SKYE BANK MANAGEMENT SACKED BY CBN

The management of Skye Bank PLC announced what it called the voluntary resignation of its top officers. The action followed plans by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the bank due to distress arising from bad loans and insider malpractices by board members.

In a statement, the management said the CBN has approved the appointment of Alhaji M.K Ahmad as the new Chairman of the Board, and Tokunbo Abiru the new Group Managing Director and CEO. Bayo Sanni, Idris Yakubu, Markie Idowu and Abimbola Izu retain their positions as Executive Directors.

SaharaReporters learnt that the Chairman of the bank, Tunde Ayeni owed the bank at least N102 billion that had remained unpaid for several years. He was one of those who resigned.

Mr. Ayeni, who is a close associate of former President Goodluck Jonathan, had taken over what used to be Eko Bank, Bond Bank, and Prudent Bank. He then used interbank loans to buy Mainstreet Bank for N135 billion and added it to his collection to create Skye Bank.

Since coming on stream, however, the bank has been consistently abused by its owners, who collect loans without collateral, and use them to fund lavish lifestyles and the acquisition of an assortment of private companies. Ayeni, for example, bought parts of an unbundled electricity company from what used to be the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, using Skye Bank funds. At the last count, he also owned Ibadan and Yola Discos, and also acquired Nigeria Telecommunication Limited (NITEL) and also owned a private jet.

Mr. Ayeni was also a close associate of the late former governor of Bayelsa, Diepreye Solomon Alamieyeseigha, and was linked with money laundering allegations concerning the late governor. It was through Alamieyeseigha that he became close to Mr. Jonathan during his time as deputy governor. Ayeni spent months in Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detention as the agency carried out investigations into the massive theft of Bayelsa State funds, but he was never charged to court.

Other non-executive directors of the bank who owed the bank include Jason Fadeyi, the chairman of Pan Ocean Oil company, who owes N90billion.

Furthermore, several businesses with links to the bank owed large sums to it but refused to service their loans. They include Atlantic Energy, owned by Jide Omokore and fugitive Kola Aluko, which is owing N70b; Oando Oil Company, N20b; and Captain Osa Okunbo. Kola Aluko’s brother, Kunle, is among the non-executive directors who purportedly resigned from the bank’s board.

SaharaReporters sources said Heritage Bank, which is co-owned by Mr. Ayeni and Senate President Bukola Saraki, is next in line for a takeover by the Central Bank, which is also looking to force out Oba Otudeko from the board of First Bank of Nigeria due to his indebtedness of about N82billion.

In his letter of resignation, outgoing MD of Skye Bank, Timothy Ogunoye lamented that his efforts to turn the fortune of the bank was thwarted by forces within and without the bank.

Below is the press release announcing a change of guard at the bank .

Changes on the Board of Skye Bank Plc.

We wish to inform our stakeholders of recent changes on the Board of the Bank.
Earlier, the Non-Executive Directors and the two Independent Non-Executive Directors resigned their appointment on the Board as follows:

S/N DIRECTORS CAPACITY
1 Dr. Olatunde Ayeni Non-Executive Director/Chairman
2 Mr. Victor Adenigbagbe Non-Executive Director
3 Dr. Jason Fadeyi Non-Executive Director
4 Mr. Babajide Agbabiaka Non-Executive Director
5 Mr. Victor Odozi Independent Non-Executive Director
6 Mr. Kunle Aluko Non-Executive Director
7 Mr. Abdul Bello Non-Executive Director
8 Mrs. Ammuna Lawan Ali Independent Non-Executive Director

The following Executive Directors also resigned their appointments on the Board with immediate effect:

S/N DIRECTORS CAPACITY
1 Mr. Timothy Oguntayo Group Managing Director/CEO
2 Mrs. Amaka Onwughalu Deputy Managing Director
3 Mr. Dotun Adeniyi Executive Director
4 Mrs. Ibiye Ekong Executive Director

The CBN has approved the appointment of Alhaji M.K Ahmad as the new Chairman of the Board, while Mr. Tokunbo Abiru has been appointed as the new Group Managing Director and CEO. Messrs. Bayo Sanni, Idris Yakubu, Markie Idowu and Abimbola Izu will continue in office as Executive Directors of the Bank.

