Guaranty Trust Bank Plc is a leading Nigerian bank with a corporate banking bias and strong service culture that has led to consistent year on year growth in the bank’s clientele base and financial indices.
We heard Guaranty Trust Bank Plc is currently accepting CVs.
If you are a graduate, you can submit your resume online by visiting
http://selfservice.gtbank.com:8000/OA_HTML/IrcVisitor.jsp
Note: There is no listed vacancy but you stand a chance of being called for interview after which successful candidates will undergo a Training Programme.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
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Thursday, January 6, 2011
MTN Nigeria Vacancies January 2011: Senior Manager, Regional Sales (West)
MTN Nigeria one of Nigeria leading Telecom service provider is recruiting for the position below
Job Title: Senior Manager, Regional Sales (West)
Department: Sales and Distribution
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
- Develop and implement strategies in the Region
- Ensure that S&D strategies are fully implemented and operational in the region
- Coordinate the activities of all teams in the region and ensure information and resource sharing to achieve desired regional objectives
- Ensure the achievement of revenue, sales and acquisition target for both voice and data are achieved in line with network capacity
- Ensure effective integration/implementation of channel strategies in the regions
- Ensure effective alignment with Sales Support and the Logistics Operation teams for desired results
- Ensure effective integration of operating units (Sales, Marketing, Network Group etc.) in the region for optimal results.
- Ensure policies, procedures and practices are in place for smooth running of units in the region and manage the implementation of same and review monthly
- Regional Sales
- Ensure the achievement of sales and revenue target in the region
- Ensure achievement of acquisition target for prepaid started kit (PPSK)
- Ensure achievement of acquisition target for consumer data products
- Ensure effective market development / penetration in line with network capacity
- Electronic distribution/penetration as a means of driving volume/revenue target
- Ensure sales force development and productivity through excellent sales management
- Ensure territory coverage in terms of sales circle and 95% stock availability and management of recommended retail price (RRP)
- Coordinate the activities of all functional units and teams in the region and ensure information and resource sharing to achieve desired regional objectives
- Ensure effective partnership with MTN trade partners and other sales channels towards achievement of sales target
- Ensure optimum service levels are achieved and maintained in the regional environment
- Oversee regional dealership and sales management and ensure overall regional sales targets are met
- Manage stock availability
- Liaise with regional Stock/Inventory Team for optimal stock availability
- Submit monthly & quarterly/yearly stock forecast for the region.
- Re-forecast quarterly with monthly reviews across all channels
Job Conditions: Standard working conditions
Reporting To: GM Consumer Sales
Required Skills:
- At least 12 years work experience comprising:
- At least 10 years sales experience in an FMCG environment, Services industry/Logistics environment
- Five(5) years managerial experience
- Telecoms experience would be an added advantage
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification:
A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or any Social Science degree
An MBA will be an added advantage
This vacancy expires on 13th January, 2011
TO APPLY ONLINE, goto
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=10&id=1563
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Regional Sales (West)
Department: Sales and Distribution
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
- Develop and implement strategies in the Region
- Ensure that S&D strategies are fully implemented and operational in the region
- Coordinate the activities of all teams in the region and ensure information and resource sharing to achieve desired regional objectives
- Ensure the achievement of revenue, sales and acquisition target for both voice and data are achieved in line with network capacity
- Ensure effective integration/implementation of channel strategies in the regions
- Ensure effective alignment with Sales Support and the Logistics Operation teams for desired results
- Ensure effective integration of operating units (Sales, Marketing, Network Group etc.) in the region for optimal results.
- Ensure policies, procedures and practices are in place for smooth running of units in the region and manage the implementation of same and review monthly
- Regional Sales
- Ensure the achievement of sales and revenue target in the region
- Ensure achievement of acquisition target for prepaid started kit (PPSK)
- Ensure achievement of acquisition target for consumer data products
- Ensure effective market development / penetration in line with network capacity
- Electronic distribution/penetration as a means of driving volume/revenue target
- Ensure sales force development and productivity through excellent sales management
- Ensure territory coverage in terms of sales circle and 95% stock availability and management of recommended retail price (RRP)
- Coordinate the activities of all functional units and teams in the region and ensure information and resource sharing to achieve desired regional objectives
- Ensure effective partnership with MTN trade partners and other sales channels towards achievement of sales target
- Ensure optimum service levels are achieved and maintained in the regional environment
- Oversee regional dealership and sales management and ensure overall regional sales targets are met
- Manage stock availability
- Liaise with regional Stock/Inventory Team for optimal stock availability
- Submit monthly & quarterly/yearly stock forecast for the region.
- Re-forecast quarterly with monthly reviews across all channels
Job Conditions: Standard working conditions
Reporting To: GM Consumer Sales
Required Skills:
- At least 12 years work experience comprising:
- At least 10 years sales experience in an FMCG environment, Services industry/Logistics environment
- Five(5) years managerial experience
- Telecoms experience would be an added advantage
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification:
A first degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or any Social Science degree
An MBA will be an added advantage
This vacancy expires on 13th January, 2011
TO APPLY ONLINE, goto
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=10&id=1563
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
MTN Nigeria vacancy for Tariff Administrator
MTN Nigeria one of Nigeria leading Telecom service provider is recruiting for the position below
Job Title: Tariff Administrator
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
• Maintain and update the MTNN Rate Control Documents and Rate Tables
• Ensure that all tariff plans, products and services are properly setup on the prepaid, post-paid and SMS rating systems
• Communicate any tariff and/or rate plan changes to the business and ensure rating systems are updated with these changes
• Analyse rates which have been setup on the rating systems to ensure they correspond with those on the rate control documents
• Ensure all documented and implemented rates are as approved by the Business
• Liaise with other departments on tariff issues
• Develop and update a tariff database for all MTNN roaming partners
• Monitor and ensure adherence to MTNN tariff strategy
• Benchmark competition and international operators tariff regimes
• Research and document useful competitive intelligence
• Prepare tariff reports to NCC, the Bankers and MTN Group as at when due
• Perform other ad hoc duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Business Analyst
• Interface with Billing, Regulatory, Finance, IS and Network group to ensure that rates and rate changes are implemented within the required timeline.
