Gunmen Kidnap The Mother Of Timipre Sylva’s Running-Mate

Unknown gunmen on Thursday in Bayelsa, kidnapped 100 year-old, Madam Ebifieghe Dikoro, mother of Elder Wilberforce Agiri, the running mate to the APC governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva.
DAILY POST reliably gathered from community sources that the old woman was forcefully abducted at gunpoint early Thursday morning, at her home in Foropa community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council of the State.

Community sources told newsmen in Yenagoa that the unidentified gunmen, thereafter, took the octogenarian away into the creek, aboard three speed boats.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, however, disclosed that the details of the incident were still very sketchy.

Following the incident, accusation and counter accusations have enveloped the political atmosphere in the state, as the APC and PDP governorship campaign organizations are currently drawn in a war of words.

Director of Media and Publicity for the Sylva/Agiri Campaign Organization, Chief Nathan Egba, told newsmen that the the abduction of the aged mother of Agiris could be attributed to the alleged violent campaign of the ruling PDP in the state.

He said: “We call on the PDP, particularly the Governorship candidate, to lower the political temperature in the state and lead by example as he seems to be preaching violence and insulting the APC leaders in all public events.

“The kidnap of the aged mother of the APC running mate is only the latest in a rash cases of kidnapping and sea piracy that has apparently overwhelmed the security agencies in the State.

“We recalled that last year, the uncle and guardian of our Governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, also died in the hands of the kidnappers. Yet, Governor Dickson kept shouting about peace and security.”

However, the Chairman of the Bayelsa Media Team, Hon. Dan Kikile, who responded on behalf of the PDP, condemned the kidnap of the old woman and equally, dismissed the claims by the APC as baseless.

He said the Gov. Dickson-administration had in the past raised an alarm over the increase in violent crimes in the state due to the activities of the APC.

”We are aware that these security issues are created to deliberately call to question our record on peace and security.

“Since they came, we have witnessed various kidnap cases of six traditional rulers in the State. Only recently, the political adviser to the Governor was kidnapped and now, the aged mother of the running mate of the APC.

“These people are desperate and want to put our good record into jeopardy,” Kikile said.

Source: Daily Post

Gunmen Kidnap The Mother Of Timipre Sylva’s Running-Mate

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Unknown gunmen on Thursday in Bayelsa, kidnapped 100 year-old, Madam Ebifieghe Dikoro, mother of Elder Wilberforce Agiri, the running mate to the APC governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva.
DAILY POST reliably gathered from community sources that the old woman was forcefully abducted at gunpoint early Thursday morning, at her home in Foropa community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council of the State.

Community sources told newsmen in Yenagoa that the unidentified gunmen, thereafter, took the octogenarian away into the creek, aboard three speed boats.

When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, however, disclosed that the details of the incident were still very sketchy.

Following the incident, accusation and counter accusations have enveloped the political atmosphere in the state, as the APC and PDP governorship campaign organizations are currently drawn in a war of words.

Director of Media and Publicity for the Sylva/Agiri Campaign Organization, Chief Nathan Egba, told newsmen that the the abduction of the aged mother of Agiris could be attributed to the alleged violent campaign of the ruling PDP in the state.

He said: “We call on the PDP, particularly the Governorship candidate, to lower the political temperature in the state and lead by example as he seems to be preaching violence and insulting the APC leaders in all public events.

“The kidnap of the aged mother of the APC running mate is only the latest in a rash cases of kidnapping and sea piracy that has apparently overwhelmed the security agencies in the State.

“We recalled that last year, the uncle and guardian of our Governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, also died in the hands of the kidnappers. Yet, Governor Dickson kept shouting about peace and security.”

However, the Chairman of the Bayelsa Media Team, Hon. Dan Kikile, who responded on behalf of the PDP, condemned the kidnap of the old woman and equally, dismissed the claims by the APC as baseless.

He said the Gov. Dickson-administration had in the past raised an alarm over the increase in violent crimes in the state due to the activities of the APC.

”We are aware that these security issues are created to deliberately call to question our record on peace and security.

“Since they came, we have witnessed various kidnap cases of six traditional rulers in the State. Only recently, the political adviser to the Governor was kidnapped and now, the aged mother of the running mate of the APC.

“These people are desperate and want to put our good record into jeopardy,” Kikile said.

Source: Daily Post

Femi Fani-Kayode Reacts Over Ameachi’s Ministerial Confirmation:

Femi Fanikayode reacts to the confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi as minister.

Femi Fani-Kayode Reacts Over Ameachi’s Ministerial Confirmation:

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Femi Fanikayode reacts to the confirmation of Rotimi Amaechi as minister.

Rivers Governorship Poll : APC loses Appeal to Governor Wike/PDP

Today’s session of the Court of Appeal was Presided over by Justice Datti
Yahaya JCA while Justice Tanim Yusuf (JCA) and Justice Mustapha
Mohammed (JCA ) were members of the panel.

According to the Court of Appeal, evidences that were led against
security agents and political thugs whether named and un-named in the
course of the hearing of the petition filed by the Rivers State APC
Governorship Candidate against the election of Governor Wike where the
said security agents and alleged political thugs were not joined as parties
should be struck out.

The Court of Appeal further directed that all the criminal allegations
contained in the petition against the said security agents and alleged
political thugs be expunged as they had no opportunity to defend
themselves at the tribunal .

It would be recalled that Justice Suleiman Ambrosa had in his judgment
at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal relied copiously
on the testimonies of soldiers, mobile policemen and DSS operatives who
alleged electoral crimes in the course of the April 11 governorship
election in the state.

Counsel to Governor Wike, Mr Osima Ginah addressing journalists after
the judgement declared that the Court of Appeal judgment implies that
all statements credited to the said security agents will be expunged from
the records of the tribunal and will no longer form part of the appeal
process.

Mr Ginah said that today’s judgment of the Court of Appeal has
strengthened the case of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as the second
leg Rivers State APC petition has been pulled out, pointing out that the
other pillar of their case, the card reader accreditation is no longer tenable
following decisions by Superior Courts on the matter.

Rivers Governorship Poll : APC loses Appeal to Governor Wike/PDP

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Today’s session of the Court of Appeal was Presided over by Justice Datti
Yahaya JCA while Justice Tanim Yusuf (JCA) and Justice Mustapha
Mohammed (JCA ) were members of the panel.

According to the Court of Appeal, evidences that were led against
security agents and political thugs whether named and un-named in the
course of the hearing of the petition filed by the Rivers State APC
Governorship Candidate against the election of Governor Wike where the
said security agents and alleged political thugs were not joined as parties
should be struck out.

The Court of Appeal further directed that all the criminal allegations
contained in the petition against the said security agents and alleged
political thugs be expunged as they had no opportunity to defend
themselves at the tribunal .

It would be recalled that Justice Suleiman Ambrosa had in his judgment
at the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal relied copiously
on the testimonies of soldiers, mobile policemen and DSS operatives who
alleged electoral crimes in the course of the April 11 governorship
election in the state.

Counsel to Governor Wike, Mr Osima Ginah addressing journalists after
the judgement declared that the Court of Appeal judgment implies that
all statements credited to the said security agents will be expunged from
the records of the tribunal and will no longer form part of the appeal
process.

Mr Ginah said that today’s judgment of the Court of Appeal has
strengthened the case of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as the second
leg Rivers State APC petition has been pulled out, pointing out that the
other pillar of their case, the card reader accreditation is no longer tenable
following decisions by Superior Courts on the matter.

MEET The 26-Year-Old Lady Who Broke The Record At Nigerian Law School

Daily Trust reports that 26-year-old Fatima broke the existing record in the school by bagging nine separate awards compared to the previous record of seven awards ever received at the Call to Bar of the Nigerian Law School.

The talented young woman was honoured with a standing ovation by the chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, and other members of the Body of Benchers and the Council of Legal Education, and other dignitaries.

The awards include: the “Best Student of the Year (1st Prize)’’, ‘’Council of Education Star Award’’, “Corporate Law Practice”, “Best Overall Female Student of the Year Award” and “Best Female Student in Criminal Litigation Award”.

The rest are “Best Student in Civil and Criminal Litigation Award” and the prize for 1st Class Students.

Fatima was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Engr Abel. She hails from Adavi-Ege in Adavi local government area of Kogi state and attended University of Abuja.

Meanwhile, a Nigerian student Ufot Ekong broke a 50-year-old record in Japan after graduating with a first class degree and best overall student from Tokai University in Tokyo, Japan.

The talented student graduated from the university with a first class degree in robotics and electrical engineering.

Source: Naij

MEET The 26-Year-Old Lady Who Broke The Record At Nigerian Law School

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Daily Trust reports that 26-year-old Fatima broke the existing record in the school by bagging nine separate awards compared to the previous record of seven awards ever received at the Call to Bar of the Nigerian Law School.

The talented young woman was honoured with a standing ovation by the chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, and other members of the Body of Benchers and the Council of Legal Education, and other dignitaries.

The awards include: the “Best Student of the Year (1st Prize)’’, ‘’Council of Education Star Award’’, “Corporate Law Practice”, “Best Overall Female Student of the Year Award” and “Best Female Student in Criminal Litigation Award”.

The rest are “Best Student in Civil and Criminal Litigation Award” and the prize for 1st Class Students.

Fatima was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Engr Abel. She hails from Adavi-Ege in Adavi local government area of Kogi state and attended University of Abuja.

Meanwhile, a Nigerian student Ufot Ekong broke a 50-year-old record in Japan after graduating with a first class degree and best overall student from Tokai University in Tokyo, Japan.

The talented student graduated from the university with a first class degree in robotics and electrical engineering.

Source: Naij

FRC, Stanbic IBTC Stand-off: Shareholders Seek FG’s Intervention

Shareholders of Stanbic IBTC on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to intervene in the altercation between the bank and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in the interest of the banking sector.

The shareholders under the aegis of Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) made the call at a press conference in Lagos.

 

Speaking on behalf of the shareholders, Mr Boniface Okezie, PSAN President, urged government to look into the activities of FRC to forestall more damage to the operations of businesses and the larger economy.

Okezie said that the altercation did not augur well for the growth of the banking sector and overall economy.

Okezie said that the shareholders were “shocked and disappointed that a government parastatal would be reckless and tactless in its dealings with a respected corporate body”.

He said that FRC needed to recognise that in an unsophisticated capital market reckless and defective proclamations could potentially affect share price and cause investors unwarranted losses.

“We have recorded losses in our share price over the last two days on account of the misguided actions of the FRC,” Okezie said.

NAN reports that they were reacting to FRC’s suspension of the registration of four directors of Stanbic IBTC and that of its audit engagement partner, KPMG.

FRC had requested that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigate Stanbic IBTC and KPMG Professional Services for financial misstatements.

The organisation in a report on Oct. 26 also suspended the registration of four directors of Stanbic IBTC and that of its audit engagement partner, KPMG, until KPMG’s innocence is ascertained.

The four directors suspended were Atedo Peterside, Sola David-Borha, Arthur Oginga and Dare Owei.

The bank was alleged to have misstated its financial reports for the 2013 to 2014 fiscal year and ceded its banking application rights to Standard Bank of South Africa against the directives of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP).

According to FRC, “the schedules supplied to the council by Stanbic IBTC revealed that the total fee paid to KPMG for non-audit services was inconsistent with what was disclosed in the financial statements for the years under review.”

The bank was also alleged to have flouted a number of financial regulations, including a regular flouting of CBN regulations.

Okezie said that shareholders were shocked by the actions of the FRC which failed to follow procedure as outlined in the regulations.

He added that the role of the FRC “is to help enhance the quality of financial reporting in Nigeria” adding that the “FRC is not a regulator of banks neither is it a regulator of the capital market”.

Reacting to the issue, Mr Bolaji Balogun, Chief Executive Officer, Chapel Hill Denham, called on regulators to be very careful in management of regulatory issues.

“The biggest challenge in the market is attracting investment. Regulators should deal with issues in a manner that it will not create fear or tension.

“Regulators should reflect on how to handle issues much better going forward because confidence is the main thing when it comes to investment,” Balogun said.

He said that regulators utterances on MTN and Stanbic Bank issues were a threat to investor confidence.

FRC, Stanbic IBTC Stand-off: Shareholders Seek FG’s Intervention

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Shareholders of Stanbic IBTC on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to intervene in the altercation between the bank and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in the interest of the banking sector.

