TIGblogs - Mutiu 's TIGBlog http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us Interview with Temitope Adejumo, a Gospel artist http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/715157 Can We Meet You?
I am Temitope Florence Adejumo, also known as T. P. Crown. I am from Ojah Community of Akoko Edo Local Government in Edo State. I am the [...]]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:06:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/715157 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Emmanuel Gabari, a radio personality http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/670981 How was your weekend? I had this interview with Emmanuel Gabari over the weekend. Emmanuel is a KANO-based broadcaster cum musician.
He talked about his life, family, music career and so on. Enjoy

Can we meet you?
My name is Emmanuel Gabari.

Who is Emmanuel Gabari?

Sometimes it is very difficult to describe who Emmanuel Gabari is, but let [...]]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 10:05:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/670981 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Africa Union to adopt the Future Awards Model http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/647973 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:04:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/647973 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 MTN Innovation Day with LES BROWN 2009 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/639889 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:04:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/639889 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Youth Vulnerability and Exclusion (YOVEX) workshop Tuesday 7th April 2009 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/628577
In 2006, the CSDG, King’s College [...]]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:03:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/628577 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 ICT Empowerment Programme For Young Women 2009 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/628579
The program will help the young women:
· Develop skills in the use and management [...]]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:03:00 EDT http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/628579 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Introducing EventArcade.com http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/601967 How was your week been?
I will like to introduce to you a free global user-generated events portal-EventArcade.
EventArcade is a user-generated event listing site that allows you to post any kind of event from every part of the world - festivals, concerts, conferences, carnivals, exhibitions, religious programmes, luncheons, seminars, trainings, symposiums, summits, tours and so [...]]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:02:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/601967 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Oluniyi David Ajao, the brain behind Web4Africa and Mobile Africa http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/591055 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:02:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/591055 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Change-a-Life Foundation Launch http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/588941 The project, which is championed by Ms. Funmi Iyanda, began in 2002 with [...]]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:02:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/588941 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Ahmad Mukoshy, the brain behind Aimtech Hosting Company http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/587821 SN: Please tell us about yourself, your background and interests?


Ahmad: That#8217;s way too long to tell. But, I am Ahmad Mukoshy and I am still in college. I am 19 years old and I come from a family of education [...]]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:02:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/587821 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 The Future Awards 2009 Winners http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/574433 TYENG GYANG (COOL FM ABUJA)
Best Use of Technology
BAMIDELE ODUFUYE
Best Use of Advocacy
EMMANUEL ETIM
Musician of the Year
9ICE
Actor of the Year
FUNKE AKINDELE
Artist of the Year
EMEKA OKEREKE
Magazine of the Year
ACE
Style Entrepreneur of the Year
UCHE NNAJI (OUCH!)
Comedian of the Year
OMOBABA
Business Owner of the [...]]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/574433 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 The Future Dazzled Last Weekend http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/574435 * D’banj takes over from Chimamanda as Young Person of the Year
Last weekend was all about Nigeria’s young people, as The Future Awards hit the nation with a bumper package of two major events: the “Do Something” Pre-Awards conference on [...]]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/574435 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Finalists for The Future Awards 2009 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/569503 Tyeng Gyang (Cool FM Abuja)
Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi (Cool FM Lagos)
Chuks Roberts (Cosmo FM Enugu)
Best Use of Technology
Bamidele Odufuye
Icebox Studios
Yinka Adetoye

Best Use of Advocacy
Tosyn Bucknor
Emmanuel James-Odiase
Emmanuel Etim
Musician of the Year
Dbanj
9ice
Psquare
Asa
Actor of the Year
Jennifer Osamor
Funke Akindele
Mercy Johnson
Artist of the Year
Saheed Adejuwon
Emeka Okereke
Adolphus Opara
Magazine of the Year
Ace
Soundcity Blast
The Applause
Style Entrepreneur of [...]]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/569503 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Lateef Olajide, an Internet Business Strategist http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567821 Happy New Year ‘009. I had this interview with Lateef Olajide, an Internet Business Strategist. Lateef is a brain behind www.internetmarketingnigeria.com
Happy reading…..

SN: Please tell us about yourself, your background and interests?
Lateef: My name is Lateef Olajide. I am from Ogun State precisely, Abeokuta. I had my primary and secondary school education in Abeokuta. [...]]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567821 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 DESPLAY SEASON 4 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567587 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567587 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 The Future (Pre-Awards) Conference 2009 – Register Now http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567589 Every year there is the awards, you see the winners - they inspire, they motivate, they are role models…
But then how about YOU? You must wonder: isn’t it about time that you moved from watching and listening to being?!
How did these [...]]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:01:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/567589 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Security tips for the season http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/554337 Typically, there is tremendous pressure on people, including criminals to meet the demands of the season. It is therefore expedient to remind us of certain risks associated with the season and how these could be mitigated.


Residential Security
*Be alert and aware of your environment. Keep low profile.
*Always [...]]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:12:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/554337 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Oluchi, Cobhams, Dbanj, TY Bello, Others Make the Nominees List for The Future Awards 2009 http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/544461 “It’s been weeks of intense work and research, and we are proud, immensely proud of the list we have from more than 10, 000 [...]]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:12:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/544461 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Farafina Magazine Visual Arts amp; Literature Event http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/544769 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:12:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/544769 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 The Future Awards Wraps Up Tour… Unveils Date http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/543405 - “Their work is more than impressive… it is inspiring,” – Reuben Abati

Wrapping up a whirlwind and eagerly followed tour around the country, the organizers of The Future Awards headed to the UK in a series of presentations to spread the [...]]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/543405 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Damilare Onajole, technopreneur http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/537329 I had this interview with him recently. Enjoy it….

SN: Please tell [...]]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/537329 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Interview with Francis Onwumere, freelance web developer http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/533937

Enjoy the interview…

Francis said no matter the difficulty you are facing as a startup

“Start by having a plan. At least start and don’t let the difficulties woo you”

SN: Please tell us [...]]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/533937 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Fresh off Kaduna and Calabar… TFA Tour Heads to London! http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/526931
The Kaduna town hall meeting held in the final week of October at the NAF Club, Kaduna, with more than a hundred [...]]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/526931 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 Beyond the glare: lessons from Obama http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/518357 This extraordinary morning, I sit in my hotel room in Johannesburg just crying silently. I am stranded in this city because the Nigerian airline cancelled its flight. I am not angry about the airline, I understand why this things happens in my nation. I had hoped to watch the American elections with friends [...]]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/518357 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333 The Future Awards Extends Nominations http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/517531
The central working committee for The Future Awards Season 4 has announced the usual extension of nominations. Nominations were announced to end for the 31st of October but have now been extended for two weeks – until the 14th of November 2008.

Whilst the [...]]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:11:00 EST http://mutiuokediran.tigblog.org/post/517531 6.4530556 3.39583336.45305563.3958333