• Cultivate external and internal resources for authentic information on competitions’ tariffs
• Search the internet for operator tariff benchmarks
• Liaise constantly with Network Group on Roaming partner information
Job Conditions:
Standard MTNN working conditions
Occasional extended work hours
Reporting To: Pricing and Analytics Manager
Required Skills:
• 1-2 years work experience in information processing, documentation and dissemination
Employment Status : Permanent
Qualification:
First degree in Accounting, Economics, or any other related discipline
This vacancy expires on 14th January, 2011
TO APPLY ONLINE, goto
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=8&id=1564
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Job Title: Tariff Administrator
Department: Marketing and Strategy
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
• Maintain and update the MTNN Rate Control Documents and Rate Tables
• Ensure that all tariff plans, products and services are properly setup on the prepaid, post-paid and SMS rating systems
• Communicate any tariff and/or rate plan changes to the business and ensure rating systems are updated with these changes
• Analyse rates which have been setup on the rating systems to ensure they correspond with those on the rate control documents
• Ensure all documented and implemented rates are as approved by the Business
• Liaise with other departments on tariff issues
• Develop and update a tariff database for all MTNN roaming partners
• Monitor and ensure adherence to MTNN tariff strategy
• Benchmark competition and international operators tariff regimes
• Research and document useful competitive intelligence
• Prepare tariff reports to NCC, the Bankers and MTN Group as at when due
• Perform other ad hoc duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Business Analyst
• Interface with Billing, Regulatory, Finance, IS and Network group to ensure that rates and rate changes are implemented within the required timeline.
• Cultivate external and internal resources for authentic information on competitions’ tariffs
• Search the internet for operator tariff benchmarks
• Liaise constantly with Network Group on Roaming partner information
Job Conditions:
Standard MTNN working conditions
Occasional extended work hours
Reporting To: Pricing and Analytics Manager
Required Skills:
• 1-2 years work experience in information processing, documentation and dissemination
Employment Status : Permanent
Qualification:
First degree in Accounting, Economics, or any other related discipline
This vacancy expires on 14th January, 2011
TO APPLY ONLINE, goto
http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=8&id=1564
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Wema Bank Job Vacancies for Graduates 2011
Wema Bank is currently recruiting for Graduate Trainees nationwide.
At Wema Bank, one of our clear objectives is to provide equal employment opportunities where people of all backgrounds and ethnic group can realize their full potential as an important part of our team. Our employees reflect a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities that we serve.
QUALIFICATION:
University degree is a must; with a 1st class or 2nd class upper or its equivalent.
AGE: Not be more than 26years at the point of employment
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Advance competency in oral and written English with an ability to communicate clearly and confidently in a working environment.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Demonstrate proven interpersonal skills; the ability to work and interact with people regardless of age, sex, background, religion, colour or origin
FLEXIBILITY: Be flexible and can move among different assignments and work locations.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Posses the ability to apply strategic thought process to complex business challenges and develop creative yet practical solutions.
COMMITMENT & ASPIRATION:
Posses the aspiration towards growth and achievement of personal & corporate goals.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All fresh graduates with a minimum of a university degree not below 2.1 or its equivalent; and who must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program are encouraged to send their applications to
hcm@wemabank.com
on or before 7th January, 2011.
All eligible candidates will be batched and invited for the Computer Based Test (CBT). This is the preliminary phase of our entry recruitment process. Once successful, they are scheduled for the next phase of the recruitment process leading eventually to an exciting career with the Bank.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
At Wema Bank, one of our clear objectives is to provide equal employment opportunities where people of all backgrounds and ethnic group can realize their full potential as an important part of our team. Our employees reflect a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities that we serve.
QUALIFICATION:
University degree is a must; with a 1st class or 2nd class upper or its equivalent.
AGE: Not be more than 26years at the point of employment
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Advance competency in oral and written English with an ability to communicate clearly and confidently in a working environment.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Demonstrate proven interpersonal skills; the ability to work and interact with people regardless of age, sex, background, religion, colour or origin
FLEXIBILITY: Be flexible and can move among different assignments and work locations.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Posses the ability to apply strategic thought process to complex business challenges and develop creative yet practical solutions.
COMMITMENT & ASPIRATION:
Posses the aspiration towards growth and achievement of personal & corporate goals.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
All fresh graduates with a minimum of a university degree not below 2.1 or its equivalent; and who must have completed the mandatory one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program are encouraged to send their applications to
hcm@wemabank.com
on or before 7th January, 2011.
All eligible candidates will be batched and invited for the Computer Based Test (CBT). This is the preliminary phase of our entry recruitment process. Once successful, they are scheduled for the next phase of the recruitment process leading eventually to an exciting career with the Bank.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited Vacancies: Back Officers
AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is an established Microfinance Bank with its Head office situated at Ikeja, Lagos. It is a member of an International network of microfinance banks providing world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia and rapidly spreading out to other continents across the globe.
Job Title: Back Officers (Ref Code: BOCO)
Requirements for the position:
Minimum educational level of OND
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word packages
Past experience with data entry would be an added advantage
Accurate and disciplined
Detail oriented
Main tasks:
Responsible for data entry in the information system in our branches
Verifications of loans files
Method Application:
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s preferably as online attachment to
vacancies@ab-mfbnigeria.com
not later than Monday January 10,2011
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
Please indicate the Ref code of the position you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail, failure with this would nullify your application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Job Title: Back Officers (Ref Code: BOCO)
Requirements for the position:
Minimum educational level of OND
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word packages
Past experience with data entry would be an added advantage
Accurate and disciplined
Detail oriented
Main tasks:
Responsible for data entry in the information system in our branches
Verifications of loans files
Method Application:
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s preferably as online attachment to
vacancies@ab-mfbnigeria.com
not later than Monday January 10,2011
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
Please indicate the Ref code of the position you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail, failure with this would nullify your application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Evans Medical Plc Recruiting Promotion Manager
Evans Medical Plc, leader in Healthcare based in Agabra, Ogun State and Corporate/Head Office at Isolo, Lagos requires the services of highly resourceful, self-motivated and target driven individuals to join our marketing team
JOB TITLE: PROMOTION MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To be responsible for all direct sales and promotional activities for all brands in our product portfolio
Identify and initiate promotional/event plans for brands
Direct and co-ordinate all direct sales promotion activities
Provide market intelligence to the brand management team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of HND/BSC in marketing or social sciences.
