THE MAN WHO BROUGHT ATM SOFTWARE TO NIGERIA! ALSO FASHION TO INSPIRE YOUR SENSES! August 30, 2008

Hey readers, how is your week going? My week is fantastic! Well here is a story that would inspire you. You have probably noticed ATM machines all over Lagos or any city you live in. Well check out Mitchel Elegbe, born in Benin but who grew up in Warri in the article below. He is the man to thank for making life easier in the cities such as, Abuja, Lagos, Warri, Benin etc.

Quick note according to CNBC AFRICA report on Nigeria. There have been 33 million transactions! Each costing 100 naira (approx.90cents) each. You do the math in a span of three years! That is just so inspiring!
Ok check out the style below culled from truelove magazine featuring celebrity takes 2 stars Bunmi and ,I love it don’t you.

Update on this post, I am excited about web pay via interswitch it is great to know this is available

Guess what else is new, we have added a job board on the Naijagal. Click on the right to post a job for everyone to see! or just find a job. So what do you say readers. Your comments are my inspiration.

FELA ARRIVES ON BROADWAY + SIX FIGURE JOBS IN LAGOS + VIDEO CLIPS FROM MY FAVORITE SHOW MILLION DOLLAR LISTING!! August 15, 2008

Hello Readers! Exciting news, did you know FELA has inspired a Broadway show in New York? It is called FELA on Broadway. Check out a couple of clips showing the rehearsal and the producer commenting on the show.

Enjoy!

Next stop oh my lord I love this show on Bravo TV! Watch out readers sometime next week I will be talking with two fantastic Real Estate Agents whose stories would inspire you. You really do not want to miss out on this one.

Okay I know I have not shown fashion pictures in a while but check out these styles from a fashion show held in Lagos. What can I say I love the colors on this one.

Is this Naomi Cambell?

Now onto hot expat LAGOS based jobs I found online today:

Finance Director
Lagos

Apply Online

The company

Our client is a household name drinks manufacturer embarking on an exciting stage of development. With plans for significant investment to achieve dynamic growth they are seeking a high caliber individual to take overall responsibility for Finance and Accounting.

The position

Formulate and after approval, direct and implement the Finance Strategy in the operating, to ensure adequate funding, accurate reporting (financial & management) and efficient control mechanisms whilst meeting legal and company secretarial requirements and optimizing supplier relationships, all in line with the operating company’s strategy in order to assist the Managing Director and other colleagues in developing and meeting operating company’s objectives, plans, budgets and forecasts.

The candidate
• Either Nigerian or expatriate but with significant management experience in Africa
• Preferably experience in the beverage industry or in other manufacturing FMCG industry.
• Excellent academic and professionally qualifications with a good first degree and a further professional accounting qualification.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong communication skills with all stakeholders including potential investors
• Confident, ambitious and outgoing
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural international environment.
Additional Information
Location: Lagos
Status: Full Time, Employee
Career Level: Executive (Director, Department Head)
Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Salary/Wage: 130,000.00 – 160,000.00 USD /year
bonus, share options and full expat package
Relevant Work Experience: 10 to 15 Years
Education Level: Professional
Contact:

Daly MacIntyre International
Apply Online

Not to be outdone, here is another one

Chronos Consulting (www.chronosconsulting.com, www.chronossystems.com, www.coberon.com) is part of the Chronos Group, an award winning global leader in temporary staffing, permanent recruitment and nearshore software outsourcing for the global Fortune 500. The Group owns and operates 41 offices worldwide.

Our client is a NASDAQ quoted entity providing high-capacity Ethernet and TDM wireless backhaul solutions for wireless service providers as well as private businesses. With numerous sales offices in North-South America, EMEA and Asia, a customer base of over 150 service providers and hundreds of private networks, their solutions are deployed in nearly 100 countries across the globe. Due to increased workload and new opportunities, this true leader is now looking to add a Technical Manager to be based in Lagos, Nigeria with the experience, expertise, drive and ambition to put their plan into action.

Technical Manager NIGERIA

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for taking the company’s technical vision and strategy, and customizing it for the Nigerian market. This will involve forming a technical strategy for the local clients in the region.

· Must be able to clearly articulate this strategy and vision. This will largely involve technical selling and developing relationships with key engineering and planning groups within the local clients.

· Provide input into product design and planning for new product opportunities.

· Technically identify and drive the sales of new products, services into the accounts.

· Work successfully across organizational boundaries including marketing, product management, engineering, customer support, and sales.

· Define and drive current and future Nigerian customer solution requirements with product management, research and development, and marketing teams.

· Report to the VP EMEA.

Skills Required:

· Engineering background, MBA is an advantage.

· 5+ years experience supporting sales organizations in one of the following roles: Technical Sales Support, Product Management or Product Marketing.

· 5+ years working within the telecommunications industry and if possible, in radio applications.

· The position requires strong technical and business acumen and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Excellent oral and written

interpersonal communication skills.

· Capable of working with autonomy.

· Good understanding of customer’s needs and mentality.

In exchange, the ideal candidate will get a permanent contract and receive an excellent retributive package; meanwhile he gets the opportunity to sign on with a solid, rapidly growing company. Send your CV in English, indicating the job reference to: europe@chronosconsulting.com

That is it for now readers but expect a lot more later on and I would love to read your comments. What do you have planned today? What would you do with a six figure job in Nigeria?

