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Celebrating African Fashion at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW)

2016-10-25T10:44:00.002-07:00

The Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) 2016 is a celebration of the ingenuity of African fashion. Heineken is the flagship sponsor of this year’s event christened “Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week”.

The Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016 is slated to hold on the 26th to 29th of October, 2015 at the Federal Palace hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Themed 'Connecting the Dots' , the Lagos Fashion and Design Week aims to create a conducive environment for fashion buyers, designers, fashion lovers, models, and journalists from the world over to network.

LFDW founder, Omoyemi Akerele noted at a Press cocktail for LFDW that for the year, the team "is looking beyond fashion to exploring other ways to make the business profitable without compromising on quality".

The LFDW has over the years featured the current collections of top and upcoming African designers.
Fashion enthusiasts hoping to see the top five upcoming designers this year have been touting Tokyo James as the number one contender, we will have to wait to see.

The Lagos Fashion and Design Week program will feature

· Runway Shows

This is the signature moment of this fashion events; the runway show will take place from the 26th to 29th daily by 5:30pm-10pm.

The runway shows are intended for selected designers to showcase the best of their latest collection to fashion buyers and editors.

· Fashionomics

Fashionomics is an innovative new segment of the LFDW, it is set for the 28th of October at 9:30am. This new platform is meant to demystify financial success in the fashion industry; it shows participants how to source for funds, create brands, market and business management.

· The Fashion Business Series

Since the inception of the LFDW, the Fashion business series has been an avenue to facilitate conversations of key players within the African fashion industry.

Due to take place on the 27th of October from 9:30am to 3pm, upcoming creatives and designers are sure to converge to network.

· X-Retail

This section of the LFDW is intended to enable designers share their knowledge of success in fashion sales. This exciting platform is slated for the 28th through 29th of October from 11am to 6pm.

The X-retail platform will feature vendors selling pieces from collections and various promotional competitions.

The Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week is here! While the past editions have proven to be unforgettable, this year’s event has been planned out to be a classic.

If you are visiting Lagos Island from the 28th to 31st of October, we urge you to join this celebration of African fashion at the Federal Palace hotel.

Limitations in Car Key Fob Replacement

2016-10-06T23:07:00.001-07:00

It has been over 20 years the keyless remote or the key fob has been dating the car and agrees on each term simply by pushing a button. How faithful it is, isn't it?

No Human Interference at all!

Seems Great!

It is due to the contemporary technological inventions in the automotives that the car can be easily operated non-manually. Previously, in 19th century, it was referred to as the "ornamental pocket-watch on a chain" and then, step by step, with the pioneering innovations, it has been transformed into the key ring. And, eventually in the 1980s, Ford Motor Company introduced the first "keyless entry system" and after that, the term "key fob" had come in the flash limelight.

Wake Up! Get back into the present!

Now, the "key fob" is synonymous with the versatility, ease, security, and the automatic. It allows the drivers to lock, unlock, open the trunk and even set the alarm of their cars standing at a certain distance. Who doesn't want this convenient system? Who doesn't wish to possess a pocket-sized security token, geared up with that the built-in authentication allows or denies the access to a specific identity or the confined area around it?

However, a coin has two surfaces. If the car key fob is one of the unsurpassed car remotes in all the terms, then it can also encounter with the damage. And, replacing it is like a can of the worms. You will easily get the duplicate piece, but ensure that the car key fob replacement has also some limitations that many people don't know. Let's have a glance...

Limitations of Car Key Fob Replacement

Apart from the speechless security perk of the car fob keys, these are not for everyone. Why? Let's explore...

1. Premium Key Fob Hardware Facet:

No doubt that the key fob is the enhanced version of the key less remote. But, if you extend your scope of thinking and dive in the depth, then you will discover that its hardware is so complicated and intricate. Regrettably, if your key fob will face any system failure, then replacing its hardware set will certainly make you fall in the "Expensive Hitch". Certainly, it will be over and above the initial cost.

2. Sky-high Restoration Cost:

Choosing the key fob route will be pretty favorable as well as challenging at the same jiffy. Why? Everything is ephemeral, the good days and even the gloomy moments. It is not possible that your key fob will always be in the high spirits. And, when it gets flop, it is to be replaced. If you ask about its cost, then it is far beyond the expectations, i.e., it is too much as compared to replace a standard key.

3. Unknown Cutting-Edge Technology:

Still, it is in the half curtain. Many of the individuals are not acquainted with this aspect today also. So, when you step out to get it replaced, possibly you will meet up with the circumstances, which assert it as UNKNOWN TECHNOLOGICAL PIECE. Moreover, its function is far apart from the traditional set of the keys. So, these are still taking the abuse in your pocket, wallet, etc.

4. High-Priced Re-installation:

The re-installation will consume much time as well as a massive commercial entity. And, the cost- it will be in tens of thousands of the dollars. After all, it is the system that is one step ahead than the older ones- more advanced security features, confidential parts, information, etc. And, the central part is that it can't be a duplicate piece or any of its parts. In short, the key fob needs to be programmed appropriately.

5. Hackers' Threat:

This is one of the common perils in the encrypted system. And, you know the hackers well. It is their hobby to intrude and dominate the entire system. Okay, if once it gets hacked, you can replace it by the trusted company. But, what will you do if it happens simultaneously? Replacing, replacing and replacing..... How many times? It has also some limit. Nothing, but it will elevate your replacement cost exponentially each time.

Wrapping Up

The car key fobs are the forefront in the key less remotes that provide the ultimate security and the comfort. But, on the flip side, its replacement will modulate your perception.

Think Again!

About the Author

Alice Methew is a professional writer who has written so many articles for different sites. She has the aim to achieve more and more topics that she wants to share with readers.

How to Spend the Id El Kabir Holiday

2016-09-05T12:42:00.001-07:00

It feels great to wake up on a Monday morning without the rush for work – you know that feeling of not having to yield to the buzz of the alarm or face the crazy traffic – especially if you live in Lagos. To make it better, getting two consecutive days after the weekend off work to make the weekend longer than usual is glorious – except you are a workaholic.

The Id El Kabar holiday is almost here and I just want to share with you some interesting activities you can engage in during this period. Quickly before I do so, Muslims also call this celebration Ileya (this is the long awaited holiday when a RAM is killed).

So Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is a holiday for you, how do you spend the holiday?
1. Pamper Yourself:

For many the last time they had a holiday was during the Ramadan period and since then, it has been work upon work. Now is a good time to relax, refresh and give yourself a treat. Go for a mini vacay at Golden Tulip Festac, Whispering Palms Beach Resort or Four Point by Sheraton. These top hotels have been well accorded for their fine services. Whispering Palms Beach Resort for example is one of the resorts in Lagos people sought after as it is located in a very serene environment – almost away from civilization – nature lovers love this resort!
2. Achieve a Goal:

Put an end to that chore or activity you have been procrastinating. You are thinking – no, four days is too little, I need a full week to finish up, that just another excuse. Start now! You want to read a book? Do so! You want study for exams? Do so! You need to do some chores? Do it! Complete or start a goal you have set out for so long to embark and you will be glad you did.
3. Have Fun:

If you a party fanatic or love outdoor activities, then consider Go Kart Racing, visiting the beach or the mall. At the mall you can feed your eyes with a lot of new items in stores, shop or see a movie. Though I would not really advise you visit the mall as it may be jam-packed during the holiday – it’s worth a try if you stay pretty close. You can also go dancing or participate in gyrating events that are happening around your area.
4. Visit Your Muslim Friends:

If you are a meat lover, now is a good time to pay a visit to your Muslim friends and also join in the celebration. Visiting them is also a good way of showing support and catching up on the latest gist and bond.

