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18- TIA Best Artiste (Male)This is a voting category for best male musician of 2019
202: Timaya203: Phyno204: Olamide205: Flavour206: Burnaboy207: Davido208: Kiss Daniel209: Maleek Berry210: Wizkid211: Paul Okoye (kingrudy)212: Mr Eazi213: Falz214: Peter Okoye (Mr P)215: Duncan Mighty216: Runtown186: Korede Bello

19- TIA Best Artiste (Female)This is a Voting Category for the best Female Musician of the year 2019
217: Tiwa Savage218: Teni219: Simi220: Yemi Alade221: Niniola222: Niyola224: Seyi shay225: Aramide226: Madrina (ex Cynthia Morgan)227: Chidinma228: Omawumi
20- TIA Best PublicistThis is a voting category for the best Public Admistrator of the year 2019(could be male or female)229: Vannessa Amadi Ogbonna230: Seyi Taylor231: Oma Areh232: Nike Fagbule233: Alex Nwankwo234: Aaron Chidi235: Edoziem Valentine236: Stanley Ebigbo Bond237: Ego Philips238: Anusiobi Franklin239: Cute Kimani240: Blessing Diribe241: Toks Asher Young

21- TIA Best Pageant kingThis is a voting category for the most influencial male  pageant personality of the year 2019
242: Ayilola Oluwagbenga243: Emmanuel Somto244: Nelson Enwerem245: Chuckie Ihebuzor246: Denis On247: Bernard Effiong248: Allison Nelson249: Emmanuel Umoh Jnr250: Noble Gideon
22- TIA: Best NGOThis is a none voting category for the best none governmental organisation of the year 2019
251: Old people’s support INT’L252: Total Care unit253: Rural Urban Development254: Lygel Youths& Leadership Intiatives255: Action Aid for the Unemployed256: Foundation for Rural Urban Integration257: African Liberty&Hope Initiative258: Beautiful Onyinye Foundation (BOF)259: Kokun Foundation260: Save The Children Nigeria223: Tonto Dikeh Foundation
23- TIA Best HumanitarianThis is A None Voting Category for the most influencial Humanitarian of the year 2019
261: MTN FOUNDATION262: BOLA SARUMI ALIYU263: DR. Stefano Piotti264: Mrs Olowo Okere265: Dr. Mrs Maryam Abdullahi266: DARAMOLA Babatunde267: Adetunji Lam-Adesina268: Princess chidera ebere

24- TIA Best Social InfluencerThis is a voting category for the best in the use of social media for the year 2019(could be male or female)
269: Alaka Mayowa270: Olanrewaju (larrybut)271: Jane mena272: Bright Uchemadu(I am switch me)273: Laila Ijeoma Uzochi(@Laila Ijeoma)274: Bamidele Olamilekan(Kingpexxie)275: Cousin Samuel(@thatwhatsupany)276: Ebuka Akara800: Simply Tacha

25- TIA Brand InfluencerThis is a voting category for the most controversial personality/brand of the year 2019(could be male or female)
277: Naija Brand Chick278: Tosin Ajibade279: Hustlers Square280: Cute Kimani281: Obis Ora282: Angel Obasi283: Tunde Ednut284: Cynthia Nwadiora285: Israel Ogunseye286: Oghene Karo287: Asogwa Alexandra288: Idris Okuneye289: Laura ikeji290: Tonto Dikeh

26- TIA Best Modelling AgencyThis is a voting category for the best models managements of the year 2019(50% Public and 50% Panelist)
291: Beth Model292: Wave Model MGT293: Catch 22 Models Mgt294: Pages Models Mgt295: G & G Models296: Few Model Agency297: Star Models Africa298: Beige Model MGT299: Black Dove Model Agency300: Isis Model MGT301: Pillars & Pride of Afrika Models MGt302: Fowler Models303: Mahogany Models Mgt304: DXC Models Academy305: Golden City Models306: Raw Talent Mgt307: New Fame Models
27- TIA Best ModelThis is a Voting Category for the Best Model of the year 2019(Must have done 1 major jobs and could be male or female)
308: Elvis Ikpa309: Angella Phillips310: Chidinma Okeke311: Chinonso Nneze312: Victor Ndigwe313: Mildred Odimegwu314: Ebinabu Polts Johnson315: Philips Clinton316: Imade Ogbewi317: Jessica Okeke318: Nwadiuto  Roseman319: Eniola Abolarin320: Abel Jurgen321: Ruth Akere

28- TIA Best Commercial ModelThis is a voting category for the best adverts model of the year 2019(must have done one major job and could be male or female)
322: Evangelist Taylor323: Melvin Orji324: Asogwa  Alexander325: Fred Idehen326: Emeka Darlington327: Seun Akindele328: Uti Nwachukwu329: Cynthia Nwadiora330: Raymond Umenze331: Okey Jude332: Beverly Osu333: Bryan Okpara617: Elvis Chisom Ikpa

29- TIA Best Beauty QueenThis is a voting category for the most influential female pageant personality of the year 2019
334: Anita Ukah335: Stephanie Kingsley336: Maryanne Vincent337: Maristella Okpala338: Elizabeth Nweke339: Chisom Agu340: Chidinma Aaron341: Blessing Okafor342: Catherine Abazar343: Michelle Nwosu344: Charis Ogidigbi345: Ifeoluwa Grace346: Amina Inikpi Abubakar347: Violet Ejiata348: Isabella Okafor

30- TIA Best ChefThis is a voting category for the chef with the most sophistucated cooking ability for the year 2019
349: Chef Chi-Chioma Rowland350: Chef Stone-Abiola Akanji351: Chef Tunde Wey352: Chef Taylor353: Chef Alex Oke354: Chef Ozoz Okoh355: Chef Nneka356: Chef Gbugemi Fregene357: Chef Genevieve Fadeh358: Chef Maxwell Emenike359: Chef Sheriff Sanni360: Chef Ego361: Chef Mimmie

31- TIA Best Internet SensationThis is a voting category for the funniest online comedian of the year 2019(coild be male or female)
362: Gloria Oloruntobi (Maraji)363: Lasisi Elenu364: Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggy)365: Mc Lively366: Nedu Wazobia367: Ogunleye Olamide (Oluwadolarz)368: Ayo Ajewole (Woli Agba)369: Lizzy Jay (Omo Ibadan)370: Ereme twyse371: Tomama (That Warri Girl)372: Sydney Talker (That Towel Guy)373: african Ace374: Zion Ubani (ZFancy)375: Xploit Comedy376: Funny Toheeb

32- TIA Best Event Ushers/HostessesThis is a voting category for the best ushering services for the year 2019
377: Peak ushers378: Lucent event Ushers379: Job26 Ushers380: Beaut Ushers381: Etelle Ushers382: Trendy Ushers383: Users of Roses Agency384: Ushers Orbit
33- TIA Best Logistics CompanyThis is a voting category for the most accurate logistics company of the year 2019

385: Ocenj logistics386: Courier plus service LTD387: Gig Logistics388: FEDEX Express389: Abex Express390: Creseada INT’L LTD.391: AGS Movers392: AXPD Resources LTD393: Airborne INT’L courier services394: Hanana Global Link LTD.