The former leadership of the Bank voluntarily resigned their positions in order to pave the way for a new team to further the new strategic direction of the Bank in the retail and commercial business space, having laid the foundations and set the necessary processes and structures. In this wise, the challenge of accelerating growth in the new strategic direction becomes more urgent and compelling, given the poor performance that we recorded in the 2015 financial year end, and the attendant challenges.

The Executive Management of the Bank also take the opportunity to most sincerely thank the former Board led by Dr. Olatunde Ayeni, and the former Management team led by Mr. Timothy Oguntayo for their service, sacrifice and dedication to this institution.

As they take their leave, we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

NEW JAMB POINTS SYSTEM FOR 2016 ADMISSION PROCESS-CHECK HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR POINTS HERE

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the release of its guidelines for the 2016 admissions’ process.

The method, described as the point system option, was adopted after an extensive one-week meeting JAMB had with universities and other tertiary institutions’ administrators in the country.

According to the guidelines contained in a statement placed on its website on Monday night, JAMB said that the modalities were going to be based on point system.

While explaining how the admission process would work for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates and direct entry students, the organisation stated that universities were going to charge fees for screening of candidates at the end of the process for admission.

According to JAMB, the new method uses a point system to offer provisional admission to candidates.

“Before a candidate can be considered for screening, he/she must have been offered a provisional admission by JAMB. The JAMB admission checker portal is going to be opened soon for this process, so praying is all you can do now,” JAMB said.

The second process, it said, was the point system where admission would depend on the point tally of the candidate.

The statement said, “JAMB’s provisional admission no longer makes much sense this year, your points tally will decide your faith. The points are evenly spread out between your O’ Level and JAMB results to provide a level-playing field for all.

“In the first case, any candidate who submits only one result which contains his/her relevant subjects already has 10 points. The exam could be NECO, WASSCE, November/December WASSCE etc, but any candidate who has two sittings only gets 2 points. So this means that candidates with only one result are at an advantage but only just.”

The organisation added that the “next point grades fell into the O’ Level grades where each grade would have it equivalent point; A=6 marks, B=4 marks, C=3 marks, so the better the candidates’ grades, the better his or her chances of securing admission this year.

“The next point is the UTME scores where each score range has its equivalent point which can be summarised thus, 180-200=20-23 marks, 200-250=24-33 points, 251-300=34-43, 300-400=44-60 points,” JAMB explained.

Giving a breakdown, JAMB explained that each category would contain five JAMB results per point added.

For example a candidate with 180-185 gets 20 points, while a candidate with 186-190 gets 21 points.

JAMB added that the point system for direct entry would be released soon.

JAMB stated that fees would still be charged for screening which would replace the Post UTME test.

JAMB also emphasised that catchment and educationally less-developed state would still be used for admission into the nation’s tertiary institutions.

JAMB said, “Merit contains 45 per cent of the total candidates for a particular course, Catchment contains 35 per cent and ELDS and staff lists contains the rest. Cut off marks will be released by the institutions this year in the form of points and not marks.

“If a school declares its cut off mark for Medicine as 90 points and JAMB grants a candidate with 250 a provisional admission but his/her total points falls short of the 90 points, then he/she will lose the admission. So the provisional admission is just a means to an end, not the end in itself.

Imo International Health Systems Ltd Latest Job Recruitment (5 Positions)

Imo International Health Systems is a provider of health services with the goal of enhancing the wellbeing of all individuals. We focus on reducing the healthcare risk of the community by providing quality services for the sick and encouraging preventive behaviors. Imo International Health Systems is a chain of hospitals that is established based on Public Private Partnership between Imo State Government of Nigeria and International Quality Healthcare Consulting LLC, a USA based healthcare organization.

Are you seeking a life changing career to meet the Healthcare needs of the great people of Imo State? Imo Health System is coming to town and we are inviting qualified professionals and support staff to become part of the change by applying for the following positions below:

1.) Surgery Consultant (General Surgery)

2.) Paediatrics Consultant

3.) Psychiatrist Consultant

4.) Anaesthetist Consultant

5.) Radiology Consultant

JOB APPLICATION LINK

http://www.careerhob.com/2016/07/imo-international-health-systems-ltd.html#

Application Closing Date
11th July, 2016.