3 Places To Experience A Cultural Holiday In Nigeria

2016-08-29T22:46:00.001-07:00

Nigeria is a great nation with many intrinsic beauties that can leave one is awe. There are so many places you can experience the culture in Nigeria.

Calabar

1. Calabar Carnival

Calabar in south southern Nigeria is also referred to as "Canaan City". The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa, from the Efik language. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers and creeks of the Cross River.

The colonial architecture which can be found in the older parts of the city provides stunning views over the city and the river. “The people paradise” is the name given to Calabar by tourist and the indigenes.

The great Mary Slessor’s tomb is a major tourist attraction and the Calabar carnival held from 1st of December to 31st of December every year is also an important tourist attraction that pulls crowd from across the world.

During the Calabar carnival, getting a hotel, especially the best hotels in Calabar is always difficult. It is advisable to book a hotel in Calabar before the carnival to get the best location in the city. A list of luxury hotels in Calabar with affordable rates and are popular among tourists are – Obudu Cattle Ranch (now Obudu Mountain Resort) and Transcorp Hotels Calabar. Mirage Hotel Calabar, Marian Hotels Calabar and Monty Suite are cheap and discount hotels in Calabar which are situated in strategic locations, giving you easy access to invade majority of the carnival activities.

Abuja

2. Arts and Crafts Village Abuja

The city of Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria with well developed neighborhoods and highbrow areas in the central district like Maitama, Wuse, Asokoro and Garki. Abuja is one of the most breath-taking cities in Africa, with plush green areas, terraced houses and structures.

If you are visiting Abuja for the very first time, you cannot help but notice its expansive rocky terrain. The Federal Capital Territory unlike most cities in Nigeria is well planned and organized. Its road networks, environs and housing are world class. The Aso Rock Presidential Villa, The National Assembly and many other major government organizations are located in Abuja.

The best times to visit Abuja is during the dry seasons from October when the rains have lessened, then you can have a swim in Gurara Waterfalls, at a little entrance fee that is overly worth it. You should also check out Abuja's Arts villages just across Sheraton Hotel Abuja, Ladi Kwali Pottery centre and also Julie Useni Zoo.

Lagos

3. Eyo Festival

The metropolitan city of Lagos is one of the busiest places in Nigeria, located in the western part of Nigeria. As a highly commercialized centre, it attracts lots of local and foreign indigenes day by day.

Whether you are a fan of art, culture and history or you are more interested in the modern attractions, Lagos has you covered. Some of the best cultural tourist spots in Lagos include the National Museum, the National Arts Theatre, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lacampagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Freedom Park, Fela’s Shrine, The Badagry Slave Port and The Floating School at Makoko.

The Eyo Festivalis held in Lagos Island. Eyo also refers to the masquerades that come out during the festival. It is widely believed that Eyo is the predecessor of the modern day carnival in Brazil. No one is to wear hats during the festival.

For stay in Lagos, Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, Eko Hotel Lagos, Oriental Hotel Lagos and Protea Hotel Victoria Island are examples of sophisticated and highly sought after hotels in Lagos Island. The premium hotels in Lagos mainland also are Sheraton Hotel Lagos and Protea Hotel Ikeja.

YEDI ENGAGES 4000 YOUNG NIGERIANS AT 4th ANNUAL SKILLZ HOLIDAY PROGRAM

2016-08-17T12:29:00.002-07:00

To meaningfully engage children and young adults during this long holiday, Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) is organising a week-long holiday program for age 11 to 18 years. Tagged Skillz Holiday Camp , the annual, youth-targeted event which is in its 4th year focuses on educating young people about prevention of endemic diseases such as Malaria and HIV, as well as empowering them with knowledge on healthy habits and life management skills using the convening power of football and other physical activities in a safe, fun, non-discriminatory and interactive environment. Generously sponsored by ExxonMobil and M.A.C AIDS Fund, the summer camp which was flagged off on Monday August 1, 2016 at 4 locations in Lagos will also take place in Ogun and Akwa Ibom States from August 8th to September 2nd.

In a statement made available to the press on the need for such a summer program, Anu Ishola, YEDI’s Executive Director stressed the importance of positively engaging young people during long holidays. aims at engaging young people during the long holiday, a period where youths are most vulnerable, have a lot of idle time and are exposed to negative peer pressure that increases the likelihood of engaging in risky activities. This year, we are targeting 4,000 young people in Lagos, Ogun and Akwa Ibom,” she noted while thanking the sponsors and volunteers for supporting a program that makes the holiday period a memorable one for young people.

According to the statement, the camp runs for 8hours per day over five days and participants will experience a series of exciting activities that will engage them for the whole day which will be handled by trained volunteers who will serve as coaches. Some of the activities include registration, orientation and physical exercises (where all participants partake in morning exercises and be briefed on the day's activities); breakfast (they are all given a well nourishing breakfast in preparation for the day's activities); Lunch (they are treated to a healthy meal with water); Bed-net demonstration (they are taught the importance of Long Lasting Insecticidal Net and how best to use it); Talent Hunt and exhibition (they are given an opportunity to showcase and hone their skills); Quiz competition (they will take part in some brain exercises to improve their knowledge); and several other activities.

ABOUT YEDI

Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, principal host of the Skillz Holiday Camp, is a Nigerian NGO committed to introducing effective and innovative approaches aimed at mobilizing, educating, empowering and inspiring young people and communities in Nigeria. Through its various programs, YEDI equips young people with basic and relevant life-coping skills, and provides them a platform to have important discussions about life, take guided steps to achieve their goals, stay strong when faced with challenges, and protect themselves and others from diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Malaria. With support from its sponsors and partners, YEDI has empowered more than 60,000 children in over 400 project sites and schools in Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Ogun States with plans to extend operations to Abuja and Rivers State. Thanks to its funders and partners, YEDI has empowered over 8,000 young people since 2013 with the Skillz Holiday Camp platform. More information is available at www.yedi.ng

DANNY GLOVER, BIMBO AKINTOLA AND TIFF RISING STAR, SOMKELE IYAMAH IDHALAMA STAR IN 93 DAYS TO PREMIERE AT THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2016

2016-08-17T12:17:00.000-07:00

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which has an outstanding reputation for showing the best films from around the world, announced yesterday its selection of the captivating movie 93 Days for this year’s screening.

The highly anticipated premiere of 93 Days will take place at the TIFF on Friday, September 9th, 2016 at 9.30PM at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

93 Days has been labelled as one of the most important movies to come out of Nigeria. The true-life movie details the Ebola epidemic in Nigeria, which had the entire nation at a standstill.

The movie gives a true account of how Nigeria was faced with the first case of the Ebola Virus and the victory the country achieved when the disease was eradicated after 93 Days.

Ebola found its way to Nigeria when American-Liberian, Patrick Sawyer (Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey) collapsed at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and was rushed to First Consultant Hospital for exhibiting symptoms of fever. After careful observation, the team at First Consultant Hospital led by Dr Ameyo Adadevoh (Bimbo Akintola) believed Mr Sawyer’s illness was more severe than fever and not long enough; he was diagnosed with the Ebola Virus Disease. Then, the journey began on how to control the spread of the life-threatening virus that could result into a national outbreak.

