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Bincom Dev Centre Event Prepares Young Nigerians for Future-Ready Digital Careers

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In a bid to shaping the next generation of Nigerian tech talent, Bincom Dev Centre hosted a virtual event on 31 May, 2025, featuring aspiring, technologists, students, and young professionals for a deep dive into the realities and opportunities of the digital economy.

The event titled ‘Future Ready: Unlocking a Successful Digital Career,’ featured expert from the industry.

They shared valuable insights aimed at demystifying the digital career journey and empowering attendees to take charge of their professional futures.

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In his keynote address, Engr. Ako Agenmonmen,
CEO of SurfSpot Communications Limited, challenged participants to rethink success in the digital age.

The digital world isn’t just coming—it’s already here,” he said.

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And it rewards those who are prepared, persistent, and willing to learn,” he said.

He also highlighted emerging opportunities in data science, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, cloud computing, fintech, and digital marketing—fields he described as crucial to Nigeria’s digital future.

Underscoring the growing relevance of skills over degrees, Engr. Ako urged attendees to embrace both hard and soft skills, leverage accessible platforms like Coursera and LinkedIn Learning, and engage with tools such as GitHub and Canva.

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He further dispelled common myths—such as needing to be a coder or being “too old to start”—emphasising that curiosity, consistency, and community are far more valuable.

He said: “The future is hybrid. It’s global. It’s yours to create. Discover your path, learn continuously, showcase your work, and build networks that will support your journey.”

On his part, Olofu Mc-Adams, a seasoned Full Stack Developer and technology mentor, offered practical guidance on navigating the tech world with grit and purpose.

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Mc-Adams spoke on a range of topics including choosing a tech specialisation, building a project portfolio, contributing to open-source communities, and understanding the interplay between frontend and backend development.

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With over 70% of Nigeria’s population under the age of 30, initiatives like Future Ready are vital to transforming the nation’s youthful energy into a digital dividend. Bincom’s commitment to equipping young Nigerians with relevant digital skills continues to position them for global opportunities and economic empowerment.
Participants were implored to begin or accelerate their digital careers.

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These included: Enrolling in online platforms such as Coursera, Udemy, and Google Digital Garage, joining tech communities on Twitter, Discord, GitHub, and the Bincom network, showcasing work on LinkedIn, Behance, and personal websites, earning certifications in areas such as AWS Cloud, CompTIA Security+, and Google Cloud

Management expert, Peter reminded attendees: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” With that, he urged young Nigerians to take bold, deliberate steps towards a digital future of their own making.

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Court Bars CCETC From Entering Ossiomo Land, Using Its Property

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An Edo State High Court in Benin has restrained Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Company Limited (CCETC) from entering the land of Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Company
Limited pending the hearing and determination of motion of notice.

Hon. Justice Mary Itsueli—vacation judge, gave the restraining order in an ex-perte motion filed before the Honourable Court by Emmanuel Usoh, counsel to Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Company
Limited.

In the suit marked: B/242/2025, Ossiomo Investment Limited, Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Company
Limited, Ossiomo Offsites and Utility Limited, Quadrant Gas Development Company Limited are the claimants while Jiangsu Communication Clean Energy Technology Company Limited (CCETC) stands as defendant.

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Usoh had, on behalf of Ossiomo Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Company
Limited, approached the court, sought an interim injunction restraining CCETC from gaining access to the land or utilising any property belonging to the claimant.

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Usoh sought an interim order restraining “the Defendant whether by itself, agents, representatives, Directors, staff, privies assigns, or anyone directly or otherwise and howsoever described from parading itself as a member or a shareholder of the 2nd Claimant or relying o using the Joint Venture Agreement pending the hearing and determination o the Motion on Notice.”

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In the enrollment of order dated September 11, 2025, Justice Itsueli, said having “given a most careful consideration to the application, supporting affidavit and annexures, I am minded to grant the interim order of injunction.”

The vacation judge, therefore, ordered that, “The Defendant whether by itself, privies, assigns and anyone directly or otherwise and howsoever described are restrained from accessing, utilizing the infrastructure of the Claimants including the 33KVA lines, gas engines and gas infrastructure built by the Claimants to supply gas to the power plant and generate electricity supply whether by bulk sales or transmission to corporate entities or individuals in Edo State pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice already filed.”

Hon. Itsueli also ordered “the Defendant whether by itself, agents, representatives, Directors, staff, privies, assigns, or anyone directly or otherwise and howsoever described are restrained from parading themselves member or shareholder of the 2nd Claimant or relying or using the Joint Venture Agreement pending the pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice already filed.”

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Recall that Ossiomo Power and Infrastructure Company
Limited and CCETC have been in ownership tussle which led to the power plant being shut down on September 1, 2025.

Speaking during a press briefing on the latest in the power tussle between Ossiomo and its investment partners, Usoh said, CCETC, having aware of the restraining order, had so far approached the arbitrary panel in Singapore.

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He said: “CCETC, being aware of the restraining order, also immediately approached the arbitrary panel for arbitration in Singapore. The rationale behind this update is for the whole world to know that Singapore, being the seat of economics arbitration globally, is aware of the issues happening between Ossiomo and CCETC. We had the opportunity of seeing the copy of the arbitration, and we are replying accordingly.”

On Ossiomo and Edo State Government, Usoh disclosed: “Our relationship with the Edo State Government is what we call Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Ossiomo develops power and sells to Edo State Government at market value. They are our landlord, we cannot owe grudge against the government. My appeal to the government is to do business with us so that everyone in Edo will benefit.”

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IPF Celebrates Otuaro On His Birthday Anniversary

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The Ijaw Publishers’ Forum (IPF) has felicitated with Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, on the occasion of his birthday.

A statement issued by the secretary of the body, Tare Magbei, commended Otuaro for his “steady leadership of the Presidential Amnesty Programme,” which according to the forum has “continued to strengthen peace, rehabilitation, and development in the Niger Delta.”

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Your efforts in providing opportunities for ex-agitators and in advancing stability across the region stand as clear evidence of your dedication to the people and progress of our land.

“As you mark this new year of life, we join your family, friends, and well-wishers in praying for good health, wisdom, and greater success in the service of the Niger Delta and Nigeria.”

 

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JUST IN: Okpehbolo Appoints New VC For AAU

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Edo State governor, Monday Okpehbolo, has approved the appointment of Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie as the new Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma.

A statement issued late night by Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, said her appointment takes immediate effect.

According to the statement, Prof. Omonzejie was appointed amongst the three names submitted by the Governing Council of the university to the state government.

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The statement partly reads, “Professor (Mrs.) Eunice Eboserehimen Omonzejie
Professor Omonzejie is a distinguished scholar of French and Francophone African Literatures and a long-serving academic in the Department of Modern Languages at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

“She is a prolific researcher and editor, with contributions to African and Francophone literary studies, gender studies, and cultural studies.

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“She has served as the President of the Ambrose Alli University Chapter of the National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS), where she has championed mentoring, research, and advocacy for female academics and students.

“Professor Omonzejie has co-edited several seminal works including French Language in Nigeria: Essays in Honour of UFTAN Pacesetters and Language Matters in Contemporary West Africa, and is the author of Women Novelists in Francophone Black Africa: Views, Reviews and Interviews,” the statement added.

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