34- TIA Best Fashion StylistThis is a voting category for the most sophisticated Fashion stylist of the year 2019(could be male or female)
395: Jeremiah Ogbodo (Swanky Jerry)396: Dimeji Alara397: Ms Modish398: Abbyke Domina399: Toyin Lawani400: Ejiro Amos Tafiri401: Adebayo Oke-Lawal402: Smart Courage (infoworldcharming)403: Mimi Yina (medlin Boss)404: Lanre Dasilva Ajayi405: Tiannah’s place  Empire406: Noble Igwe407: Jaru408: Denola Grey

35- TIA Best Hotels (Hospitality)This is a voting category for the best hotel of the year 2019(50% Public and 50% Panelost Decision)
409: Fraser suites Abuja410: The Wheat Baker Lagos411: Transcorp Hilton Abuja412: Bricks Point Boutique Apartment Abuja413: Nordic Hotel Abuja414: Sheraton hotel Lagos415: The George hotel Lagos416: Baai Apartments417: Oriental Hotel Lagos418: Eko hotel Lagos419: Intercontinental Hotels420: Ibom hotel and Golf resort421: Raddison Blu422: Federal Palace hotel

36- TIA Best Lounge/BarThis is a Voting category for the best lounge in the country
427: Ladive Grill & Bar428: Let Meriden Ibom hotel & resort429: Artisan lounge & bar Lagos430: The soul lounge Lekki431: Jodeci Lounge Kaduna432: Trojan Lounge433: So Lounge porthacourt434: Supreme Lounge & Bar435: Sailors Lounge436: Xovar Lounge

37- TIA Best Night ClubThis is a none Voting category for the best nightlife center of the year 2019
437: The new Afrika shrine Ikeja439: Cubana Night Club440: Club DNA441: Blue edge night club442: Club sk-begoma Oyo443: Have Lounge and Night club444: Nite Shift Coliseum Lagos445: The Place446: Club Rumors447: Club Quilox448: Club Royal449: Club Vegas450: Club Elysium

38- TIA Best Gadget vendorThis is a None voting category for the best sales of Updated Gadgets for the year 2019
451: Slot452: Jumia453: Konga454: Amog Gadget455: Kara Nigeria456: 3HC Hub457: Dallas458: Slot Ng459: Gsm Village938: Optima Gadgets

39- TIA Best Management companyThis is a none  voting category ffor the best Management of the year 2019
460: 3HT LTD.461: Institute of Strategic management462: Quick projects LTD463: SPNS consulting464: Time value construction LTD465: Ibethari LTD.466: Scoop naijaThe Temple Management467: West Of Ivy937: The Rani Company

40- TIA Best Entertainment CompanyThis is a None voting category for companies into entertainment businesses

468: Be Happy entertainment469: Dream entertainment470: Native media471: Pressplay multimedia services472: Stargist473: Wale Adenuga Production474: Shuga entertainment475: Aminua entertainment476: Mavin Records477: 5 Star Music

41- TIA Best Interior DecorThis is a voting category for the best sophisticated decorator of the year 2019
478: Idesign by Tola Akerele479: CC Interior Design Studio480: Blue Mahogany LTD.481: Do II LTD.482: Gemona west interior design483: Out of Africa lifestyle484: Viva Bella design485: Noma fez interior design486: Spring interiors487: Spazio ideale488: Midas Interrior489: Nwando Signature
42- TIA Best Beauty PageantThis is a voting category for the most creative pageant  of the year 2019
490: Miss Nigeria491: Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria492: The Nigerian Queen493: Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria494: Beauty Of Africa International495: Miss Tourism Nigeria496: Miss Earth Nigeria497: Mr Ideal Nigeria498: Mr & Miss Nigeria International499: The Humanitarian Queen500: Miss Africa Calabar501:  Miss Portharcourt City

43- TIA Best photographerThis is a Voting category for the Best still Photograher of the year 2019(male  or Female)

502: Obi Somto503: Adeola Olagunjo504: Kelechi Amadi505: Aisha Augie-Kuta506: Ty Bello507: George Oshodi508: Ade Adekola509: Jide Odukoya510: Andrew Esiebo511: Trans4max photography512: Moon Okon513: Efe Lopez514: Artilary Studio

44- TIA Best Nigeria beauty brandThis is a voting category for beauty brands in nigeria for the year 2019

515: House of Tara516: Zaron cosmetics517: Bmpro make-up518: Taos cosmetics519: Dabota Cosmetics520: Elas pro521: Kuddy cosmetics522: Kayge cosmetics523: Yanga beauty524: Hegai& Esther525: Liot cosmetics526: Zikel Cosmetics
45- TIA Best Print mediaThis is a Voting category for the best printed media in Nigeria
527: Guardian newspaper528: Nations newspaper529: Business day newspaper530: The Sun newspaper531: Nigeria Tribune532: Leadership newspaper533: Complete fashion mag534: Thisday newspaper535: Citypeople magazine536: Vangaurd537: Ovation newspaper538: Punch Newspaper
46- TIA Best Online mediaThis is a voting category for the best sort out Online media platform 2019
539: Pulse Nigeria540: Bella Naija541: Ono Bello542: Linda Ikeji media543: Instablog9ja544: The Net545: Media Guide546: Goldmyne tv547: EmpireTv Africa548: Accelerate TV549: Diamond Celebrities Media550: Celebrity Corner
47- TIA Best Fast food vendorThis is a voting category for the best Eatery of year 2019
551: Kenturkey Fried Chicken552: Chicken republic553: Sweet sensation554: Tastee fried chicken555: Mr. Biggs556: Domino’s Pizza557: Steers burger558: Urban fuxion559: Road chef560: Tantalizers561: Mega Chicken

48- TIA Best Catering and confectioneryThis is a voting category for the most sophisticatedCatring and confectionery services in the country for the year 2019
562: Tito cakes & event563: Wine & gold services564: Courdeau catering565: J.Abed enterprise ltd.566: Kusha catering567: Astoria Caterers568: Africa catering569: Unitop catering570: Hamptons catering571: Food hub services572: Joress catering and Confectionary573: Lokoja House wife

49- TIA Best CinematographyThis is a voting category for the best sort out Director of photography for the year 2019

574: Kagno Crowther575: Yinka Edward576: Toka McBaror577: Nordarh578: Gentle Touch579: Emeka Duru580: Okechukwu Oku581: Austine Nwolie582: michael kpoudosu (themythecreat)
50- TIA Best Actor (Male)This is a voting category for a male in the motion picture industry (must have played 3 Leads role in some major movie of the year 2019
583: Fredrick Leonard584: Seun Akindele584: Kenneth Okolie585: Blossom Chukwujekwu586: O.C Ukeje587: Gabriel Afolayan588: Femi Jacobs589: Zubby Michael590: Wole Ojo591: Daniel Lloyd592: Deyemi Okanlawon593: Okey Uzoeshi594: Odunlade Kola595: Joseph Benjamin596: Femi Adebayo597: Daniel K Daniel
51- TIA Best Actor (Female)This is a voting category for a Female in the motion picture industry (must have played 3 Lead roles in some major movies of 2019
598: Adesua Etomi (Wellington)599: Ruth Kadiri (Ezerika)600: Bisola Aiyeola601: Chioma Apkota602: Kiki Omeili603: Esther Ene (Ojire)604: Mary Lazarus605: Beverly Naya607: Jemima Osunde608: Lilian Esoro609: Tana Adelana610: Ufoma McDermott611: Tina MBA612: Jennifer Eliogu613: Shaffy Bello614: Inidima Okojie616: Annie Idibia