“93 Days is a masterfully crafted incredible story of bravery and sacrifice and is definitely a must see. It showcases the best of Nigeria, it’s powerful, gripping and an emotive piece. I am proud. “ – Bolanle Austen Peters, Producer, 93 Days

The suspense filled thriller directed by award-winning movie director, Steve Gukas features the best of international and African movie acts such as TIFF rising star, Somkele Iyamah Idhalama, Danny Glover, Tim Reid, Alastair Mackenzie, Bimbo Akintola, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Bimbo Manuel, Charles Okafor, Tina Mba, Gideon Okeke, Paul Adams, Francis Onwochei amongst others.

93 Days is a powerful movie that details defeat, triumph, heroism and a country’s determination to protect its people. With the expertise of talented producers, cast and crew, Nigeria tells its own story through film.

The film was produced by Steve Gukas, Pemon Rami, Bolanle Austen-Peters and Dotun Olakunri.

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7 booking hacks to get the best deals when traveling

2016-08-15T00:43:00.003-07:00

As humans we are wired to desire change, no wonder most people enjoy traveling. However, according to travel research a good portion of people thrash the idea once they sit down to calculate how much that trip would cost.

People forgo vacations, weddings, burials, conferences, business trips & honeymoons because they can’t afford hotels and transportation.

Visiting new destinations often involves spending money on flights and accommodation which could take your budget out of reach.

I must remind you that staying with friends or a relation might cost you close to nothing. However, if you are one of those who don’t enjoy other people's couch that much, then be prepared to shell out more money book hotels and resorts.

You might have that colleague who does not earn as much as you do, yet he never misses an opportunity to travel. He is probably taking advantage of the several flights and hotel deal hacks out there.

We are sharing these 7 flight and hotel deal hacks to enable you live your dreams.

1. Ask and ye shall receive

We know you seek the best deal for hotel and flights, ask and you shall receive. It’s quite simple, before booking online, email or place a call through to the hotel and simply request in your sweetest voice if they have any deals for you. The worst that could happens is them repeating the same deals you saw on their website.
Brand loyalty is important to businesses, mention your past stay in their hotel in a nearby city and watch them scramble to keep their old customer.

If you are planning a long stay (over a week), inform them. Most hotels are eager to offer deals to guest who stay longer.

2. Sign up for Newsletters

Most flight and hotel reservation websites have newsletter and loyalty programs you can sign up for to get the best deals.

Jumia Travel allows you to sign up for price alerts for the places you’re interested in visiting. Other types of price comparison websites like Tripadvisor and trivago enable you check websites that offer different prices
for the same hotel. Many hotels give out discounts during festive seasons; you would know this if you
sign up for newsletters

3. Check for Online coupon deal websites

Visit deal coupon sites like Dealdey, Olx and Tisu for hotel deals. Many hotels offer seasonal promotions to stay ahead of the competition. Such deals offer you as much as 70% off hotels and resorts. You can also get great bargains from hotel booking websites. Be on the lookout for Black Friday deals (at the end of
November) some airlines, hotels and resorts make it worth the wait.

4. Download booking apps

Travel apps like Skyscanner, Bookings and the Jumia Travel App come in handy for last minute flight and hotels. Some of these apps offer up to 40% off for first booking after downloading. This is definitely a reason to download their travel App and make all reservations at a go.

5. Book in advance during peak season

When planning vacations for holiday periods, it is cheaper when you make your reservations in advance. While it's technically not a deal hack, it is worth mentioning.

“Planning ahead” is very important; prices usually go up because of demand. As soon as you’ve chosen your destination, make your booking immediately.

6. Schedule your event for weekdays

Entertainment centers like museums, cinemas and parks offer weekday deals. This is probably
because they figured most of their clients are at work or in class. The airport on most weekends always seem as though everyone in the city is travelling.

Weekends on the other hand is free for most people, thus the demand and price surge. Another small tip is scheduling your flights for unsociable hours, very early morning flights are cheaper.

7. Make all reservations in your local currency

Be wary of International booking websites that offer services in foreign currencies that may not favor you. When traveling abroad make you book using local booking websites. Also check with your bank to determine how cost effective such International transactions
are.

If you have any tricks or hacks for maximizing your travel budget, we’d love to hear them. Share by leaving a comment below.

The Perfect Guide To Finding The Best Hotel Deals In Lagos

2016-08-08T09:12:00.000-07:00

Never have to pay excessively or extra with these useful tips I’m going to be showing you. Since it is not possible to have a relative or friend in every nook and cranny of the earth, you may surely need to make a hotel reservation if you are heading to Lagos, especially on a business trip – as this allows you the benefit of staying somewhere very close to where your business meeting, conference or seminar is going to hold.

Should you just click the exit button right now or move to the next article since you are not a business traveler? No, not at all! These tips also come in handy for everyone who is looking to book a hotel in Lagos – honeymooners, leisure travelers and EVERYONE. So read on!

First thing you need to know is, you do not have to get to Lagos to start knocking from one door of a hotel to the other, looking for a room rate that fits your budget or worst still – space. You can do that right from the comfort of your home even before you land in Lagos – there are a handful of hotel reservation websites that can be very helpful for you – like Jumia Travel for instance.

So here are 5 tips to help you find the best hotel deals in Lagos:

· Book On Time

Booking on time gives you a lot of options as rooms in hotels you may desire are yet to be fully booked. Also, many hotels raise the hotel room rates once they have just few rooms left - they save it for who is willing to pay more at the nick of time (last minute).

· Sort By Deals

Many hotel booking websites give you the option to sort by deals. You would usually get this under the ‘filter’ bar or ‘sort by’ option. Always look out for this on the upper right/left side of the hotel list page.

· Follow a Hotel Reservation Website

Get easily aware of hotel deals in Lagos by following the social media pages of hotel reservation website or subscribing to their newsletter. With this, you can keep abreast of promo codes, discounts and other hot deals available.

· Explore Before Booking

Do a little research for ongoing discounts and promo codes you can apply to cut down booking costs. Some hotel reservations website offer discounts up to 15 percent for first timers or new subscribers that join their mailing list or newsletter.

· Contact a Travel Consultant

You think it’s a tedious process? Then easily put a call through to a hotel reservation website of your choice and speak to a Travel Consultant that will handle the whole process for you. All you need to do is state your budget and expectations, then relax to get a feedback.

About the Author

Akinsiku Hellen is a Tech-savvy and seasoned Communications Expert with extensive knowledge of media production (both traditional and online media), messaging, communications and dissemination techniques.

With great flair for writing, her most powerful weapon is a pen because it allows her to express herself and draft her ideas. She has published over 350 articles on the web spanning across but not limited to various scopes like travel, food, health, business, fashion and relationships. You can check helenamag.com to see some other articles she has also published.

MOET IMPERIAL NIGHT WAS TRULY IMPERIAL!

2016-08-05T07:46:00.002-07:00

Now here is what you missed, the luxury champagne brand Moet & Chandon held its maiden edition of Imperial night on Friday 29th of July at Spice Route, Lagos.