Graduates of other discipline but with demonstrated aptitude and prerequisite experience in either product management or product promotion function may also apply.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
4-5 years experience in managing and promoting brands preferably in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, excellent written and oral communication skills. Good presentation skills
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications & CVs latest 18th January 2011 to
career@evansmedicalplc.com
stating their Qualification, Age, Mobile Tel No and other relevant details.
Only those considered qualified for the job will be invited for interviewg
Signed
Human resources Manager
Evans Medical Plc
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
JOB TITLE: PROMOTION MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To be responsible for all direct sales and promotional activities for all brands in our product portfolio
Identify and initiate promotional/event plans for brands
Direct and co-ordinate all direct sales promotion activities
Provide market intelligence to the brand management team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested applicants must possess a minimum of HND/BSC in marketing or social sciences.
Graduates of other discipline but with demonstrated aptitude and prerequisite experience in either product management or product promotion function may also apply.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
4-5 years experience in managing and promoting brands preferably in a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, excellent written and oral communication skills. Good presentation skills
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications & CVs latest 18th January 2011 to
career@evansmedicalplc.com
stating their Qualification, Age, Mobile Tel No and other relevant details.
Only those considered qualified for the job will be invited for interviewg
Signed
Human resources Manager
Evans Medical Plc
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Writers wanted at CP-Africa.com
Celebrating Progress Africa (CP-Africa.com) is an online media outfit that showcases Africa’s best.
CP-Africa is recruiting for writers
Job Title: Writers
Job Category: Media/Art
Job Description:
Are you a young, passionate writer? The team at Celebrating Progress Africa (CP-Africa.com) is seeking young, talented writers to contribute to its growing online platform.
Writers are needed in the following categories:
Technology
Mobile Phones
Economic Development
Commentary/Opinions on a wide range of issues
Fashion
Music
Sports
Health
Interviews with African leaders
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate about Africa
- Strong writing skills
- Have ready access to the internet and is willing to work virtually
- Self driven and motivated
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should forward a recent copy of their CV to Ms. Jennifer Ehidiamen at
jennifer@cp-africa.com
Submissions should be titled: Interested Writer
In your e-mail, please indicate which category or categories you are most interested in.
Candidates who attach a writing sample will be looked upon favorably.
Application Deadline: 03/31/2011
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
CP-Africa is recruiting for writers
Job Title: Writers
Job Category: Media/Art
Job Description:
Are you a young, passionate writer? The team at Celebrating Progress Africa (CP-Africa.com) is seeking young, talented writers to contribute to its growing online platform.
Writers are needed in the following categories:
Technology
Mobile Phones
Economic Development
Commentary/Opinions on a wide range of issues
Fashion
Music
Sports
Health
Interviews with African leaders
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passionate about Africa
- Strong writing skills
- Have ready access to the internet and is willing to work virtually
- Self driven and motivated
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should forward a recent copy of their CV to Ms. Jennifer Ehidiamen at
jennifer@cp-africa.com
Submissions should be titled: Interested Writer
In your e-mail, please indicate which category or categories you are most interested in.
Candidates who attach a writing sample will be looked upon favorably.
Application Deadline: 03/31/2011
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Loan Officers wanted at AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited
AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is an established Microfinance Bank with its Head office situated at Ikeja, Lagos. It is a member of an International network of microfinance banks providing world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia and rapidly spreading out to other continents across the globe.
Job Title: Loan Officers (Ref Code: BOCO)
Requirements:
Minimum educational level of B.Sc./HND
Basic knowledge of Financial mathematics & Accounting
Detail and target oriented
Motivated and dynamic individuals who like to work outdoors
Main Tasks:
Direct promotion in markets
Evaluation of loan applications and preparation of loan proposals
Participation in loan committees
Monitoring of disbursed loans
Assuring long term relationship through high client satisfaction, reaching a high ration of revolving clients
Method Application:
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s preferably as online attachment to:
vacancies@ab-mfbnigeria.com
not later than Monday, January 10, 2011
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
Please indicate the Ref code of the position you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail, failure with this would nullify your application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Job Title: Loan Officers (Ref Code: BOCO)
Requirements:
Minimum educational level of B.Sc./HND
Basic knowledge of Financial mathematics & Accounting
Detail and target oriented
Motivated and dynamic individuals who like to work outdoors
Main Tasks:
Direct promotion in markets
Evaluation of loan applications and preparation of loan proposals
Participation in loan committees
Monitoring of disbursed loans
Assuring long term relationship through high client satisfaction, reaching a high ration of revolving clients
Method Application:
Interested applicants should forward their CV’s preferably as online attachment to:
vacancies@ab-mfbnigeria.com
not later than Monday, January 10, 2011
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
Please indicate the Ref code of the position you are applying for as the subject of your e-mail, failure with this would nullify your application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Chevron Nigeria Releases List of Scholarship Awardees
Chevron Nigeria Limited, operator of the NNPC/Chevron Joint Venture, is pleased to announce the Award of the 2009/2010 National Scholarship to the Nigerian undergraduates who were successful in the Aptitude Tests conducted in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt on Saturday, September 25, 2010. All awardees have been contacted through personal E-mail and text messages.
Awardees who did not receive the mail should send their personal e-mail addresses to “NMA National Scholarship (NMANATSH)”.