52- TIA Best fabric vendorThis is a voting category for the best fabrics in town (50% Public 50% Panelist)

618: Heritage Aso-oke619: Caffy fabrics620: Rubies texiles621: Exclusive vlisco boutique622: Lexzys function & apparels623: Abeke fabrics624: Fabric way625: Kubis fabric

53- TIA Best video vixenThis is a voting category for the most controversial music video model of the year 2019

626: Cynthia Cinci Ezekiel627: Mimi Ubini628: Tosin Redro629: Beverly Osu630: Carphee Azeez631: Lovette Shade Awode632: Veezee baybey633: Mercy Isop634: Sobola Anthonia

54- TIA Best Business MogulThis is a none voting category for the most influential Business Tycoon of time (2019)
635: Aliko Dangote636: Innoson637: Folarunsho Alakija638: Jimoh Ibrahim639: Femi Otedola640: Mike Adenuga641: Orji uzo Kalu642: Tony Ezenna643: Emeka Ofor644: Ken Nnamani645: Ifeanyi Ubah646: Cletus Ibeto

55- TIA Best music producerThis is a voting category for the best sound mixer/engineer of the year 2019

647: Larry Gaga648: Vtek Awesome649: Dj Coublon650: Chopstix651: Rexxie652: Krizbeatz653: Young johnn654: Gospel on the beat655: Legendury beats656: Fresh657: Zedichus658: Speruch659: Mastercraft
56- TIA Best supermarketThis is a voting category for the most friendly shopping center of the year
660: Adide supermarket661: ShopRite662: Spar663: Genesis supermarket664: Best choice supermarket665: Food co.666: Hubmart667: Blenco668: Escapade669: Prince Ebeano  supermarket670: Chanrai & Dept. Store

57- TIA Next Rated actor (Female)This is a voting category for females in the motion picture industry (must have played lead in 2 known movies,series or soap operas

671: Chelsea Eze672: Bimbo Ademoye673: Efe Irele674: Genny Uzoma675: Linda Ejiofor676: Nazo Ekezie677: Paschalin Alex678: Etinosa Idemudia679: Linda Osifo680: Bayray Mcnwizu681: Peggy Ovire682: Mary Igwe682: Moyo Lawal683: Georgina Ibeh684: Nancy Isime685: Monica Friday686: Belinda Effah687: Sophie Alakija

58- TIA Next Rated Actor (Male)This is a voting category for males in the motion picture industry (must have played  lead in 2 known movies,series or soap operas

688: Bolanle Ninoluwa689: Ray Emodi690: Kunle Remi691: Timini Egbuson692: Mofe Duncan693: Chris Okagbue694: Stan Nze695: Gbenro Ajibade696: Samuel Ajibola697: Ikubese Emmanuel698: Onwuasoanya Samuel Nnamdi438: Gregory Ojefue

59- TIA Fast Rising Actor (Male)This is a voting category for males in the motion picture industry (must have played supporting lead in a known movies,series or soap operas

699: Olumide Oworu700: Joseph momodu (joromi)701: Maurice Sam702: Darlington Opara703: Ifeanyi Kalu704: Bryan Emmanuel705: Somadina Adinma706: Abayomi Alvin707: Charles Billion708: Christian Prince709: Shawn Faqua710: Frankincense Echebem711: Emeka Okoye712: Moc Madu713: Melvin Oduah

60- TIA Fast Rising Actor (Female)This is a voting category for females in the motion picture industry (must have played supporting lead in a known movies,series or soap operas

714: Stella Udeze715: Tessy Oragwa716: Nwokoye Chizoba717: Chinenye Nnebe718: Rachael Aniah719: Theresa Edem Isomi720: Princess Onum Ruth721: Adesuwa oronsaye722: Imade Osawaru723: Lilian Echelon Mbadiwe

61- TIA Best New Actor (Unisex)This is a voting category for new faces to watchout for  in the motion picture industry (Could be male or female)

724: Princess Joan Umoru725: King Stessi726: Chrissy Uneze727: Atewe Raphael728: Silva Nkwocha729: Elvis Poko730: Vickey Cals Okoro731: Christopher Isibor732: Emmanuel Ilemobayo733: Sasha B. Ekama734: Stephen Odimgbe423: Roxy Antak938: Dan Ugoji

62- TIA Next  Rated ArtisteThis is a voting category the next Big Desl to watch out for  in the music industry (must have dropped 2 Hit Singles over the year)could be male or fenale

735: Peruzzi736: Victor Ad737: Mayorkun738: Slimcase739: Eriga740: Pepenazi741: Naira Marley742: Dice Ailes743: L.a.x744: Skibii745: Demievee746: Ric Hassani

63- TIA Fast Rising ArtisteThis is a voting category for a talented music artiste to watch out for in the nigerian music industry
747: Dakota Tubona748: Jeff Akoh749: King Perry750: Mani Lapussh751: Zinolesky752: Chike753: Johnny Drille754: Wurld755: Kollydee756: Rema757: Tclassic758: Latoria Bassey759: Fireboy760: Magnitude424: Akaycentric

64- TIA Best New TalentThis is a voting category for the newest discovery talent in entertainment

761: Ikenna Okereke762: Marylove Edwards763: Demilade San764: Emmanuella Samuel765: DJ young766: Afeez Adesina767: Destiny Boy768: Chinedu (Iamdikeh)

65- TIA Best Child ArtisteThis is a voting category for the best kid artiste in  the nigeria music industry
769: Afeez Adesina770: Amarachi Uyanne771: DJ young772: Afeez Adesina773: Ozzy Bosco774: Queeyano

66- TIA Best Child ActorThis is a voting category for the best kid in the motion picture industry for the year 2019

775: Adaeze Onuigbo776: Rita Jasmine777: Gabriel L. Adaora778: Chikamso ozonigbo779: Susan Pwajok780: Ifedi Sharon802: Zoe

67- TIA Best EntrepreneurThis is a None Voting Category for the best make or female in the entertainment business

781: Ubi Franklin782: Adewale Aladejana783: Paul Okoye (Paul O)784: Don Jazzy785: Akin Alabi786: Seyi Tinubu787: Adebola Williams788: Adetoke Oluwo789: Shodipo Tosin790: June Adaobi791: Jaruma Empire792: Chioma Goodhair

68- TIA Emerging EntrepreneurThis is a voting category for the fastest Growing entertainment business personal of the year

793: Santiago Roberts (Qhue concepts)794: Francis Beacon(Bionic Group)795: David  Okoye (Chedar Brand)796: Nwokoro Faith (Roxie Patricks)797: Joy Osusu (Glo May Specialties)798: Saphire Ogbodo (SS Multimedia Channels)799: Chucks Anusionwu (Zanzy Entertainment)801: Collete Nwadike (Screen Goddess Prod)

69- Best TV Station (Online)This is a Voting category for the best online television of the year

803: Iroko Tv804: Scene one TV805: Ibaka TV806: PlayStation Vue807: Linda Ikeji Tv808: Aforevo TV809: Pulse TV810: Afrigold Tv

70- TIA Best TV station (offline)This is a voting caregory for the best offline television of the year
811: Channels TV812: Mitv813: TVC814: AIT815: NTA816: Silver Bird Tv817: Super Screen Tv818: Galaxy Tv819: LTV820: ABS821: Wazobia Max822: OG Tv