The brand brought the glitz to the venue with a glamourous gold theme as a way to celebrate their most famous champagne, Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut that also comes in a gold bottle. Beautiful models and hostesses all dressed in gold welcomed guests as they arrived into the club where high energy music, Moet & Chandon champagne and a fun charged atmosphere all contributed to create a truly golden #Moetmoment !

As the Imperial Night peaked, the brand celebrated the Moet biggest spender with special gifts and crowned him King of the night!

Clearly, a celebration is only complete with popped bottles of Moet & Chandon !

Make sure you know when the next one is coming by following @moetnigeria and the hashtag #imperialnight!

Here is a little snippet from the night…

VECTOR, ILLBLISS, YCEE, JESSE JAGZ AND MORE JUMP ON THE 2016 HENNESSY ARTISTRY CYPHERS

2016-08-05T02:51:00.001-07:00

The Hennessy Cypher kicks off for another year running, it features some of the biggest Hip Hop stars in the music scene & just like in it's previous year the Hennessy Cypher returns as a part of the Hennessy Artistry celebration of Hip Hop.

Majors of the Nigerian Hip Hop industry like Vector, Jesse Jagz, Show Dem Camp, Ill Bliss, Loose Kanyon along with revered underground rappers had come together to deliver some of the hottest bars & lyrics. Usually in groups these Hip Hop heavyweights display their ability to recite words rapidly and rhythmically over an instrumental backing to form a perfect blend of Hip Hop music.

This year some of the biggest names in Hip Hop have converged again to deliver the best of lyricism and wordplay. This year, the Cypher will be released weekly starting from the 4th of August this week on all major online platforms and on Trace TV. You can also join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #HennessyCypher & #HennessyArtistry2016

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Watching the Olympics in Nigeria

2016-08-04T17:46:00.003-07:00

The excitement is at its peak for the people of Brazil who have been welcoming athletes, fans and tourists to experience the spirit of the Olympics in Rio.

This year's Olympic organizers are expecting over five billion people from all corners of the world to watch some part of the Rio Olympics during its 17 days course.

Starting on August 5, 8pm Rio time, this is midnight on August 6 in Nigeria (Rio is four hours behind GMT); the opening ceremony will be held at the Rio's Maracana Stadium.

Olympic opening ceremonies are events to live for, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games of 2008 paint a masterpiece of Majesty. Against the odds the London Games of 2012 was a spectacular sight, it featured a stand-in for Queen Elizabeth II parachuting into the Olympic Stadium and acts from David Beckham in a speed boat, James Bond, Mr. Bean and the Queen of England.

For travelers in Nigeria who are unable to snuggle up on their Sofa at home, here are some top tips on how to enjoy the Olympic events and get in the Samba groove while on a trip.

In your hotel room

You might intend watching the Olympics when you settle down in your hotel room. Things might go as planned if you booked 4 star or Luxury hotels like the Oriental hotel, Sheraton hotel Lagos or Golden Tulip Festac. These luxury hotels offer the best experience and good satellite Television is just a glimpse of it.

However, if you are booking a cheap hotel you might want to read on.

The Place, Lagos

The place features the best of popular sports and events. Located around Alagomeji bus stop in the mainland area of Lagos

The place has a serene relaxation environment and hosts a selection of entertainment events, live music and karaoke competitions.

Naijabet Hub

Naijabet has a chain of viewing centers in Lagos, their hub after Yaba market is a convenient place to enjoy the Olympics. This popular sports betting center features a variety of events on flat screen Televisions.

Bar 37

Bar 37 offers coverage of all major sporting events on TV screens, it has a serene relaxation environment and hosts a selection of entertainment events, live music and concerts.

It's a place can meet with lovers of sports; an arena that imbibes the spirit of the Olympics. Live matches are aired round the clock.

How To Gain Admission Into Nigerian Universities Without JAMB With IJMB Proramme

2016-07-28T01:21:00.002-07:00

You can now gain admission into Nigerian universities and resume 200 Level without JAMB courtesy of IJMB. IJMB is a programme that is equivalent to National Diploma in terms of university admission. Both National Diploma and IJMB candidates do used their results to gain admission into Nigerian universities from 200 level. And the best of the deal is that IJMB is just a summation of ten months programme
of both First and Second Semester.

So if JAMB and post UTME have been disappointing year in, year out, we suggest that you should go through IJMB programme.
Gain Admission Without JAMB
For you to apply for IJMB programme and gain admision to 200Level you need to apply here. The main centre for IJMB is in Ilorin And this is how to apply for IJMB programme for those ones who do not know what is IJMB, you can read the full information in details. For IJMB Frequently Asked Questions, please go through it, must probably have answered your questions disturbing your mind about the IJMB programme

Note: Some universities still require that IJMB students and Nationl Diploma students to write Post UTME of their universities. You need to check your brochure to know which universities that still require candidates to write UTME

See list of Nigerian universities that accept IJMB result
How To Apply For IJMB Programme
*Click HERE to pre-register
*After registering, click HERE to print your form.
* Then do pay the form fee which is currently #8,000, to the following account number
Account Name: IJMBex Grade Point Concept
Guarantee Trust Bank (nationwide): 0219523409
* After paying, do fill the printed form in CAPITAL LETTERS

* Attach your passport to the designated area on the form
* Go back to the nearest cyber cafe to you and scan the form you have already filled, and also scan the teller copy you were issued at the bank

*. Send all the scanned data to info@ijmbexam.com
*. Within 2 to 4 hours, a reply will be sent to you via the email you used to send the scanned data to us, the email will include other few details you need to know as an IJMB students.

Pokemon Go for Landmarks Discovery in Nigeria

2016-07-27T09:05:00.002-07:00

Pokemon Go, what is it really? After seeing many display pictures and ravings about this name, I had no choice but to pay attention to what it really was. The first notion before my discovery was – it is the name of someone somewhere that had done something mischievous again!

But surprisingly, Pokemon Go is actually a motion sensitive game that allows you to catch some monsters – referred to as Pokemons, short for Pocket Monsters. Players follow GPS maps to designated Pokestops, often landmarks such as murals or historical buildings, where they collect Pokeballs used to trap the creatures (Pokemons).

There have been a little bit of excitement from ‘Nigerians’ who have been able to access the game in Nigeria – though the game is not officially launched in Nigeria, people are finding ways to download it. To actually write this article effectively, I had to download Pokemon Go on my mobile phone and play it to know what it is really about.

The experiment brought me to the conclusion that Pokemon Go can actually aid landmarks discovery in Nigeria and here is why.

With Pokemon Go, you can discover new landmarks in your vicinity. During my little experiment at my office located on Commercial Avenue in Yaba, Lagos (for those familiar with the place), I have to do a lot of walking or running around as the ‘blue map icons’ on the game kept hinting where I could catch the next Pokemon.

Clicking on the blue marks, the locations were all notable landmarks in the vicinity of my office like – Niger Palace Hotel (3 minutes walk away from my office) and Hoare’s Cathedral Church at Herbert Maculay Way (3 minutes run from my office if you are as fast as ‘Usain Bolt’).

When Pokemon Go is available in Nigeria, it will serve as a great platform for listing popular landmarks we have in Nigeria and also create more awareness about these places.

My conclusion is, if you become a fan of Pokemon Go or better yet an addict, and you commit as much as 30 minutes of your time daily to play the game, you would find yourself to become so familiar with places around you. So, oh yes! Pokemon Go can very well be effective for landmarks discovery in Nigeria.