Sabmiller Plc 2016 Latest Job Vacancies(15 Positions)

SABMiller is in the beer and soft drinks business, bringing refreshment and sociability to millions of people all over the world who enjoy our drinks. We do business in a way that improves livelihoods and helps build communities. We are passionate about brewing and have a long tradition of craftsmanship, making superb beer from high quality natural ingredients.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

1.) Packaging Team Leader

2.) Packaging Maintenance Controller

3.) Packaging Engineer

4.) Packaging Unit Manager

5.) Packaging Maintenance Planner

6.) Packaging Instrumentation Technician

7.) Packaging Process Artisan

8.) Packaging Machine Specialist

9.) Brewing Maintenance Planner

10.) Engineering Store Controller

11.) Manufacturing Systems Engineer

12.) Laboratory Instrument Technician

13.) Hygiene Specialist

14.) Brewing Maintenance Controller

15.) Yeast Specialist

Application Link

http://www.careerhob.com/2016/07/sabmiller-plc-2016-latest-job.html#

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

I'm a better coach because of Jose Mourinho's rivalry - Pep Guardiola says

Pep Guardiola has given his first press conference as Manchester City boss. While speaking to the press, the former Bayern Munich and Barcelona coach admitted that his rivalry with Jose Mourinho while the pair were at Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively has made him a better manager. 
Barca were the subject of regular Mourinho barbs, and the nadir came when the Portuguese poked Guardiola's assistant Tito Vilanova in the eye during a touchline scuffle in August 2011.

"I think Jose put it pretty well in his press conference," City's new head coach said. "It's not about him or about me.

"We played many times against each other, and I can only say as a coach that the big coaches - and Jose is of course one of them - help me to reach another level as a coach.

"My experience against him and against, for example, Jurgen Klopp or Thomas Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund and a lot of managers in England and Spain - it made me better.

"All managers in the world want to win and here they're going to try to win as well."

“Every stage is a big challenge,” he said. “It could be the biggest because City have not won as many titles as Barcelona or Bayern but I can’t answer. Maybe when you took over the second team from Barcelona [in 2007] it was the hardest because if I failed in that moment my career would be finished.

“We have to win every day. I see how difficult it is in England to find a team to win four, five, six games in a row. All the people talk about that. Maybe that is the challenge, to try to be more consistent in our game, but I think in my career people are always going to demand [success of] my teams … but in the end that is good. It is better to live under that pressure so I think you have to understand, maybe we will not be able to win, maybe we will not win every day but we are going to try and that is the important thing to change in our play.”

 Source: www.mcfc.com

Crovation Limited is recruiting Fresh Graduate for 3 Position

Crovation Limited (Crovation) that specialize in the development and maintenance of real estate. The company has since inception embarked on conceptualization, execution and maintenance of real estate for a hand full of corporate and individual clients thus fast building a strong reputation as a skillful and dependable firm bringing innovative solutions and approaches to its various engagements. Crovation prides itself on being customer friendly real estate development firm where you can be rest assured your investment is secure.
Our vision is to create affordable and secure investment opportunities for clients in the area of real estate through seamless processes, quality and timely delivery of every project embarked upon. Based on our expertise from quality education and years of collective experience from our stakeholders Crovation offer the best quality in the uderlisted services Real Estate Development, Facility Management, Real Estate, Development Consultants, Real Estate Investment Consultants, Project Finance

Crovation Limited (Crovation) hereby invites qualified candidates to fill the vacant positions below: 
Marketing ExecutivesLegal ExecutiveProcurement Officer How to Apply 
Send your CV to hr@crovationltd.com, only females experienced in sales and qualified candidates of 1-4 years will be contacted

Application Deadline:  22nd July 2016

LEICESTER COMPLETES AHMED MUSA SIGNING

Premier league champions Leicester City have completed the signing of Nigerian international Ahmed Musa on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Leicester were widely linked with the forward who scored 13 goals in 30 league games last season for CSKA Moscow and they had a January bid for the player rebuffed.

The 23-year old Musa becomes Leicester's fourth signing of the summer following the addition of Nampalys Mendy, Ron-Robert Zieler and Luis Hernandez.

Musa had this to say about his latest move,

"I feel very happy joining Leicester City, for me it's one of the best clubs and I feel very happy. 

"I joined because it's one of the best clubs in the Premier League and they are like a family. That's why I joined Leicester City and I'm very excited.

"I look forward to seeing the fans in the new season and I will do my best to make them happy."