71- TIA Best Entertainment TvThis is a voting category for most watched entertainment television
823: Ebonylife Tv824: MTV base825: Africa magic826: Wap tv827: Hip tv828: Trybe829: Trace Naija830: Music Africa tv831: Planet Tv832: Sound City833: Rok Tv834: Trybes Tv835: On Tv

72- TIA Best Fashion Designer (unisex)This is a voting category for the most sophisticated unisex fashion designer of the year
836: Folarin Folake Coker837: Deola Sagoe838: Duru Olowo839: Ade Bakare840: Mai Atafo841: Zizi Cardow842: Frank Oshodi843: Lola Faturoti844: Lisa Folawiyo845: Samielle Couture846: Orange Culture Ng

73- TIA Best music video directorThis is a voting category for the best music video director of the year
847: Clarence Peters848: Sean Ogunso849: Daps850: Moe Musa851: Adasa Cokey852: Mohammed Musa853: Unlimited L.A.854: T frizzle855: Aje Filmworks856: Matt Max857: Director White858: Director K

74- TIA Best Online StoreThis is a voting category for the most popular online shoping hub of the year
859: Jumia860: Konga861: Jiji862: Pep Nigeria863: Webmall864: Shoppi.ng865: Katadeala867: Cheapo868: Yandi869: Bargain Master870: Payporte
75- Best Movie DirectorThis is a viting category for the best Durector in the motion picture industry
871: Kunle Afolayan872: Muyiwa Aluko873: Lancelot Imaseun874: Izu Ojukwu875: Charles Inojie876: Chris Eneng877: Charlse Uwagbai878: Tope Oshin879: Kemi Adetiba880: Wangi Mba Uzoukwu881: Ishaya Bako882: Teco Benson883: Desmond Elliot884: Pascal Amanfo

76- TIA Best graphics designThis is a voting category for the motion and still graphics designer of the year

885: Black Bee Ville886: Rex posters887: Johnny montage888: Pappi Tro889: Joshua’s graphics890: Yoms Graphics891: Nedu Graphics892: Mag Designz893: Mr Mint Designs

77- TIA Best Online  hubThis is a voting category for the best news and gist hub
894: Krakstv895: Tunez media896: Bionictelly897: Saint Avenue898: Nollywood onlinetv899: Olofofonaija900: Ebuzz TV901: Gist on Flame902: Naija Jury903: Naija Full Gist904: CCO Enter10ment905: Nails Celebrity Lifetyle Videos906: Dokitorsavage exclusive907: Mass Media Forum908: Yabaleft Online

78- TIA Best FilmakerThis is a voting category for the best all round film maker in the motion picture industry
909: Okechukwu Oku(the Oracle)910: Ernest Obi (Ernestmindset)911: Ugochukwu Okoro (image)912: Chidiebere (Caz) Obidike913: Mac Collins Chidebe (Mr China)914: Vincent D Anointed915: Tobechukwu Macdonald916: Toka Macbaro917: Okey Ezugwu918: Nelson Jombo919: Aniedi Awah Noba920: Emeka Duru949: Sadiq Sule

79- TIA Event Of The YearThis is a voting category for the most anticipated event of the year
921: Ay Show922: Gidi Fest923: Lagos Int’l Jazz Fest924: Eko Int’l Film Festival925: Lights Camera Africa! Film Festival Lagos926: Felabration927: Africa Int’l Film Festival928: Abuja Carnival929: African Magic Viewers Choice Awards930: Calabar Carnival

80- (TIA) Proudly Nigerian BrandThis is a voting category for made in nigeria products
931: Wana Sambo932: Roxie Patrick Shoes933: OK Plastic/Foods934: Eleganza Group935: Inosson Motors936: Bestie Instant Noodles

81- LEGENDARY ENTERTAINERS (TIA Honors)This is a none voting category created to honor legends in diffrent Entertainment Industry who have contributed massively to the growth of the industry they ventured.
1: Innocent Idibia (2 Face) – Music2: John Okafor (Mr Ibu) -Motion Pictures3: DJ JimmyJatt – Disk Jockey4: Sunny Neji – Music5: Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome (Ali baba) – Comedy 6: Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (Kaffy)- Dance7: Collete Nwadike (koco) – Modelling8: Uberon Aroy – Ragae Music9: Linda Ikeji

This 5 categories Bellow are strictly for Honours1: Brand of the year2: Politician of the year3: Supportive brand of the year4: Super Man of the year5: Super woman of the year

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THE INTELLECTS AWARD NOMINATION LIST
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THE INTELLECTS AWARD NOMINATION LIST

written by Odilichukwu Frances

Woah! The long awaited nomination list is here. Give your favourites the award this season. Find out how below.


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NOMINEES LIST FOR THE INTELLECTS AWARDS 2019
1- TIA BEST DJThis Is None A Voting category for the best Disk Jockey of the Year 2019(Could be Male or Female)
001: DJ Exclusive002: DJ Consequence003: DJ Spinal004: DJ Lambo005: DJ Obi006: DJ Neptune007: DJ Cuppy008: DJ Takeover009: DJ Couplon010: Dj Kaywise011: DJ Ecool012: DJ Enimoney013: Dj Sose014: Dj kentalky015: Dj Jmaster

2- TIA BEST RADIO STATIONThis is a Voting Category for the Best Radio Station of the year 2019
016: Blaze fm017: The Beat fm018: Wazobia fm019: Brila fm020: Inspiration fm021: Cool fm022: SoundCity fm023: Classic FM024: Ray power fm025: Nigeria info026: Kiss FM027: Rhythm Fm

3- TIA BEST MOVIE PRODUCERThis is a None voting Category for the Best Movie producer of the year 2019 (could be male or Female)
028: Mary Remmy Njoku029: Kunle Afolayan030: Mo Abudu031: Victor Okpala032: Desmond Elliot033: Emem Isong034: Chinney Love Eze035: Omoni Oboli036: Funke Akindele037: Ayo Makun038: Wale Adenuga039: Tope Oshin040: OBY Elebara041: Blessing Egbe042: Omoni Oboli043: Judith Audu Fortt

4- TIA BEST TV PRESENTERThis is a Voting Category for the best Tv Presenter of the year 2019 (Could be male or female)

044: Dada Boy (Ehiz)045: Ebuka Obi-uchendu046: Ik Osakioduwa047: Stephanie Coker048: Vj Adams049: Nancy Isime050: Toke Makinwa051: Andre Blaze052: Adaora Onyechere053: Victory Wilson054: Idia Aisien055: Omowunmi Mimi Onoloja

5- TIA BEST HOST: This is a None Voting Category for the Best Host of the year 2019(could be male or female)
056: Ik Osakioduwa057: Ebuka Obi-uchendu058: Sammy Walsh059: Uti Nwachukwu060: Nancy Isime061: Diipo Adeusi062: DNA(Blair and Clinton Roberts)063: Larry Foreman064: Denrele Edun065: Kim Oprah066: Michelle Dede999: Bolanle Olukanni