The shareholders under the aegis of Progressive Shareholders Association of Nigeria (PSAN) made the call at a press conference in Lagos.

 

Speaking on behalf of the shareholders, Mr Boniface Okezie, PSAN President, urged government to look into the activities of FRC to forestall more damage to the operations of businesses and the larger economy.

Okezie said that the altercation did not augur well for the growth of the banking sector and overall economy.

Okezie said that the shareholders were “shocked and disappointed that a government parastatal would be reckless and tactless in its dealings with a respected corporate body”.

He said that FRC needed to recognise that in an unsophisticated capital market reckless and defective proclamations could potentially affect share price and cause investors unwarranted losses.

“We have recorded losses in our share price over the last two days on account of the misguided actions of the FRC,” Okezie said.

NAN reports that they were reacting to FRC’s suspension of the registration of four directors of Stanbic IBTC and that of its audit engagement partner, KPMG.

FRC had requested that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigate Stanbic IBTC and KPMG Professional Services for financial misstatements.

The organisation in a report on Oct. 26 also suspended the registration of four directors of Stanbic IBTC and that of its audit engagement partner, KPMG, until KPMG’s innocence is ascertained.

The four directors suspended were Atedo Peterside, Sola David-Borha, Arthur Oginga and Dare Owei.

The bank was alleged to have misstated its financial reports for the 2013 to 2014 fiscal year and ceded its banking application rights to Standard Bank of South Africa against the directives of National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP).

According to FRC, “the schedules supplied to the council by Stanbic IBTC revealed that the total fee paid to KPMG for non-audit services was inconsistent with what was disclosed in the financial statements for the years under review.”

The bank was also alleged to have flouted a number of financial regulations, including a regular flouting of CBN regulations.

Okezie said that shareholders were shocked by the actions of the FRC which failed to follow procedure as outlined in the regulations.

He added that the role of the FRC “is to help enhance the quality of financial reporting in Nigeria” adding that the “FRC is not a regulator of banks neither is it a regulator of the capital market”.

Reacting to the issue, Mr Bolaji Balogun, Chief Executive Officer, Chapel Hill Denham, called on regulators to be very careful in management of regulatory issues.

“The biggest challenge in the market is attracting investment. Regulators should deal with issues in a manner that it will not create fear or tension.

“Regulators should reflect on how to handle issues much better going forward because confidence is the main thing when it comes to investment,” Balogun said.

He said that regulators utterances on MTN and Stanbic Bank issues were a threat to investor confidence.

US Commando Killed in Raid to Free IS Hostages in Iraq

Ali al-Saadi, AFP file photo | US soldiers stand guard at the Taji base complex which hosts Iraqi and US troops, 30 kilometres north of Baghdad.

One member of a US special operations force was killed during an overnight mission to rescue hostages held by the Islamic State group in northern Iraq, the first American to die in ground combat with the militants, US officials said on Thursday.

Sixty-nine hostages were rescued in the action, which targeted an Islamic State prison around 7 kilometers north of the town of Hawija, according to the security council of the Kurdistan region, whose counterterrorism forces took part.

Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said at a news briefing the operation did not mark a change in U.S. tactics in the war on Islamic State militants, who pose the biggest security threat to Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.

“I would not suggest that this is something that is now going to happen on a regular basis, but I do think it is symbolic of the kinds of efforts that we are taking on behalf of our partners,” he told reporters.

It was the most significant raid against Islamic State since May, when American special operations forces killed one of its senior leaders, Abu Sayyaf from Tunisia, in a raid in Syria.

The U.S. rescue mission unfolded amid mounting concerns in Washington over increasing Russian intervention in the Middle East.

The hostages rescued in the raid were all Arabs, including local residents and Islamic State fighters held as suspected spies, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

The official told Reuters that around 20 of the hostages were members of Iraqi security forces.

“Some of the remainder were Daesh (Islamic State) ... fighters that Daesh thought were spies,” the official said. “The rest of them were citizens of the local town”.

More than 20 Islamic State militants were killed and six detained, the security council said.

Islamic State called the operation “unsuccessful” but acknowledged casualties among its fighters.

In a statement distributed online on Thursday by supporters, it said U.S. gunships had shelled areas around the prison to prevent the arrival of reinforcements, then clashed with militants for two hours.

The statement confirmed U.S. claims that some guards had been killed and others detained in the operation.

“Dozens” of U.S. troops were involved in the mission, a U.S. defense official said, declining to be more specific about the number.

“It was a deliberately planned operation, but it was also done with the knowledge that imminent action was needed to save the lives of these people,” the U.S. defense official said.

The U.S. serviceman was shot during the mission and taken to the Kurdistan regional capital Erbil, where he died, the U.S. defense official said. He was the first American serviceman killed in ground combat in Iraq since the United States withdrew its forces in 2011.

U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren, spokesman for U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, said the possibility that Americans were among the hostages was not a consideration in carrying out the operation.

Some of the rescued people said Islamic State militants had told them they would be executed after morning prayers, Warren said.

The U.S. forces were acting as advisors then were sucked into the battle when Kurdish fighters came under heavy fire, he explained.

“They were pinned down and they were beginning to take casualties, so the Americans in the heat of battle made a decision,” he said.

Cook said he was not aware at this point that there were any Americans among those who were rescued. “My understanding is there was no indication there were specifically Americans present here.

“The understanding was that there were a number of hostages, although we were not sure exactly who was among that group, but that they had been held there for some time and again the information we had received ... was that those hostages did fear for their lives, that there was the threat of a mass execution perhaps within hours.”

He said the mission had been requested by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Sources in the Hawija area said they heard blasts and gunfire overnight and that Islamic State militants had withdrawn from view after the raid, apparently relocating their bases.

Five U.S. helicopters launched from Erbil were involved in the mission, and the United States was providing helicopter lift, intelligence support, air strike support, and advisory support to the peshmerga, the U.S. defense official said.

Air strikes were launched before and after the mission to block approaches to the prison and destroy it afterward, the U.S. defense official said.

Hawija is a stronghold of Islamic State militants who have captured several dozen Kurdish peshmerga fighters in battle.

Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has been for more than a year the target of daily air strikes in Iraq and Syria by a U.S.-led coalition.

The United States’ former Cold War foe Russia has been conducting airstrikes in Syria against opponents of its closest regional ally Bashar al-Assad, as Iraq questions American resolve to fight militants on its soil.

Russia has also joined a Baghdad-based intelligence cell along with Iran, Iraq and Syria that has provided information on Islamic State targets.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faces intense pressure from the ruling coalition and powerful Shi’ite militias to request Russian air strikes on Islamic State, which controls a third of the major OPEC oil producer.

(REUTERS, DAILYGLOBEWATCH)

US Commando Killed in Raid to Free IS Hostages in Iraq

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Ali al-Saadi, AFP file photo | US soldiers stand guard at the Taji base complex which hosts Iraqi and US troops, 30 kilometres north of Baghdad.

One member of a US special operations force was killed during an overnight mission to rescue hostages held by the Islamic State group in northern Iraq, the first American to die in ground combat with the militants, US officials said on Thursday.

Sixty-nine hostages were rescued in the action, which targeted an Islamic State prison around 7 kilometers north of the town of Hawija, according to the security council of the Kurdistan region, whose counterterrorism forces took part.

Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said at a news briefing the operation did not mark a change in U.S. tactics in the war on Islamic State militants, who pose the biggest security threat to Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.

“I would not suggest that this is something that is now going to happen on a regular basis, but I do think it is symbolic of the kinds of efforts that we are taking on behalf of our partners,” he told reporters.

It was the most significant raid against Islamic State since May, when American special operations forces killed one of its senior leaders, Abu Sayyaf from Tunisia, in a raid in Syria.

The U.S. rescue mission unfolded amid mounting concerns in Washington over increasing Russian intervention in the Middle East.

The hostages rescued in the raid were all Arabs, including local residents and Islamic State fighters held as suspected spies, a U.S. official said on Thursday.

The official told Reuters that around 20 of the hostages were members of Iraqi security forces.

“Some of the remainder were Daesh (Islamic State) ... fighters that Daesh thought were spies,” the official said. “The rest of them were citizens of the local town”.

More than 20 Islamic State militants were killed and six detained, the security council said.

Islamic State called the operation “unsuccessful” but acknowledged casualties among its fighters.

In a statement distributed online on Thursday by supporters, it said U.S. gunships had shelled areas around the prison to prevent the arrival of reinforcements, then clashed with militants for two hours.

The statement confirmed U.S. claims that some guards had been killed and others detained in the operation.

“Dozens” of U.S. troops were involved in the mission, a U.S. defense official said, declining to be more specific about the number.

“It was a deliberately planned operation, but it was also done with the knowledge that imminent action was needed to save the lives of these people,” the U.S. defense official said.

The U.S. serviceman was shot during the mission and taken to the Kurdistan regional capital Erbil, where he died, the U.S. defense official said. He was the first American serviceman killed in ground combat in Iraq since the United States withdrew its forces in 2011.

U.S. Army Colonel Steve Warren, spokesman for U.S.-led coalition in Iraq, said the possibility that Americans were among the hostages was not a consideration in carrying out the operation.

Some of the rescued people said Islamic State militants had told them they would be executed after morning prayers, Warren said.

The U.S. forces were acting as advisors then were sucked into the battle when Kurdish fighters came under heavy fire, he explained.

“They were pinned down and they were beginning to take casualties, so the Americans in the heat of battle made a decision,” he said.

Cook said he was not aware at this point that there were any Americans among those who were rescued. “My understanding is there was no indication there were specifically Americans present here.

“The understanding was that there were a number of hostages, although we were not sure exactly who was among that group, but that they had been held there for some time and again the information we had received ... was that those hostages did fear for their lives, that there was the threat of a mass execution perhaps within hours.”

He said the mission had been requested by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Sources in the Hawija area said they heard blasts and gunfire overnight and that Islamic State militants had withdrawn from view after the raid, apparently relocating their bases.

Five U.S. helicopters launched from Erbil were involved in the mission, and the United States was providing helicopter lift, intelligence support, air strike support, and advisory support to the peshmerga, the U.S. defense official said.

Air strikes were launched before and after the mission to block approaches to the prison and destroy it afterward, the U.S. defense official said.

Hawija is a stronghold of Islamic State militants who have captured several dozen Kurdish peshmerga fighters in battle.

Islamic State, also known as ISIS, has been for more than a year the target of daily air strikes in Iraq and Syria by a U.S.-led coalition.

The United States’ former Cold War foe Russia has been conducting airstrikes in Syria against opponents of its closest regional ally Bashar al-Assad, as Iraq questions American resolve to fight militants on its soil.

Russia has also joined a Baghdad-based intelligence cell along with Iran, Iraq and Syria that has provided information on Islamic State targets.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faces intense pressure from the ruling coalition and powerful Shi’ite militias to request Russian air strikes on Islamic State, which controls a third of the major OPEC oil producer.

(REUTERS, DAILYGLOBEWATCH)

20,000 Israelis Sue Facebook for Refusal to Block Online Incitement of Terror

Fighting terrorism on all fronts, thousands of Israelis have joined a class-action lawsuit against Facebook for serving as a platform for Palestinian incitement to terrorism and hatred.

Some 20,000 Israelis have joined a class-action lawsuit against Facebook, charging that the social media platform is ignoring posts that include Palestinian incitement and calls to murder Jews.

“While everyone understands the need to keep the web free, Facebook’s decision to allow this flood of terrorist incitement and calls to murder Jews to continue has crossed all red lines,” the Shurat Hadin Law Center, a Israel-based human rights group, which is spearheading this venture, announced.

“Facebook is fanning the flames of the current Palestinian intifada and its refusals to actively monitor and block the incitement to violence is an outrageous abandonment of its obligations to the public,” the human rights group added.

The civil complaint that was filed by Shurat Hadin on Sunday in New York and contains a 76-page list of plaintiffs, seeks an injunction to require Facebook to block all racist incitement and calls for violence against Jews in Israel, but no damages.

Palestinian terrorism

The site of a terror attack in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)

The lead plaintiff was Israeli-American Richard Lakin, 76, who was shot in the head and stabbed multiple times while riding a bus in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood in Jerusalem on October 13 when Palestinian terrorists from Jerusalem, armed with guns and knives, carried out an attack. Lakin died Tuesday morning from his injuries. Two other passengers died during the attack.