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Lagos Guide for Business Travelers

2016-07-27T09:02:00.001-07:00

You should read further to discover some helpful tips I have put together to make your business trip a smooth one. Below are the very helpful tips for you.

· Search for a hotel in Lagos

Before you embark on your business trip, the first thing you need to do is find a hotel in Lagosfor your period of stay. There are various 3 star hotels in Lagos for budget travelers. These hotels provide the basic amenities you will need to make your stay convenient and memorable – even WIFI. If you find yourself on Lagos Island, then you should consider booking a stay at the prestigious Eko Hotel Lagos.

Better yet, give yourself a ‘bizvacay’ by lodging in one of the beach hotels in Lagos like Inagbe Resort, Vantage Beach Hotel and Resort or Epe Resort.

· Find restaurants in Lagos

You can decide to use the room service offer or find local restaurants around. Intercontinental dishes are available at specific restaurants – like Yellow Chilli, Bungalow and many more – all around Lagos. Popular dishes like Rice, Seafood dishes, Chinese cuisines and local foods are available at these restaurants.

You can also try any of the Nigerian famous street foods like Boli (roasted plantain), roasted corn, akara (beans cake) or fried yam often sold by the road side. You may come to fall in love with these delicacies just like other visitors because of their mouth-watering aroma and taste.

· Transportation in Lagos

As a busy place, the roads can be congested, which is why it is advisable to leave early for appointments. Taxis and commercial buses are available to convey you to and from your desired destination.

Play safe; do not take a ride in a private car or vehicles that are not stipulated for commercial use. Also give the driver a proper address and ensure they know where you are going, don’t fail to ask for directions, it can save you time and money, rather than end up at a wrong address.

· Sightseeing in Lagos

After a long day of work, you may want to visit beautiful and fun places like the beach, cinema or club – there are numerous places you can unwind. Another plausible place to enjoy the evening is at a lounge where you can meet other people and possibly make new friends or clients.

You should also know that things are considered relatively a bit more expensive than other parts of Nigeria; you don’t want to be stranded, so take extra cash.

Some additional information you should know:

⦁ Currency spent in Lagos is the Nigerian Naira (NGN).

⦁ The Airport is located at Ikeja.

⦁ English is the Business language.

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REGISTER FOR IJMB In ABUJA

2016-07-27T01:47:00.001-07:00

This Information is meant for students who want to undergo IJMB A Level programme in Abuja.

We have been receiving calls from several students asking us if we have a centre in Abuja.
The good news is YES we now an have accredited IJMB centre in Abuja, Ilorin and Port Harcourt.

IJMB Centre In Abuja

IJMB centre in Abuja is so popular basically because the University of Abuja accepts IJMB result. Due to the fact people search IJMB Abuja alots, WE can’t shy away from it by making a post about IJMB Ilorin. Since candidates are more concerned if they can get an accredited Abuja centre close them rather than coming to Ilorin which is our major IJMB centre. Applying to run the IJMB via IJMB Abuja study centre is very simple and straight forward.

IJMB Abuja
We run IJMB Abuja at the central part of the city, and when you register on our website just indicate that you would like to take the programme at our Abuja Campus, we have accomodation for students who want to study at our centre in Abuja.

HOW TO APPLY

*Click HERE to pre-register
*After Pre-registering, click HERE to print your form.
* Then go to the bank and pay N8,000 form fee, to the following account number

Account Name: IJMBex Grade Point Concept
Guarantee Trust Bank (nationwide): 0219523409

* After paying, ensure you fill your form in CAPITAL LETTERS
*Attach your passport to the designated area on the form
*Go back to a cyber cafe close to you and scan the form you have already filled, and also scan the teller copy you were issued at the bank
*Send all the scanned data to info@ijmbexam.com
*Within 2 to 4 hours, a reply will be sent to you via the email you used to send the scanned data to us, the email will include other few details you need to know as an IJMB students.

In case you need any assistance please call 08031919742 or mail info@ijmbexam.com

Clean up Your Computer Components and Peripherals

2016-07-22T04:42:00.001-07:00

Dirt represents the biggest hazard for your computer’s components and peripherals. In order to prevent overheating and dust build-up, you need to clean all of your computer elements on a regular basis. Although most people feel reluctant when they need to unscrew and open their computer case, you’ll be happy to find out that the whole cleaning process can be done in less than 30 minutes and you don’t need to remove RAM or video card while doing it.

How often you should clean your unit?

This depends on many different factors. These are some of the things that determine dirt buildup around your computer’s components and peripherals:

Computer placement- Desktop computers that are placed on the floor attract more dust, hair and carpet particles;
Smoking or nonsmoking room- Smoking around your computer increases ash and chemical build-up inside the case;
Pet friendly room- Desktop computer owners with pets, usually find much more hair and shredded fur inside the CPU fan and need to clean their computers more frequently;
Couch (computer) potato(-ism)- People who spend a lot of time in front of their machines and tend to eat and drink while playing their favorite games or browsing the internet can find food and drink leftovers in-between keys or inside the case.

Tools

Computer cleaning can be done with a wide variety of different tools. You should gather the whole cleaning tool set before you open your case. This tool set should include:

Small-caliber screwdriver set- to open the case and disassemble and reassemble components and peripherals;
Can of compressed air or small vacuum cleaner- to blow off the dust;
Camera or smartphone- to take photos of the placement of computer parts and of the cable scheme (or to ask Google for help);
Small paint or tooth brush- for places that can’t be reached by compressed air;
Cotton swab and alcohol- for delicate cleaning;
Thermal paste- to protect the processor and fan from extensive heat;
Microfiber cloth and glass cleaner- to clean the monitor;
Zip ties- to hold and arrange cables after the cleaning is done;

Cleaning process

Before you open your computer case or any peripheral unit, you need to make sure that all power cables are disconnected. Start with cleaning your peripherals.

Keyboard

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Before you start, take a photo of the keyboard, in case you forget the key scheme. Remove each key and clean it thoroughly with cotton swab and alcohol. For surface under the keys you can use a small vacuum cleaner or a can of compressed air.

Printer

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Dirty printer head often causes printing problems. You need to clean it with alcohol or with a product specially designed for printer head cleaning. You should also clean printer rollers, which will eliminate further paper jam issues. Also, don’t forget to clean the ribbon and stabilizer bar. Area around toner cartridges should also be cleaned. You can use this opportunity to refill printing cartridges, but remember to always use an appropriate ink for this purpose. So, if you use Ricoh printer, fill cartridges with original Ricoh ink. For HP, always choose branded HP refills, and so on.

Computer screen

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Apply glass or specialized screen cleaner on microfiber cloth and clean the monitor with gentle circular moves. In the end, wipe the monitor with a dry cloth in order to remove excess moisture.

Opening computer cabinet

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Computer cabinet should be opened with a screwdriver. Most desktop computers can be opened with 6-32 screwdrivers, while for some cabinets you will need an M3. Screws are usually on the back of the case. When you open the case, blow off the dust with compressed air, and then start disconnecting and unscrewing each computer component. Don’t forget to take a photo of your computer’s scheme and fold all the cables to make reconnecting them easier.

Fan

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Fan is the first thing you should clean. You can clean it with compressed air, just make sure not to blow fan dust back to your computer cabinet. To clean the fan thoroughly, you need to unscrew it and clean it with cotton swab soaked in alcohol (some people use damp tooth brush for this task). When you’re reinstalling your fan, watch out for the sign that indicates which way the air is being pushed into the computer case.

