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H O T M A I L I N B O X - part two

To young girls and women everywhere: dream with ambition and know that there are no limits to what you can be. pic.twitter.com/j7qDuLVTiV

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 15, 2020

#16Days
Today Nov 25th the "Intl Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women" kicks off the global #16DaysOfActivism Against Violence Against Women campaign.
W.TEC supports this global campaign by organising staying safe online campaigns for women & girls.#WTEC16Days2020 pic.twitter.com/IPG390ARiZ

— WTEC (@wteconline) November 25, 2020

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When women get together....
When you want something done, ask a woman https://t.co/CnCsIRBXXn

— oreoluwa somolu lesi (@oreoluwa) November 19, 2020

November 2020 Edition As we wind-down the year, the month of November has been a fully packed one at W.TEC with a host of impactful programmes. Starting today is our 16 Days of Activism against violence against women, this runs while we gear up for our major fund raising campaign of 2020 tagged Giving-Tuesday, during which we shall be looking forward to your kind support towards our STEM - education programmes for girls in 2021. W.TEC 2020 - 16 Days Of Activism Campaign Once again we are joining the annual ''16 Days of Activism'' global campaign, aimed at creating sustained awareness against violence against women and girls. This year we will be embarking on a robust online-campaign: *To help women and girls surf the internet more safely  *Highlight unique cyber-threats faced by ladies during lockdown  *Raise awareness against recent sexual violations of little girls. Read more Giving Tuesday 2020  W.TEC has some big news for you! As the season of giving approaches we are are glad to announce that we will be participating in the global day of giving  –  Giving Tuesday  to accept donations towards our 2021 STEM education programmes for girls.         Read more W.TEC Academy - Ogun State Wraps for 2020 Our after-school tech programme for girls at select schools in Ogun state(Ilaro & Joga Orile) has wrapped for this year's school session. Our team who went to Ogun State to conduct the Solar training programme with the girls shares all proceedings with us. Read more    MentorHer Holds Insightful Webinar Our MentorHER programme for November, featured a talk session hosted by one of our esteemed mentors, Basia Nasiorowska who explored how best we can corelate our personality type with how, we should approach solving all our challenges like; education, business, relationships and what have you. Read more  W.TEC Now Accepts Donations Via Paystack You can now make your kind donations to @wteconline from any where in the world via @paystack. Hence, we look forward to your kind donations in the coming month of giving to support our STEM education programmes for girls. Donate W.TEC Annual Report Never has it been more important to take stock of what has been achieved, even as we press on to greater heights. 2019 was a big year for W.TEC & so it is our pleasure to share with you our 2019 annual report. Read report Why Are Women Leaving STEM?  We have some new data for you on "Nigerian Women in STEM" the data is derived from a partnership research by W.TEC and Willfran Consulting on ''Why do women leave the #STEM field within the first five years'' ? Thus we  present our detailed findings to you. Read report Donate LAPTOPS to W.TEC One of the major tools we use in training our women and girls is the laptop. The purchase and maintenance of this critical device is highly challenging to our limited earnings. We hereby call on well meaning Nigerians to donate laptops, to support our numerous training programs. You Can Contact Us by Email: info@wtec.org.ng Tech News...  Pfizer Vaccine Pfizer and BIONTECH recently announced that their COVID19 vaccine prove to be over 90% effective. Both outfits have now announced that they have submitted an application to the US FDA for an emergency use authorization request on Friday December 20th.   Read more Nigerian Police launches cybercrime Reporting Portal The Nigerian Police Force has launched a cybercrime reporting portal to advance its crackdown on internet fraud. Force spokesperson, Frank Mba, announced on Thursday, November 19, 2020 that members of the public can make reports against fraudsters.   Read more Coming Up! AOT Lagos 2.0 AOT Lagos 2.0 will facilitate multi-stakeholder discussions, exchanges and collaborations along the data value chain as an enabler of SMARTER LAGOS; identify and leverage the outcomes of data and its insights to the development of smart cities, build and strengthen the capacity of stakeholders to actively participate in Smart Lagos development process and chart a vision for the next phase of development to cement Lagos as Africa’s key tech hub.   Read more FG Inaugurates Robotics / A.I Centre According to Dr Isa Pantami the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy said the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics will promote 7 out of the 8 pillars of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy for a #DigitalNigeria. Read more 2020 NITDA Special Intervention Training for Graduates Unemployed Nigerians  NITDA seeks to apply effective and sustainable solutions to build capacity and develop skills of Nigerians in emerging IT sectors and drastically reduce the unemployment rate in the IT Sector by bridging the widening skills gap in the sector. The Agency through its academy has developed a vocational training program with newly formed curriculums. The IT Vocational training will play a central role in preparing young people for work, develop their skills, and respond to the labor-market’s needs. Read more Hybrid-Events are they the future of Events  Physical events with a large number of people are raising red flags all over the world. To limit virus contagion, events with attendees over 50 are being cancelled and/or postponed, and communities are issuing fines for groups that are meeting with over 5 individuals. With widespread cancellations and postponements of large events, event organizers have been operating in crisis mode and scrambling to save their events any way they can. Now lets take a look at one event One solution has emerged that seems, for the moment at least, to be filling the gap. Virtual events have allowed planners and organizations to proceed with their planned events in a way that allows everyone to participate from the safety of their own homes. Read more COVID-19 Advice for the public Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by getting the right information.  Get Informed by WHO                 Grant Opportunities in Tech Linking up with the right seed funds can take your business to the next level in 2020. Make it happen by reading what we've got for for you. Read more

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H O T M A I L I N B O X - part one

The Future Festival is this weekend and #TheFutureAwards will be aired LIVE by 6:30pm this Saturday on MTV Base, Africa Magic and Pop Central. Wahala for who no watch oh #TFAA15 #TheFutureFestival

— Y! Online (@YNaija) November 25, 2020

Rema, Jemima Osunde, Mr Macaroni, Odunayo Eweniyi, others make The Future Awards Africa nominees list… all nominees are under the age of 28

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The Diversity Summit 2020 will be part of 3-day TV & Digital The Future Festival. 