The plaintiffs “have been living in the crosshairs of a murderous terrorist rampage carried out by killers who attack people with knives, axes, screwdrivers, cars and Molotov cocktails for no reason other than that the attacker perceives the victims to be Jewish,” the complaint stated.

“Many of these murderers were motivated to commit their heinous crimes by incitement to murder they read on Facebook – demagogues and leaders exhorting their followers to ‘slaughter the Jews,’ and offering instruction as to the best manner to do so, including even anatomical charts showing the best places to stab a human being.”

The law suit adds that Facebook is “far from a neutral or passive social media platform” and has sophisticated tools to contend with hateful content published on its site.

The phenomenon of Palestinians using social media for the spread of hatred is not new, but has significantly increased in the past weeks in tandem with the wave of Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis.

In another instance, Israelis complained to Facebook about a page calling for the stabbing of Israelis and demanded it be removed. Facebook declined to do so until it came under heavy public pressure, after which it obliged.


By: United with Israel Staff

20,000 Israelis Sue Facebook for Refusal to Block Online Incitement of Terror

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Fighting terrorism on all fronts, thousands of Israelis have joined a class-action lawsuit against Facebook for serving as a platform for Palestinian incitement to terrorism and hatred.

Some 20,000 Israelis have joined a class-action lawsuit against Facebook, charging that the social media platform is ignoring posts that include Palestinian incitement and calls to murder Jews.

“While everyone understands the need to keep the web free, Facebook’s decision to allow this flood of terrorist incitement and calls to murder Jews to continue has crossed all red lines,” the Shurat Hadin Law Center, a Israel-based human rights group, which is spearheading this venture, announced.

“Facebook is fanning the flames of the current Palestinian intifada and its refusals to actively monitor and block the incitement to violence is an outrageous abandonment of its obligations to the public,” the human rights group added.

The civil complaint that was filed by Shurat Hadin on Sunday in New York and contains a 76-page list of plaintiffs, seeks an injunction to require Facebook to block all racist incitement and calls for violence against Jews in Israel, but no damages.

Palestinian terrorism

The site of a terror attack in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood of Jerusalem. (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90)

The lead plaintiff was Israeli-American Richard Lakin, 76, who was shot in the head and stabbed multiple times while riding a bus in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood in Jerusalem on October 13 when Palestinian terrorists from Jerusalem, armed with guns and knives, carried out an attack. Lakin died Tuesday morning from his injuries. Two other passengers died during the attack.

The plaintiffs “have been living in the crosshairs of a murderous terrorist rampage carried out by killers who attack people with knives, axes, screwdrivers, cars and Molotov cocktails for no reason other than that the attacker perceives the victims to be Jewish,” the complaint stated.

“Many of these murderers were motivated to commit their heinous crimes by incitement to murder they read on Facebook – demagogues and leaders exhorting their followers to ‘slaughter the Jews,’ and offering instruction as to the best manner to do so, including even anatomical charts showing the best places to stab a human being.”

The law suit adds that Facebook is “far from a neutral or passive social media platform” and has sophisticated tools to contend with hateful content published on its site.

The phenomenon of Palestinians using social media for the spread of hatred is not new, but has significantly increased in the past weeks in tandem with the wave of Palestinian terror attacks against Israelis.

In another instance, Israelis complained to Facebook about a page calling for the stabbing of Israelis and demanded it be removed. Facebook declined to do so until it came under heavy public pressure, after which it obliged.


By: United with Israel Staff

Corp Members Not Forced To Serve In Northeast, Says DG

No member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is under compulsion to serve in the insurgency-troubled Northeast region of Nigeria, the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi, said on Saturday.

Olawumi also said that the few corps members serving in the area opted to do so of their own free will and that they cut across people from all parts of the country.

“I salute those who choose to go there (Northeast) for their service. Corp members are not forced to go there, the few number we have now are those who opted to go there and they cut across the whole country”, he said.

The NYSC boss made the remark while fielding questions from reporters during the closing ceremony of the scheme’s maiden edition of a one week Preparatory Course for State Coordinators Course 1 (PCSC 1/15) for assistant directors, held at the Nigerian School of Military Engineering (NASME) barracks in Makurdi, Benue State.

Brig.-Gen. Olawumi expressed satisfaction that despite the risk taken by corps members to serve in insecure environments, no casualty has been recorded among them.

He added that the NYSC goes the extra mile to monitor and ensure corps members’ safety in the area.

Also speaking, the NYSC Coordinator in Benue State, Mrs. Esther Atamewan, said at least 5,000 corps members would be expected in the state as from tomorrow even as she urged the general public to adequately cooperate with them as they move from one part of the country to another.

Corp Members Not Forced To Serve In Northeast, Says DG

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No member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is under compulsion to serve in the insurgency-troubled Northeast region of Nigeria, the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Johnson Olawumi, said on Saturday.

Olawumi also said that the few corps members serving in the area opted to do so of their own free will and that they cut across people from all parts of the country.

“I salute those who choose to go there (Northeast) for their service. Corp members are not forced to go there, the few number we have now are those who opted to go there and they cut across the whole country”, he said.

The NYSC boss made the remark while fielding questions from reporters during the closing ceremony of the scheme’s maiden edition of a one week Preparatory Course for State Coordinators Course 1 (PCSC 1/15) for assistant directors, held at the Nigerian School of Military Engineering (NASME) barracks in Makurdi, Benue State.

Brig.-Gen. Olawumi expressed satisfaction that despite the risk taken by corps members to serve in insecure environments, no casualty has been recorded among them.

He added that the NYSC goes the extra mile to monitor and ensure corps members’ safety in the area.

Also speaking, the NYSC Coordinator in Benue State, Mrs. Esther Atamewan, said at least 5,000 corps members would be expected in the state as from tomorrow even as she urged the general public to adequately cooperate with them as they move from one part of the country to another.

NCC Fines MTN N980bn For Failing To Disconnect Unregistered Subscribers

The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed a hefty fine of US$5 billion (N980 billion) on leading telecommunications service provider, MTN Nigeria, for failing to disconnect subscribers with unregistered SIM cards bought before January 2012.

By law, all SIM cards bought in Nigeria from that date are supposed to be registered under the user’s name and all telecommunications’ companies were told to register their existing subscribers’ cards.

However, it was learnt that MTN Nigeria, which is the biggest telecommunications firm in Nigeria – failed to comply.
The fine is the largest in the history of telecoms infringements in Nigeria and may re-define the existing relationships between operators and the regulator.

Nigerians continue to groan under the weight of poor services from mobile network operators and blame the NCC for not doing enough to correct the anomaly.

A senior executive at MTN Nigeria told the BBC that an official statement on the fine would be issued later on Monday.

NCC Fines MTN N980bn For Failing To Disconnect Unregistered Subscribers

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The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed a hefty fine of US$5 billion (N980 billion) on leading telecommunications service provider, MTN Nigeria, for failing to disconnect subscribers with unregistered SIM cards bought before January 2012.

By law, all SIM cards bought in Nigeria from that date are supposed to be registered under the user’s name and all telecommunications’ companies were told to register their existing subscribers’ cards.

However, it was learnt that MTN Nigeria, which is the biggest telecommunications firm in Nigeria – failed to comply.
The fine is the largest in the history of telecoms infringements in Nigeria and may re-define the existing relationships between operators and the regulator.

Nigerians continue to groan under the weight of poor services from mobile network operators and blame the NCC for not doing enough to correct the anomaly.

A senior executive at MTN Nigeria told the BBC that an official statement on the fine would be issued later on Monday.

Current Vacancy:Pumpman

BWOffshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. 

The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Come join the Offshore Team

Pumpman

Key tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in marine operations i.e. mooring/ unmooring, hose and hawser operations etc.
• Assist in all cargo operations i.e. loading / discharging of crude, crude oil washing, slop and ballast water transfer, sampling etc.
• Perform condition monitoring and troubleshooting of cargo and relevant utility systems and equipment as per Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Assist in tank entry preparations and tank inspections
• Assist to prepare cargo equipment for maintenance. Isolate, depressurize and drain. Ensure equipment is gas free
• Identify and report marine, cargo and relevant utility systems maintenance requirements
• Perform first line and preventive maintenance on cargo handling machinery and equipment as per Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Assist in routine and non-routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for marine, production and utility systems
• Use and maintain hand tools and instruments. Use workshop equipment
• Keep pump room tidy and in good order. Perform structural maintenance of pump room spaces
• Ensure sufficient stock of relevant spare parts and consumables
• Use the Permit to Work system. Follow the Permit to Work procedures. Complete the required checklists. Prepare the worksite. Ensure safe conditions are maintained. Close the Permit
• Assist to ensure that vendors and contractors are managed safely and effectively
• Undertake training relevant to the position requirements
• On-the-job-training of colleagues and trainees
• Member of Emergency Response Team

Qualification requirements

Education

• Minimum of WASC, SSCE certificate or GCE 'O' Levels; relevant Technical / Vocational certificate an advantage

Experience

• Employer also requires 5 years experience as a Pumpman on offshore facilities or marine vessels. Relevant experience in other environment will be considered

Skills

• Good inter-personal and communications skills

Other

• Open to Nigerian Nationals only

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Current Vacancy:Pumpman

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BWOffshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. 

The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Come join the Offshore Team

Pumpman

Key tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in marine operations i.e. mooring/ unmooring, hose and hawser operations etc.
• Assist in all cargo operations i.e. loading / discharging of crude, crude oil washing, slop and ballast water transfer, sampling etc.
• Perform condition monitoring and troubleshooting of cargo and relevant utility systems and equipment as per Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Assist in tank entry preparations and tank inspections
• Assist to prepare cargo equipment for maintenance. Isolate, depressurize and drain. Ensure equipment is gas free
• Identify and report marine, cargo and relevant utility systems maintenance requirements
• Perform first line and preventive maintenance on cargo handling machinery and equipment as per Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Assist in routine and non-routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for marine, production and utility systems
• Use and maintain hand tools and instruments. Use workshop equipment
• Keep pump room tidy and in good order. Perform structural maintenance of pump room spaces
• Ensure sufficient stock of relevant spare parts and consumables
• Use the Permit to Work system. Follow the Permit to Work procedures. Complete the required checklists. Prepare the worksite. Ensure safe conditions are maintained. Close the Permit
• Assist to ensure that vendors and contractors are managed safely and effectively
• Undertake training relevant to the position requirements
• On-the-job-training of colleagues and trainees
• Member of Emergency Response Team

Qualification requirements

Education

• Minimum of WASC, SSCE certificate or GCE 'O' Levels; relevant Technical / Vocational certificate an advantage

Experience

• Employer also requires 5 years experience as a Pumpman on offshore facilities or marine vessels. Relevant experience in other environment will be considered

Skills

• Good inter-personal and communications skills

Other

• Open to Nigerian Nationals only

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

[ Send application ]

Current Vacancy: Senior HSEQ Engineer

  An Onshore leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Senior HSEQ Engineer

Responsibility 
Key tasks and Responsibilities
The Senior HSEQ Engineer has the following responsibilities and key tasks:

• Administration of the company’s HSEQ Reporting Systems and participate in improvement of company’s HSEQ standard and performance.
• Ensure operational compliance to local, national and international code, standards and legislation in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Follow up nonconformities, near accidents and accidents and other reported HSEQ issues, including reporting to relevant authorities when required.
• To develop and maintain relevant procedures, routines and working methods within operational HSEQ.
• To provide technical expertise in reviewing incident reports, shutdown reports as well as review of the Management of Change requests.
• To provide support for units and offices in HSEQ related matters.
• To provide HSEQ awareness training to the offshore team as per clients/ regulatory permits requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in implementation of safety case, performance standards and monitoring compliance with Safety Critical Planned Maintenance on the units.
• To plan and carry out HSEQ verifications, inspections and audits in accordance with the BW Offshore supervisory plan on units and offices.
• To perform or assist in Formal Safety Assessments.
• To lead or participate in formal investigations.
• To perform or participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs or any risk analyses
• To participate in safety studies, i.e. Dropped Object Studies, Layout reviews F&G detectors .
• Liaise with consultants, authorities and clients on HSEQ matters, when required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor or higher Degree education in mechanical, environmental, technical, marine or process engineering or maritime/ offshore background as senior officer, safety officer or equivalent. Relevant experience can replace the educational requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of relevant practice preferably practices from the maritime and/or offshore industry.
• Hands on experience from Crisis Management and Emergency response development, planning and structures.
• Risk management experience.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of FPSO Operations.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting Risk and threat assessments across geographical and cultural boundaries, in medium and high risks locations.
• Understanding of investigative techniques and methods.
• Ability to deliver high quality work on time.
• Strong leadership qualities and initiatives.
• Good inter-personal and communications skill.