Mother board

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If you want to clean your motherboard just a bit, you should use compressed air can and simply blow off the dust. But, if you want your motherboard to be fully cleaned and shiny, remove each element from it (CPU, cards, RAM etc.) and clean it with a cotton swab. This kind of motherboard spring cleaning can be done once a year, and it will solve all of your mother board, CPU, RAM and GPU dust issues.

Processor

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CPUs are wrapped in thermal paste in most computers, and there are two ways to clean them. You can simply blow the dust and thermal paste’s residual material off with a can of compressed air, or you can unscrew the processor and thoroughly clean its heatsink with alcohol applied on a cotton swab. Second option will leave you with a spotless processor, but you will need to apply a new layer of thermal paste, before attaching it back to the motherboard.

Desktop spring cleaning is very useful, not only for removing dust from your computer’s components, but also for conducting on the spot diagnostics that will determine which components and parts are ready for a refresh or a change. You should also use this opportunity to arrange your cables with zip ties, which will make your next computer cleaning much easier.

This article was written by Raul Harman, a KnowledgeBlog.Net Contributor; a Tech Geek and an Editor of Technivorz.
You can send us your tech related articles for publishing to attamah@knowledgeblog.net, and it will be published under Guest Posts. You can also send us Sponsored Posts for publishing via same email ID attamah@knowledgeblog.net.

THE GUARDIAN HOLDS ITS FIRST ECONOMIC TAX FORUM SERIES

2016-07-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

Nigeria’s most credible and trusted newspaper brand, The Guardian has extended its offerings with the introduction of Guardian Conferences and Masterclasses to its existing newspaper structure in a bid to diversify and extend its reach in to new markets.

According to Lady Maiden Ibru, Chairman of The Guardian Newspapers Limited, The on-going reforms at the company aim at reflecting current realities, including the introduction of conferences and master classes to discuss national issues”.

With the maiden edition held in partnership with Akintola Williams Deloitte on Thursday, July 14th 2016 at The Civic Centre, the one-day Economic Forum Series on Tax brought together upwardly mobile professionals, accountants, lawyers, tax experts, industry and business thought leaders, key decision and policy makers and change agents who engaged in dynamic and critical discussions on the theme ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Tax Revenue Potentials For Sustainable Development’ .

“We feel tax revenues are critical to sustainable development because they provide governments with independent revenue for investing in development, reducing poverty and delivering public services, increasing state capacity, accountability and responsiveness to citizens”. - Lady Maiden Ibru, Chairman and Publisher,The Guardian Newspapers Limited

Other Speakers at the forum include Dr Teju Somorin, President, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Seye Arowolo , Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte, Muda Yusuf , Director General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Babatunde Fowler , Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and Rotimi Omotosho, Registrar/ Chief Executive, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

This edition of The Guardian Conferences and Masterclasses was supported by Akintola Williams Deloitte, AELEX and FIRS
For more information on upcoming Guardian Conference and Masterclasses, visit www.guardian.ng

See pictures below:

From L-R: Toke Alex-Ibru, Executive Director, Guardian Newspapers Ltd; Theophilus Emuwa, Tax Partner, AELEX; Muda Yusuf, Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, Chairman/Publisher, The Guardian; Ajayi Bamidele, Coordinating Director, Domestic Tax Group, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Chief Mark Dike, immediate past President, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Oluseye Arowolo, Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte.

From L-R: Oluseye Arowolo, Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte; Theophilus Emuwa, Tax Partner, AÉLEX; Ajayi Bamidele, Coordinating Director, Domestic Tax Group, FIRS; Chief Mark Dike, immediate past President, Chartered Institute of Taxation and Muda Yusuf, Director-General, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Delegates and Theophilus Emuwa, Tax Partner, AÉLEX


Oluseye Arowolo, Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte (1st left) and Ajayi Bamidele, Coordinating Director, Domestic Tax Group, FIRS (2nd left)

Oluseye Arowolo, Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte

From L-R: Toke Alex-Ibru, Executive Director, Guardian Newspapers Ltd; Oluseye Arowolo, Tax Partner, Akintola Williams Deloitte and Jude Ndu, CCO, Guardian Conferences and Masterclasses

From L-R: Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, Chairman/Publisher, The Guardian and Ajayi Bamidele, Coordinating Director, Domestic Tax Group, Federal Inland Revenue Service

SPAR Hypermarket Presents Gifts to Outstanding Pupils of the Access Group of Schools Calabar

2016-07-22T01:39:00.003-07:00

In line with its quest to give to its host communities, SPAR Hypermarket has presented Gift Vouchers to Outstanding Pupils of the Access Group of Schools Calabar, Cross River State.

The Hypermarket was present at the 16th Graduation ceremony of the School where a total of 15 Pupils comprising of Best Pupil in different school subjects and the Best overall Pupil were recognized and gifted amidst celebration and fanfare.

The Headmistress, Mrs. Christiana Igiri as well as the managing Director of Access group of schools, Chief Mrs. Folashade Gab- Umoden were full of praise for SPAR for their overwhelming support.

For their outstanding performances SPAR handed 15 SPAR gift cards worth 5,000 Naira to the best graduating students in each subject while the overall best student, Miss Precious Martins went away with a 10,000 Naira SPAR gift card.

The gift cards were handed over to the pupils by SPAR representatives, Mr. Chuks Ubah and Mr. Emmanuel Isangediok.

Get Best Blogging Advice Here

2016-07-18T03:09:00.001-07:00

You may have some familiarity with blogging already. Blogs are webpages composed for the purpose of getting your message out about life or the things you love doing with it. Blogs are more personal to people than a webpage and are one of the most popular forms of social media. Read on for some excellent information if you have an interest in blogging. If you are interested in blogging, but you don't particularly like to write, try starting a blog about one of your creative talents. You could try a photography blog and share your hobby with others. Or you may write poetry or music that you could post samples of. If people like what you have to offer, they will come back for more.

If you are starting your own blog, you probably won't have a multitude of readers and comments right away. You will have to search out people and show them you exist. Some ways to do this are with social networking, such as

Facebook and Twitter. Use these sites to communicate with people, not just to post links.

Everything you do can end up being the subject of a blog. Take notes when you are away from the computer, if you stumble across an idea that may translate into a post. You want to always keep your eyes open for subject ideas. Writing is the easy part, it's coming up with the initial concept that usually leads to writer's block.

Write posts that are not overly wordy or complicated. Your blog needs to be filled with information, but also be concise and readable. Most blog readers aren't looking for Pulitzer-winning prose or poetic descriptions of every detail of a topic. They want the whole pizza, not just the toppings!

Try asking readers for feedback. Be sure to interact with them. Don't assume that you know exactly what it is that your readers want from the blog, try asking them outright. This can be done in your comments, by creating a specific post for feedback by email, or social networks like Twitter. You could even use online communities.

The common feature of popular blogs is their ability to attract and hold the attention of readers. By following the tips presented here, you can learn to be a more interesting blogger and garner more readers. While most people maintain blogs for fun, it can make a lot of money. Whether your goals are more personal in nature or geared toward creating a blogging business, enjoy the time that you spend creating your digital journal!

