Microsoft to Launch Employability Program for Nigerian Youths | Friday 15th November 2013

Devices and Services giant Microsoft has announced the launch of its Employability Program to serve young people in Nigeria. In a statement released by the global brand today, the Program launch will be preceded by an event to unveil its name, official identity and partners at a media & VIP event in Lagos.

According to Ugochukwu Nwosu, the Citizenship Manager at Microsoft for Anglophone West Africa “Microsoft takes its citizenship engagement as primary to its work. In working with organisations, technology enthusiasts and governments at every level, we have emphasized the crucial importance of jobs for a new generation of Nigerians. This program is a major step in leading a coordinated solution to this urgent problem.”

The program, which is presented in partnership with The Future Project, features a web based job/training resource centre that aims to provide a guide for young Africans in the area of career planning, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development, job sourcing and small business sustainability. The objective is to create a better-informed and empowered citizenry across Nigeria; particularly among the youth demography.

For more information on the Employability Programme, you can send an email to info@thefutureafrica.com.

Date: Friday 15th November 2013
Venue: The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Beyonce & Jay Z: The Truth About Their Marriage Separation Report

Beyonce and Jay Z reportedly considered a trial separation — but what’s the truth behind the superstars’ relationship and their issues as parents?

Jay Z and Beyonce married 2008 and welcomed their adorable daughter,Blue Ivy, in 2012 — but Beyonce was reportedly thinking of taking abreak from their marriage because she thought Jay was being selfish. However,new reports have emerged on the real reason behind their marriage issues — and what they’re doing to stay close to each other! Keep reading for all the details.......

Beyonce & Jay Z: ‘Not Thinking About A Separation’

Beyonce & Jay Z’s marriage separation rumor has been so  worrisome to their numerous fans around the world — but we learnt that their issues as parents are as normal as anyone else’s (minus the pressure of fame)!

“[Beyonce] would like for them to hang out and be together a little more as her tour is providing stress to a marriage that is not only important to them, but an entire fan base,” a source said.

 “They have normal relationship problems being parents. It just happens that these two are two of the hugest stars in the world, so just imagine that situation on top of a regular relationship

So what’s the truth behind their separation report?

“They are not thinking of a separation. They actually are trying to figure out how to hang out more. Their marriage is fine, they are working on getting together more for the holidays and nobody should expect a break up, separation or divorce,” our source reveals.

Whew! We know that the two megastars will be able to pull together — nobody can top Queen Bey and Jay!

Jay Z & Beyonce: Reportedly Using Time Apart As Trial Separation

While Beyonce, 32, was in Australia for her Mrs. Carter tour, Jay Z visited her at a private resort to reportedly keep their marriage afloat.

Bey didn’t have an issue with Jay, 43, going on tour with Justin Timberlake over the summer, but she assumed that he would at least take the initiative to accompany her and their 19-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy, on her overseas tour.

“She told him he was selfish,” an insider told Star magazine. “Beyonce has been letting her husband know he’s on shaky ground, and she’s using the time they spend apart as a trial separation.”

Source: Hollywood.com

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Tuface Idibia To Perform Alongside Femi Kuti In The Music Meets Runway 2013

 

Performing alongside Femi Kuti, is multiple award winning (international & local) Afro-pop icon, 2Face Idibia, a songwriter and record producer. The UN Peace ambassador has worked with musical giants such as R. Kelly, Akon, Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige.

This will be the first time both artists will be performing on the Music Meets Runway Platform.

Music Meets Runway has featured notable artists such as D’banj, Wizkid, Davido, Duncan Mighty, K-switch, Burna Boy and this year’s event will be stronger and bigger as MMR 2013 presents ICONIC Music Acts on stage.

Music Meets Runway (MMR) has successfully showcased Nigeria’s talent in the fashion and music industry in the past years and also positioned itself as a brand that fuses Music & Fashion and also provides a platform for recognition.

 

This year’s edition of Music Meets Runway tagged – Icon Edition would definitely be an event to remember as music legends, Femi Kuti and 2Face Idibia are set to fire up the stage and thrill Music and Fashion lovers as the models strut on the runway.

Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti, son of the Afro-beat king and pioneer, Fela Kuti is one of Nigeria’s biggest exports recognized for his genre of music and collaboration with the world’s best artists- Roy Hargrove, D’Angelo, Nile Rodgers to mention but a few. 

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