[ Send application ]

Current Vacancy: Senior HSEQ Engineer

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  An Onshore leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Senior HSEQ Engineer

Responsibility 
Key tasks and Responsibilities
The Senior HSEQ Engineer has the following responsibilities and key tasks:

• Administration of the company’s HSEQ Reporting Systems and participate in improvement of company’s HSEQ standard and performance.
• Ensure operational compliance to local, national and international code, standards and legislation in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Follow up nonconformities, near accidents and accidents and other reported HSEQ issues, including reporting to relevant authorities when required.
• To develop and maintain relevant procedures, routines and working methods within operational HSEQ.
• To provide technical expertise in reviewing incident reports, shutdown reports as well as review of the Management of Change requests.
• To provide support for units and offices in HSEQ related matters.
• To provide HSEQ awareness training to the offshore team as per clients/ regulatory permits requirements.
• Responsible for assisting in implementation of safety case, performance standards and monitoring compliance with Safety Critical Planned Maintenance on the units.
• To plan and carry out HSEQ verifications, inspections and audits in accordance with the BW Offshore supervisory plan on units and offices.
• To perform or assist in Formal Safety Assessments.
• To lead or participate in formal investigations.
• To perform or participate in HAZIDs, HAZOPs or any risk analyses
• To participate in safety studies, i.e. Dropped Object Studies, Layout reviews F&G detectors .
• Liaise with consultants, authorities and clients on HSEQ matters, when required.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor or higher Degree education in mechanical, environmental, technical, marine or process engineering or maritime/ offshore background as senior officer, safety officer or equivalent. Relevant experience can replace the educational requirements.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of relevant practice preferably practices from the maritime and/or offshore industry.
• Hands on experience from Crisis Management and Emergency response development, planning and structures.
• Risk management experience.

Skills

• Excellent understanding of FPSO Operations.
• Knowledge and experience in conducting Risk and threat assessments across geographical and cultural boundaries, in medium and high risks locations.
• Understanding of investigative techniques and methods.
• Ability to deliver high quality work on time.
• Strong leadership qualities and initiatives.
• Good inter-personal and communications skill.

[ Send application ]

Current Vancancy:Senior Contracts Administrator - 24 months contract

BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Senior Contracts Administrator - 24 months contract

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Perform contract administration activities (Pre- and Post-award), for assigned Prospects, FEEDs and Projects
• In compliance with Company procedures and project requirements administer sourcing and tendering process including, bidders list, tender clarification, tender clarification meetings, tender evaluation and recommendation to award
• Ensure that all Project required contractors and subcontractors are prequalified according to the relevant procedures
• Review contractor’s qualifications on Terms and Conditions and in coordination with In house Legal Team, review and reply to such qualifications
• Prepare and execute Agreements
• Perform commitments (issue Orders) in IFS system
• Negotiate and administer potential Variations
• Coordinate the verification of progress /milestone payments
• Finalization of account
• Complete contractor performance evaluation
• Manage contract close out, document retention/archive activities
• Provide regular status and progress reporting
• Provides general and direct supervision to Contracts Administrators, if necessary
• Contribute ideas for improvement of Procedures and best practices
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, etc.) as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Supply Chain or other relevant major
• Relevant experience may compensate formal education

Experience

• Ideally 8 years of relevant experience in contract development, negotiation and administration
• Experience in the area of equipment procurement and expediting is an advantage
• Experience in offshore oil and gas industry is an advantage

Interpersonal skills

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and meticulous to details
• Basic leadership and decision-making skills
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
• Analytical with good attention to details
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

For further information, please contact: Harpreet Kaur, Assistant Manager, HC, phone +65 97102740 # 

Region: Singapore

Job type: Contract

Working hours: Contract/Project Based

Location: Singapore

Home page: http://www.bwoffshore.com

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Current Vancancy:Senior Contracts Administrator - 24 months contract

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BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Senior Contracts Administrator - 24 months contract

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Perform contract administration activities (Pre- and Post-award), for assigned Prospects, FEEDs and Projects
• In compliance with Company procedures and project requirements administer sourcing and tendering process including, bidders list, tender clarification, tender clarification meetings, tender evaluation and recommendation to award
• Ensure that all Project required contractors and subcontractors are prequalified according to the relevant procedures
• Review contractor’s qualifications on Terms and Conditions and in coordination with In house Legal Team, review and reply to such qualifications
• Prepare and execute Agreements
• Perform commitments (issue Orders) in IFS system
• Negotiate and administer potential Variations
• Coordinate the verification of progress /milestone payments
• Finalization of account
• Complete contractor performance evaluation
• Manage contract close out, document retention/archive activities
• Provide regular status and progress reporting
• Provides general and direct supervision to Contracts Administrators, if necessary
• Contribute ideas for improvement of Procedures and best practices
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Business Development, Estimating, Engineering, etc.) as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Supply Chain or other relevant major
• Relevant experience may compensate formal education

Experience

• Ideally 8 years of relevant experience in contract development, negotiation and administration
• Experience in the area of equipment procurement and expediting is an advantage
• Experience in offshore oil and gas industry is an advantage

Interpersonal skills

• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and meticulous to details
• Basic leadership and decision-making skills
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
• Analytical with good attention to details
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment

For further information, please contact: Harpreet Kaur, Assistant Manager, HC, phone +65 97102740 # 

Region: Singapore

Job type: Contract

Working hours: Contract/Project Based

Location: Singapore

Home page: http://www.bwoffshore.com

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BW OffShore Current Vacancy: Mechanical Completion Admin

BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Mechanical Completion Admin (12 months contract)
 
Key tasks and responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Completion database and system which includes the lifecycle of the database until the hand over to Operations for a project.
Control the Completion System database to ensure it is continually updated
Control the Completion Dossiers to ensure they are continually updated
Control the recording of the progress of acceptance of systems as MC complete from yard or vendors and hand over to Commissioning

Data entry into the Completion System to enable the tracking of progress and control for MC and commissioning execution and performance
Collate yard documentation as a pre-requisite to MC package acceptance
Communicate with suppliers, support services and project team as required
Provide input for progress reports from the Completion System
Update and verify the Completion database through the project lifecycle
Other duties as assigned

Education
Bachelor’s degree orDiploma in Engineering or similar education
Relevant experience can replace educational requirements

Experience
Ideally 1-3 years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
Previous experience within the FPSO industry is an advantage

Interpersonal skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
Ability to deliver high quality work on time
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment

Knowledge
Understanding of document handling and database systems
Basic understanding of the systems and equipment found on an FPSO
Understanding of the BWO Completions System

Other
The position will require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods
For further information, please contact: Bee Ling Koh, Senior HR Executive Recruitment, phone +65 9796 3362 / email: beeling.koh@bwoffshore.com #


Region: Singapore

Job type: Contract 12month
Location: Singapore



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BW OffShore Current Vacancy: Mechanical Completion Admin

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BW Offshore is a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, with an operating fleet of 16 FPSOs and one FSO. The company has an excellent track record on project execution and operations, with more than 30 years of experience. The company is represented in the major oil regions world-wide, with presence across Asia Pacific, Americas, Europe and West Africa. BW Offshore is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and is part of the BW Group, one of the world’s largest maritime groups.

Mechanical Completion Admin (12 months contract)
 
Key tasks and responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Completion database and system which includes the lifecycle of the database until the hand over to Operations for a project.
Control the Completion System database to ensure it is continually updated
Control the Completion Dossiers to ensure they are continually updated
Control the recording of the progress of acceptance of systems as MC complete from yard or vendors and hand over to Commissioning

Data entry into the Completion System to enable the tracking of progress and control for MC and commissioning execution and performance
Collate yard documentation as a pre-requisite to MC package acceptance
Communicate with suppliers, support services and project team as required
Provide input for progress reports from the Completion System
Update and verify the Completion database through the project lifecycle
Other duties as assigned

Education
Bachelor’s degree orDiploma in Engineering or similar education
Relevant experience can replace educational requirements

Experience
Ideally 1-3 years of relevant experience within the shipping and offshore industry
Previous experience within the FPSO industry is an advantage

Interpersonal skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
Ability to deliver high quality work on time
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment

Knowledge
Understanding of document handling and database systems
Basic understanding of the systems and equipment found on an FPSO
Understanding of the BWO Completions System

Other
The position will require temporary assignments at project premises or on board units
The position may require heavy travel and long working hours in peak periods
For further information, please contact: Bee Ling Koh, Senior HR Executive Recruitment, phone +65 9796 3362 / email: beeling.koh@bwoffshore.com #


Region: Singapore

Job type: Contract 12month
Location: Singapore



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29,000 Nigerians to be Deported From UK

The Nigeria High Commission in London has expressed worries over the migration and removal policy of the UK Government, which has placed deportation tag on 29,000 Nigerians.

The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in London, Mr Olukunle Bamgbose, said that the migration policy came about following the migration crisis created by the troubled regions in the world.

“I think about 29,000 Nigerians have been designated to be deported," he said.

“We are insisting that due process must be followed before Nigerians are really removed from the UK to Nigeria,’’ he said.

Bamgbose gave four conditions that should be met by the UK immigration office before the commission could accept the migration and deportation agenda.
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29,000 Nigerians to be Deported From UK

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The Nigeria High Commission in London has expressed worries over the migration and removal policy of the UK Government, which has placed deportation tag on 29,000 Nigerians.

The Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in London, Mr Olukunle Bamgbose, said that the migration policy came about following the migration crisis created by the troubled regions in the world.

“I think about 29,000 Nigerians have been designated to be deported," he said.

“We are insisting that due process must be followed before Nigerians are really removed from the UK to Nigeria,’’ he said.

Bamgbose gave four conditions that should be met by the UK immigration office before the commission could accept the migration and deportation agenda.
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25 Poly Students Killed in Yola blast

No fewer than 25 students and staff members of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, were affected in the blast at Jambutu Jumaat mosque on Friday, Adamawa state government told the federal government delegation led by the Secretary to the Government, Dr. Lawal Babachir in Yola.

President Mohammadu Buhari has sent the delegation to the state to commiserate with the government and people of Adamawa.

The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr Hamid Rufai said that four of the 25 students lost their lives while the rest, including two staff members, sustained various degrees of injury.

Mr Rufai added that the affected mosque belongs to the polytechnic community, which is located on the Jambutu campus, about five kilometres away from the main campus.

25 Poly Students Killed in Yola blast

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No fewer than 25 students and staff members of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, were affected in the blast at Jambutu Jumaat mosque on Friday, Adamawa state government told the federal government delegation led by the Secretary to the Government, Dr. Lawal Babachir in Yola.

President Mohammadu Buhari has sent the delegation to the state to commiserate with the government and people of Adamawa.

The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Mr Hamid Rufai said that four of the 25 students lost their lives while the rest, including two staff members, sustained various degrees of injury.

Mr Rufai added that the affected mosque belongs to the polytechnic community, which is located on the Jambutu campus, about five kilometres away from the main campus.

EXPOSED: Tribunal Judge Who Annulled Wike’s Election Is President Buhari’s In-Law

Facts are beginning to unveil on how the kicking out of Mr Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State by the election tribunal was perfected by the Presidency.

 

According to highly placed sources, one of the strategies used was to move the tribunal from Rivers State to Abuja where they can be ‘remote controlled’ by the centre power and watched closely.

Prior to this, a source confided in this medium that Justice Pindigi who was the first tribunal judge was hurriedly kicked out, after he was alleged to have been compromised financially by Wike, which set the pace for the onslaught that removed Wike.

As soon as Pindigi was shown the way out, we gathered that a judge close to President Muhammadu Buhari was shopped for, to be the Chairman of the Rivers State Election Tribunal.