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Smart Appliances & the Kitchen of Tomorrow

2016-07-12T09:20:00.000-07:00

From dishwashers with digital interfaces to smartphone apps that can manage entire home heating systems, this shift in home appliances means that the household of tomorrow will be drastically different to that of today.

The smart appliances market is most definitely on the rise. In 2010 the market had a global value of $40 million. It has since grown to $9.7 billion and, by the end of this decade, it is projected to surpass $26 billion. Last year, there was more than $3.5 billion worth of smart washers sold, while global smart refrigerator sales were just under $2.7 billion.

These figures clearly show an ever-increasing demand for smart appliances, but what makes them so appealing to householders? The obvious attraction is the convenience factor. Smart fridges can tell you what contents it currently stocks while you are out and about, so it is very easy for you to deduce what groceries you need to buy. Smart cookers will be able to identify the correct temperature and cooking time for the meal that you’re preparing, sparing you from mentally carrying out a series of calculations. Smart dryers acknowledge energy efficiency by switching off automatically as soon as they detect that your clothes are dried.

Aside from smart appliances, where does the future in kitchen technology lie? With the rise of 3D printers, you’ll be able to literally print your own food, while urban cultivators will enable you to grow vegetables indoors, as well as recycling water from appliances such as your washing machine. There is even the possibility of dry washing becoming commonplace, with dry ice doing water’s job so as to aid water conservation.

We are already seeing monumental changes in the ways in which we run our kitchens, and as described above, further shifts are soon set to occur. The typical kitchen of 2020 will most likely be very different from that of 2010.

This piece was written by Andrew Sweeny from Irish worktops and countertops fabricators Pennywell (www.pennywell.ie), which also produced the corresponding infographic.

Contributions of E-Leaning towards Technology Enhancement

2016-07-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

Education is no more a tough path for people today, because you do not have to travel kilometers for a 2-hour lecture anymore. Today with the technology services becoming better and better every day, its effects are seen in all areas including hospital, lifestyle and even education. Technology has surprisingly gifted education the way which we never thought to be. E- Learning is a gift of technology towards mankind, which has brought the school to your doorstep. It is a flexible and money saving form of education which you can access anywhere and everywhere. A massive number of best e-learning companies are available across the globe. Technology has given birth to e-learning and e-learning too has been giving return gift to technology. Let’s see how this is actually happening.

Low Cost of E-learning Improves Technology

E-learning costs less compared to other forms of education, where you just need to pay for your internet connection. And in case you want some specialized premium courses then you just need to enroll for the same. Due to its inexpensive education services people prefer e-learning more than normal classroom training. As a result of which people uses the internet more and even more. This helps the internet service providers to have more customers which eventually carry them higher income. Once they start earning more, they try their best to give better internet facilities with a higher speed and a greater band. Hence, improving the internet experience for the users.

Development in Techies, Develops Technology too

In e-learning, your entire training period will be handled by a single trainer. But in the normal classes, the learner has to face different prospects of different trainers on the same topic. Hence learners are no more confused while learning online. On the other hand, since a single trainer has to take care of the entire course, so he needs to be an ultimate expert on the subject. Along with the learner, the trainer also has to update his skill every day to give the best to his learners. If techies develop, then eventually technology develops too.

Fast Learning Leads to Faster Technology

E-learning is faster than normal forms of classes, so only people are moving into it. Within 14 to 15 hours of e-training, it teaches a learner a course that might have taken a month’s duration in normal classes. Due to the high speed of online classes and in order to drive even more learners towards e-learning, technology is creating more band and higher speed of the internet. Thus improving technology indirectly.

Self-Paced Makes Technology Easily Accessible

In e-learning, the self-paced form is one where a user will be given access to the videos of a certain course. In the self-paced course, the learner will not be given any connection with the instructor while learning. Only when there will be any issue, then a one to one session between trainer and the learner will be provided. Using the self-paced e-learning classes, the user becomes more independent and a perfect self-learner. As a result of which the person develops skills to handle things properly. So that afterward whatever he does on the internet he will find out easy ways to learn them hence, for him learning any technology becomes simple and thus, technology does not anymore have to worry about making itself easier anymore. Even tough technology tools will be easily accessed by people.

In e-learning classes, the study materials are always up to date. This makes the users to always stay up to date with either thing or with technology. And therefore this encourages technology to provide people with newer services for keeping their lifestyle completely up to date. The more people use technology, the more technology upgrades itself. This is because the more we get to use technology, we will face the limitations it has and with user’s demands, technology keeps removes its limitations creating advanced version all time.

Author's Bio

Sonal Maheshwari has 6 years experience in various technology platforms such as Sales force, Digital Marketing, CRM, SQL, JAVA, Oracle etc. She has worked for companies such as Wenger & Watson Inc, CMC LIMITED, EXL Services Ltd and Cognizant. She currently writes for Intellipaat who provide online training for professional courses. She loves pursuing excellence through writing and has a passion for marketing and technology. She looks for new challenges in media as well as helping technology companies. She had successfully managed and run personal technology magazines and websites.

Tecno Introduces Camon C9 with 13MP Dual Camera &Fingerprint Sensor

2016-06-18T07:39:00.001-07:00

Tecno Camon C9 is the next new line of Tecno Mobile camera focused Android smartphone featuring some
crazy specs absent in it’s predecessors – Tecno Camon C8 and Tecno Camon C5 flagship phones released
last year, which boasted an unmatched camera quality among other thrilling features.
HIGHLIGHTS
Tecno Camon C9 Full Specs Review & Price In Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana.
Where To Buy Latest Tecno Camon C9 Online At Cheap Price.
Tecno Phone Price On Jumia & Konga.
The Chinese OEM promises even more beautiful and amazing design Tecno Camon C9 – it is thinner and
lighter than its predecessor (Camon C8). It measures a thickness of about 7.35 mm which is slim enough to
sit correctly in your pant’s front pocket and weighs 143 grams
The Camon C9 is fitted with a 5.5-inch diagonal display with an IPS screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

A pixel density of about 367 pixels per inch promises decently sharp images. Also, the stylish finishing of the Camon C9 seems to be enhanced by a slighty cambered body.
The phone parades an attractive and elegant design, but that is not to say it will win an award for its looks.
The Camon C9 packs the sort of cameras we now expect to see on most smartphones. It is equipped with
an unbelievably huge and innovative 13-megapixels front facing snapper with dual flash which will be able to capture breath-taking photos and a 13-megapixels rear shooter also with a rear dual flash, autofocus and
HDR which should let you capture sharp images without wasting precious time. Both capable of capturing
the best moment images even in low light area.
The Camon C9 will be the best selfie camera phone ever. One can now capture the best moment even in the
dark with the innovative dual flash on the front-facing camera.
Under the hood, Tecno Camon C9 is expected to come with an increased octa-core processor clocked at 1.5
GHz or 1.7 GHz. the device is paired with a RAM of 2 GB to make the phone capable of delivering a high
level of performance that will be more satisfactory to users and multi-tasking a breeze. Its graphics
processing is seen to by a Mali-T720 GPU.
We may just be expecting a fingerprint scanner but it came out to be an iris scanner that lets you unlock the
phone with your eyes. Recall that the Phantom 5 was Tecno’s first fingerprint smartphone, the response
time and false rejection rate actually beat that of the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 .
Tecno C9 boots Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system, which is the latest iteration of the Google
software. It is also laced with Tecno’s UI – HiOS and juiced with a 3,000mAh battery unlike the Tecno L8
with larger battery. We also expect a 4G LTE connectivity on the device.
The coming of the Tecno Camon C9 Android smartphone might sweep you off your feet in few days from
now. Just stay connected with us before the release to get first-hand information.
BASIC FEATURES OF TECNO CAMON C9
Design
Dimensions : 76.84*153.3*7.35mm
Weight : 143g
Display: 5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels IPS display
Sensors: Iris Scanner. Accelerometer, Proximity
Build : Aluminum Unibody
Colours : Gold. Sandstone Black
Hardware
Processor Type : 64-bit Octa-Core 1.3 GHz
Processor Name : Mediatek MT6753
Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
RAM: 2 GB
Internal Storage : 16 GB
External Storage : MicroSD card up to 128 GB
Camera
Rear : 13 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
Video recording : Yes
Front-facing : 13 megapixel camera with LED flash
Multimedia
Music Support: mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr
Loudspeaker : Mono
Video Support: mpeg4, h.263, h.264
FM Radio :
Connectivity
Bluetooth : v4.0
WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS : Yes
USB : microUSB v2.0
Miscellaneous
TECNO T-Band compatibility
Charging :
Battery : 3000 mAh
Announcement : 14th June 2016
Availability : 22nd June 2016
Launch Price : N30,000 TBD

