Okpebholo'll made Edo State pride place in Nigeria says Ibifuro Tatua - ITREALMS

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Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mrs Ibifuro Thompson Tatua, on Tuesday described the newly elected Governor Monday Okpebholo as an indefatigable man with a heart for the people, reports ITREALMS.

“I can attest to the general belief that Governor Monday Okpebholo is a listening governor, a quality that is rare in modern day leadership,” she said, describing him, also, as “a firm believer in the Edo dream.”

Export made easy @Trade and Export Promotion Academy by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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Export is the sale of goods or services from a seller country to a buyer country, and it has the important effect of improving the economy of the selling country. A lot of people have believed that exporting involves taking some products and putting them on a plane or ship and wishing that nothing happens to it. They have no idea how to prepare the produce according to the requirement of the buyer as well as the relevant paper work needed for customs and other agencies. This has led to the seizure of thousands of goods at entry points into the USA and other countries, leading to huge losses to the exporter.

Essentially the key goal of export is to improve the economy of the seller country. That's the reason the government of the developing economy should take export seriously. As a business owner, there's need to focus on getting yourself into exporting. You've to do everything as much as possible, because as a business owner, export has the potential to improve the life of your business, because if your business is rich, it has the impact of doing so much for you. It's unfortunate that a lot of people underestimate export.

NDSF2022: Nigeria made significant steps towards digital economy says NCC - ITREALMS

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Nigeria has made some significant success in the drive towards enthroning national digital economy for the country.

This was disclosed by the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta in his keynote address at the 2022 Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum series on ‘5G: Enthroning Internet Governance for Digital Economy’ held at Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos and powered by DigitalSENSE Africa, a project of ITREALMS Media group at the weekend.

Igwe Ezenwa: Made of a standard by Mbazulike Amaechi - ITREALMS

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Excerpts from tribute to HRH Igwe Peter Ezenwa MFR by first republic Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, on his final Ofala recently in Oba Idemili LGA, Anambra State.

"One significant thing I will say that many people did not know is that the first indigenous airline that was to run in Nigeria was known as Standard Airways, this airways was formed in 1966 by a company formed by Igwe Peter Ezenwa, from Oba, On the board were Joe Nwankwu, from Abagana, Edward Ebo from Ezinifite, all of Anambra State, John Anyaehie from Nkwerre, in Imo State, and my humble self, Mbazulike Amechi, the five of us formed the company and then acquired two brand new planes .

We had our four pilots, Nnachi, John and Emma Ngwu, and Felix Ofor who was to be the General Manager of the airline, but just about the time for it to take off, the crisis of military take over erupted in the North and the Planes were on the way for delivery to us, in fact the bank handling the transaction was to allow them be flown from the United States, but when the news of the war broke out in 1967 the insurance company cabled the cancellation of the aircrafts, that they will not be able to cover the cost and risk of aircraft being flown into a war area. So we asked the manufacturers to take the two Planes back to their country and hold on for us for six months thinking the war will end in six months and they held on for six months but the war did not end in one year and so we asked for the refund for the cost of the aircraft and they deducted some money and then refunded and deposited the money at ACB, in London.

However, when the money was deposited there in London, sometime in 1969 at the peak of the war, Odumegwu Ojukwu wrote to us as Biafrans, that we should surrender the foreign exchange to Biafran government, that when the war ends the government will refund us, so we held a meeting and did as he requested and we allowed the government to take over the whole money in ACB London and the war ended the way it ended and we lost everything."

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DHL, MallforAfrica partner on African made products - ITREALMS Online

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World’s leading express services provider, DHL, has partnered with e-commerce giant, MallforAfrica’s new platform, Marketplace Africa, to help online retailers bring African-made products to the US and global market, reports ITRealms.

The site offers items from the continent’s most talented designers and artisans from a variety of categories including fashion, body care, handbags, jewelry and home décor.

Until today, African craftspeople have been isolated from global customers due to distance, fear of not receiving overseas payments, and complex shipping requirements.  Customers who wished to purchase products directly from African artisans faced obstacles regarding accessibility of items, authenticity and validation of the product, uncertainty of delivery, high delivery costs, and payment security. 

Marketplace Africa was created to help artisans sell on a global stage and simplify the ability to buy directly from African craftspeople and small enterprises. Powered by MallforAfrica’s award-winning patented e-commerce platform and payment system, MarketplaceAfrica.com’s global consumers can now shop directly from African businesses of all sizes and have the products shipped to their home with confidence.

DHL will manage all logistics services as their e-commerce delivery solutions are  designed with small businesses in mind and provide the speed of delivery that customers expect. With the world’s leading logistics company behind it, Marketplace Africa will provide craftspeople and customers order verification, fast delivery, and shipment labeling and packaging services. Suitable delivery costs also keep products affordable.

Hennie Heymans, CEO for DHL Express Sub Saharan Africa adds, “We are thrilled to be a part of this innovative e-commerce solution for African artisans. DHL is a facilitator of global trade and if we can improve connectivity and accessibility to global markets for local business, this will go a long way in helping small businesses grow. We’ve been in Africa since 1978, so have seen first-hand, the huge opportunities that cross-border trade offers to local businesses. This is truly an exciting time for African businesses.”