Awardees are required to complete and return the “NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship Competition Student Data Form” attached to the e-mail message sent to them on or before friday, January 7, 2011.
View the List of Successful Candidates Check Tuesday Guardian January 4, 2011 Edition Pages 41 to 45.
Awardees who did not receive the mail should send their personal e-mail addresses to “NMA National Scholarship (NMANATSH)”.
Awardees are required to complete and return the “NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship Competition Student Data Form” attached to the e-mail message sent to them on or before friday, January 7, 2011.
View the List of Successful Candidates Check Tuesday Guardian January 4, 2011 Edition Pages 41 to 45.
Will Smith and Jay-Z’s Broadway Musical FELA! Heading To Nigeria
The Broadway musical FELA! coproudced by Jay Z and Will Smith is coming to Nigeria, native home of the famed musician and activist FELA KUTI.
Now Edward Tyler Nahem, who co-produced the Broadway run with Jay-Z and Will Smith, is taking the production to the Nigerian capital of Lagos after proving its draw by bringing big names to its audience.
Nahem tells the New York Post, Fela Kuti was to the music of the last 40 years what Picasso was to art in the 20th century.
The Tony Award-winning show closed on the Broadway on the 2nd of January 2011 after thirteen months in the Big Apple and famed veteran singer Patti LaBelle played the role of Fela’s mother.
Superstars including Oprah Winfrey, Sting, Madonna, Beyonce, Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Prince and Denzel Washington were seen at the Big Apple for the musical.
Now Edward Tyler Nahem, who co-produced the Broadway run with Jay-Z and Will Smith, is taking the production to the Nigerian capital of Lagos after proving its draw by bringing big names to its audience.
Nahem tells the New York Post, Fela Kuti was to the music of the last 40 years what Picasso was to art in the 20th century.
The Tony Award-winning show closed on the Broadway on the 2nd of January 2011 after thirteen months in the Big Apple and famed veteran singer Patti LaBelle played the role of Fela’s mother.
Superstars including Oprah Winfrey, Sting, Madonna, Beyonce, Mick Jagger, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Prince and Denzel Washington were seen at the Big Apple for the musical.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Obasanjo denies rumour of death
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo Friday reacted to his rumoured death saying that some people take delight in peddling rumors about his death and that his life was in the hands of God.
Obasanjo who spoke to newsmen at his Hill Top home in Abeokuta said “I think people take delight in speculation and rumoring. A friend of mine told me this morning; breaking to me the news of my death. And he was trying to confirm he said he had counted seven times that I have been rumored dead since the eve of my inauguration in 1999 as a democratically elected President of Nigeria till today.
“Those who indulge in this will not give up. And those who have superstitious belief that when there are rumors and speculations like this means longevity. Whether longevity or not, what I know is that until the Good Lord who has created me decides to say yes; I have reached my take off point to return to him, people may speculate, people may rumor and that will be their own handicap.
“My word to Nigerians is that wishes are not horses. People wish and God does not make it to happen. But I know that anybody created is bound to die sometimes. When my time comes, it will not be man that will decide; it is in the hands of God”.
Former President Obasanjo when asked for his New Year message said “we all Nigerians should be thankful for the year ending, 2010. I wish all Nigerians, young and old, male and female, every good fortune. The year, 2011 offers and promises to be a year of high expectations for all Nigerians. It is promised to be a divine year for the sustenance of our unity in democracy. I emphasize this; I prayed and I urged all Nigerians to pray for success in all our elections 2011 and also for Africa.
“We are not unmindful of what is happening in Africa and should pray to God, the author of peace to grant us the perfect in Nigeria and Africa”.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
Obasanjo who spoke to newsmen at his Hill Top home in Abeokuta said “I think people take delight in speculation and rumoring. A friend of mine told me this morning; breaking to me the news of my death. And he was trying to confirm he said he had counted seven times that I have been rumored dead since the eve of my inauguration in 1999 as a democratically elected President of Nigeria till today.
“Those who indulge in this will not give up. And those who have superstitious belief that when there are rumors and speculations like this means longevity. Whether longevity or not, what I know is that until the Good Lord who has created me decides to say yes; I have reached my take off point to return to him, people may speculate, people may rumor and that will be their own handicap.
“My word to Nigerians is that wishes are not horses. People wish and God does not make it to happen. But I know that anybody created is bound to die sometimes. When my time comes, it will not be man that will decide; it is in the hands of God”.
Former President Obasanjo when asked for his New Year message said “we all Nigerians should be thankful for the year ending, 2010. I wish all Nigerians, young and old, male and female, every good fortune. The year, 2011 offers and promises to be a year of high expectations for all Nigerians. It is promised to be a divine year for the sustenance of our unity in democracy. I emphasize this; I prayed and I urged all Nigerians to pray for success in all our elections 2011 and also for Africa.
“We are not unmindful of what is happening in Africa and should pray to God, the author of peace to grant us the perfect in Nigeria and Africa”.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
Babangida writes Nwodo, withdraws from PDP presidential race
*Says he supports the Northern consensus Atiku
FORMER Military President Friday wrote the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, withdrawing formally from the presidential race on the platform of the party.
The former Presidential aspirant before the emergence of ex-vice President Atiku Abubakar as the northern consensus candidate ahead of the party’s Presidential primaries, said in the letter he wrote to the Chairman that he was solidly behind the consensus arrangement.
In the letter he personally signed which was dated December 31st, 2010, and entitled “Withdrawal of Participation in the 2011 PDP Presidential Primary Election”, Babangida urged the National Working Committee, NWC of the party to approve the request.
The former Military President was joined by his supporters and members of his campaign office Friday when he personally submitted the letter to the national chairman of the PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo at the Wadata Plaza, National Secretariat in Abuja.
Babangida in the letter said: “This letter submits for the kind consideration and approval of the National Working Committee of our great party – the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP), a request to withdraw from all the processes leading to and including the PDP Primary elections scheduled for 13th January, 2011.
