MARK ZUCKERBERG IN NIGERIA

The news that Mark Zuckerberg is in Lagos, is no longer news, right? Yesterday, August 30, Nigerians on Social media attacked CNN, after the international news media house tweeted that Mark Zuckerberg was in Sub-Saharan Africa instead of stating Nigeria outright.

However, now that Mark Zuckerberg is in Lagos, Nigeria, what are six places he must visit before he leaves Lagos?
1. Facebook Partner Workshop Developer Event
The workshop which holds today is one of the major reasons Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria. Although attendance is free, the event is strictly by invitation, and the venue is likely CC HUB in Yaba, Lagos.
During the workshop, you’ll hear from Facebook Product, Partnerships, and Engineering teams, who will be providing exclusive, hands-on instruction via code-labs, tech-talks, and updates on the latest Facebook Platform products designed to help you build and grow a successful business.
2. Olumo Rock

Olumo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun state

When Zuckerberg was in India, one of the places he visited was the Taj Mahal. What is the Nigerian equivalent? There are many, but Olumo Rock is filled with enough history to make a thoroughly enjoyable tourist stop for him.

About two hours away from Lagos, in the quiet city of Abeokuta, Ogun state, Mark Zuckerberg should definitely tear himself away from technology long enough to visit Olumo Rock.

3. Aso Rock

Aso rock is the equivalent of the White House

Mark Zuckerberg has met the Pope, Barack Obama, Xi Jinping the Chinese President and a whole lot of other powerful leaders across the world.

So definitely he must visit Aso Rock and meet the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Especially as the online platform, Facebook played a major role in getting President Buhari elected.

4.White House

White House buka in Yaba, Lagos feeds a teeming population.

No, not the White House in the United States, the Whitehouse Restaurant at No 9, Chapel Street, Sabo Yaba, Lagos, which is quite close to the CC HUB. It is time Zuckerberg tastes and tells the world about the wonders and culinary delight of the White House amala with ewedu soup.

5.Orphanages

Their are numerous orphanages littered around Lagos

There are a lot of orphanages in Lagos, around Surulere and Yaba, that Mark Zuckerberg should visit, the children there will definitely need some of the charity from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative.

He has shown on several occasions that he is ever ready to give to a worthwhile cause, so who knows what he might give to the orphanages he decides to visit.

Meanwhile, are there any other places , you feel he must visit?

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ECONOMY WILL PERFORM BETTER, DESPITE DROP IN GDP

ECONOMY WILL PERFORM BETTER, DESPITE DROP IN GDP.

ABUJA-Presidency has allayed the fears that the sharp drop in the Gross Domestic Product, GDP of the country which has plunged the country into economic recession presently would not persist.

Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, on Wednesday released the GDP figures for the second quarter of 2016 with the GDP growth rate sliding further from -0.36 per cent in the first quarter to -2.06 per cent year-on-year. But in a statement by Mr. Laolu Akande, the spokesperson of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, the presidency stated that it “will continue to work diligently on the economy and engage with all stakeholders  to ensure that beneficial policy initiatives are actively pursued and the dividends delivered to the Nigerian people.” It quoted the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Dr. Adeyemi Dipeolu on saying that even though the latest NBS report painted a gloomy picture, “the rest of the Q2 data is beginning to tell a different story.” The statement read thus: “The just released GDP figures for the 2016 second quarter by the National Bureau of Statistics while confirming a temporary decline, has also indicated an hopeful expectation in the country’s economic trajectory. “Besides the growth recorded in the agriculture and solid mineral sectors, the Nigerian economy in response to the policies of the Buhari presidency is also doing better than what the IMF had estimated with clear indications that the second half of the year would be even much better. “The just recently released data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that Gross Domestic Product declined by -2.06% in the second quarter of 2016 on a year-on-year basis. “A close look at the data shows that this outcome was mostly due to a sharp contraction in the oil sector due to huge losses of crude oil production as a result of vandalisation and sabotage. “However, the rest of the Q2 data is beginning to tell a different story.  There was growth in the agricultural and solid minerals sectors which are the areas in which the Federal Government has placed particular priority. “Agriculture grew by 4.53% in the second quarter of 2016 as compared with 3.09% in the first quarter.  The metal ores sector showed similar performance with coal mining, quarrying and other minerals also showing positive growth of over 2.5%.  Notably also, the share of investments in GDP increased to its highest levels since 2010, growing to about 17% of Gross Domestic Product. “The manufacturing sector though not yet truly out of the woods is beginning to show signs of recovery while the service sector similarly bears watching. “Nevertheless, the data already shows a reduction in imports and an increase in local produced goods and services and this process will be maintained although it will start off slowly in these initial stages before picking up later. “The inflation rate remains high but the good news is that the month-on-month rate of increase has fallen continuously over the past three months. “Unemployment remains stubbornly high which is usually the case during growth slowdowns and for reasons of a structural nature. “The picture that emerges, barring unforeseen shocks, is that the areas given priority by the Federal Government are beginning to respond with understandable time lags to policy initiatives.  Indeed, as the emphasis on capital expenditure begins to yield results and the investment/GDP numbers increase, the growth rate of the Nigerian economy is likely to improve further. “As these trends continue, the outlook for the rest of the year is that the Nigerian economy will beat the IMF prediction of -1.8% for the full year 2016. “The IMF had forecasted a growth of -1.8% for 2016, however the economy is performing better than the IMF estimates so far. For the half year it stands at -1.23% compared to an average of -1.80% expected on average by the IMF. “What is more, it is likely the second half will be better than the first half of 2016. This is because many of the challenges faced in the first half either no longer exist or have eased.”

