two-storey complex houses a computer club, a stage for competitions and performances, a restaurant, a virtual reality bar, a karaoke room and an eSports goods store.
The arena spans across 5,000 square meters, which is several times grander than similar arenas in the US – the Esports Arena (about 1,400 square meters) and MLG.tv Columbus Arena (1,300 square meters).

Europe’s largest eSports arena opens in Moscow

The venue in Moscow received an investment of over five million US dollars from world leading eSports organization ESforce.
eSports refers to computer and video game competitions between professional teams and players. The sport is legally recognized in 16 countries including Russia and China.

Europe’s largest eSports arena opens in Moscow

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10 Ways to manage your Boss - Leadership and Management tips

The importance of learning how to manage your Boss can't be overemphasized. In today's busy corporate world, subordinates are becoming increasingly more responsible for maintaining a good working relationship with their boss. Ultimately, how well you manage your boss will have more direct bearing on your promotion, your current working condition and your future career moves than your education and expertise.

Here are the 10 commandments for effective boss management:

1- Have a good grasp of your own strengths and weaknesses as well as his strength, and weaknesses. You will know where you two complement each other, where you conflict, where you need help.

2- Know what he needs: both work needs and emotional needs. When they are legitimate needs such as loyalty, feedback and support, provide them without having to be coached. Never criticize him in front of others. Never underestimate him.

3-Understand the rules of team play. Be willing to be a good team player. Your individual contribution has value, but it's greatly enhanced as a part of the group effort. Help your boss become a good team leader.

4- Learn how to build trust. Show your boss your trustworthy. Demonstrate your trust in him and he'll come through for you. Let your boss know when he has violated your trust, when he has gone beyond the call of duty.

5- Keep the line of communication open. Give him feedback on him performance. Ask him, rely on his guidance. Don't take his criticisms personally.

6-Share your expertise, innovation and creativity with your boss. He can learn from you too. He rely upon you as a problem solver and as a source of ideas and skills.

7- Take the initiative, look for solutions to problems and avoid complaining.

8- When problems arise, be straightforward in dealing with them. Develop the confidence and skill to discuss problems with your boss and, if necessary, how expert his behavior to change. Always stay objective, concise, professional and calm.

9- If your boss is trying to help you, use him as a mentor or networking source. Even good bosses need managing in spots where they are weak. Find out where your boss needs help. Reward his investment in you by performing well. Voluntee for extra projects.

10- Show your boss you understand the duties of management and leadership by incorporating as much of these qualities as you can into your present role. Support his role as manager and leader.

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Ambode charges judiciary to ensure quick dispensation of justice

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has charged the State Judiciary to continue to encourage local and international investors to the State through quick dispensation of justice.

The Governor, who gave the charge on Thursday at an event organised by the State Judiciary to celebrate Lagos@50, said since Lagos is the commercial nerve centre of West Africa and caters for over 20 million people, there bounds to be more litigation that will arise as it affects investors in the State.

The Governor, speaking at the event held at the Lagos High Court Auditorium, Igbosere, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, gave assurance that the present administration will continue to support the State Judiciary with necessary materials to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness.

He commended the past successive leadership of the Judicial Arm in the State for their vision and commitment singling out the efforts of the Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Femi Osinbajo whose tenure as the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice witnessed the introduction and implementation of great reforms which has improved access to justice.

He said, “As a result of these reforms and commitment of the judiciary to uphold the tenets of the rule of law the State is fast becoming a preferred destination for both local and foreign investors”.

“The ease of doing business index in Lagos State has improved tremendously as a result of the positive perception of our judicial process which guarantees quick and fair settlement of disputes that may arise from business transactions”, the Governor stated.
He noted that the present administration has since its inception continued to build the State into first choice of destination in the tourism industry, stressing that various projects have been embarked on towards achieving this feat.

The Governor explained further that the focus of the State government includes the smart city project, easy connectivity within the city, ease of doing business, encouraging small scale enterprises, helping to build world class business, adding that with all these there is need to have a complimenting judicial system in order to ensure the sustainability of the structures being put in place.

He however noted that the Government is aware that the journey of the judiciary has not been rosy but with the will of the competent leadership the State has enjoyed, progress has been achieved.
“I feel confident with the leadership and present constitution of the judiciary and encourage you to continue to put in your best in service delivery of justice, as you know that justice and order is an undeniable foundation of any civilized society and any lacking of these attributes is bound to fail”, Amobode declared.

In her address, the Chief Judge of Lagos, Justice Olufunmilayo Atilade commended the Governor for his support at ensuring a vibrant judiciary and also congratulated him on the giant strides achieved in making Lagos comfortable for its residents.

The event was graced by the all the Judges on the Lagos Bench, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem, serving and retired Justices and judges including Justice Bode Rhodes-Vivour of the Supreme Court, retired Chief Judge, Justice Omotunde Ilori and Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN).

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African Police Chiefs endorses IGP Idris as Vice Chairman of forum

The African Police Cooperation Mechanism has endorsed the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, as its second Vice Chairman.
His endorsement came after he was nominated by the police Chiefs of all the West African countries resent at the forum
The assembly also endorsed IGP of Algeria as its chairman, others are the police boss of Central Republic of African who was endorsed as the 3rd Vice Chairman while police boss of Zambia was endorsed as the rapporteur.
The officials will run the bureau for period of 2 years.
Their endorsement was
announced at a 3 day meeting of all police Chiefs in Africa (AFRIPOL) held in Algiers, Algeria.
The appointment of IGP Idris was collectively accepted and lauded by assembly.
Nigeria has by this appointment gotten the first opportunity ever to serve at such a high profile capacity of AFRIPOL in the region.
Idris who welcome his endorsement said it would be an added advantage for Nigeria to collaborate with member countries in the areas of intelligence gathering and sharing.
He said it will as well ease legislation for arrest and prosecution of trans boarder criminals.
IGP seeks legislation to ease arrest, prosecution of criminals in Africa. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has advocated the promulgation of a legislation to make the arrest and prosecution of suspects within Africa easier.
Idris spoke to newsmen in the Algerian Capital,Aligiers, during the maiden edition of the General Assembly of the Union Mechanism for Police Commissions( AFRIPOL).
The IGP lamented:'' Sometimes, if a criminal commits an offence in your country and escape to other countries, the Police usually find it difficult to bring him back home to face justice.
'' The proposed law will therefore redress this ugly trend, hence, bolster the criminal justice system in the continent.
'' This therefore means more efficiency and diligence in the
operations of the various police commissions and forces in the
continent.''
Idris further called for a stronger synergy between the police
commissions, sharing of intelligence and sustained myriad of
cooperation.
'' This also means effective fight of cross border crimes and
criminality, as well as enhanced internal security in the individual
African countries.
'' I am hereby commending Algeria for bringing together police chiefs
from other sister African countries to brainstorm for better policing.
'' This cooperation and strategy should be sustained so that law
abiding citizens in the region can go to bed with their two eyes
closed,'' the Nigerian Police Boss, urged.

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