The dice fell on Justice Suleiman Ambrosa, from Kaduna State to perform the complete job of nullifying the election completely instead of the partial nullification that some members of the judges agreed to, stated a source. Ambrosa we gathered reliably is married to the President’s wife, Aisha Buhari younger sister.

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EXPOSED: Tribunal Judge Who Annulled Wike’s Election Is President Buhari’s In-Law

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Facts are beginning to unveil on how the kicking out of Mr Nyesom Wike as Governor of Rivers State by the election tribunal was perfected by the Presidency.

 

According to highly placed sources, one of the strategies used was to move the tribunal from Rivers State to Abuja where they can be ‘remote controlled’ by the centre power and watched closely.

Prior to this, a source confided in this medium that Justice Pindigi who was the first tribunal judge was hurriedly kicked out, after he was alleged to have been compromised financially by Wike, which set the pace for the onslaught that removed Wike.

As soon as Pindigi was shown the way out, we gathered that a judge close to President Muhammadu Buhari was shopped for, to be the Chairman of the Rivers State Election Tribunal.

The dice fell on Justice Suleiman Ambrosa, from Kaduna State to perform the complete job of nullifying the election completely instead of the partial nullification that some members of the judges agreed to, stated a source. Ambrosa we gathered reliably is married to the President’s wife, Aisha Buhari younger sister.

via Secret Reporters

Current Openning: Rig Manager Position

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:
The Rig Manager is in overall charge of the assigned onshore and offshore rig operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years management experience in deep water drilling operations.
• Strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure all activities are carried out according to State, Class, Flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to the Ships Leadership Team, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance.  
• Lead the team in the planning of goals and objectives for the annual QHSE plan with crews.
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ensure that the rig has personnel with the right competencies to fulfill their job responsibilities and requirements.
• Support the Rig Management Team and Human Resources to acquire, develop and retain competent and qualified personnel. 
• Maintain frequent personal contact with the customer's drilling representative, early in the morning, to develop a positive working relationship, and to coordinate rig operations to ensure objectives are met. 
• Timely prepares and reviews for accuracy customer's billing for dayrate, business partner’s services and reimbursable materials. Monitor to ensure payment is received in accordance with the terms of the contract. 
• Monitor all daily rig costs and focus on the efficient and effective utilization of resources. 
• Establish annual goals and objectives for rig operations in accordance with Company directives.
• Provide strong leadership and support to the Rig Management Team in achieving rig goals and objectives. 
• Ensures that meaningful annual performance evaluations of rig personnel are completed and intermediate performance evaluations are timely completed when below standard performance is noticed. Evaluations recommendations are followed up.
• Provide recommendations and input related to rig personnel recruiting, hiring, transfer promotions and terminations, furthermore ensures that the companies recruitment and disciplinary guidance protocol is adhered to.
• Understand the technology that is required for rig operations. Assist with the evaluation of new technologies and products to determine their applicability to our immediate and future needs.
• Provide reports as required by the organization and client, including KPI reports, monthly rig reports, variance reports, operating budget reporting and end of month rig utilization report.
• Ensure the preventive and planned maintenance program is carried out in accordance with Pacific Drilling procedures, verify the integrity of all safety critical equipment and regularly participate in internal audits to ensure compliance.

Job Segment: Manager, Management

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Current Openning: Rig Manager Position

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The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:
The Rig Manager is in overall charge of the assigned onshore and offshore rig operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years management experience in deep water drilling operations.
• Strong leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure all activities are carried out according to State, Class, Flag and client requirements including the reporting of accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Provide daily leadership, guidance and coaching to the Ships Leadership Team, managing their efforts to maximize operational effectiveness and overall performance.  
• Lead the team in the planning of goals and objectives for the annual QHSE plan with crews.
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ensure that the rig has personnel with the right competencies to fulfill their job responsibilities and requirements.
• Support the Rig Management Team and Human Resources to acquire, develop and retain competent and qualified personnel. 
• Maintain frequent personal contact with the customer's drilling representative, early in the morning, to develop a positive working relationship, and to coordinate rig operations to ensure objectives are met. 
• Timely prepares and reviews for accuracy customer's billing for dayrate, business partner’s services and reimbursable materials. Monitor to ensure payment is received in accordance with the terms of the contract. 
• Monitor all daily rig costs and focus on the efficient and effective utilization of resources. 
• Establish annual goals and objectives for rig operations in accordance with Company directives.
• Provide strong leadership and support to the Rig Management Team in achieving rig goals and objectives. 
• Ensures that meaningful annual performance evaluations of rig personnel are completed and intermediate performance evaluations are timely completed when below standard performance is noticed. Evaluations recommendations are followed up.
• Provide recommendations and input related to rig personnel recruiting, hiring, transfer promotions and terminations, furthermore ensures that the companies recruitment and disciplinary guidance protocol is adhered to.
• Understand the technology that is required for rig operations. Assist with the evaluation of new technologies and products to determine their applicability to our immediate and future needs.
• Provide reports as required by the organization and client, including KPI reports, monthly rig reports, variance reports, operating budget reporting and end of month rig utilization report.
• Ensure the preventive and planned maintenance program is carried out in accordance with Pacific Drilling procedures, verify the integrity of all safety critical equipment and regularly participate in internal audits to ensure compliance.

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Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited Seek for Chief Electrician

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:
The Chief Electrician is in charge of preventative maintenance, and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to the electrical department.

Position Scope:
The Chief Electrician coordinates the preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years of offshore drilling experience in the electrical department.
• NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
• NOV MUX control 5th generation experience or higher.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair of electrical components of : - drilling equipment (i.e. drilling motors and auxiliaries, Top Drive systems, mud pumps, etc…),  marine equipment (thruster motors, ballast system, cranes, etc…),  general rig equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration plants, power, etc…
• Maintain sufficient spares are onboard - together with Electrician and Electrical Supervisor - for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems with a pro-active attitude with regards to upcoming Preventive Maintenance System.
• Maintain workshop equipment/tools to the highest safety standards.
• Perform daily visual inspections of equipment and prevent/rectify actual and potential malfunctions, and report potentially dangerous conditions to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Inform Maintenance supervisor and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig.
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Using the CMMS, coordinate planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum of 6-week overview to cover current hitch and half of back-to back hitch, keeping an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents. 
• Ensure that members of the department have all necessary competencies and skills to perform.
  

Job Segment: Electrical, Electrician, HVAC, Engineering, Operations

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Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited Seek for Chief Electrician

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The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary:
The Chief Electrician is in charge of preventative maintenance, and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to the electrical department.

Position Scope:
The Chief Electrician coordinates the preventative and corrective maintenance in his/her area of responsibility, communicates regularly with the other departments (engine room, mechanic, electronic, subsea, drilling, marine and safety) as well as the client and other service partners when required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years of offshore drilling experience in the electrical department.
• NOV 6th generation cyber chair experience.
• NOV MUX control 5th generation experience or higher.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Act as a Safety Leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation procedures.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair of electrical components of : - drilling equipment (i.e. drilling motors and auxiliaries, Top Drive systems, mud pumps, etc…),  marine equipment (thruster motors, ballast system, cranes, etc…),  general rig equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration plants, power, etc…
• Maintain sufficient spares are onboard - together with Electrician and Electrical Supervisor - for critical/safety/maintenance/operational systems with a pro-active attitude with regards to upcoming Preventive Maintenance System.
• Maintain workshop equipment/tools to the highest safety standards.
• Perform daily visual inspections of equipment and prevent/rectify actual and potential malfunctions, and report potentially dangerous conditions to the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Inform Maintenance supervisor and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect the safe operation of the rig.
• Ensure that operations are planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with well programs, rig move plans, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Using the CMMS, coordinate planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum of 6-week overview to cover current hitch and half of back-to back hitch, keeping an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as all equipment certification documents. 
• Ensure that members of the department have all necessary competencies and skills to perform.
  

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Pacific Drilling Service Inc, Seeking For 1st Engineer.

Pacific marine jobs offer you the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced ultra-deepwater drillships in the world. There dynamically positioned vessels utilize are latest technology, providing exciting advancement opportunities for there marine teams.  

Job Description

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary: 
The 1st Engineer is in charge and to act as a leader in executing preventative / corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to engine room and auxiliary equipment areas.

Position Scope:
The 1st Engineer coordinates the preventive/corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs. He/she communicates on a daily bases with the other departments to plan maintenance to prevent non-productive time. He/she communicates daily with the Mechanical Supervisor and Technical Superintendent to ensure maximum efficiency and preservation of the assets onboard; and is responsible to ensure the accuracy of data entered in the Computer Maintenance management System (CMMS) by all persons in his/her department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years of offshore experience on a dynamically positioned drilling vessel with a minimum of one year in the position of Chief Engineer (US) or First Engineer (2nd Engineer Europe).
• An unlimited horsepower 1st engineer’s (2nd class motor) license/certificate of competency, without limitations of horsepower, issued by his/her National Maritime Administration in compliance with the STCW Code.
• Valid STCW 78 (as amended) refresher certificates required to maintain the “Certificate of Competency” (STCW A-III/2 2nd Class Motor).
• Extensive training and experience with electrical and hydraulic systems on, or equivalent with, offshore floating deepwater 5th or 6th generation rigs, including high voltage experience (1000V or higher) preferred.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Act as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation Procedures. 
• Supervise and assist in completing the preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components of Power Plant and related Auxiliary Systems, Dynamically Positioning Equipment and Auxiliary Systems, Ballast and Bilge Systems, Remote Operated Valve Systems, Boilers, Incinerators, Compressed Air Systems and equipment including both Service Air and Starting Air, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Safety Systems and Zero Discharge equipment, Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Craft, Living Quarters and related Support Systems
• Under all circumstances maintain a minimum amount of spares onboard.
• Using the CMMS, coordinate planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum of 6 week overview to cover current hitch and half of back to back hitch, keeping an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as equipment certification documents.
• Inform Technical Superintendent and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect safe operation of the vessel.
• Ensure that all maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with and doesn’t interfere with well programs, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all actitivites are carried out according to Flag, State, Class and contractual requirements.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering

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Pacific Drilling Service Inc, Seeking For 1st Engineer.

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Pacific marine jobs offer you the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced ultra-deepwater drillships in the world. There dynamically positioned vessels utilize are latest technology, providing exciting advancement opportunities for there marine teams.  

Job Description

The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary: 
The 1st Engineer is in charge and to act as a leader in executing preventative / corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs to equipment pertaining to engine room and auxiliary equipment areas.

Position Scope:
The 1st Engineer coordinates the preventive/corrective maintenance tasks and ongoing maintenance repairs. He/she communicates on a daily bases with the other departments to plan maintenance to prevent non-productive time. He/she communicates daily with the Mechanical Supervisor and Technical Superintendent to ensure maximum efficiency and preservation of the assets onboard; and is responsible to ensure the accuracy of data entered in the Computer Maintenance management System (CMMS) by all persons in his/her department.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five years of offshore experience on a dynamically positioned drilling vessel with a minimum of one year in the position of Chief Engineer (US) or First Engineer (2nd Engineer Europe).
• An unlimited horsepower 1st engineer’s (2nd class motor) license/certificate of competency, without limitations of horsepower, issued by his/her National Maritime Administration in compliance with the STCW Code.
• Valid STCW 78 (as amended) refresher certificates required to maintain the “Certificate of Competency” (STCW A-III/2 2nd Class Motor).
• Extensive training and experience with electrical and hydraulic systems on, or equivalent with, offshore floating deepwater 5th or 6th generation rigs, including high voltage experience (1000V or higher) preferred.
• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)
• Nigerian In Country – resident
• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Act as a safety leader ensuring the ongoing identification of hazards and the implementation of controls to manage the associated risks with a special focus on Permit to Work and Isolation Procedures. 
• Supervise and assist in completing the preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components of Power Plant and related Auxiliary Systems, Dynamically Positioning Equipment and Auxiliary Systems, Ballast and Bilge Systems, Remote Operated Valve Systems, Boilers, Incinerators, Compressed Air Systems and equipment including both Service Air and Starting Air, Emergency Shutdown Systems, Safety Systems and Zero Discharge equipment, Lifeboats and Fast Rescue Craft, Living Quarters and related Support Systems
• Under all circumstances maintain a minimum amount of spares onboard.
• Using the CMMS, coordinate planning and execution of preventive maintenance with a minimum of 6 week overview to cover current hitch and half of back to back hitch, keeping an updated and accurate historical record of all maintenance done as well as equipment certification documents.
• Inform Technical Superintendent and other department heads of any technical problems or limitations that may affect safe operation of the vessel.
• Ensure that all maintenance is planned, organized, supervised and executed in accordance with and doesn’t interfere with well programs, Pacific Drilling requirements and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all actitivites are carried out according to Flag, State, Class and contractual requirements.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job Segment: Hydraulics, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering

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Local Careers in Nigeria

Local Careers in Nigeria

Local Careers in Nigeria

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Local Careers in Nigeria

Free Browsing On PC Using Blackberry MTN [BIS] Subscription

Watch Your Videos and Download Your Applications.
First step;
open your Mozilla Firefox[if you don’t have the Mozilla Firefox, install it inside this pack.