Guidelines for Admission Into Tertiary Institution in Nigeria" as released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Sequel to the recent workshop convened by the honourable minister of education on the modalities for admissions into tertiary institutions in nigeria, the federal government hereby approves the following guidelines for admissions:

1. presentation of the lists of candidates who qualify for screening into individual based on the stipulated guidelines by JAMB (find hereby enclosed);

2. screening should not demand for another test in any form either written, oral or electronic;

3. candidates are to present their senior school certificate examination (SSCE) results/Advance Level (AL) results for verification and clearing purposes;

4. WAEC, NECO, NABTEB results or equivalent are acceptable as maltriculation requirements;

5. each candidate is expected to have a minimum of five (5) credits at SSCE including English, Mathematics and any other three (3) relevant subjects to his or her discipline;

6. any candidates who does not possess the requirements as listed in item four (4) is deemed to have failed the screening exercise;

7. The list of qualified candidates awaiting SSCE/AL results can be kept in view (K.I.V) pending the release of their results;

8. Consideration of the recommended list as forwarded by JAMB should be completed within one month from the date of receipt of the list;

9. Any institution that has a shortfall in the admitted candidates can make-up for candidates from other departments on the institution list;

10. The screening list has been uploaded on JAMB website www.jamb.org.ng for possible users;

11. Reason(s) for rejection of candidates on the list should be clearly stated with proofs provided alongside; and

12. The federal government has directed that these guidelines should be strictly adhered to without any alteration.

FROM THE JAMB REGISTRAR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE ~> PROF. 'DIBU OJERINDE (OON)

Download the full PDF here - www.jamb.gov.ng/Guidelines%20for%20Admission%202016.pdf
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SOURCE = www.jamb.gov.ng

Accounting Job at Adron Homes and Properties

About Adron Homes 
Adron Homes and Properties Limited is a Real Estate development company that provides the highest number of decent, accessible, comfortable housing while achieving global housing standards. Our basic role at Adron Homes & Properties Limited is to secure suitable house for everyone, irrespective of social class, income level and all else.
Adron Homes and Properties Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Account Officer
 
Location: Lagos 
 
Responsibilities 
Examine account statements for the branch to ensure accuracy.Ensure that statements and records comply with laws and regulations.Keeping by all team members responsible. Co-ordinate daily, weekly and monthly cash flows, ensuring all information is collated and up to date, monitoring of accuracy and liaising with Group Financial Controller on requirement of funds required.Contribute to the development of management information provided internally and externally.Ensure that financial records are maintained in line with Company’s Financial Regulations and Standing Orders, and comply with current legislation.Ensure that all work is in line with company policies and procedures.Ensuring that all calculations are linked to supporting workings and appropriate source of information.Shall report directly to Group Financial Controller.Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns and ensure prompt payment.Inspect account books of the branch and accounting systems to keep up to date.Organize and maintain financial records for the branch.Improve businesses efficiency where money is concerned in the.branch.Make best-practices recommendations to management as regarding the branch.Suggest ways to reduce cost, enhance revenues and improve profits.Provide auditing services for businesses and individuals.Monitor all Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring completion and adequate record Requirements
A graduate (B,Sc/HND) in Accounting, 3 – 6years work experience and ICAN or ACCA qualification is an added advantage..Job Title: Group Financial Controller
 
Location: Lagos
Reporting to: The group financial controller reports to the GMD/CEO and the Director of Finance.
 
Responsibilities
Shall ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly management accounts, investigating variances, correcting errors where necessary and providing explanations on departures from budget across all branches.Implementation of accounting systems and processes improvement. Close liaison with accountants in branches to resolve issues.Preparation of Accountabilities;
Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management.Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Group’s accounting records and financial systems.Production of statutory accounts for the company as and when required in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and the legislationPlay a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the management to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the Group’s strategy and objectivesPreparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to the Board.Financial Management & Controls:
Active management of overheads whilst seeking out areas for efficiencies for savings.Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and payments to employees Review and update, in line with good practice, the Group’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for review and adoption by management.To assist the Finance Director in respect of periodic reports to the Group’s Audit Committee explaining the processes adopted and undertaken by management to keep under regular review the effectiveness of internal controls covering financial, operational & compliance controls.Support the Finance Director in the development and execution of the company’s taxation strategy.Ensure returns for Corporation tax, VAT and other relevant taxes are submitted,payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with To take a lead role in the implementation of the upgraded Sage accounting system.Supervise & review performance of individuals in the team.Requirement
Work experience in managerial capacity, a graduate of Accounting with 8 years and above working experience, ICAN or ACCA will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: mainland@adronhomesproperties.com using the position as subject of the email