6- TIA BEST COMEDIAN: This is a None Voting Category for the Funniest Comedian of the year 2019 (Could be male or Female)
067: Bovi Ugboma(Bovi)068: Bright Okpocha (Basket mouth)069: Jephthah Bowoto (Akpororo)070: Justice Nuagbe (ushbebe)071: Helen Paul (tatafo)072: Onyebuchi Ojieh (Buchi)073: Senator Comedian074: Kenny Blaq075: Godwin Komone (Gordon)076: Chibuike Josh Alfred(Josh 2 funny)079: Chioma Omeruah (Chigul)080: Koffi Ayinde Idowu Nuel (Koffi)081: Woli Arole082: Funny Bone Julian

7- TIA Best New Internet Sensation is a Voting category for the Best emerging online Comedian of the year 2019 (could be male or female) 50% Public 50% Panelist
083: Cynthia Jam Ada 084: Patience Yisa 085: Mc Edopikin 086: Laughpils 087: Okiki 088: Adedoyin taoomama 089: Steven Chucks 090: Steph Isuma Calarba Chic 091: Saint Bellington 092: Ogbeni Adan 093: Prince Destiny 094: Morris Dominic

8- TIA NexT Rated  ComedianThis is A voting Category for Best emerging comedian of the year 2019 (could be male or female )

095: Whale Mouth096: MC Pencil097: Real Warrior Girl098: Ajebor099: Elenu100: Mc Funny p101: Mr Patrick102: Mc Madiba103: MC Spiritman104: King James105: Hero Daniels106: MC Pashun

10- TIA BEST O.A.PThis is a voting category for the best On air personality of the year 2019(could be male or female)

107: Anita Omalicha108: Matse Uwatse110: Fade Ogunro111: Zainab Balogun112: Tolulope Oniru (Toolz)113: Dami Elebe114: Anita Omalisha115: Steve Onu (Yaw)116: Jennifer (JLuv)117: Charlse Borne118: Daddy Freeze119: Olisa Adibua120: Miwa (Flairtitude)

11- TIA BEST MAKEUP ARTISTThis is a Voting category for the best glam king or queen of the year 2019(50% public 50% Panelist)

121: Banke Meshida of Banksbmpro122: Nancy blaq123: Mistura of Glamsbytura124: T.A La Mode Beauty125: Ugochukwu of Vogo24126: Mariam Of Classic Makeova127: Anita Adetoye of Anita Brows.128: Joyce Jacob.129: Jane Ogu of Flawless Faces by Jane.130: Bisola Regha of Bregha Beauty.131: Olajide Okerayi of St. Ola Beauty.132: Dumebi Lea of Lea azuri133: Mildred Mamza of Dazeita.134: Teniola Kashaam of Tennycoco.135: Bebe Omagbemi of Bibyonce136: Bare To Beauty

12- TIA Best Visual ArtisteThis is a voting category for the best sort out visual artiste of the year 2019(could be male or female )
137: Aina Onabolu138: Demas Nwoko139: Chike Amakor140: Yusuf Grillo141: Tayo Adenike142: Ada Udechukwu145: Uche okeke146: Jimo Buraimoh147: Felix Idubo148: Mike Omoihe082: Ini Dan

13- TIA Best Events Management CompanyThis is a voting category for the best sort out events planners for the year 2019(50% Public and 50% Panelist Decision
149: Events By SOME150: Eventspirations Nigeria151: Events By BankySu152: Zapphaire Events153: Mimi Luxe Events154: Elizabeth R Events155: 2706 Events156: Sfeer Events157: Cadaora exquisite Events158: The Marcusmith events159: Nwando Signature Events160: Ball Events Concepts161: Lanre Makun Events

14- TIA Best Men’s Wear DesignerThis is a voting category for the most sophisticated Mens wear designer of the year 2019
162: Ohimai Atafo-Tomide163: Frank Oshodi164: Ade Bakare165: Soares Anthony166: Yemi Osunkoya167: Yomi Makun168: Clement Mudiga Enajemo169: Kola kuddus170: Felix Asuquo171: Jason Porshe
15- TIA Best Women’s Wear DesignerThis is a Voting category for the most sophisticated womens wear designer of the year 2019
172: Deola Sagoe173: Lisa Folawiyo174: Zizi Cardow175: Mudi Africa176: Ade Bakare177: Yemi Osunkoya178: Tomide179: Ejiro Amos Tafiri180: Maryam Elisha (Rikaoto by Me)181: Jane Michael Ekanem182: Bolatito Bashoru183: Jordan Smith NG184: Ani Lumini Couture

16- TIA Best Dancers/ChoreographerThis is a voting category for the best Dance artiste of the year 2019(could be male or female)
185: Liquo Rose187: Becky Umeh188: Jacob Zone189: Susan Opkala190: Simeon Sky191: Princess Bassey192: Nonso Asobe (Donflexx)193: Kachi Onyekwere (onyimaron)194: Nneka Delacyn

17- TIA Next Rated  DjThis is a voting category for the most next in line best Disk jockey of the year 2019(could be male or female)
195: Dj Dallax196: Dj Rex197: Dj Timmy198: Dj Altims199: Dj Shogzy200: Dj Owoblow201: Dj Nana

July 14, 2019 55 comments
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INTERVIEW WITH MISS INTELLECTS WORLD 2018

written by Odilichukwu Frances

In a world that has different Pageantry kingdoms, we are pleased to introduce to you the Kingdom of Mr/Miss Intellects World(MMIW) and her reigning Queen, Queen Elizabeth Nweke (Miss Intellects World 2018).

Never sell yourself short – Queen Elizabeth Nweke

Meet the Queen who pageantry actualised her dream of being a philanthropist.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: Can we meet you?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: My name is Queen Elizabeth Nweke,Miss intellects world 2018.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: Did winning Miss Intellects World get you any closer to your dream as a model or was winning the crown the dream itself?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Winning the crown actually got me closer to my dream not just as a model but as a philanthropist too.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: If you were given an extra hour, what is the one thing you want to achieve with your office?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: One hour wouldn’t be enough, but then I would actually love to reach out to people all over the world and impact them one way or the other.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: What challenges do you think keep youths from living their dreams?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Basically,I think the youths are afraid to come out of their shell and explore their potentials. Also, financial constraints could be a factor too.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: What do you have to say about this year’s pageantry theme, “The Industrialist”?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: It’s a great theme,judging from the name,the contestants have to be industrious.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: What can you say about the word INTELLECTS?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Intellects simply means intelligence,wisdom,the ability to think critically and logically.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: We realised some African parents don’t want their children in the Modelling industry for fear that it could affect their spiritual lives or relationship with God. Do you think it’s true? And has the pageantry affected your life?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Pageantry only affected my life positively,being a model doesn’t affect your relationship with God except when you diverge to negativity , then that’s when it becomes a problem.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: How has the journey as a beauty queen been?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: It’s been amazing and challenging at the same time.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: Every leader wants to live a legacy, what do you think you will be remembered for in the Intellects World?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: I will be remembered for my strong passion and service towards Humanity.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: There could be lots of models out there wishing to be in your shoes as Queen/King, what’s your advice to them?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Be strong,dedicated,disciplined,Don’t sell yourself short for any reason,if you strive hard there is no great position you can’t attain.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: If you had a chance to relive your moments as a beauty Queen after the one year reign, are there things you will do differently?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: Yes,i will extend my service of humanity till it gets to everyone in need of it.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: Who are your favorite celebrities (Male/Female)?

Queen Elizabeth Nweke: I love WURLD and TIWA SAVAGE.