It will air live from 12 – 6pm on Pop Central Channel 165 DSTV 

and 

online via https://hopin.com/events/the-diversity-summit-2020

Panel sessions include topics such as; Toxic Environment: Climate change and African governments; Nigeria is not America: Importing Western battles into Nigeria; The Vagina Dialogue: The line from purity culture to rape culture; The Turning Point Generation: Will Gen Z succeed where millennials are failing?; Love does not win elections: The only way young people can actually take over power; Not too young to run: Will young people in government actually change anything?; What were you wearing?’ How not to talk about rape; Wokespaces: What companies need to do about a socially engaged workforce; and Be a man!’: The trap of toxic masculinity.

The Future Awards Africa 2020 to air this Saturday on Africa Magic, MTV Base and Pop Central TV

Get the FULL LIST OF NOMINEES/FINALISTS AT awards.thefutureafrica.com

Meanwhile, here are the cool, updated award categories:

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Film: This award recognizes the contributions of professionals in the film industry towards improving the craft of film making and influencing global audiences within the year in review.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation: The spectrum of new media has changed and this award recognizes the contributions of individuals or teams who have dedicated themselves to creating quantifiable impact using the media as a tool for advancement in their chosen fields.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Literature: This award is given to a young person who has successfully written, published or marketed books.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Fashion: This award rewards the work of an individual(s) in the fashion industry who have impacted the industry through his/her chosen medium and created a tangible body of work.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Acting: This award recognizes the outstanding talent and remarkable achievements of an actor or actress whose work has distinguished them.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Entrepreneurship: This award is conferred to an entrepreneur who has founded, led and grown a business or private enterprise to measurable success through extraordinary vision, leadership, and commitment to innovation in the year in view.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Music: This award is conferred to a recording and performing artist whose music has made a significant impact in the industry and earned them local and international repute in the year in review.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Art: This prize seeks to highlight the extraordinary achievements of visual, performance and digital artists in the field of creative and visual arts within the year in review.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Activism: This award recognizes an individual’s contributions to ensuring that their work influences decisions within political, economic, social systems and institutions for the development of the country in their chosen causes.

THE Future Awards Africa Prize For Journalism: This award is given to a writer, reporter, presenter, producer, and other professionals working in the journalism profession who have demonstrated excellence in the storytelling and bringing news to the public.

The Future Awards Africa Prize For Health And Wellness: This award recognizes the contribution of an individual or team who has made tangible impact in the health and wellness industry.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Disruption: This award acknowledges the work of a researcher, scientist, innovator, inventor who have contributed to the advancement and application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) either for personal gain, professional advancement, charity or administrative duties within the year in review.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Lawyers: This award is given to a young person who has recorded remarkable achievement in the legal sector within the year in review.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Beauty: This award is given to a young person who has recorded remarkable achievement in the Beauty industry.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Leading Conversations: This award is given to a young person who is constantly driving positive conversations and shaping the culture.

The Future Awards Africa prize for Intrapreneurship: This award recognizes the contributions of a professional who has dedicated themselves to creating tangible impact in the private sector through innovation and collaboration in the year in view.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Governance: This award is given to a technocrat who has made an outstanding contribution in the public service sector within the year in view (this excludes presidents, governors and senators).

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Service to young people (aged 55 and below): This award is given to an outstanding individual (below 55) who donates their time and money to helping youth across the country, (excluding politicians and people in government).

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Community Action: This prize seeks to acknowledge the contributions of individuals across Africa, to community building within the year in view.

The Future Awards Africa Prize for Young Person of The Year: This prize is awarded to a young person who has become a force for change, capturing the collective imagination of all Africans through their personal achievements, public image, and personal triumphs.

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The Garu Emir's Palace is major tourist attractions located in the heart of Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa, Nigeria. it is popular for its contemporary and indigenous architectural design with chalets that are over 200years old. Right opposite the palace is a museum with artifacts that date back hundreds of years! The Emir's Palace Dutse is best described as a centre of ancient and modern culture. 📸@thattokelady via @insidejigawa #TourNigeria #NigerianFlavours #DomesticTourism #DGNTDC #staysafe #covid19nigeria #RestartTourism #takeresponsibility #tourism #COVID19 #nigeriantourism #tourisminnigeria #northernnigeria #everydayafrica #Nigeria #blacktravel #thisisafrica #travelwriter #historicalnigeria #travelnigeria #travelafrica #traveljigawa #seejigawa #thingstodoinjigawa #domestictourism #explorenigeria #tourist #tournigeria #tourjigawa #nature

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Baban Gwani, Emir's Palace, featured in one of 60+ destinations in the current edition. See profile for link to read/subscribe. 📷 @bauchi_friends

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My dear people: I launched a brand new travel e-publication yesterday -- @travumagazine It's your guide to 60 of Nigeria's most celebrated, most visited visitor attractions. This is a major project with contributions from 40 of your favourite influencers and personalities, including @funmioyatogun @diusorr @jubtrip @bauchi_friends @thattokelady @thatgaltolani @bmdiva @atgadventours @adedotunajibade @officialolobo @stylomedia1 @ajalanene @natineee @naidrenalin_adventures @oreoluwaflames @nomadic_negro @travelfarng @travelnextdoorng @fadila_aahmad @nature.connects @janinetravelguide @thejumokesmiley @hadar_orizu @_bhenji ....and more. Follow the page for content highlights we'll be sharing shortly -- and details on how to subscribe.

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