3 Vacant Positions At OPEC

Director, Research Division
http://www.adiblesmarket.com/jobs/other-jobs/director-research-division-opec_i22526

Environmental Coordinator
http://www.adiblesmarket.com/jobs/technology/environmental-coordinator-opec_i22525

Head, Energy Studies Department
http://www.adiblesmarket.com/jobs/technology/head-energy-studies-department-opec_i22524

Others
www.adiblesmarket.com

JOB ALERT

UBA Plc is recruiting for a scheme called Graduate Contract Staff(GCS). It's 80k monthly only for a period of 2yrs after which the person might be converted to a core staff based on his/her performance on the job. The candidate must not be above 26yrs. Pls if you have anyone who fits this criteria, let them send their CV to the email below.
ubong.tom@ubagroup.com or
ceo4tom.u@gmail.com
This is very valid
Kindly Share. Thanks

How I Added Related Posts Widget To Blogger Blog

Many readers of your blog will spend more time on our blog after reading a post, if they see more related posts. If you really want to increase the page views of your blog, then you must be showing related posts under each post on your blog. In this post, I am sharing with you, how I added a widget/plugin to my blog , which displays list of related posts below each post on my Blogger blog.


The related posts widget will show a new related posts section below your post. The related posts widget fetches the related posts from those posts having the same label as the current post.

To add the related posts widget you will have to follow the steps below:.


==> Log in to your blogger dashboard
==> From there go to Layout > Edit HTML and tick the expand your widget templates box (option on the right). If you are using new Blogger dashboard, go to Template > Edit HTML 
==> Click inside the HTML and use CTRL+ F to find </head>



Right above </head>, paste the code below.

<!--Related Posts Scripts and Styles Start-->
<style>
#related-posts {
float : left;
width : 350px;
margin-top:20px;
margin-left : 5px;
margin-bottom:20px;
font : 11px Verdana;
margin-bottom:10px;
}
#related-posts .widget {
list-style-type : none;
margin : 5px 0 5px 0;
padding : 0;
}
#related-posts .widget h2, #related-posts h2 {
font-size : 20px;
font-weight : normal;
margin : 5px 7px 0;
padding : 0 0 5px;
}
#related-posts a {
text-decoration : none;
}
#related-posts a:hover {
text-decoration : none;
}
#related-posts ul {
border : medium none;
margin : 10px;
padding : 0;
}
#related-posts ul li {
display : block;
background : url(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuC2N79O94oo7vJI_HWF5adKN3Pz6xS4hiR9e9tOy-dDl9XtENayq2kKpu-HTjmJKCc3h122MFpTOGxDLDUsLM807PerFPQMOuV4eFLp6uQVikH8kcvmPuICDdAeyRati9f4O8EaRY_iI/s200/greentickbullet.png) no-repeat 0 0;
margin : 0;
padding-top : 0;
padding-right : 0;
padding-bottom : 1px;
padding-left : 21px;
margin-bottom : 5px;
line-height : 2em;
border-bottom:1px dotted #cccccc;
}
</style>

<script type='text/javascript'>
//<![CDATA[
var relatedTitles = new Array();
var relatedTitlesNum = 0;
var relatedUrls = new Array();
function related_results_labels(json) {
for (var i = 0; i < json.feed.entry.length; i++) {
var entry = json.feed.entry[i];
relatedTitles[relatedTitlesNum] = entry.title.$t;
for (var k = 0; k < entry.link.length; k++) {
if (entry.link[k].rel == 'alternate') {
relatedUrls[relatedTitlesNum] = entry.link[k].href;
relatedTitlesNum++;
break;
}
}
}
}
function removeRelatedDuplicates() {
var tmp = new Array(0);
var tmp2 = new Array(0);
for(var i = 0; i < relatedUrls.length; i++) {
if(!contains(tmp, relatedUrls[i])) {
tmp.length += 1;
tmp[tmp.length - 1] = relatedUrls[i];
tmp2.length += 1;
tmp2[tmp2.length - 1] = relatedTitles[i];
}
}
relatedTitles = tmp2;
relatedUrls = tmp;
}
function contains(a, e) {
for(var j = 0; j < a.length; j++) if (a[j]==e) return true;
return false;
}
function printRelatedLabels() {
var r = Math.floor((relatedTitles.length - 1) * Math.random());
var i = 0;
document.write('<ul>');
while (i < relatedTitles.length && i < 20) {
document.write('<li><a href="' + relatedUrls[r] + '">' + relatedTitles[r] + '</a></li>');
if (r < relatedTitles.length - 1) {
r++;
} else {
r = 0;
}
i++;
}
document.write('</ul>');
document.write('<a href="http://feedersng.blogspot.com.ng/2016/07/how-i-added-related-posts-widget-to_6.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><font size="1" color="black">[Get Related Posts Widget for Your Blog]</font></a>');
}
//]]>