THE INTELLECTS MAGAZINE: Tell us what your choice will be if you are asked to be in a show with one, set one up for an internet outburst and marry one?

 Queen Elizabeth Nweke: I will be in a show with Wizkid,Set up Burna boy, and Marry flavour.

Suffice it to say that MR/MISS INTELLECTS WORLD (MMIW), a pageantry Powered by Entertainment Bulletin deserves your attention, and will be a dream come true for potential beauty Queens and Kings and for Models.

The 2019 pageantry is around the corner and summer will be lit! Get ready to meet ‘The Industrialist’ this summer on August 4, 2019. Save the date, follow the auditions through the Instagram handle @missintellectsworld and be entertained!

June 10, 2019 54 comments
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JUNGLE JUSTICE AND VALUE FOR HUMAN LIFE

written by Odilichukwu Frances


A global village has the world become since the advent of the technological revolution and one of its offsprings, the social media, makes the dissemination of information very easy.

An incident which happened in Calabar has it that a man, whose dignified labour was accompanied by daily drenching of his clothes in profuse beads of sweat, acquired a motorcycle. He constantly enjoyed the service from his mechanical property until on Monday, March 25, 2019, a robber stealthily assailed him and tried to deprive him of it. He was activated by the adrenaline and energetically resisted the robber. Perplexed at how resilient the owner of the property was, the robber bathed him with fuel, set him ablaze and breezed out with the motorcycle. The police and others around went after him. He was caught and arrested while a few onlookers put out the fire on the resilient man and rushed him to the hospital.

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, a throng of vexed individuals stormed the police station where the culprit was kept in custody, sought him out and burned him alive. When it was inquired of the crowd, by a few onlookers, the reason behind their setting ablaze the man and not letting anyone rescue him, they explained that the man whom he set ablaze the previous day kicked the bucket thirty minutes ago and they couldn’t let him die without avenging his death. The sympathizers walked away dumbfounded.

Various media could tag those avengers. A few people think the robber got what he deserved. The law, however, could find both parties guilty.

When we look through the lens of Thomas Hobbes’ ‘state of nature’, we see that he described human life as short, nasty, brutish, and wicked as a result of man’s self-centeredness. We may be right to claim that these men were blameless going by what the robber did. It was for the value of human life, and to salvage occurrences like the one above, that the likes of John Locke and Jean Jacque Rousseau introduced the general will, liberalism, social contract, democracy and similar forms of government.

Rousseau said, “I give up my rights, all men give up theirs and we choose one man who also give up his and we give him our rights as we saddle him with the responsibility to defend us” (my paraphrase).  This was the beginning of ‘the government for the people’.

Jacque further explained that everyone could opine but to build a lawful society, every community should have a representative. Trust must be found in this social contract, responsibility must be taken, and the leader must be for the people. Perhaps that’s why he asserted: “man is free but is everywhere in chains, hence the more power man has, more chains are bound to him”. For a man who understands himself a steward to the people will not parade himself with shoulders high; he rather would dutifully shoulder his responsibilities and avoid damnation.

The series of events in Nigeria leading to the 2019 presidential election ‘til this moment paints a picture of the brutish state of nature in the country where strength was seen to be inflicting pain on others, coveting what others own. Those who lacked the physical strength in the words of Karl Marx found solace in religion. The only difference as it relates to Nigeria is the masking of the ‘state of nature’ in the frame of democracy.

It is no news that citizens, in some parts of the country, express their anger through jungle justice.  Maybe the government should officially announce to all that we are back to the ‘state of nature’ and that jungle justice is the real deal so that no one is taken unawares anymore; so that no one reposes trust in the legal system and security agencies only to be disappointed.

Patriotism is nevertheless a call we must all answer. For its sake, let every man in his corner, at his pace and time strive to attain the lofty heights of peace; work together to remind the government of the social contract and that breaching it has consequences!

April 4, 2019 72 comments
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THE ENGAGEMENT @ 58

written by Odilichukwu Frances

Saturday, February 16, 2019, will, in the order of activities, host ‘the big event’ where Nigeria decides. Days preceding this event has filmed the presidential debate which Nigerians actively participated in through the social media, the candidates and their campaign strategies as well as the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria to which Nigerians have reacted.

Campaigns have gone wrong for both the ‘PDP’ and ‘APC’ who happen to be the main contenders. The YPP has not relented in creating an impression, particularly in Imo state, while some contending parties have exited the stage.

Apparently, Nigerians are being wooed and on Saturday, in this week of ‘LOVE’, she will be choosing her groom at the altar of the polling units. The question is not who she will be choosing but why she will want to tango with that particular groom.

More often than not, ignorance of history grants history a repeat of itself particularly as regards negative events rather than positive ones. The lips of some elderly Nigerians tell how the war against corruption replay the days of War against Indiscipline (WAI) in their minds and how much they wish the young people today will ask questions and know the happenings that ushered Nigeria to today’s stage.

In the game of chess, moving the pieces illuminates the thoughts of a player, though the ultimate goal is to checkmate the opponent. The motive behind the move of each piece during the game is not fully known. Fortunately, the winner of this democratic political race will be decided by the Jury of citizens who courageously vote their conscience as they cast their votes while INEC, serving as the returning officer, will announce the collated results.

October 1, 2018, celebrated Nigeria at fifty-eight. Nigeria, a lady in her fifties, does not need a man who dangles a carrot before the donkey to lure it to its abode. However, at fifty-eight, Nigeria needs a man who will dutifully avail her the basic necessities of life while she can diligently toil for the luxury she desires. She needs a man whose ears dwell at the center of her habitat to see what visions need be set as well as establish institutions and systems that will facilitate implementation and development. At fifty-eight, Nigeria needs more development and less drama–a dancing to the beats of “No shishi for bribe” while walking the “talk”.

Chaos and crisis may force their way to the occasion, but the choice to resist this set of twins and protect Nigeria and her children lies solely in our hands. The understanding that we hurt ourselves and children unborn in hurting others must dwell richly in our minds.  

Engagement parties are reminders of the chiming wedding bells. If the bride makes a good choice of groom, the wedding party will breed more love and eternal memories and marriage will, in the midst of  challenges, be a happy one flowing in fruitfulness.

Nigeria needs you to CHOOSE wisely, for the next engagement will last till the next four years yet unseen and unknown. Don’t choose an alternative when you can make a bigger decision.

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ALL THINGS TRENDING 2

written by Odilichukwu Frances

Hey TIM world, how goes it with the new year? From my little corner of the world, I wish y’all a happy new year . I’m here with another “all things trending” and this y’all are gonna love.

So, we’re barely into the first half of the first month of the year before a challenge sprung up, this time, it wasn’t a ridiculous potentially dangerous dance move. This actually had some good in it, at least I’d like to think so. This challenge is called “the 10 year challenge”, I believe this was supposed to be fun as well as reflective of how far we’ve come in 10 years. So, even if I don’t personally subscribe to the internet rage and frenzy of wanting to attempt everything one sees on the internet, I could appreciate the thought behind the whole thing. That is until in our typical Naija fashion, we took it just one step further than it should’ve been taken. Cos I think dem bleached slay queens forgot they weren’t quite ‘hawt’ 10 years ago. And then some people forget we know them, and they be claiming 10yrs challenge with pictures from 3yrs ago.  I’m like nigga please *insert eye roll* I be knowing yo broke ass when we were looking for garri to soak back then in school. Don’t be forming “didn’t change much with them 3y/o pictures. Some girls and I’m sad to say guys also took to the challenge and came up with pictures that leave you wondering what would remain of their bleached selves in another 10yrs, some people are fitting to bleach their skins away, all in the bid to fit in.