Second step.
CONFIGURATION FOR YOUR MOZILLA FIREFOX..
from your Mozilla fire Firefox, go to option/settings and click on advance then network then click on setting under the connection tab and use the configuration setting below:
==>configure proxies to access the internet:
1.tick the box labelled manual proxy configuration.
2. in the http proxy box, input; 127.0.0.1 PORT: 8080.
3.tick the box labelled use this proxy server for all protocols.
click save and you are done with the configurations.

BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:

1.Subscribe to either the BB unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy the go…………
Please, please and please, Don’t forget: BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:
1.Subscribe to either the bb unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy otherwise, it will not work as expected.
Please, please and please,still reminding you, Don’t forget: BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:
1.Subscribe to either the bb unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy otherwise, it will not work as expected.

FEEL THE SPEED…………………

Free Browsing On PC Using Blackberry MTN [BIS] Subscription

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Watch Your Videos and Download Your Applications.
First step;
open your Mozilla Firefox[if you don’t have the Mozilla Firefox, install it inside this pack.

Second step.
CONFIGURATION FOR YOUR MOZILLA FIREFOX..
from your Mozilla fire Firefox, go to option/settings and click on advance then network then click on setting under the connection tab and use the configuration setting below:
==>configure proxies to access the internet:
1.tick the box labelled manual proxy configuration.
2. in the http proxy box, input; 127.0.0.1 PORT: 8080.
3.tick the box labelled use this proxy server for all protocols.
click save and you are done with the configurations.

BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:

1.Subscribe to either the BB unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy the go…………
Please, please and please, Don’t forget: BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:
1.Subscribe to either the bb unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy otherwise, it will not work as expected.
Please, please and please,still reminding you, Don’t forget: BEFORE YOU START BROWSING FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW OTHERWISE, YOU MAY HAVE ISSUES BROWSING WITH YOUR UNLIMITED PLAN:
1.Subscribe to either the bb unlimited day[@ N100] by dialing *216*10# Or monthly[@ N3,000] by dialing *216*30#.
2.Open/run the simple server inside this pack, please leave it open and running. don’t minimize or close the window.
3.Then connect to the internet either through your modem or any means you can connect to the internet.
4.open your your Mozilla and enjoy otherwise, it will not work as expected.

FEEL THE SPEED…………………

Rivers, A/Ibom Tribunals’ Verdict: We Expect Justice From Delta Tribunal – Jaro Egbo

An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Delta State, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, Saturday, said with the verdicts of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunals in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, the people are looking forward for justice in Delta state.

Egbo, in a statement said, “I commend the Rivers Election Tribunal for upholding justice in what many knew was a broad day robbery by PDP and Mr. Nyesome Wike in a sham governorship election”.

“The verdict has confirmed that the elections were massively rigged in favor of PDP, especially in Delta, Akwa-Ibom and Rivers states”, he said, adding, “It has solidified the pillars of our democracy”.

Rivers, A/Ibom Tribunals’ Verdict: We Expect Justice From Delta Tribunal – Jaro Egbo

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An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Delta State, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, Saturday, said with the verdicts of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunals in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, the people are looking forward for justice in Delta state.

Egbo, in a statement said, “I commend the Rivers Election Tribunal for upholding justice in what many knew was a broad day robbery by PDP and Mr. Nyesome Wike in a sham governorship election”.

“The verdict has confirmed that the elections were massively rigged in favor of PDP, especially in Delta, Akwa-Ibom and Rivers states”, he said, adding, “It has solidified the pillars of our democracy”.

Buhari Seeks More Bilateral Cooperation With Hungary As Vice Prime Minister Visits

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that he looks forward to increased bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Hungary, since both countries have a lot in common.

PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMING VICE PRIME MINISTER/DEPUTY HEAD OF GOVERNMENT OF HUNGARY DR SEMJEN ZSOLF LEADER OF HUNGARIAN DELEGATION DURING COURTESY CALL TO THE PRESIDENT AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA.

The president stated this when he received Mr. Zsolt Semjen, the Vice Prime Minister of Hungary at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said that his administration will welcome the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between both countries in the areas of security and agricultural development.

“Hungary faces some immigration challenges today, just like other parts of Europe. We also have our challenges in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.

“Hungary is able to fully understand our problems, and we can work together”, President Buhari was quoted as saying.

Earlier, Vice Prime Minister Semjen congratulated Nigeria on the success of the last general election, adding that Hungary looks forward to signing agreements with the country on more bilateral cooperation.

He said that terrorism was a global challenge and pledged that his country would support the Nigerian Armed Forces’ efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency.

“The extremism of Boko Haram is not Islamic. It runs contrary to all human philosophies”, Semjen said.

The Hungarian vice prime minister also pledged that his country would deploy its expertise in the area of agriculture to assist Nigeria.

Buhari Seeks More Bilateral Cooperation With Hungary As Vice Prime Minister Visits

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said that he looks forward to increased bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Hungary, since both countries have a lot in common.

PRESIDENT BUHARI WELCOMING VICE PRIME MINISTER/DEPUTY HEAD OF GOVERNMENT OF HUNGARY DR SEMJEN ZSOLF LEADER OF HUNGARIAN DELEGATION DURING COURTESY CALL TO THE PRESIDENT AT THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA.

The president stated this when he received Mr. Zsolt Semjen, the Vice Prime Minister of Hungary at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said that his administration will welcome the strengthening and expansion of cooperation between both countries in the areas of security and agricultural development.

“Hungary faces some immigration challenges today, just like other parts of Europe. We also have our challenges in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria.

“Hungary is able to fully understand our problems, and we can work together”, President Buhari was quoted as saying.

Earlier, Vice Prime Minister Semjen congratulated Nigeria on the success of the last general election, adding that Hungary looks forward to signing agreements with the country on more bilateral cooperation.

He said that terrorism was a global challenge and pledged that his country would support the Nigerian Armed Forces’ efforts to end the Boko Haram insurgency.

“The extremism of Boko Haram is not Islamic. It runs contrary to all human philosophies”, Semjen said.

The Hungarian vice prime minister also pledged that his country would deploy its expertise in the area of agriculture to assist Nigeria.

Dangote Employs 15 Professors To Teach At Kano Varsity

The Chancellor of Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged to pay four- year wages of 15 science- based professors to teach at the university.
In a press statement addressed to LEADERSHIP in Kano to mark the 15- year anniversary of the university, the Vice Chancellor, KUST, Prof Shehu Alhaji Musa added that the business mogul has also promised to construct houses for the professors.

The vice chancellor stated that the university is currently undergoing serious improvement in all spheres where an international acclaimed university wishes to be.

According to him, capital projects worth N8 billion are either completed, ongoing or on early stage of development, from individuals, Tetfund sponsored projects, as well as the state government.

He noted that the university is in collaboration with various stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria in view of making the varsity best among equals.

Alhaji explained that the university has made huge progress in the last 18 months and that has been achievable with the support of his dedicated academic and non- academic staff.

Prof Alhaji revealed that the university has produced four professors and scores of PhD holders as well as other qualified teachers who are currently studying in various universities across the world.

Source: Leadership

Dangote Employs 15 Professors To Teach At Kano Varsity

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The Chancellor of Kano University of Science and Technology (KUST) and Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote has pledged to pay four- year wages of 15 science- based professors to teach at the university.
In a press statement addressed to LEADERSHIP in Kano to mark the 15- year anniversary of the university, the Vice Chancellor, KUST, Prof Shehu Alhaji Musa added that the business mogul has also promised to construct houses for the professors.

The vice chancellor stated that the university is currently undergoing serious improvement in all spheres where an international acclaimed university wishes to be.

According to him, capital projects worth N8 billion are either completed, ongoing or on early stage of development, from individuals, Tetfund sponsored projects, as well as the state government.

He noted that the university is in collaboration with various stakeholders from within and outside Nigeria in view of making the varsity best among equals.

Alhaji explained that the university has made huge progress in the last 18 months and that has been achievable with the support of his dedicated academic and non- academic staff.

Prof Alhaji revealed that the university has produced four professors and scores of PhD holders as well as other qualified teachers who are currently studying in various universities across the world.

Source: Leadership

Spanish billionaire owner of Zara clothing overthrows Bill Gates as the richest man in the world

Spanish clothing magnate Amancio Ortega, 79, over took Microsoft founder Bill Gates for the first time ever in the Forbes rich list. According to Forbes’s real-time tracker, the elusive multibillionaire founder of European clothing retailer Zara smashed past Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person on the planet, with a fortune of $79.8 billion (€71.83 billion or £51.84 billion). Bill Gates’ estimated net worth is $79.5bn as of this afternoon. He’s expected to take back his top position from Ortega.
The elusive Ortega isn’t as much of a household name as Gates, but he’s quietly ascended the wealth rankings in recent years, as his company continues to perform well and expand.

Unlike many of the richest people in the world, Ortega has a fascinating rags-to-riches story. Born in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, Ortega’s father earned 300 pesetas a month, a meager salary.
Ortega’s biographer described his memories of a childhood during which his family could not always afford enough food. He left school in his early teens, working his way up from the absolute bottom rung as a messenger boy in a shop.
It wasn’t until he was 40 years old that Ortega got around to setting up Zara, the fast-fashion retailer that has gone from strength to strength — first growing in Spain, then neighbouring Portugal and France, then London. Now it’s all over the globe.
According to Forbes, Ortega’s wealth rose by 5.3%, another $4 billion, over the last 24 hours. That’s partly down to a surge in Inditex shares, the parent company that owns Zara.
In the last 10 years, the market value of Inditex has risen by about 570%, the main driver of Ortega’s climb up the ranks.
n an odd turn of events, Ortega hasMario Draghi to thank for his new rank — the head of the European Central Bank’s hints that the ECB would boost its quantitative-easing programme on Thursday sent shares in the eurozone surging upwards.

Source: Business Insider

Spanish billionaire owner of Zara clothing overthrows Bill Gates as the richest man in the world

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Spanish clothing magnate Amancio Ortega, 79, over took Microsoft founder Bill Gates for the first time ever in the Forbes rich list. According to Forbes’s real-time tracker, the elusive multibillionaire founder of European clothing retailer Zara smashed past Bill Gates to become the wealthiest person on the planet, with a fortune of $79.8 billion (€71.83 billion or £51.84 billion). Bill Gates’ estimated net worth is $79.5bn as of this afternoon. He’s expected to take back his top position from Ortega.
The elusive Ortega isn’t as much of a household name as Gates, but he’s quietly ascended the wealth rankings in recent years, as his company continues to perform well and expand.

Unlike many of the richest people in the world, Ortega has a fascinating rags-to-riches story. Born in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War, Ortega’s father earned 300 pesetas a month, a meager salary.
Ortega’s biographer described his memories of a childhood during which his family could not always afford enough food. He left school in his early teens, working his way up from the absolute bottom rung as a messenger boy in a shop.
It wasn’t until he was 40 years old that Ortega got around to setting up Zara, the fast-fashion retailer that has gone from strength to strength — first growing in Spain, then neighbouring Portugal and France, then London. Now it’s all over the globe.
According to Forbes, Ortega’s wealth rose by 5.3%, another $4 billion, over the last 24 hours. That’s partly down to a surge in Inditex shares, the parent company that owns Zara.
In the last 10 years, the market value of Inditex has risen by about 570%, the main driver of Ortega’s climb up the ranks.
n an odd turn of events, Ortega hasMario Draghi to thank for his new rank — the head of the European Central Bank’s hints that the ECB would boost its quantitative-easing programme on Thursday sent shares in the eurozone surging upwards.

