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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By Vera Anyagafu  US  Ambassador to Nigeria Mr. W. Stuart Symington has unveiled Nigeria’s first state-of-the art Priority American Space in Lagos yesterday. The unveiling ceremony which was hosted at the Yaba offices of technology incubator, Co-Creation Hub (CC-Hub), and well attended by Senior Nigeria technology leaders, according to Ambassador Symington, is equipped with cutting-edge digital technology. The Ambassador explained that it is a center for Nigerians to develop innovative ideas, learn about the United States and its people, explore, possibly study at U.S. universities, enjoy U.S. cultural programs and also interact with U.S. exchange program alumni. He said, “At the Priority American Space in Lagos, we are investing in technology and programs to unleash the creativity of Nigeria’s burgeoning community of innovators. We are pleased to partner with Co-Creation Hub, a leading force for incubating social entrepreneurship and techno...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Fighting corruption in Nigeria: Two timely interventions and one anti-climax Continues from yesterday It seeks to demonstrate how “this holistic approach would better position public institutions to engage Nigerian society in anti-corruption efforts.” Among its major recommendations, the Chatham House report suggests that “anti-corruption efforts may have the greatest chance of success if they stem from a shared sense of responsibility and urgency – and thus foster collective grassroots pressure.” The consequences of this point for both analysis and strategy are radical. It means that the beginning of any anti-corruption strategy lies in political economy and inclusive civics. Unsurprisingly, Chatham House advocates an analysis and framing that gives “ownership and agency to Nigeria’s citizens.” The absence of a shared sense of common citizenship or the presence of fragmented national identity breeds competitive asset stripping of what should be a collective pa...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J by Kingsley Adegboye HOUSING professionals and subscribers have lauded Buildcon Global Services Limited, a Lagos-based real estate firm, for its commitment to quality and standard in housing delivery. The stakeholders who were present at this year’s CEMCS exhibition in Lekki area of Lagos recently, commended the developer Pracht Gardens, a residential estate located in Ikota area of Lekki, Lagos for its architectural design and focus, particularly on quality and affordability. Those who have seen the newly built Pracht Gardens particularly commended the company for the state-of- the-art facilities used in its construction and the layout which they agreed, “shows what a dream home should be”. Mr. Kenneth Babalola, a Lagos based industrialist who indicated interest in the company’s projects, said that what he saw at Buildcon’s stand and at Pracht Gardens Estate, is “a testament to the fact that the company has skilled architects and competent engineers that can ...