“You will recall that in September, 2010, I had collected, completed and submitted the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Guidelines set out by the party.
“As a consequence of the Consensus arrangement to which I voluntarily and willingly subscribed, I write to inform you of my decision to withdraw forthwith from all the processes leading to the selection and emergence of our Party’s Presidential flag bearer.
“Whilst extending my highest regards to your good selves and the Party, I wish to convey my gratitude to the Party for the opportunity given me to express my interest in the first place”.
Responding after receiving the letter, the PDP National Chairman, Dr. Nwodo who thanked him, however wished General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida well for his maturity and exhibiting good conduct.
It would be recalled that Babangida since the Mallam Adamu Ciroma-led Consensus Committee of the Northern Elders Political Forum declared Atiku as the preferred aspirant for the north, has been featuring in public function.
He has since the adoption of Atiku Abubakar fused his Campaign Organization into that of Atiku which is now tagged Amalgamated Campaign Organization.
Also recall that he was the Chairman at the recently held Stakeholders Conference which took place at ThisDay Dome in Abuja.
It was at the meeting that both Babangida and Atiku made statements President Goodluck Jonathan considered treasonable and warned that statements of such will no longer be tolerated by the government as any one found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
FORMER Military President Friday wrote the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, withdrawing formally from the presidential race on the platform of the party.
The former Presidential aspirant before the emergence of ex-vice President Atiku Abubakar as the northern consensus candidate ahead of the party’s Presidential primaries, said in the letter he wrote to the Chairman that he was solidly behind the consensus arrangement.
In the letter he personally signed which was dated December 31st, 2010, and entitled “Withdrawal of Participation in the 2011 PDP Presidential Primary Election”, Babangida urged the National Working Committee, NWC of the party to approve the request.
The former Military President was joined by his supporters and members of his campaign office Friday when he personally submitted the letter to the national chairman of the PDP, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo at the Wadata Plaza, National Secretariat in Abuja.
Babangida in the letter said: “This letter submits for the kind consideration and approval of the National Working Committee of our great party – the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP), a request to withdraw from all the processes leading to and including the PDP Primary elections scheduled for 13th January, 2011.
“You will recall that in September, 2010, I had collected, completed and submitted the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Guidelines set out by the party.
“As a consequence of the Consensus arrangement to which I voluntarily and willingly subscribed, I write to inform you of my decision to withdraw forthwith from all the processes leading to the selection and emergence of our Party’s Presidential flag bearer.
“Whilst extending my highest regards to your good selves and the Party, I wish to convey my gratitude to the Party for the opportunity given me to express my interest in the first place”.
Responding after receiving the letter, the PDP National Chairman, Dr. Nwodo who thanked him, however wished General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida well for his maturity and exhibiting good conduct.
It would be recalled that Babangida since the Mallam Adamu Ciroma-led Consensus Committee of the Northern Elders Political Forum declared Atiku as the preferred aspirant for the north, has been featuring in public function.
He has since the adoption of Atiku Abubakar fused his Campaign Organization into that of Atiku which is now tagged Amalgamated Campaign Organization.
Also recall that he was the Chairman at the recently held Stakeholders Conference which took place at ThisDay Dome in Abuja.
It was at the meeting that both Babangida and Atiku made statements President Goodluck Jonathan considered treasonable and warned that statements of such will no longer be tolerated by the government as any one found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
Terrorism, election drag Obama to Nigeria, other African countries
President Barack Obama of the United States is expected in Nigeria this year. The president is also billed to visit other African countries.
The reason for his visit has been linked to the spate of terrorism across the continent as well as the elections that will be held throughout Africa. Also, the US government officials are said to see increased political stability in Africa as good for long-term U.S. interests — a way to stem the growth of terrorism in East Africa and counterbalance China’s growing presence on the continent.
The U.S. was caught off guard during the 2009 climate summit in Copenhagen when several African countries voted with China and not the U.S., the administration official said. The official said the administration must persuade African nations that their interests are better served by aligning with the U.S.
A statement from White House obtained from agency reports says though the African countries Obama will visit are yet to be named, “the administration is monitoring more than 30 elections expected across Africa this year, including critical contests in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.”
John Campbell, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, said the different elections give the Obama administration the opportunity to establish clear policies. Obama is reported to be interested in the referendum is Sudan, elections in Nigeria, Zimbabwe etc.
President Barack Obama of the United States is expected in Nigeria this year.
Expectations in Africa spiked after the election of an American president with a Kenyan father. But midway through his term, Obama’s agenda for Africa has taken a backseat to other foreign policy goals, such as winding down the Iraq war, fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and resetting relations with Russia. Obama aides believe those issues are now on more solid footing, allowing the president to expand his international agenda. He will focus in Africa on good governance and supporting nations with strong democratic institutions.
The White House is reported to have said that Obama will travel to Africa again and the political calendar means the trip will almost certainly happen this year, before Obama has to spend more time on his re-election bid. No decision has been made on which countries Obama will visit, but deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said stops will reflect positive democratic models. The administration is monitoring more than 30 elections expected across Africa this year, including critical contests in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
Last year, President Goodluck Jonathan was reported to have asked Obama to visit Nigeria during his inauguration this May.
White House officials believe the post-election standoff in Ivory Coast could be the model for Obama’s stepped-up engagement in Africa. The president tried to call incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo twice last month, from Air Force One as Obama returned from Afghanistan and then a week later.
Neither call reached Gbagbo; administration officials believe the Ivorian leader sought to avoid contact.
So Obama wrote Gbagbo a letter, offering him an international role if he stopped clinging to power and stepped down.
But Obama also made clear that the longer Gbagbo holds on, and the more complicit he becomes in violence across the country, the more limited his options become, said a senior administration official.
The official insisted on anonymity to speak about administration strategy.