How to Design a Professional Looking Blog with Ease

2016-06-10T12:42:00.001-07:00

In one of my previous posts, I took you through how to create your blog in a few simple steps. Today, i will be talking on how to design your blog and make it look professionally and unique.
If you are choosing a free pre-made blogger blog template, you should have it on your mind that many there are plethora of bloggers that are already using the same template. A Pre-made template does not make a blog look very unique. If you want to see your blog looking unique and professional you ought to make your own customized blogger blog template. Customizing your blogger blog template to your test is of great advantage and makes your blog stand out of others; this means that no one else is using you kind of template but only you, since it was customized by you.
Below are few tips on how to make your blogger blog template unique by customizing it to look professionally.
==> Choose a custom domain name for your blog. A custom domain name something like WWW.yourblogname.com. This also makes your blog look more serious and professional and also informs your readers that you are very serious with the art of blogging. Your domain name should be relevant to the niche of your blog. For example, if you are blogging about honey, your domain name should be honey related, like honeyblog.com or honeytips.com. your blog name is also of great importance and should be relevant too. Note that you can use a sub domain in case you cannot afford the cost of custom domain.
==> Design a custom blog header for your blog using an image-editing software. The customized header should reflect what your blog is about and include the title of your blog. Customize your blog to your liking using CSS and HTML or by using a WYSIWYG editor if your blog host offers these tools.
==> Launch your blog and give the link to friends and family members. Use social networking sites to share or advertise your blog so you may get huge traffics on daily basis.
You can also subscribe to my service if you cannot do it yourself. If you are interested, please send me an email to attamah@knowledgeblog.net. My services are professional and cost-affordable.

Top 10 Creative Digital Kitchen Gadgets You can Buy

2016-06-02T16:35:00.002-07:00

Abo got so many splendors, cooking being one them. Cooking is an activity that can never be avoided but rather mandatory. Most people usually feel lazy to do activities such as chopping of vegetables.

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Therefore outfitting the kitchen with the most digital and creative kitchen gadgets will help ease cooking. Most digital kitchen gadgets are usually designed to save time and make life easier in the kitchen environment. Cooking has been rejuvenated by the digital cooking appliances which are readily available in the market. Glozine Kitchen applianceshave a variety of these appliances that can be accessed online. Moreover, Fusecruch technology news has got plenty information concerning these appliances. The top ten creative digital kitchen gadgets you can buy are:

1. iDevices iGrill2 Thermometer

This is a device which was developed by the iDevices. It has got multiple functions; it allows you to track the temperature condition of four different meals being cooked. This is done by simply using your smartphone to open an application corresponding to the gadget. It is a gadget that eradicates guesswork regarding the food temperature.

2. Egg Timer

It is usually placed together with the eggs as cooking goes on. The device has an inbuilt internal sensor that just reacts to heat the same way eggs do once they are exposed to heat. Its screen is usually calibrated to indicate the different stages that the eggs undergoes to be ready. For example, the calibration that indicates soft, medium and hard are stages that the egg undergoes to become ready.

3. Salter Stainless Steel Electronic Scale

This gadget is usually important in groups of people whose recipes rely on the metric measure. People become more accurate when they use the electronic food scale other than using the cups and spoons as methods of measurements. This device has a sleek design which catches the eye of the of the user. It is, therefore, an attractive device that needs to be kept in the kitchen.

4. Admetior Digital Volumetric Spoon Scale

This gadget is usually termed as useful in any household. It has a handy scale that gives quantitative information about substance. It provides measurement instantly once a substance is placed on it. The weight and volume of the spices, oil, flour, milk and water can be accurately measured.

5. Rosle Egg Topper

This device neatly cracks and opens both the soft and the hard-boiled eggs without leaving any shell fragments. It just involves positioning the handle and releasing it leading to a systematic removal of the egg shell.

6. Omega J8006 Nutrition Center Juicer

It is a device admirable to many people; it has a fascinating. This appliance processes 80 rpm which is contrary to other devices which produce about 1650 to 15000 rpm. So many people have the question, why too slow? This question is clearly answered when the machine produces quality juice. Slowing down of the machine allows it to be able to squeeze the fruit instead of grinding the whole juice. This activity helps to preserve the fruits enzymes. The slower speed also helps to reduce a biological process known as oxidation, making the juice stay for a long period before degradation.

7. Proteak Rectangle Cutting Board

Teak being one of the best building materials for boats can also be used as a cutting board. This board is crafted from teak. It is easily maintained with water and the little soap.

8. Handy Gourmet Fat Magnet

It is used to remove excess fat from food that is greasy. This magnet absorbs the fat that is floating on the surface of cooked food. This helps to make food healthier. It removes excess cholesterol, fat, and calories. It is perfect for soups and stews.

9. Hand-Powered Food Chopper

This is an awesome gadget that is designed to replace a standard cooking appliance with a gadget which is powered manually.

10. Go Sun stove

People can use the Go Sun stove apart from fuel. It is the new fuel free stove which can be used for cooking. It cooks food for only a period of 20 minutes up to 550 degrees, therefore, cooking faster.

Conclusion

Cooking can be made easy when you use the new digital appliances. You need to outfit your kitchen with appliances that will make you enjoy cooking as an activity. Every home needs to have at least a list of digital kitchen appliances that will aid them to improve and ease the process of cooking.

Author's Biography

Kathy Mitchell is a technology and gadget geek, writer & blogger by profession. She loves to write articles for many on-line communities, blogs, & websites related to gadgets & new technologies. She is the author of many active blogs including fusecrunch technology news. Connect with her on Google+, Facebook and Twitter.

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS FROM BLACKMAGIC'S NEW VIDEO

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Earlier today afro centric superstar Blackmagic posted some photos on his instagram which he indicated were from a shoot he recently did for his trending single "Wonder" released earlier this year.

The Repete crooner has had a good start to the year with two singles "Wonder" and "Loyal" which have been enjoying airplay on popular radio platforms across Nigeria. Known for his creativity and ingenuity one can only Wonder what Blackmagic has in store for his fans in his first video in 2016 as he teases us with some great artistic shots.