ALL NEW ! LAKME FASHION WEEK 2008 FOR MY BOLLYWOOD FANS! April 19, 2008

FASHION SHOW NAIJASTYLE! DEOLA SAGOE HITS DC! THE LATEST FASHION BRANDS TOO CUTE! February 18, 2008

Sorry about the delay dear readers and thanks for standing by Naijagal! So Here goes:

A cool fashion brand recently launched loving it! It is tres chic! Can we say an amen? I am an official Kokolet!

Howard University is having its African Business Conference! This should be fun!

1.) Howard University African Students’ Association (HU-ASA) will be hosting its first African Business Conference from February 29- March 1, 2008 in conjunction with the Howard University Business School.

The primary aim of the conference is to highlight business and career opportunities in African countries as well as create a platform to showcase the positively thriving economic side of the African story to the global community.

Also Howard University African Students’ Association (HU-ASA) will be hosting its 5TH Annual Fashion Show. The show is tagged Mi Nyan Ntsee “The Return”. The show is on Friday, February 29 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm, at the Cramton Auditorium on Howard University Campus, Washington, DC.

Deola Sagoe, Obsidian, David, Idia Designs, Simply for you, Knaf Couture, Lshandi ARE GOING TO BE THERE! If you are in DC you need to be there….

In Other entertainment news! Guess who is supposedly dating DON JAZZY?

Well sources say he is dating Nollywood actress Empress Njamah.

Thats exciting. In case you have been living under a rock and do not know who Don Jazzy is, he is Dbanj’s producer.

However, from the Naija forum Nairaland, Don Jazzy is dating Tonto Dike. So you have it

And Finally readers! An exclusive for you! From Naijagal a clip of a stylish fashion show straight from NAIJA! IN HDTV! hope you love it

how is your day going? I have a whole lot lined up this week! What about you?

BEST DRESSED AT TIFFANY AMBER’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY BY NAIJAGAL December 16, 2007

Hi readers! Sorry for the late update, Naijagal has been under the weather:( but here goes:)

Our take on the outfits worn at the show!

Loved the pink dress above but I must say I am not exactly digging the blue shoes with the outfit. Nice effort though.
There is just something exquisite about the flowing outfit shown above by the ladies. A PLUS

Finally for an evening show, I would probably have gone with some form of jewelry with the brown outfit and gold shoes to match or what do you say readers? It is almost christmas! Lagos should be on and popping, do you know of any parties, you want to share with naijagal? Well I have one to share with you!

BACCHUS
THURSDAY DEC 20TH
ED HARDY PARTY – DRESS TO IMPRESS
I will be there so stop by and say hello!

LOLA FATUROTI IS BACK! November 21, 2007

Lola grabbed attention (mine included) in 2000 when she staged a collection presentation directly across the street for the elite fashion crowd that was leaving a Ralph Lauren show; Can you say brilliant!

Well she is back with a new collection that was inspired by “the disco era, Studio 54, Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross and Grace Jones.”



Lola was born in London and raised in Nigeria

in her words…

“What makes my design special is my African/British background. You can see this in the shapes, the way I mix and match colors, and also in the boldness of the prints I use.”

What do you say fashionistas? Check her out at www.lolafaturoti.com

FRIDAY + SATURDAY MASHUP FRED EBOKA AT JOBURG FASHION WEEK +LETS DANCE!! October 28, 2007

Naija’s own fred eboka at Johanessburg Fashion week!

pics via mimimag
Check out the latest by FAZE!
In terms of the abuja fashion designers, be patient….

Alright here is another one for you by Sound Sultan—Somewhere in your heart

And finally a new favorite Adara by Sasha!

MASHUP THURSDAY + FRIDAY POST! CAROL EKANEM UNCOVERED! MUSIC JAM! +FASHION SHOW October 5, 2007

Its Friday! Here she is everyone Carol Ekanem. This is probably one other best interviews. The article also happens to be a favorite of mine written in True love mag. I like Carol, although I have to say she needs to be more convincing when acting in movies. All is all, she is definitely a rising star. Enjoy the article below:

Now onto the music! I am loving this video by Danny Young! called Grab your copy!

And Now got a special for you check out this video from the Nigeria Fashion Show in Paris featuring Esosa! a hot new designer! Ngozi, Gloria and my favorite Patrick! from BLOKESNDIVAS haute! It is in french but then again isn’t that the official language of Fashion?

I am loving it all so what are you up to this weekend? I will be taking it easy, oh and watch out Damilola Philips column is coming back!

INDEPENDENCE DAY! CATCHING UP WITH BEAUTY QUEENS + ETHICAL FASHION SHOW October 1, 2007

Its Monday, but just not any Monday. No today is independence day in Nigeria, so I thought to myself, hmm, what would would be a cool post for today’s blog and voila! it came to me. I recently saw a true love article whereby the writer caught up with past beauty queens and I must say they are all quite stunning. Check out the article below

Oh and yes here are pictures received from the Ethical FASHION WEEK which had LSHANDI as one of the designers and the show was created by Priya Patel. Well here is a quick preview of the show. The designs you see below were created by Laura for her fashion line, Lepa Shandi (Lshandi). Love it love it! What is ethical fashion you may ask, well in simple terms fair wage for products being produced.

I have been following the progress of a friend who is launching a line. I have to say she is all about ethical and organic clothing. Did you know it takes approximately 10 gallons of water to create that pair of jeans you crave! That is what I hear, so before you buy, find out where the garment came from ask questions! Or what do you say readers? I love your comments so do post away!