This is Zuckerberg’s first visit to Africa, and his first stop was at Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in Yaba, Lagos.
He’s also billed to meet with developers and partners, as well as explore Nollywood.
Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can better support tech development and entrepreneurship across Africa.
At CcHub, Zuckerberg visited kids at the ‘Summer of Code Camp’.
At CcHub, also known as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria, people can learn how to code, developers can get help launching their first products, and find mentors and funding.
Zuckerberg met with developers like Temi Giwa, who runs a platform called Life Bank that makes blood available when and where it is needed in Nigeria.
Life Bank saves lives by mobilizing blood donations, taking inventory of all blood available in the country, and delivering blood in the right condition to where it is needed.
After visiting CcHub, Zuckerberg, said on his Facebook Page:
This is my first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. I’ll be meeting with developers and entrepreneurs, and learning about the startup ecosystem in Nigeria. The energy here is amazing and I’m excited to learn as much as I can.
The first place I got to visit was the Co-creation Hub Nigeria (CcHUB) in Yaba. I got to talk to kids at a summer coding camp and entrepreneurs who come to CcHub to build and launch their apps. I’m looking forward to meeting more people in Nigeria.
Mark then went to Andela, an engineering organization that is building the next generation of technical leaders in Africa.
Earlier this year, the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative invested in Andela after being impressed by the company’s innovative model of learning and its drive to connect the global technology ecosystem with the most talented developers in Africa.
Seni Sulyman, Director, Andela Lagos, said:
We are excited and honored to welcome Mark Zuckerberg to Lagos. His visit reinforces not only his support of Andela’s mission, but his belief that indeed the next generation of great technology leaders will come out of Lagos, Nigeria and cities across Africa.
Andela has created a platform for passionate, driven software developers and engineers to break into the global tech ecosystem, but the barriers to entry are still very high.
Mark’s visit demonstrates to all Nigerian developers and entrepreneurs that they’ve caught the attention of the tech world, and they are capable of succeeding on a truly global level.
At the end of the day Zuckerberg stopped by an Express WiFi stand in Lagos owned by Rosemary Njoku. Facebook’s Express WiFi lets entrepreneurs like Rosemary set up a hot spot to help their community access apps and services built by local developers.
This week, Facebook is launching a satelite into space to enable more entrepreneurs sell Express WiFi across Africa.
Photos: Flood ravages some communities in Niger state
Some communities in Niger state have been ravaged by flood following rainfall that lasted well over 24 hours. The rainfall began on Friday August 26th and did not stop until late Saturday August 27th. Many farmlands in the affected communities have been destroyed by the flood
Lagos reads riot act to owners of illegal structures, street hawkers in Ikoyi, V/I, Lekki …issues 14-day ultimatum
The Lagos State Government today read the riot act to all the owners of illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers and those who have converted walkways into trading points and food courts in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and the Lagoon Front of Lekki, and issued a 14-day grace period to remove such illegal structures.
JLo who recently split from boyfriend, Casper Smart attended ex husband, Marc Anthony's concert in New York and she dressed to kill in a thigh-skimming dress that put every inch of her dance-honed legs on show. She was married for seven years to Marc Anthony who is the father of her twins, Max and Emme.
Photos: Parts of Lagos flooded following non-stop rainfall
Some parts of Lagos state have been flooded following a continuous rainfall that started yesterday afternoon and fell throughout the night into this morning. Some people have been rendered homeless as the rain water found its way into their homes.
President Buhari joined other world leaders to attend the plenary session of the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) holding in Nairobi, Kenya.
Spicy Chicken Suya Multibillionaire emerges in Abuja!
Those of you that have followed the story of the Grilled Chicken (Suya)
business that debuted in Abuja a little over two years and have
experienced it's mouthwatering and super-delicious flavor would agree
that it was only a matter of time before a headline like this emerges.
This is because, as the saying goes, a good product always sells itself.
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other outcome of our democratic experience since 1999 is how demanding
and insatiable the Nigerian voter has become, and because political
office holders and the professional political class are yet to fully
decipher and understand the implications of this, they continue to make
similar mistakes and draw the same responses from the same public that
voted them into power.
Photo: Catholic Priest disrobed after he was discovered to have married two wives
54
year old Very Reverend Father Peter Zuni of the Queen of Apostles
Catholic Church, Kakuri parish, Kaduna State, was recently disrobed and
sacked by the Archbishop of the Kaduna Archdiocese, Bishop Ndagoso
Manoso (pictured above) after his secret wife stormed the church to
disclose her secret relationship with the Catholic priest.
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A top APC chieftain in Kaduna state, Abdulmalik Mohammed Durunguwa, was
kidnapped at gunpoint in Kaduna state Friday August 12th. According to
Sahara Reporters, police officers are working to rescue him from his
abductors. The family hasn't had any contact with the kidnappers yet.
Durunguwa is a large scale farmer and businessman and is said to own a
big company that deals with computer accessories
E-money rides in style with his wife for a fun night
E-money, the Chairman of five star group and his wife Juliet Okonkwo
stepped out looking lovely in a very expensive looking ride to have a night of fun in Lagos on Friday night.
Gary Lineker presents match of the day in his underwear after promising to strip off if Leicester win the title (photos)
Football fans were left stunned and some deep in hilarity after England
football great Gary Lineker presented BBC's match of the day program in
his underwear, months after tweeting that he will present the first
program of the season in his underpants if Leicester could do the
unthinkable and win the premier league title.