SMH…

We also have had some pretty hilarious pictures, I trust my Naija people na, we no dey ever carry last. Na we dem see finish come coin “suffering and smiling”

Anyhow, as always, barely 2 days into all the craziness, a story broke. Apparently a lady was left by her significant other, because the ‘her in her’, (philosophy shidren, una dey here so?) has supposedly come a long way, make that a far off the mark, long way and the guy couldn’t deal with dating a lady that was once as black as night, now as white as snow. It’s like the transformation agenda of the last regime and the change of the present regime took place in one person. No be me talk am ooo.

Immediately I saw the story, all I could think was; “pe pe ri pe, pe pe ri pe pe, pe pe pe pe, no go dey do pass yourself”

Just because everyone is doing something doesn’t mean you should, know your worth. Cos sometimes trying to prove you’re better is an insult to yourself.

Instead, think about how far you’ve come in 10yrs, your mistakes and achievements and how you’re going to be better than even your imaginations in the next 10 yrs.

I remain your girl, QuietStorm; the living weirdo.

Peace!

By Oluchi Ibeto

January 19, 2019 0 comment
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NIGERIA DECIDES

written by Odilichukwu Frances

Time ticks without a pause. Forty-five months ago saw the incumbent president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concede defeat from the opposition party, All Progressive Congress’ (APC) presidential candidate Major  General Muhammadu Buhari.

 

Today, over thirty presidential candidates from more than fifty political parties have been acknowledged by INEC but again, APC and PDP have the cameras keenly fixed on them as again, the parties produce the major contenders in new brands.

 

All Progressive Congress orchestrates ‘Next Level’ with a detailed twelve agenda alongside the utilitarian promise of working for the greatest number.

The twelve agenda echo Job opportunities in the agriculture sector, tech and creative sector, industrialization and school feeding.

 

The Next Level promises Nigerians the completion of rails, roads and bridges under the segment of infrastructure with an assurance of broadband. The incumbent administration intends to meet up with the fast growing world of  technology through Gig economy,tech startup policy, grants, loans and equity to encourage tech startup.

 

Power circulation is not omitted for the next level will work towards a generation incremental power, power distribution expansion, and off-grid of power.  

 

President Muhammadu Buhari in his chart made provision for more financial structures which he called People Moni Bank and Entrepreneur Bank to encourage startup enterprises as he unfolds business friendly policies. He assured change in the education sector with emphasis on Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and to also retrain all teachers in the public primary and secondary Schools.

 

Nigeria has in recent times been tortured by insecurities under the administration of the incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari, however, he revealed in his manifesto his strategy to handle the security issues via decentralising funding of police operations and foster true community policing by implementing direct transfer of funding to police divisions all across come 2019.

Committed to the anticorruption battle,  the fight against corruption has not lost it’s place in the APC’S manifesto as they hope to eliminate the scope of systemic corruption and emphasize technology enabled e-governance.

 

Perhaps heeding Emmanuel Marcon’s advice to African leaders encouraged the idea of to include youths in Nigerian government accompanied by special mentoring programme in governance with young  graduates working with ministers and other senior government appointees, promising to achieve thirty-five percent female appointments.

 

Interestingly, Atiku Abubukar the presidential candidate of the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party launched ‘TheAtikuplan’ through the social  media platform Facebook, on 19 November 2018. The ex-president declared his intention to get the country working again posing the question “Are you better off than you were four years ago? Are we richer or poorer?” to Nigerians.

 

Reminding expectant Nigerians of the Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration which he was the vice president plus his acclaimed understanding of the observations of the International Monetary Fund, Atiku assured Nigerians of a policy that will give Nigerian workers a living wage, a plan that will give Nigeria’s youth a world-class education and invest in the failing infrastructure.

 

The PDP’s presidential candidate stated that his blueprint will empower Nigerian women, reduce maternal mortality and increase their financial stability and has at the center of the  health plan proper care of the elderly to relieve from Nigerians the fear of growing old and retiring.

 

TheAtikuplan unveiled the idea of being  proactive in attracting investments and supporting the 50 million small and medium scale enterprises across Nigeria for the purpose of doubling the size of the country’s Gross Domestic Product to US$900 billion by 2025, certain that these investments will create a minimum of 2.5 million jobs annually and lift at least 50 million people from poverty in the first 2 years if elected president by 2019. In clear terms, he assured that this policy will also help create jobs by innovating flagship programmes such as the National Open Apprenticeship Programme through which his team will enhance the capacity of Master-Craftsmen and women to train 1,000,000 new apprentices every year, adding that the National Innovation Fund and SME Venture Capital Fund initiatives will provide stable and sustainable long-term support for aspiring entrepreneurs.

 

Atiku Abubakar explained that his goal to restructure Nigeria will lead to a vast increase in the Internally Generated Revenue both for the Federal Government and the states through the matching grants that will be provided for state governments to increase their own revenue, he further said that no state will receive less funding than they in recent times and that all will receive more and the harder a state works the more they will get.

 Summing it up, the ex-vice president urged Nigerians to own TheAtikuplan as he works with his team to provide an avenue for feedback from Nigerians. He expressed his gratitude to Nigeria for being his fertile ground, adding that he owes Nigeria for being good to him and he called it his duty to see that Nigeria works for fellow Nigerians as he appealed to Nigerians to join him through the journey of a better life for all Nigerians.

 

Democracy has given power to the people and on February 16, 2019 Nigerians will decide to either join APC to the Next Level or sojourn through TheAtikuplan with PDP, until then our fingers remain crossed while we observe what the campaign bring us.

 

January 8, 2019 252 comments
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THE ORE

written by Odilichukwu Frances

 

Walking down the streets of Nigeria through the corners of nations which the white man called tribes, the sight of a pig iron extracted from an iron ore is crystal clear. The cloud of hear-say and superstition has thickened over the roofs and even a thicker cloud of corruption emitting through greed, nepotism, imperialism and bad governance as Chinua Achebe identified in his ‘the trouble with Nigeria’ has showered heavily the dew of inflation, the lightening of high interest rates, the thunderstorm of the devaluation of naira, does that stand in for why coins has gone extinct or account for the disappearance of one naira note from the market?

The sound of flood that sweeps off the ability to process raw materials and deliver finished goods to the market invites over dependency on importation as though the land is void of natural resources. However, the manual of constitution and the fiscal policies wrapped in government regulation is projected on the lectern like in the news but with covered lids, the coat of unity and progress are often betrayed by poor infrastructures so for health sake, citizens in the bourgeoisie class will go through the Atlantic ocean to regain good health and proletariat dwell in the overcrowded government hospitals relying on faith. The kingdom of the mixed economic system which capitalism reigns over has become the home of exploitation, to have filled barns at the expense of another’s one tuber of yam or one grain of corn. Fuel could be sold at one hundred and forty four naira and if you ever pay one-fifty or one-forty-six naira, you forfeit six naira or four naira but one cannot purchase this black gold for less or hire-purchase. Exactly how did we get here today in Nigeria? Why have the basic necessities of life become luxuries that one has to be above the lower class to feed three square meals without in between meals, have good change of clothes, good roof over one’s head and then begin to nurture the idea of better mobility and having a data connected smartphone which have in this era become attached to daily living. These militants have our economy sailing swiftly into the Atlantic Oceans, perhaps every Nigerian needs to become a soldier to fight these militants, sail ships to gather from the ocean our treasures and metamorphose to miners with a furnace that will turn our pig iron to refined gold.

