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Bodex Media Announces 4th edition of the annual Bodex Social Media Hangout, BSMH 4.0

Africa’s leading media and communications agency, Bodex Media has announced the 4th edition of the annual Bodex Social Media Hangout, BSMH 4.0, scheduled for 21st October 2023 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos.
In a chat with newsmen, the Convener of BSMH, Ms. Bodex Hungbo, disclosed that this 4th edition has a lot of varieties to make a difference, given the lineup of events and A-list speakers. She said because of all the good and bad experiences of the year 2023, the theme for this year’s BSMH will be Social Media: Hope or Hubris? This is so we can discuss social media as hope, future for netizens or as just business-as-usual fad.
The theme seeks to explore the role of Social Media in personal, entrepreneurial and societal advancement. Nigerians in the country and all over the world have been faced with repeated social-economic, political, communal and, even more recently, geo-political challenges with the recent coup in Niger Republic.
The theme of this year’s Bodex Social Media Hangout will X-ray the critical part that social media plays in personal prosperity and advancement, especially in the face of relentless inflationary impact of the recent and erstwhile administration’s policies, as well as the possibility for business growth and entrepreneurial expansion whilst using social media platforms and tools.
Engaging discussions will also be held around the undeniable role of social media in deepening democracy, galvanizing national advancement and also propelling civic participation, particularly around the use of social media by politicians, their political acolytes and other electoral candidates to mobilize support, create awareness and drive engagement.
Attendees will also be able to listen and engage discussants as they explore social media as a tactical tool for social change.
On the uniqueness and excitement surrounding this year’s edition, she stated that “This year’s edition has some powerful Social Media influencers, media practitioners, content creators and government officials. Creative industries leaders, entertainment executives like the Social Media Week and The Omniverse Convener, Obi Asika; Head, Mass Media & Writing Department School of Media & Communication, Pan-Atlantic University Dr. Chike Mgbeadichie; media consultant, author and ‘Your View’ on TVC host, Dr. Morayo Afolabi-Brown; author and political analyst, JJ Omojuwa; fitness expert, Kemen of Big Brother Naija; influencer, Mariam Bakre; APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel; lawyer and consultant, Dr. Uzoamaka Orakwue; auto/real estate influencer, Ola of Lagos; Jennifer Etito, Founder Naija, Brand Influencer; talent manager and influencer, Dami Adenuga, Biyi Tudors of Tutors Digital, Elsie Godwin, Co-Founder, Cash Wise Finance and marketing professional, Multi Media Journalist, Mercy Frank; Lanre Basamta; a Tech-business and Marketing Consultant, and many more in the lineup that promises quality conversations and unrivaled entertainment.
Bodex said the event will start with cocktail, networking, fun-fest and celebrity meet-up, then gradually move into the main event of keynote speakers and panelists.
Speaking further, Ms. Bodex promised that this 4th edition will be bigger, better and even more impactful than previous editions with an experience to remember for all participants as the Bodex Social Media Hangout is positioned to create a civic engagement platform that unites everyone using digital and traditional media platforms.
“Bodex Media has promised this year’s edition to be impactful and fun with opportunities for networking with attendees and celebrities from all walks of life. The guests, speakers, moderators, media practitioners, content creators, fans, online participants and the general public are promised an experience to remember at BSMH4.0,” she promised.
To be part of this unique digital media event, attendance is free kindly register via our website at www.bsmhangout.com to secure a seat and an invite. You can also follow us on IG @bsmhangout1 or join our telegram @bsmhangout and also, follow us on twitter @bsmhangout and same with all other platforms.
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CIoD appoint new DG Nolas-Alausa

The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD Nigeria) has announced the appointment and resumption of Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General/Chief Executive Officer.Dr. Nolas-Alausa succeeds Mr. Bamidele Alimi, who completed his second and final four-year term as the DG/CEO of the Institute on 31 July,2025.
He is aLearning and Development Consultant with over 22 years of leadership experience across Africa.
Dr. Nolas-Alausa brings to CIoD Nigeria a dynamic blend of strategic insight, communication expertise, and a deep commitment to institutional growth and capacity building.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, CIoD Nigeria, Otunba Adetunji Oyebanji, said: “On behalf of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria, I am pleased to officially welcome Dr. Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute.
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LASG declares 176 estates illegal for lacking approved layouts
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.

Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates at the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe axis of the state illegal.
Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, disclosed that some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes, Elerangbe; Aina Gold Estate, Okun-Folu; Diamond Estate, Eputu; Prime Water View Garden, Ikate-Elegushi, and Royal View Estate, Ikota, among others.
He added that the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda of the government by operating without approved layouts.
Consequently, the government has given the owners a 21-day ultimatum to process their layout approvals.
The estates, which were deemed illegal due to the failure of the owners to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, were listed in a document published by the ministry, yesterday.
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VISA: US demanding $15,000 down payment for some visitors
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.

The US State Department says that some visa applicants will soon be required to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to discourage visa overstays as part of President Donald Trump‘s crackdown on migration.
Starting later this month, the pilot program will require applicants from certain countries to pay a sum of “no less than $5,000” as collateral for the issuance of their visa.
The funds will be returned if the applicant complies with all visa terms. If the applicant remains in the United States past the deadline, the funds will be forfeited.
“Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition of visa issuance,” the agency said in a notice to be published Tuesday in the US Federal Register.
The 12-month program would only affect foreign nationals from countries considered to have “high visa overstay rates” based on a 2023 Department of Homeland Security report, the notice said.
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