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INDIA QUESTIONS' WHATSAPP

Now India Begins Questioning WhatsApp!



A petition was sent to the Delhi High Court in India which is now asking the Indian Govt. to examine the issue of WhatsApp’s decision to share its user’s data with Facebook. The Centre will have to file a reply by 14 September. The petition alleged that WhatsApp’s new privacy policy was a “very serious breach of policy” & severely compromises the rights of its users & makes them vulnerable. Last week, WhatsApp announced that it would begin sharing user account information with Facebook to enhance user experience. The information will be used for more personalised ads & friend suggestions amongst other enhancements.

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FUTO 2016/2017 ADMSSION SCREENING PROCEDURE

Just got a tip of how this year's FUTO ADMISSION PROCESS IS GOING TO LOOK LIKE.

It may please you to know that your being ADMITTED into the FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, depends mostly on your WASSCE grades.

I am posting this information for candidates who are waiting for FUTO to release her ADMISSION LIST to CALCULATE and Know their FATE.

Below IS the Picture that holds the 2016/2017 Admission Criteria!

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Neuer Sad😟 for Schweinsteiger

Neuer Sad😟 for Schweinsteiger⭐

By Shadowfax🐎

Bayern Munich⛔ goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has expressed his 'grief' at seeing one of the best midfielders⭐ in the world frozen out of the first-team for no apparent reason at Manchester United♦. Bastian has fallen out of favour🙆 with Jose Mourinho and United are keen to offload the high-earning German before the transfer window ends😑. He is also set to end his International career next week during the international break😯. Amid this, Neuer remarked🔈, "We know how important Basti has been for all team, be it Bayern or the Nationalmannschaft. For me he's always been one of the best midfielders in the world, and he still is. That's why it's sad the footballing world now can't see him."

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Chelsea Sign Eduardo

OFFICIAL: Chelsea🔵 Sign Eduardo✍

By Shadowfax🐎

Chelsea🔵 have officially announced📢 the signing of Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Eduardo on a 1-year-contract📝. The 33-year-old Portuguese is expected to provide cover👏 and competition to Thibaut Courtois and Asmir Begovic, according to a statement📜 released by the club. Eduardo himself said🔈, "All the colleagues I have always say the dream is to come to the Premier League, where there are the best clubs and the best players." The fee💰 has not been revealed yet.

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Best Player in Europe

📰Cristiano Ronaldo🎉: Best Player in Europe🏆

By Shadowfax🐎

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo⭐ has been named UEFA's Best Player in Europe🏆 ahead of teammate Gareth Bale and Euro 2016 topscorer Antoine Griezmann👏. Cristiano is winning this award for the 2nd time in his career✌, after doing so in 2013-14. He has now equalled Lionel Messi😯, who also won it twice. In a stellar 2015-16 season, CR7 led Real Madrid👑 to Champions League glory and won the Euro with Portugal🙌, scoring more than 50 goals in the process✨.

The award was voted🗳 for by journalists from UEFA's member countries.

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's wonderful goal⚽ against AS Roma has been named UEFA's goal of the season👌.

Watch it here 📹:https://goo.gl/cyKbso


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FUTO 2015/2016 YEAR 1 EXAM TIMETABLE

ATTENTION FUTOITES!!!

NO POSTPONEMENT OF EXAM!!!


The VC of FUTO prof. Francis Eze C. has said that
the exams will not be shifted, it is still 5th
September and as such this week 22nd - 26th
August 2016 will be a week of tests. FUTO
students have tagged it "The week of Back to
Back Jacking".

The year ones who have
general courses will be writing their MTH102,
GST102 and ENG104 test..

Below is the official timetable for the year ones.
We'll notify you if any change arises.

Success to you all!

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