The Africa Made Product Standards (AMPS) is used to ensure that the highest quality products are being sold on the Marketplace Africa platform. It provides consumers with the assurance that products meet an international standard in quality. All products are crafted with the utmost care by an African artisan.

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Lai Mohammed denies ‘ban’ on Nigerian films, music video made abroad

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has denied pronouncing ban on all music videos and films to be produced in abroad for Nigeria market, reports ITRealms.

                                       

''I didn't say that henceforth, all music videos and films will be produced in Nigeria, or that the production of music videos or films outside Nigeria will be banned,” he asserted.

The Special Assistant (SA) to Hon. Minister of Information and Culture, Mr. Segun Adeyemi in a press statement made available to ITRealms, Wednesday in Lagos, quoted the Lia Mohammed denying the above story perception making a round on social media.

“All I said was that if a programme is designated as a Nigerian (local) content programme, we will amend the Code to ensure that it is produced in Nigeria,'' he said, adding, ''On that, there is no going back.''

He insisted that any programme consumed by Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria, stressing that the government's decision on any programme meant for Nigerians must be produced in Nigeria, was not to develop the economy of other countries at the expense of the Nigerian economy.

The  nation’s Creative Industry, he said, has potential of creating 1 million jobs in three years would not be realized if jobs meant for Nigerians are being exported to other countries under the guise of producing, in other countries, programmes to be consumed in Nigeria.

The Minister recalled how his office was bombarded with calls from concerned Nigerians when the last edition of the ''Big Brother Naija'' was produced in South Africa, saying he subsequently directed the National Broadcasting Commission to investigate the circumstances surrounding the controversy.

''Following the findings, we decided to amend the relevant sections of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code to prevent a repeat of that development. We are now in the process of doing that, so that anyone who intends to produce a reality show or similar programmes for Nigerians cannot take the production of such shows outside Nigeria.

''Nigerians are a very proud and resourceful people, and we are sure that no Nigerian will be against a decision to prevent the jobs that can be done in Nigeria by Nigerians from being exported to other countries,'' he said.

In a related development, Alhaji Mohammed has said the Broadcasting Code is also being amended to help develop the local football league.

''This (amendment) is not just about the Creative Industry. We are also going to ensure that the NBC Code is amended in a manner that if any company in Nigeria today invests a million dollars in promoting or supporting any (football) team or league outside Nigeria, I want the Broadcasting Code to be amended to the effect that it will not allow that programme to be aired unless that company supports the Nigerian League with a percentage that will not be less than 30 per cent of what was spent.

''This is because we cannot continue to develop the economies of the other parts of the world from the sweat of Nigerians and at the expense of the Nigerian economy,'' the Minister said.

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IPA heads to Botswana with ‘Made in Africa’ spirit 2016

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The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) is collaborating with the Government of Botswana (GoB) to host the 2016 ‘Made in Africa’ spirit in Gaborone, Botswana, reports ITRealms.

The Government of Botswana, ITRealms gathered is represented by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology and the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) that the next Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) event to be held in Gaborone, Botswana in June 2016. 

ITRealms reports that the decision to host IPA in Botswana received the highest endorsement from President Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama of Botswana.

IPA is a landmark programme of the AIF, whose purpose is to increase the prosperity of Africans by catalyzing the innovation spirit in Africa. IPA celebrates its 5 year milestone in helping to shape the innovation landscape in Africa.

IPA claims till date to have attracted over 6,000 innovators from 50 African countries, making it a truly Pan-African initiative. 

This year’s event with its “Made in Africa” theme promises to be ground-breaking, extending beyond the Awards ceremony. AIF is offering several avenues of opportunity for local, national, regional and international growth and exposure to Africa’s next cadre of innovators. The event will provide an unprecedented platform for African innovators and innovation enablers to network, share knowledge, explore business opportunities and boost collaboration.

Botswana’s selection as host country for IPA 2016 is seen in its commitment towards building its national innovation ecosystem. This is demonstrated by the GoB’s catalytic role in capitalizing on and supporting the knowledge economy through the development of a 57-acre Science Park, dubbed the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH). 

The Icon Building in the BIH Park will be launched in September 2016, as Botswana celebrates yet another milestone - 50 years of Independence. “Hosting IPA 2016 and celebrating African ingenuity in Gaborone will afford Botswana an opportunity to showcase its commitment to putting innovation at the center of its development strategy,” says the Botswana Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Honorable Nonofo Molefhi. 

“We are greatly honored to have been selected to host IPA 2016 and look forward to showcasing the positive strides Botswana and indeed Africa is making in the innovation landscape,” he said.

IPA is today recognized as Africa’s leading innovation initiative based on its track record since its inaugural launch with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the endorsement by Ministers attending the Africa Union (AU)/ECA conference in 2012. 

IPA recognizes, rewards and mobilizes for African innovators through promoting home-grown, market-driven solutions addressing intractable challenges in agriculture, health and well-being, manufacturing and service industry, ICTs and environment, energy and water. 

IPA has been successfully celebrated in African major capitals representing African regions: Addis Ababa (2011), Cape Town (2013), Abuja (2014), and more recently in Skhirat, Morocco (2015).

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