Rhodes said the White House understands that U.S. involvement in African politics can be viewed as meddling. But he said Obama can speak to African leaders with a unique level of candour, reflecting his personal connection to Africa and that his father and other family members have been affected by the corruption that plagues many countries there.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
The reason for his visit has been linked to the spate of terrorism across the continent as well as the elections that will be held throughout Africa. Also, the US government officials are said to see increased political stability in Africa as good for long-term U.S. interests — a way to stem the growth of terrorism in East Africa and counterbalance China’s growing presence on the continent.
The U.S. was caught off guard during the 2009 climate summit in Copenhagen when several African countries voted with China and not the U.S., the administration official said. The official said the administration must persuade African nations that their interests are better served by aligning with the U.S.
A statement from White House obtained from agency reports says though the African countries Obama will visit are yet to be named, “the administration is monitoring more than 30 elections expected across Africa this year, including critical contests in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.”
John Campbell, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, said the different elections give the Obama administration the opportunity to establish clear policies. Obama is reported to be interested in the referendum is Sudan, elections in Nigeria, Zimbabwe etc.
President Barack Obama of the United States is expected in Nigeria this year.
Expectations in Africa spiked after the election of an American president with a Kenyan father. But midway through his term, Obama’s agenda for Africa has taken a backseat to other foreign policy goals, such as winding down the Iraq war, fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and resetting relations with Russia. Obama aides believe those issues are now on more solid footing, allowing the president to expand his international agenda. He will focus in Africa on good governance and supporting nations with strong democratic institutions.
The White House is reported to have said that Obama will travel to Africa again and the political calendar means the trip will almost certainly happen this year, before Obama has to spend more time on his re-election bid. No decision has been made on which countries Obama will visit, but deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said stops will reflect positive democratic models. The administration is monitoring more than 30 elections expected across Africa this year, including critical contests in Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
Last year, President Goodluck Jonathan was reported to have asked Obama to visit Nigeria during his inauguration this May.
White House officials believe the post-election standoff in Ivory Coast could be the model for Obama’s stepped-up engagement in Africa. The president tried to call incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo twice last month, from Air Force One as Obama returned from Afghanistan and then a week later.
Neither call reached Gbagbo; administration officials believe the Ivorian leader sought to avoid contact.
So Obama wrote Gbagbo a letter, offering him an international role if he stopped clinging to power and stepped down.
But Obama also made clear that the longer Gbagbo holds on, and the more complicit he becomes in violence across the country, the more limited his options become, said a senior administration official.
The official insisted on anonymity to speak about administration strategy.
Rhodes said the White House understands that U.S. involvement in African politics can be viewed as meddling. But he said Obama can speak to African leaders with a unique level of candour, reflecting his personal connection to Africa and that his father and other family members have been affected by the corruption that plagues many countries there.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
Ikirun mayhem: How Police killed my sons over N20 – Bereaved father
FOR the family of Adesina of Oke-Afo, Ikirun, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Osun State, this is certainly not the best of times as the family is mourning the loss of two of its sons on the first day of the new year.
When Vanguard visited the home of Alhaji Saka Adesina, father of the deceased, the death of the two sons was the major discussion among the friends and family members. Adesina who was yet to come to terms with how a policeman could shoot his two sons to death over N20 expressed worry on the unfortunate incidence.
The business man who is the chief executive officer of Adesina Nigeria Enterprises said he sent the deceased on an errand before the police officer cut short their lives. He said: “The two boys were faithful, obedient and promising children who loved me and their mothers. I could not just believe that they would leave us so soon. They died at a time we least expected courtesy of police brutality and wickedness. It’s unfortunate that their death made me a popular person because of the circumstances that surrounded it.”
Adesina who was almost moved to tears while fielding questions from our correspondent noted: “It’s a sad thing for a parent to witness the death of his children, more so two children at once. What was my offence against God. I never knew that these boys would not live long, I never knew that they would not live to bury me.”
He, however, denied his involvement in the reprisal attack that led to the death of the killer policeman, stressing: “I knew nothing about the pandemonium that followed the killing of my children. I even went out to caution those irate mobs despite my condition. I did not know any of them; none of them is my family member or friend. They did what they did probably out of emotion considering the level of that police brutality. I made every effort to control them, even the Akinrun of Ikirun joined in cautioning them.”
Injury of officers
The DPO in charge of Ikirun division of the Nigeria Police, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, who is currently on hospital bed at the state Hospital Asubiaro, Osogbo, decried what he called barbaric acts by the youths, saying that some police officers in the town were injured during the crisis.
He said dangerous weapons including guns and charms were used by the irate mob against the police officers and members of their families, adding that he narrowly escaped from the hands of the mob when they descended upon him at his official quarters.
While noting that computer sets, video, television and mobile phones were burnt to ashes, Alabi said: “I am currently responding to treatment. All I can say for now is that I was briefed fully by an officer. The Police officer did not intentionally shoot the boys, it was an accidental discharge, but the thugs at Oke-Afo area of the town where the incident happened took laws into their hands and turned the whole situation into chaos.
“Pandemonium later enveloped the town as they began to burn tyres on major streets of the town. They also went to the two police posts in the town and burnt them down. It was also sad to note that homes of police officers were attacked by the mob. We had thought that we were living with our friends before that day. Only one police officer made a mistake, and many of us, including our family members were made to suffer for the mistake of one person.”
The Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Rauf Olayiwola Adedeji while expressing displeasure on the ugly incident described the situation as unfortunate.
The monarch stated that the town was a peaceful one but stressed that the police act of brutality led to the unfortunate pandemonium.
The question on the lips of many, however, is: With the gruesome killing of the two Adesina brothers and the subsequent killing of the police officer that killed the promising young brothers, will the people of Ikirun community and the police ever live peacefully again?
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
When Vanguard visited the home of Alhaji Saka Adesina, father of the deceased, the death of the two sons was the major discussion among the friends and family members. Adesina who was yet to come to terms with how a policeman could shoot his two sons to death over N20 expressed worry on the unfortunate incidence.