Source: Business Insider

Jurgen Klopp Favourite For Liverpool Job

Jurgen Klopp is reportedly in line to become Liverpool’s new coach following Sunday night’s dismissal of Brendan Rodgers. 

Northern Irish boss, Rodgers, was sacked after the Merseyside club’s 1-1 draw at neighbours Everton.

No deal has yet been agreed with the 48-year-old German, who won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund, but it is understood the decision to part ways with Rodgers had been agreed prior to Sunday’s Merseyside derby defeat.

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, 56, is also in contention.

The BBC Sport’s Ben Smith says Carlo Ancelotti is in London, where the Reds have an office, but reiterates the Premier League side are upbeat on opening contract talks with Klopp.

The urgent need for change at Anfield had been contemplated by many in recent weeks, but the perceived delay by owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) appeared to signal they were looking to have 42-year-old Rodgers at the helm for as long as possible, making Sunday’s announcement, a bold decision at that.

“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch. Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it,” a statement on the club’s website read.

“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Liverpool have won only four of their 11 games in all competitions this season, including last month’s 3-2 victory over League Two Carlisle at home in the Capital One Cup.

The highlight of Rodgers’ three-and-a-half-year reign at the club was their second-placed Premier League finish in the 2013-14 campaign, when they were top of the table with three games to go, before conceding to Manchester City.

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment,” the joint statement from principal owner, John W Henry, president Mike Gordon and chairman Tom Werner said.

“All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.”

Jurgen Klopp Favourite For Liverpool Job

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Jurgen Klopp is reportedly in line to become Liverpool’s new coach following Sunday night’s dismissal of Brendan Rodgers. 

Northern Irish boss, Rodgers, was sacked after the Merseyside club’s 1-1 draw at neighbours Everton.

No deal has yet been agreed with the 48-year-old German, who won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund, but it is understood the decision to part ways with Rodgers had been agreed prior to Sunday’s Merseyside derby defeat.

Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, 56, is also in contention.

The BBC Sport’s Ben Smith says Carlo Ancelotti is in London, where the Reds have an office, but reiterates the Premier League side are upbeat on opening contract talks with Klopp.

The urgent need for change at Anfield had been contemplated by many in recent weeks, but the perceived delay by owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) appeared to signal they were looking to have 42-year-old Rodgers at the helm for as long as possible, making Sunday’s announcement, a bold decision at that.

“Although this has been a difficult decision, we believe it provides us with the best opportunity for success on the pitch. Ambition and winning are at the heart of what we want to bring to Liverpool and we believe this change gives us the best opportunity to deliver it,” a statement on the club’s website read.

“The search for a new manager is underway and we hope to make an appointment in a decisive and timely manner.”

Liverpool have won only four of their 11 games in all competitions this season, including last month’s 3-2 victory over League Two Carlisle at home in the Capital One Cup.

The highlight of Rodgers’ three-and-a-half-year reign at the club was their second-placed Premier League finish in the 2013-14 campaign, when they were top of the table with three games to go, before conceding to Manchester City.

“We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Brendan Rodgers for the significant contribution he has made to the club and express our gratitude for his hard work and commitment,” the joint statement from principal owner, John W Henry, president Mike Gordon and chairman Tom Werner said.

“All of us have experienced some wonderful moments with Brendan as manager and we are confident he will enjoy a long career in the game.”

Software Developer Consultant at NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

Title: Software Developer Consultant

Location: Lagos
The Software Developer Consultant works in a complex technical environment, resolving and providing solutions to customer problems. They identify, design and develop solutions for product and system problems. They communicate with internal and external organizations to resolve problems whilst maintaining full ownership. Offer input and gain knowledge as a subject matter expert on products, systems, and services

Responsibility

• Has basic knowledge across the related LOB product range including all solution(s) currently released and supported, but may require assistance to progress an incident out with assigned product solution(s)
• Knowledgeable on assigned product solution(s) and can investigate issues and very infrequently require assistance Design corrective action(s) to resolve product or system problems with no known solutions.
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypothesis

• Identify, design, develop and validate solution
• Ability to research problems with no known solutions and design solutions for identified problems
• Collaborate and communicate with technical suppliers including other Software Support Engineers, Third Party Suppliers, Product Development Engineers, Solutions Managers, Professional Services and Technical Support Specialists as appropriate; whilst maintaining ownership of the incident
• Ability to manage multiple issues of differing stages of investigation and priority without assistance.

Job: Professional Services

Primary Location: Middle East and Africa (MEA)-Nigeria-Nigeria-Lagos

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or similar degree
• Programming experience in Java, C#/.NET
• Advanced knowledge in SQL and databases
• Fluent English mandatory
• Good communication skills

Visit our careers site for a list of the benefits offered in your region in addition to a competitive base salary and strong work/family programs.

EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR’s commitment to diversity. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture and physical ability. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

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Software Developer Consultant at NCR Corporation

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NCR Corporation is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR’s assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, hospitality, gaming, public sector, telecom carrier and equipment organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.

Title: Software Developer Consultant

Location: Lagos
The Software Developer Consultant works in a complex technical environment, resolving and providing solutions to customer problems. They identify, design and develop solutions for product and system problems. They communicate with internal and external organizations to resolve problems whilst maintaining full ownership. Offer input and gain knowledge as a subject matter expert on products, systems, and services

Responsibility

• Has basic knowledge across the related LOB product range including all solution(s) currently released and supported, but may require assistance to progress an incident out with assigned product solution(s)
• Knowledgeable on assigned product solution(s) and can investigate issues and very infrequently require assistance Design corrective action(s) to resolve product or system problems with no known solutions.
• Gather and analyze information, formulate and test hypothesis

• Identify, design, develop and validate solution
• Ability to research problems with no known solutions and design solutions for identified problems
• Collaborate and communicate with technical suppliers including other Software Support Engineers, Third Party Suppliers, Product Development Engineers, Solutions Managers, Professional Services and Technical Support Specialists as appropriate; whilst maintaining ownership of the incident
• Ability to manage multiple issues of differing stages of investigation and priority without assistance.

Job: Professional Services

Primary Location: Middle East and Africa (MEA)-Nigeria-Nigeria-Lagos

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or similar degree
• Programming experience in Java, C#/.NET
• Advanced knowledge in SQL and databases
• Fluent English mandatory
• Good communication skills

Visit our careers site for a list of the benefits offered in your region in addition to a competitive base salary and strong work/family programs.

EEO Statement
Integrated into our shared values is NCR’s commitment to diversity. NCR is committed to being a globally inclusive company where all people are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality, promoted based on performance and encouraged to strive to reach their full potential. We believe in understanding and respecting differences among all people. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, culture and physical ability. Every individual at NCR has an ongoing responsibility to respect and support a globally diverse environment.

Statement to Third Party Agencies
To ALL recruitment agencies: NCR only accepts resumes from agencies on the NCR preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, NCR employees, or any NCR facility. NCR is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

Click here to apply

Territory Sales Manager/Account Manager, CRM/ERP/HCM at Oracle

Oracle provides the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. Oracle’s product strategy provides flexibility and choice to our customers across their IT infrastructure. Now, with Sun server, storage, operating-system, and virtualization technology, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is integrated to work together as a single system. In addition, Oracle’s open architecture and multiple operating-system options gives our customers unmatched benefits from industry-leading products, including excellent system availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership.

Job description
Manage Application Sales in Nigeria, working towards an allocated license sales revenue and Reports to Application Sales manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Winning new and upsell license sales revenue in line with targets.
Developing a strategy and sales plan to address the designated account list
Manage and ensure a strong pipeline – making prospecting a part of the regular routine ensuring that new prospects/opportunities are being added to the pipeline on a consistent basis.
Accurate sales opportunity forecasting using a sales force automation tool.
Meeting/exceeding set sales quotas while adhering to Oracle’s sales rules of engagement.
Continually learning new products and acquiring better selling skills – participate in self-paced tutorial learning when appropriate.
Being well informed about current industry trends and being able to talk intelligently about these industries.
Research and communicate updated industry trends, drivers and potential
Identify and develop strategic alignment with key third party influencers.
Becoming familiar with Oracle’s Communications Partner relationships and leveraging these for new business sales.
Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products.
Translate Oracle’s Strategy and Marketing Messages to the market Utilizes Oracle Value Propositions and communicate the benefits of these to the market
Preparing written presentations, reports and price quotations.
Negotiate pricing and contractual agreement to close the sale.
Build and maintain effective relationships with other Oracle LOBs to ensure resources are made available as and when required
Establish and maintain contractual agreements between Oracle and the Customers
Maintaining an awareness of Partner Competence and capability
Operate in line with Oracle’s business processes and procedures

Desired Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 7 years of solution sales experience in the enterprise IT sector
Minimum 5 years of successful direct sales experience with different industries and customers in Nigeria
Established senior account relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO, IT head) within Nigeria enterprise market.
Understanding of the industry business requirements and buying cycle.
Successful sales track record in Enterprise Business Applications sales with consistent quota achievement/over-achievement.
Ability to demonstrate experience of selling software license by penetrating into new accounts and expanding business within existing accounts
Business Applications related products knowledge and/or knowledge of competitors.
Excellent communication/negotiating/closing skills with prospects/customers.
Experience in working with channel partners and system integrators
Self Motivated and Team player
Fluent in English and French;
Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability. Oracle knowledge and/or knowledge of Oracle’s competitors.
Bachelor degree or equivalent.
If you wish to hear more about this opportunity please share your updated CV and contact details with Lu.Skilbeck@oracle.com ASAP.
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Territory Sales Manager/Account Manager, CRM/ERP/HCM at Oracle

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Oracle provides the world’s most complete, open, and integrated business software and hardware systems, with more than 370,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—representing a variety of sizes and industries in more than 145 countries around the globe. Oracle’s product strategy provides flexibility and choice to our customers across their IT infrastructure. Now, with Sun server, storage, operating-system, and virtualization technology, Oracle is the only vendor able to offer a complete technology stack in which every layer is integrated to work together as a single system. In addition, Oracle’s open architecture and multiple operating-system options gives our customers unmatched benefits from industry-leading products, including excellent system availability, scalability, energy efficiency, powerful performance, and low total cost of ownership.

Job description
Manage Application Sales in Nigeria, working towards an allocated license sales revenue and Reports to Application Sales manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Winning new and upsell license sales revenue in line with targets.
Developing a strategy and sales plan to address the designated account list
Manage and ensure a strong pipeline – making prospecting a part of the regular routine ensuring that new prospects/opportunities are being added to the pipeline on a consistent basis.
Accurate sales opportunity forecasting using a sales force automation tool.
Meeting/exceeding set sales quotas while adhering to Oracle’s sales rules of engagement.
Continually learning new products and acquiring better selling skills – participate in self-paced tutorial learning when appropriate.
Being well informed about current industry trends and being able to talk intelligently about these industries.
Research and communicate updated industry trends, drivers and potential
Identify and develop strategic alignment with key third party influencers.
Becoming familiar with Oracle’s Communications Partner relationships and leveraging these for new business sales.
Keeping abreast of competition, competitive issues and products.
Translate Oracle’s Strategy and Marketing Messages to the market Utilizes Oracle Value Propositions and communicate the benefits of these to the market
Preparing written presentations, reports and price quotations.
Negotiate pricing and contractual agreement to close the sale.
Build and maintain effective relationships with other Oracle LOBs to ensure resources are made available as and when required
Establish and maintain contractual agreements between Oracle and the Customers
Maintaining an awareness of Partner Competence and capability
Operate in line with Oracle’s business processes and procedures

Desired Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 7 years of solution sales experience in the enterprise IT sector
Minimum 5 years of successful direct sales experience with different industries and customers in Nigeria
Established senior account relationships (CEO, CFO, CIO, IT head) within Nigeria enterprise market.
Understanding of the industry business requirements and buying cycle.
Successful sales track record in Enterprise Business Applications sales with consistent quota achievement/over-achievement.
Ability to demonstrate experience of selling software license by penetrating into new accounts and expanding business within existing accounts
Business Applications related products knowledge and/or knowledge of competitors.
Excellent communication/negotiating/closing skills with prospects/customers.
Experience in working with channel partners and system integrators
Self Motivated and Team player
Fluent in English and French;
Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability. Oracle knowledge and/or knowledge of Oracle’s competitors.
Bachelor degree or equivalent.
If you wish to hear more about this opportunity please share your updated CV and contact details with Lu.Skilbeck@oracle.com ASAP.
Click here to apply

UNIJOS Lecturers Commence Indefinite Strike, Demand Improve Working Conditions

As a means of awakening the Federal Government on their demand for a better working condition, lecturers of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, on Friday commenced an indefinite strike.