 

Inspired by Aunna Onyekwere’s ‘the Nigeria economy and factors that militates against it’

December 11, 2018 0 comment
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THE NIGERIA’S ECONOMY AND THE FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST IT By Onyekwere Akunna Rita

written by Odilichukwu Frances

The economy of a nation best describes the state of that particular nation in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services, the careful and articulate management of such resources and the supply of money. It deals with the system according to which the money, trade and industry of the country are best organized.

    The business dictionary defines the economy as the entire network of producers, distributors and consumers of goods and services in a local, regional or national community.

    Thus, the Nigerian economy focuses on the build of the country’s economy, the goods and services existent in the country and their systematic production, distribution and consumption among its inhabitants and other international bodies and agencies.  Nigeria is a middle income, mixed economy and emerging market with expanding manufacturing, financial, service, communications, technology and entertainment sectors. Its economy is said to be mixed in the sense that it comprises a mixture of private and public enterprises. In recent times, there seems to be an increase in the private enterprises as compared to their public counterparts in Nigeria.

    The Economic sectors of a country can be said to be a division of a country’s population based upon the economic areas in which the population is employed. Many economists recognize 5 sectors, the Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary and Quinary sectors; while other economists recognize only 3 sectors: the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors whereby the quaternary and quinary sectors are grouped under the tertiary sector.

The Primary Sector: This involves companies that participate in the extraction and harvesting of natural resources from the earth; such as agriculture, mining, forestry and other natural resources industries. In Nigeria, we have the oil industry, natural gas, and agriculture leading to the production and cultivation of crops like yam, rice, maize, sorghum, millet, cassava, tomatoes, beans, onions, coffee, tobacco, kolanut, cotton, palm oil, rubber, groundnut etc.

The Secondary sector:  This consists of processing, manufacturing, engineering and construction companies.

The Tertiary Sector: this consists of the service industries, such as financial institutions, schools and restaurants. Transportation and distribution of products also fall under the tertiary sector.

The Quaternary Sector:  This sector is usually referred to as the knowledge-based sector of the economy. It encompasses the intellectual services; research, knowledge, development and information. It is usually based on skill and knowledge.

The Quinary Sector: this is the top economic sector. It is a branch of a country’s economy where high level decisions are made by top level executives in the government, industry, business, education, media and non-profit organizations. The quinary sector can be referred to as the decision making sector of the economy.

In Nigeria, the economic sectors are generally grouped into 3; the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE NIGERIA’S ECONOMY

Inflation: Inflation is best described as the continuous increase in the prices of goods and services in the market. Here, people buy the same quantity of goods at higher prices. This affects the standard of living of the populace as it results to social problems such as armed robbery, prostitution, unemployment, etc.

High interest rates: An increase in interest rates prevents businesses/individuals from borrowing to finance the development of real estates, new businesses and furthermore, home improvements. Small and Medium Scale enterprises (SMEs) cannot get credit for expansion and loans are unavailable to new starters.  

Value of the Naira/ Exchange Rates:  The value of the naira to other currencies of the world greatly affects the economy of the nation. The exchange rate at every point in time affects the sales of goods both on domestic and international levels. An increase in the value of the naira against other currencies will enhance strong competition between the local and foreign producers. As it enables the local producers sell off their goods at lower or similar prices as the imported ones thereby boosting the economy. If the naira is weak, products that depend on inputs and raw materials from foreign countries will become expensive.

Inability to process raw materials to finished products: This greatly affects the economy of Nigeria as most of its high yielding raw materials are converted to finished products in foreign countries. We lack the basic skills and equipments required for such processing. The country expends more resources trying to process these goods externally and at the end still import the finished products.                                            However, some of the products which are being processed in the country fall below the basic purity standards acceptable by foreigners and as such are sold way below their worth.

Government regulations: Government regulations are important as they keep the standard of products at levels that will promote safety of consumers, employees, natural resources and the environment. Excessive regulations though could harm SMEs and at times big companies thereby resulting to a slump in the economy.

Corruption:  Corruption has seeped into the various segments of the country but most commonly among government officials who embezzle public funds to enrich themselves. Corruption affects the economy daily: making government projects costlier; contractors do poor jobs; low quality of education as educational facilities are not made available to schools and also unqualified students gain admission into the university.

Terrorism/Insecurity: Nigeria is now known to be home to the 2nd most deadly terrorist group in the world (Boko Haram). This state of insecurity scares foreign investors away from the country as they prefer taking their investments to safe havens. Even the local investors are in fear of their lives as cases of kidnapping and assassination are the talk of the town. To stop capital flight, the government must dismantle Boko Haram so that the economy can go back to normal.

Over Dependence on Import: Imported goods are sold at costlier prices within the country. The dependence on imported goods is high in Nigeria as the country imports such goods as toothpicks, matches and apples. The dependence on such goods kills patronage to the local producers and puts pressure on the available foreign exchange meant for importation of essential raw materials. To boost the economy, Nigeria has to learn to produce all that it consumes.

Poor Infrastructure: Inadequacy in the basic infrastructures of the country such as power supply and transportation system hinders businesses in the country from doing so well. The businesses tend to provide the means of producing and distributing their products and as such subsequently increase the cost of such products.

Poor leadership/ god fatherism: This has become the trend in top leadership positions in the country. An existing leader will always want his/her candidate to take over after him not minding the candidate’s ability to function adequately in said positions. This has thus led to cases of “no-change” in power as leadership revolves around similar individuals with similar lines of thoughts. Those with ideas that will better the country’s economy are not given the opportunity to rule and the country thus sinks deep into worse economic turmoil.

References are available on request

December 11, 2018 669 comments
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All Things Trending By Oluchi Ibeto

written by Odilichukwu Frances

I’ve seen and heard so many things trend in Nigeria. Entertaining, educating and even some downright stupid ones but this “fall down and die” dance move takes the cake. Dancing is expressive and beautiful and sometimes even a way to relieve some stress but when I have to endanger myself in order to prove the point, that I’m “on point”? Thank you very much, but I’d rather not! We’ve seen so many dance challenges that started out as fun but then started endangering lives, such as but not limited to the “Kiki, do you love me?” challenge, where you have to jump out of a moving car. Folks, you got the moving car part, right? The internet and instant superstardom frenzy is different kinds of insane…

It makes me wonder why any sane human would propagate a dance challenge where you have to, like a friend said, “fall like you took a bullet to the chest”. The trending videos about the said dance was breaking the internet two weeks ago, but the funny part is that, barely three days since its inception, the “gone wrong” videos are starting to spring up! In a recent one, a guy knocked over a hot meal he was preparing and spilled it all on himself… And in that moment all I could hear in my head was “another one!”, in DJ Khaled’s voice.

Let me leave the critical analysis philosopher in me out of this and in the bid to make this a bit more reliable to my fellow Nigerians, y’all remember “village people”? Well, I’m not going to give them a chance to make me actually die from a seemingly innocent dance move.

 

December 5, 2018 0 comment
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