The business man who is the chief executive officer of Adesina Nigeria Enterprises said he sent the deceased on an errand before the police officer cut short their lives. He said: “The two boys were faithful, obedient and promising children who loved me and their mothers. I could not just believe that they would leave us so soon. They died at a time we least expected courtesy of police brutality and wickedness. It’s unfortunate that their death made me a popular person because of the circumstances that surrounded it.”
Adesina who was almost moved to tears while fielding questions from our correspondent noted: “It’s a sad thing for a parent to witness the death of his children, more so two children at once. What was my offence against God. I never knew that these boys would not live long, I never knew that they would not live to bury me.”
He, however, denied his involvement in the reprisal attack that led to the death of the killer policeman, stressing: “I knew nothing about the pandemonium that followed the killing of my children. I even went out to caution those irate mobs despite my condition. I did not know any of them; none of them is my family member or friend. They did what they did probably out of emotion considering the level of that police brutality. I made every effort to control them, even the Akinrun of Ikirun joined in cautioning them.”
Injury of officers
The DPO in charge of Ikirun division of the Nigeria Police, Mr. Abiodun Alabi, who is currently on hospital bed at the state Hospital Asubiaro, Osogbo, decried what he called barbaric acts by the youths, saying that some police officers in the town were injured during the crisis.
He said dangerous weapons including guns and charms were used by the irate mob against the police officers and members of their families, adding that he narrowly escaped from the hands of the mob when they descended upon him at his official quarters.
While noting that computer sets, video, television and mobile phones were burnt to ashes, Alabi said: “I am currently responding to treatment. All I can say for now is that I was briefed fully by an officer. The Police officer did not intentionally shoot the boys, it was an accidental discharge, but the thugs at Oke-Afo area of the town where the incident happened took laws into their hands and turned the whole situation into chaos.
“Pandemonium later enveloped the town as they began to burn tyres on major streets of the town. They also went to the two police posts in the town and burnt them down. It was also sad to note that homes of police officers were attacked by the mob. We had thought that we were living with our friends before that day. Only one police officer made a mistake, and many of us, including our family members were made to suffer for the mistake of one person.”
The Akinrun of Ikirun, Oba Rauf Olayiwola Adedeji while expressing displeasure on the ugly incident described the situation as unfortunate.
The monarch stated that the town was a peaceful one but stressed that the police act of brutality led to the unfortunate pandemonium.
The question on the lips of many, however, is: With the gruesome killing of the two Adesina brothers and the subsequent killing of the police officer that killed the promising young brothers, will the people of Ikirun community and the police ever live peacefully again?
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
59 yrs old widow excretes 99 wraps of heroin
NIGERIAN Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has paraded a 59-year-old woman, Mrs Fati Akande who allegedly excreted 99 wraps of substance suspected to be heroin in Port Harcourt after she was arrested at the Port Harcourt international airport on her way to the United States of America as her final destination.
The suspect, Mrs Akande who said she is a mother of three and a widow was arrested during the outward clearance of Air France flight AF 3051 to Paris at the Port Harcourt international airport.
According to the suspect who is HIV positive, she went into the illicit trade to raise money to manage her HIV status. "I did not need to do it. I went into it because I was sick and needed money for my treatment."
“I am HIV positive. I was tested at LUTH in Lagos and I was found to be HIV positive,” she said, adding that she was ferrying it to her business partner in Netherland who she alleged is also a Nigerian.
Speaking on the arrest, Mr Julius Parah, of the NDLEA office in Port Harcourt said the suspect excreted a total of ninety nine wraps of heroin which translates into 1.408 kilogramme and the value put at N15 million. He said she was arrested on December 27.
“Her flight was scheduled from Paris to the United States of America, being her final destination. Unfortunately for her, the eagle eyes of the anti-narcotic officers fished her out, having spotted her as a drug courier,” he said.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
The suspect, Mrs Akande who said she is a mother of three and a widow was arrested during the outward clearance of Air France flight AF 3051 to Paris at the Port Harcourt international airport.
According to the suspect who is HIV positive, she went into the illicit trade to raise money to manage her HIV status. "I did not need to do it. I went into it because I was sick and needed money for my treatment."
“I am HIV positive. I was tested at LUTH in Lagos and I was found to be HIV positive,” she said, adding that she was ferrying it to her business partner in Netherland who she alleged is also a Nigerian.
Speaking on the arrest, Mr Julius Parah, of the NDLEA office in Port Harcourt said the suspect excreted a total of ninety nine wraps of heroin which translates into 1.408 kilogramme and the value put at N15 million. He said she was arrested on December 27.
“Her flight was scheduled from Paris to the United States of America, being her final destination. Unfortunately for her, the eagle eyes of the anti-narcotic officers fished her out, having spotted her as a drug courier,” he said.
Source: Vanguard Nigeria - http://www.vanguardngr.com
Sunday, January 2, 2011
RTI (Research Triangle Institute) Nigeria Vacancy For Chief Of Party (Abuja)
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice.
Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.
Job Description:
RTI is recruiting a qualified development professional to serve as Chief of Party for a forthcoming USAID Teacher Education program in Nigeria.
Based in Abuja, the Chief of Party will:
* Be responsible for overall technical direction and management of the program;
* Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the design, delivery and evaluation of all technical assistance and capacity building activities;
* Provide direct managerial oversight to all staff and consultants working on this program and for all program operations; and,
* Provide technical assistance to counterparts and clients, as required.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:
* Senior-level USAID project management experience;
* Teacher professional development;
* Education policy, planning and management;
* Monitoring and evaluation; and,
* Project financial management and administration.
Experience in girls’ education and scholarship programs, early childhood education, and/or ICT in education desired.
Additional Requirements:
* Masters and 12 years relevant sector and management experience, including five years overseas experience, as a USAID Chief of Party or senior program manager on large scale education development programs, preferably in the Sub-Saharan region.
* Advanced degree in education, or related field.
* Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate international and local staff and teams.
* Demonstrated skill implementing large-scale teacher training programs.
* Knowledge of USAID project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
* Fluency in English.
* Experience in Nigeria is an asset.