This was announced in a statement signed by Prof F. C. Piwuna, the Chairman of the University’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Piwuna said the industrial action was approved by the ASUU National Executive Council.

According to him, “The NEC of ASUU has approved our request for total, indefinite and comprehensive strike starting immediately.

“It means that all activities: teaching, supervision, examination as well as statutory and ad hoc committee meetings have been suspended.”

Piwuna however failed to disclose further details on the reasons for the strike, even though it was gathered that the Academics are agitating for an improved working conditions.

The striking lecturers are also demanding that certain allowances being paid enjoyed by their colleagues in other institutions be paid to them.

Source: Dailypost

UNIJOS Lecturers Commence Indefinite Strike, Demand Improve Working Conditions

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As a means of awakening the Federal Government on their demand for a better working condition, lecturers of the University of Jos, UNIJOS, on Friday commenced an indefinite strike.

This was announced in a statement signed by Prof F. C. Piwuna, the Chairman of the University’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU.
Piwuna said the industrial action was approved by the ASUU National Executive Council.

According to him, “The NEC of ASUU has approved our request for total, indefinite and comprehensive strike starting immediately.

“It means that all activities: teaching, supervision, examination as well as statutory and ad hoc committee meetings have been suspended.”

Piwuna however failed to disclose further details on the reasons for the strike, even though it was gathered that the Academics are agitating for an improved working conditions.

The striking lecturers are also demanding that certain allowances being paid enjoyed by their colleagues in other institutions be paid to them.

Source: Dailypost

DPC Hails Buhari Over Appointment Of Yakubu As New INEC Chairman

The Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as the Chairman of the Independent National Elected Commission (INEC). 

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olusegun Peters, DPC National Chairman, in Abuja on Friday.

Peters said that INEC was a critical institution in the political process that determines who rules the country.

He said that INEC should be headed by a patriotic Nigerian with exceptional integrity, credibility, nobility, accountability and transparency.

According to him, the need for a person with impeachable character devoid of controversy and partisanship to lead the electoral umpire cannot be overemphasised.

“We congratulate Prof. Yakubu and urge him to build on the foundation laid by Prof. Attahiru Jega in the 2015 general election adjudged to be free, fair and acceptable”.

The DPC chairman urged Yakubu to ensure that outstanding permanent voter cards were produced and distributed to registered voters.

He also advised him to ensure the supply of adequate and quality card readers for future elections, particularly in the forthcoming Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections.

He said Nigerians expect peaceful, credible and successful polls in these states and would not tolerate any rigging and brigandage.

“The task ahead of INEC is enormous. It is time to retrain its personnel for effective service delivery”, he said.

He urged INEC to deepen its collaboration with the nation’s international development partners to train political parties’ leaders.

Peters said that the capacity building would equip the leaders on the task of building a strong, virile, progressive and prosperous democratic nation.

He urged the commission to provide a level playing field for political parties in its activities, programmes and elections, noting that this was the only way to strengthen Nigeria’s “frail democracy”. (NAN)

DPC Hails Buhari Over Appointment Of Yakubu As New INEC Chairman

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The Democratic People’s Congress (DPC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, as the Chairman of the Independent National Elected Commission (INEC). 

This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olusegun Peters, DPC National Chairman, in Abuja on Friday.

Peters said that INEC was a critical institution in the political process that determines who rules the country.

He said that INEC should be headed by a patriotic Nigerian with exceptional integrity, credibility, nobility, accountability and transparency.

According to him, the need for a person with impeachable character devoid of controversy and partisanship to lead the electoral umpire cannot be overemphasised.

“We congratulate Prof. Yakubu and urge him to build on the foundation laid by Prof. Attahiru Jega in the 2015 general election adjudged to be free, fair and acceptable”.

The DPC chairman urged Yakubu to ensure that outstanding permanent voter cards were produced and distributed to registered voters.

He also advised him to ensure the supply of adequate and quality card readers for future elections, particularly in the forthcoming Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections.

He said Nigerians expect peaceful, credible and successful polls in these states and would not tolerate any rigging and brigandage.

“The task ahead of INEC is enormous. It is time to retrain its personnel for effective service delivery”, he said.

He urged INEC to deepen its collaboration with the nation’s international development partners to train political parties’ leaders.

Peters said that the capacity building would equip the leaders on the task of building a strong, virile, progressive and prosperous democratic nation.

He urged the commission to provide a level playing field for political parties in its activities, programmes and elections, noting that this was the only way to strengthen Nigeria’s “frail democracy”. (NAN)

Corruption Is Not Nigeria’s Major Problem – Nwabueze

The Igbo Leaders of Thought led by renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof Ben Nwabueze, has said that although the fight against corruption is very important, other vital issues like poverty, illiteracy and security should not be neglected, as corruption is not the nation’s primary problem especially at this moment.

Speaking with journalists after the group’s meeting at Modotel Hotel in Enugu, Nwabueze pointed out that the current preoccupation with fighting corruption detracts from other vital national issues arising from the dysfunctional federal system practised by Nigeria.

“Everybody is thinking that all that we need is to fight corruption, it is important but it is not our primary problem. The primary question is that there are other issues that are even more important than corruption. We have the question of illiteracy, the question of poverty, the question of security.

“Important as the war against corruption is, we are of the view that there are other issues that overshadow corruption. Another is the question of what we call the national question. This means the problem of transforming Nigeria into a nation. Nigeria is not a nation, it is a state. We all want to belong to that state but we deceive ourselves always by thinking and painting the picture that we are already a nation, we are not,” the leader of the group, said.

He noted that the major problem Nigeria has is coalescing the over 389 ethnic nationalities into one nation.

“Fight corruption, fight it relentlessly but that fight should be subject to constitutional limitations especially limitations arising from the federal system. The federal system is a conspicuous device to limit power. If you do away with the limitations on power arising from the federal system we will be in trouble, much graver trouble than the trouble of corruption,” he urged President Buhari.

Corruption Is Not Nigeria’s Major Problem – Nwabueze

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The Igbo Leaders of Thought led by renowned constitutional lawyer, Prof Ben Nwabueze, has said that although the fight against corruption is very important, other vital issues like poverty, illiteracy and security should not be neglected, as corruption is not the nation’s primary problem especially at this moment.

Speaking with journalists after the group’s meeting at Modotel Hotel in Enugu, Nwabueze pointed out that the current preoccupation with fighting corruption detracts from other vital national issues arising from the dysfunctional federal system practised by Nigeria.

“Everybody is thinking that all that we need is to fight corruption, it is important but it is not our primary problem. The primary question is that there are other issues that are even more important than corruption. We have the question of illiteracy, the question of poverty, the question of security.

“Important as the war against corruption is, we are of the view that there are other issues that overshadow corruption. Another is the question of what we call the national question. This means the problem of transforming Nigeria into a nation. Nigeria is not a nation, it is a state. We all want to belong to that state but we deceive ourselves always by thinking and painting the picture that we are already a nation, we are not,” the leader of the group, said.

He noted that the major problem Nigeria has is coalescing the over 389 ethnic nationalities into one nation.

“Fight corruption, fight it relentlessly but that fight should be subject to constitutional limitations especially limitations arising from the federal system. The federal system is a conspicuous device to limit power. If you do away with the limitations on power arising from the federal system we will be in trouble, much graver trouble than the trouble of corruption,” he urged President Buhari.

Suicide Bomber Attacks Yola Mosque During Jumat

DAILYNEWS9JA has just learnt of a bomb explosion at a mosque in Yola which rocked the area as worshipers were about to observe Jumat prayers, collapsing the building of the worship centre located in the Jimeta area of the Adamawa state capital.

Claiming that the incident was carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber on Friday afternoon, a resident disclosed that “We believe that the suicide bomber join the faithful as if to worship before detonating the bomb.

“I can assure that due to the number of Muslims who worship in the mosque during Jumat and the collapse of the mosque by the impact of the bomb, the casualty is not likely to be below 30,” said a resident who gave his name as Murtala
Efforts by our correspondent to get official confirmation proved abortive as at press time.

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Suicide Bomber Attacks Yola Mosque During Jumat

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DAILYNEWS9JA has just learnt of a bomb explosion at a mosque in Yola which rocked the area as worshipers were about to observe Jumat prayers, collapsing the building of the worship centre located in the Jimeta area of the Adamawa state capital.

Claiming that the incident was carried out by a Boko Haram suicide bomber on Friday afternoon, a resident disclosed that “We believe that the suicide bomber join the faithful as if to worship before detonating the bomb.

“I can assure that due to the number of Muslims who worship in the mosque during Jumat and the collapse of the mosque by the impact of the bomb, the casualty is not likely to be below 30,” said a resident who gave his name as Murtala
Efforts by our correspondent to get official confirmation proved abortive as at press time.

Details later…

APC Berates Fayose Over Attack On Judges

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has berated Governor Ayo Fayose for accusing the Nigerian judiciary of corruption without having any concrete evidence to back up his claim.

The party also expressed its support for the decision of the Nigerian Army to probe the involvement of its personnel in the alleged rigging and intimidation that characterized the June 21, 2014 governorship poll in the state.

The Ekiti APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement on Thursday, described Fayose’s accusation of Nigerian judges as “a paradoxical assault by a man who holds the judiciary in contempt even though he is also the greatest beneficiary of the same purportedly corrupt judiciary in his political career”.

Governor Fayose had at a church service to mark the commencement of the New Legal Year on Tuesday, accused Nigerian judges of corruption, saying some of them were begging to get appointment as election tribunals’ chairmen in order to extort money from politicians.

Reacting to the comment, Olatunbosun said: “It is regrettable that Fayose is always having his jokes on the judiciary that decent Nigerian leaders built to serve as a sacred sanctuary of justice, but which Fayose has turned to a lap dog that he can whip at his pleasure.

“He invaded the court with his thugs to beat a judge black and blue, tore his coat and invaded the Chief Judge’s office, broke the door and tore court records there while the Chief Judge’s secretary was mercilessly beaten.

“He created various obstacles to slow down his prosecution in the N1.3b poultry project fraud and orchestrated closure of the courts for a long time to prevent hearing on his perjury case to pervert the course of justice.

“But we wish to remind Fayose that these various assaults on the judiciary are worse than corruption”.

APC Berates Fayose Over Attack On Judges

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has berated Governor Ayo Fayose for accusing the Nigerian judiciary of corruption without having any concrete evidence to back up his claim.

The party also expressed its support for the decision of the Nigerian Army to probe the involvement of its personnel in the alleged rigging and intimidation that characterized the June 21, 2014 governorship poll in the state.

The Ekiti APC Publicity Secretary, Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement on Thursday, described Fayose’s accusation of Nigerian judges as “a paradoxical assault by a man who holds the judiciary in contempt even though he is also the greatest beneficiary of the same purportedly corrupt judiciary in his political career”.

Governor Fayose had at a church service to mark the commencement of the New Legal Year on Tuesday, accused Nigerian judges of corruption, saying some of them were begging to get appointment as election tribunals’ chairmen in order to extort money from politicians.

Reacting to the comment, Olatunbosun said: “It is regrettable that Fayose is always having his jokes on the judiciary that decent Nigerian leaders built to serve as a sacred sanctuary of justice, but which Fayose has turned to a lap dog that he can whip at his pleasure.

“He invaded the court with his thugs to beat a judge black and blue, tore his coat and invaded the Chief Judge’s office, broke the door and tore court records there while the Chief Judge’s secretary was mercilessly beaten.

“He created various obstacles to slow down his prosecution in the N1.3b poultry project fraud and orchestrated closure of the courts for a long time to prevent hearing on his perjury case to pervert the course of justice.

“But we wish to remind Fayose that these various assaults on the judiciary are worse than corruption”.

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