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Excitements, As Lagos Host Fame Foundation’s National Breakdance Championship Qualifier On Friday
Joel Ajayi
The entire city of Lagos is agog for the Fame Foundation’s all B-boys and B-girls National Breakdance Championship Qualifier, following the successful conclusion of the competition in Kaduna and Kano.
The event will take place at the Alliance Francaise located at No 9, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos where winners from the grand finale will represent Nigeria at an international breakdance championship in France with other consolation prizes for the runner-up.
According to the information from the organizer, the FAME foundation on Wednesday in Abuja, revealed that, Auditions will begin at 8am to 3pm and there will be no African time.
“Do you have any experience in breakdancing? Do you have what it takes to become an international superstar?
“Do you want to represent Nigeria at an International Breakdance Championship in France next year? Are you prepared to compete with other break-dancers across Nigeria? If yes, the FAME Foundation in partnership with the French Embassy in Nigeria is calling all B-boys and B-girls in Lagos and nearby states to participate at this event.
“Come and display your breakdancing skills and take the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the International stage! Join us for the qualifier on September 22, 2023, at the Alliance Francaise located at No 9, Osborne Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. Auditions begin at 8am to 3pm (no African time)
“The overall winners will get cash prizes as well as an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2024 International Breakdance Championship in France.”
However, the FAME Foundation, a non-governmental organization based in Abuja, while the project is financed by the Solidarity Fund for Innovative Projects (FSPI – R) of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, with the aims to support initiatives in the areas of democratic governance, culture, French, higher education, and research.
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FG woos foreign mining investors with lower production cost
Joel Ajayi
Cutting red tapes which slow business transactions and improving the security of mining operations are among fresh commitments unfolded by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake at the Mines & Money Conference which opened in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday.
Addressing global stakeholders in the mining industry, Alake, in the 15-minute speech pitched for more investment in Nigeria listing unique advantages such as lower production cost due to surface mining and billions of dollar untapped minerals.
He quoted recent reports by audit firm KPMG which reported that mining’s contribution to Nigeria’s GDP rose from 0.3 percent to 0.85 percent last year, indicating 0.63 percent year on year growth.
His words: “The country’s geological bounty encompasses over 44 distinct mineral types, found in exploitable quantities across more than 500 locations. Recently, recognizing the evolving global landscape and in response to emerging trends, Lithium has been included as a crucial strategic mineral of global consequence.”
Dr. Alake said the administration of President Bola Tinubu has embarked on reforms to boost investment by streamlining procedures and reducing hurdles to attract foreign investors.
Showcasing recent progress in creating conditions for solid minerals development, Dr. Alake highlighted fresh data revealed by the Airborne Geophysical Survey, memorandum of understanding with German firm Geoscan to gather more data on solid minerals across the country and access to finance through a new funding facility launched by the Africa Finance Corporation and the Solid Minerals Development Fund.
The minister reminded the global mining community of the Federal Government ‘s policies on how mining operations must benefit the communities and lead to processing instead of wholesale export of raw minerals.
“ Nigeria is currently emphasizing Solid Minerals Beneficiation and Value-Addition as a panacea for quick and sustainable growth of the Mining Industry…By adding value to our raw materials, we not only create higher value products but also generate employment opportunities for our teeming youth and increase the sector’s overall profitability and contribution to the nation’s GDP”, he said
Dr. Alake urged investors to support socio-economic development of the communities where they mine to make mining mutually beneficial.
Citing the recent launch of the revised guidelines for Community Development Agreement which provides for social amenities, educational support, health and safety environmental facilities.
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