How to apply:
Applicants please send CV’s to bethhaas@rti.org
Reference Code: RW_8CJRP2-40
Deadline: 30 January 2011
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.
Job Description:
RTI is recruiting a qualified development professional to serve as Chief of Party for a forthcoming USAID Teacher Education program in Nigeria.
Based in Abuja, the Chief of Party will:
* Be responsible for overall technical direction and management of the program;
* Provide technical leadership and quality assurance in the design, delivery and evaluation of all technical assistance and capacity building activities;
* Provide direct managerial oversight to all staff and consultants working on this program and for all program operations; and,
* Provide technical assistance to counterparts and clients, as required.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate skills, expertise and experience in the following areas:
* Senior-level USAID project management experience;
* Teacher professional development;
* Education policy, planning and management;
* Monitoring and evaluation; and,
* Project financial management and administration.
Experience in girls’ education and scholarship programs, early childhood education, and/or ICT in education desired.
Additional Requirements:
* Masters and 12 years relevant sector and management experience, including five years overseas experience, as a USAID Chief of Party or senior program manager on large scale education development programs, preferably in the Sub-Saharan region.
* Advanced degree in education, or related field.
* Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage and motivate international and local staff and teams.
* Demonstrated skill implementing large-scale teacher training programs.
* Knowledge of USAID project management policies, procedures and reporting requirements.
* Fluency in English.
* Experience in Nigeria is an asset.
How to apply:
Applicants please send CV’s to bethhaas@rti.org
Reference Code: RW_8CJRP2-40
Deadline: 30 January 2011
Disclaimer: The owners of this website (www.mynigeria.co.cc) are not affiliated in any way with the companies whose vacancies are published here.
Nigerian capital Abuja hit by barracks bomb
Several people have been killed by a bomb blast at a bar near a barracks in Nigeria's capital, Abuja.
Nigeria's president condemned the attack, blaming it on Islamists who claimed responsibility for a recent bombing in the north of the country.
The explosion happened in a market where soldiers and civilians often gather to eat and drink beer.
A police spokesman said four people had died, while military sources have told the BBC 11 people were killed.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, President Goodluck Jonathan called the attacks "evil" and "wicked".
"Basking in their nefarious success in Jos on Christmas Eve, they have once again knifed at the heartstrings of a nation decked out in gaiety, celebrating New Year's Eve," he said.
An Islamic sect known as Boko Haram said it had carried out the attack in Jos, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the Abuja bombing.
New year's revellers
State TV initially reported that 30 people were killed. But police spokesman Jimoh Moshood said four people had been killed - three men and one woman.
Witnesses have told the BBC they saw body parts lying on the ground and injured people being carried away after the blast.
"People ran in different directions. There were scores of bodies - dead and wounded. They used army trucks to pack them away," a market regular called Eric was quoted as telling Reuters news agency.
The area was sealed off.
Air Marshal Oluseyi Petiri said a bomb had been placed "where people were relaxing and generally being happy because of the New Year which is approaching".
He urged Nigerians to be vigilant following a recent spate of bomb attacks in a country where they had been almost unknown.
"Do not allow anybody to come and leave a bag, or any kind of object, especially when he is not there," he told state TV.
There have been bomb attacks in the capital and other cities in recent weeks:
¤ On Wednesday, two blasts disrupted a political rally in the southern city of Yenagoa, wounding several people
¤ Bomb attacks in the city of Jos, a flash-point between Nigerian Christians and Muslims, left 80 people dead over Christmas - an Islamist group said it was behind these attacks
¤ In October, at least 12 people were killed in explosions in Abuja as the country celebrated 50 years since independence from the UK - this was blamed on oil militants.
The market is near the Sani Abacha barracks, named after Nigeria's late military dictator, in Asokoro district, home to the presidential palace and said to be the city's most secure area.
Officially renamed the Mogadishu Cantonment, the barracks is still known to many by its old name.
Source: BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk
Nigeria's president condemned the attack, blaming it on Islamists who claimed responsibility for a recent bombing in the north of the country.
The explosion happened in a market where soldiers and civilians often gather to eat and drink beer.
A police spokesman said four people had died, while military sources have told the BBC 11 people were killed.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, President Goodluck Jonathan called the attacks "evil" and "wicked".
"Basking in their nefarious success in Jos on Christmas Eve, they have once again knifed at the heartstrings of a nation decked out in gaiety, celebrating New Year's Eve," he said.
An Islamic sect known as Boko Haram said it had carried out the attack in Jos, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility for the Abuja bombing.
New year's revellers
State TV initially reported that 30 people were killed. But police spokesman Jimoh Moshood said four people had been killed - three men and one woman.
Witnesses have told the BBC they saw body parts lying on the ground and injured people being carried away after the blast.
"People ran in different directions. There were scores of bodies - dead and wounded. They used army trucks to pack them away," a market regular called Eric was quoted as telling Reuters news agency.
The area was sealed off.
Air Marshal Oluseyi Petiri said a bomb had been placed "where people were relaxing and generally being happy because of the New Year which is approaching".
He urged Nigerians to be vigilant following a recent spate of bomb attacks in a country where they had been almost unknown.
"Do not allow anybody to come and leave a bag, or any kind of object, especially when he is not there," he told state TV.
There have been bomb attacks in the capital and other cities in recent weeks:
¤ On Wednesday, two blasts disrupted a political rally in the southern city of Yenagoa, wounding several people
¤ Bomb attacks in the city of Jos, a flash-point between Nigerian Christians and Muslims, left 80 people dead over Christmas - an Islamist group said it was behind these attacks
¤ In October, at least 12 people were killed in explosions in Abuja as the country celebrated 50 years since independence from the UK - this was blamed on oil militants.
The market is near the Sani Abacha barracks, named after Nigeria's late military dictator, in Asokoro district, home to the presidential palace and said to be the city's most secure area.
Officially renamed the Mogadishu Cantonment, the barracks is still known to many by its old name.
Source: BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk
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