Naomi Campbell and her Empire co-star Jussie Smollett stun on the cover of Attitude magazine
Supermodel Naomi Campbell happily shared the spotlight as she graced the
cover of Britain's Attitude magazine with her Empire co-star, Jussie
Smollett. Jussie Smollett is a gay actor on the show and in real life.
Naomi said gay men made her who she is today. Naomi enthused:
Pres. Buhari's Senior Special Adviser on Economic matters, Ayoleke Adu, dies at 44
Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on Economic Matters,
Ayoleke O. Adu has died. He was aged 44. A statement by the Special
Assistant to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Media and Publicity, Laolu
Akande, states that Adu died last week Saturday after a brief illness.
Kylie Jenner returns home from birthday holiday with Tyga to gifts from family, friends and designers
Kylie Jenner who went on an island vacation in Turks and Caicos with
Tyga, her sister Kendall Jenner and her friends to celebrate her 19th
birthday returned home to Van Nuys, California on Saturday and was
greeted with a wide range of gifts, from family, friends and designers
like Versace
Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo and Mrs Bolanle Ambode flag off Get Involved campaign in Lagos
Mrs. Bolanle Ambode and Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Idiat
Oluranti Adebule joined wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo
Osinbajo at the #GetInvolved campaign in Lagos today.
Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) got involved in the
programme in Lagos today. Mrs. Bolanle Ambode and Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo
got involved by providing supplies for some children in Lagos.
Jhene Aiko claps back at fan who accused her of cheating despite being in an 'abusive relationship'
A twitter user accused and chastised singer Jhene Aiko for cheating on
her husband. She said she shouldn't have cheated on her husband just
because she is in an abusive relationship. Well Jhene Aiko tweeted her
reply to the user. Another fan then attacked the twitter user for her
tweet to Jhene Aiko.
$15bn arms deals: Panel traces N2bn to five children of ex-Army Chief
The
Presidential Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement (CADEP)
has traced about N2billion meant for the purchase of vehicles for the
Nigerian Army to the accounts of five children of a former Chief of Army
Staff. The Nation
reports that the report by the panel states that the children of the
ex-Chief of Army Staff allegedly used two companies for the deal.
Kylie Jenner who just celebrated her 19th birthday in Turks and Caicos
with her sister Kendall, boyfriend Tyga and friends shared these lovely
photos on her page.
Illegal oil bunkers were today apprehended in Ilasamaja, Isolo by the
Lagos state police. The state commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni was
at the scene of the crime with other investigators. Investigations into
their activities is ongoing by the police.
Throwback photo of IBB with Shehu Musa Yar'Adua and Murtala Nyako during a pilgrimage in 1989
Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida is pictured
with late Shehu Musa Yar'Adua and former governor of Adamawa State,
Murtala Nyako, on a pilgrimage in 1989. Nyako was appointed Chief of
Naval Staff in December 1989.
Young black woman who plotted to join ISIS with Muslim fiancé, sentenced to 12 years in prison
A 20-year-old Mississippi woman has been jailed for conspiring with her Muslim fiance to join the Islamic State group.
Jaelyn
Young, a former Mississippi University student and daughter of a former
Navy seal, who sought to disguise a planned honeymoon to join ISIS was
sentenced by a federal
judge on Thursday to 12 years in prison on a terrorism charge.
Yemi Osinbajo and Rotimi Amaechi in jolly good mood at the inauguration of Nigerian Railways committee
Minister of Transport, Hon. Rotimi was in his usual jolly
mood at the inauguration of the Steering
Committee on the Concessioning of the Nigerian Railways by Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa Abuja on Friday,
August 12th.
Ludacris takes side in Fast & Furious set fight between Vin Diesel & The Rock
To show whose side he's on in the fight between Vin Diesel and The Rock
on the set of Fast 8, Ludacris quietly posted a Fast and Furious
#Throwback photo from the time before The Rock joined the franchise.
Tyrese has also thrown his support behind Vin Diesel.
NFF president Amaju Pinnick responds to report that Siasia and the players are being owed salaries
Earlier today we published a report from an interview Samson Siasia
granted Brila FM where he revealed that he had been owed five months
salary and that he was ready to support the players if they boycotted
the Rio Olympic quarterfinal match against Denmark due to unpaid
bonuses. If you missed the story, read here
Now the president of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has
gone on his Twitter handle , to address the report. See that tweets
after the cut...
RIO 2016: Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashes the 10,000m world record set in 1993 and wins Africa's first gold medal
Ethiopian long-distance runner Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to
win the women's Olympic 10,000 metres race on Friday, finishing in 29 minutes and 17.45 seconds.
In
addition to winning the first gold medal for an African team in the
2016 Olympics, the 24-year-old beat the previous record, in place for
the last 23 years, by a remarkable 14.46 seconds.
"A feminist is who and what I am": Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on motherhood, feminism, criticisms and "Half of a Yellow Sun"
"I still look at her [daughter] in absolute wonder. And I think, You’re really hereand you’re really mine. And she is just the most beautiful human being in the world."
"A feminist is who and what I am," she said. "It’s not a cloak I put on on certain days and take off on certain days."
Six killed as Hausas and indigenes of Imo state clash
Six people have been confirmed dead in a communal clash between Hausas
and some indigenes of Akokwa community in Ideato North Local government
area of Imo state today August 12th. The reason behind the clash is yet
unknown but police have arrived the community and are working to restore
law and order.
A French gymnast’s Olympic dream has been shattered after he he suffered
a gruesome leg break while vaulting during team preliminaries on
Saturday.
Samir Ait Said, 26, landed awkwardly after jumping, leaving his left leg
bent with the bone seemingly out of place. See more graphic pics and
video below.