</script> 

<!--Related Posts Scripts and Styles End-->

Click on Save template

Now use CTRL+F to find this line of code

<div class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'> 

OR 

<p class='post-footer-line post-footer-line-1'>

Now paste the code below immediately after any of these lines (whichever you could find): 



<!-- Related Posts with Thumbnails Code Start-->
<b:if cond='data:blog.pageType == &quot;item&quot;'>
<div id='related-posts'>
<font face='Arial' size='3'><b>Related Posts: </b></font><font color='#FFFFFF'><b:loop values='data:post.labels' var='label'><data:label.name/><b:if cond='data:label.isLast != &quot;true&quot;'>,</b:if><b:if cond='data:blog.pageType == &quot;item&quot;'>
<script expr:src='&quot;/feeds/posts/default/-/&quot; + data:label.name + &quot;?alt=json-in-script&amp;callback=related_results_labels&amp;max-results=5&quot;' type='text/javascript'/></b:if></b:loop> </font>
<script type='text/javascript'> removeRelatedDuplicates(); printRelatedLabels();
</script>
</div>
</b:if>
<!-- Related Posts with Thumbnails Code End-->

Click on Save Template.

Now, go ahead to view one of your blog posts. You should see the Related posts below it.

Note: If you did not add a label (category) to a post, you might not see the related posts below it.

You can alter the CSS rules if you want to customize the look and feel

Feel free to share your recommendations or questions via the comment form.


Cheers!

Airtel Unlimited reloaded new settings

First creat an Apn with the following
Name: Airtel Cheat
Apn: internet.ng.airtel.com
Proxy server: 127.0.0.1
Port : 8080
Then go to ur Psiphone handler or Syphon shield
proxy server:video.ng.airtellive.com

​Real proxy server:69.162.90.99
Real proxy port:80

and save then

go to more option and thick connect with http and Proxy: 69.162.90.99
Port:80
Region: USA
once you done this save and rock this like never before....

working with #0.0k
TESTED

Veteran NollyWood Actress, Bukky Ajayi is Dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, is dead. Sources close to her said the respected thespian died today. Her last public appearance was at the 2016 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards-AMVCA in March were she gave a heart warming speech after receiving her lifetime achievement award.
More details later!

5 Ways LinkedIn Can Help you Achieve Success in your career

1. Professional Presentation
If you are pursuing a career in any field, forget facebook and focus on LinkedIn. Your profile is like a Resume or CV and anyone in the world can see your qualifications and call you up. Even if you have a job, having a killer LinkedIn profile can increase your chance at success in case you want a change.

2. Professional Networking
I am just an undergraduate. But through LinkedIn I was able to make contact with the CFO of Vodacom and also the Head of a unit at one of the big four. Why am I telling you this? Just so you can see that the social network gives you the opportunity to build a professional netwok of quality people from around the world. You can also use this platform to connect with others in your industry. Who knows, there might be a better position elsewhere. Even entrepreneurs can use this to meet with others in their industry and learn more. It is said your netwok determines your network.

3. Access to information on job opportunities
Once you set up your profile, LinkedIn starts matching your skills to positions advertised. This is done automatically and you get notified about it. Imagine how helpful this can be when searching for a job.

4.An opportunity to sell yourself without stress
I noticed that sometimes, there is alot we want to express on our CV but in a bid to conserve paper and not make the CV bulky, we omit them. I noticed this when I applied for an internship position at KPMG(I got in by the way). A simple link to my LinkedIn profile on my CV was really helpful in selling my self to them. With LinkedIn you can write as much as you want and state all your experiences in details. And the platform presents it so professionally for you that it doesn't look to bulky.

5.Easier Recruitment.
This goes to business owners and entrepreneurs. You can make use of the platform for your recruitment and get more qualified and experienced personnel.

LinkedIn.com is the website go on and register if you haven't already. Be sure to Google Tips on how to setup your profile properly. I would in a later post write about that as well.