Glo tops subscriber acquisition drive –NBS

Globacom has re­ceived a thumbs-up from the Na­tional Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which recently credited the network with driving the growth re­corded in Nigeria’s tele­communications sector in the last 365 days.
Figures released by the bureau based on the Ni­gerian Communications Commission’s (NCC’s) 2015 first quarter report in­dicated that Globacom re­corded

Tecno Launches New WinPad 10, 2 in1 PC with Intel and Microsoft

Lagos, June 25, 2015. Innovative Mobile phone Company, Tecno today announced the launch of the WinPad 10, its latest mobile device which would run on one of Intel’s Atom Processor for tablet. The device, which is a cross between the tablet and laptop would be

I Used To Hawk Gala, Chin-Chin, Pure Water in the Traffic ---- K-Peace, Nigerian Idol 5 Winner

Lagos, Nigeria; June 24, 2015: On Saturday, June 13, 2015, Olakunle Ogunrombi popularly known as K-Peace emerged the winner of the fifth season of Nigeria’s leading music TV Reality Show, Nigerian Idol. This win came with a handsome cash reward of N7.5 million,

Sanofi Nigeria reinforces its commitment to hypertension management through new treatment

With the introduction of APROVASC® , a fixed-dose combination treatment for the management of hypertension, Sanofi reinforces its sustained commitment to healthcare through the provision of affordable medicines that are tailored to the needs of patients

MTN Nigeria gets investors in People Gold Accreditation

Leading ICT company in Nigeria, MTN has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Gold certification by the governing board of the UK-based organisation. The Investors in People Standard is a UK quality standard introduced in 1991.

African Guarantee Fund: Bridging Africa’s SME funding gap

All over the world, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are widely recognized as big drivers of economic growth, innovation, regional development and job creation. A strong and vibrant SME sector provides a strong  foundation to improve standards of living and reduce poverty. 

Miners move to create 300,000 jobs annually

MINERS under the aegis of Mining Association of Nigeria, MAN, have resolved to create about 300, 000 jobs in the sector. This was disclosed by the Chairman, MAN, Alhaji Sani Shehu, at a news conference with theme: “Mining is the Answer,” where he said that the association has also developed a five-year Strategic Development Plan, SDP, for the mining sector.

Donald Trump Is Definitely Not Worth $9B

The real estate tycoon and newly minted presidential candidate has inflated his net worth. Forbes has the numbers behind Trump's bold claims.

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Surprise: 2015 J.D. Power Study Says Japanese Cars Now Lag Industry On Quality

For the first time in nearly three decades, Japanese brand vehicles fell below industry average on initial quality, according to a consumer survey by J.D. Power & Associates.

The surprising result is less a

"A Trained Monkey Could Do My Job" An Employee complained in Overseas

  Dear Liz,
I’m in a jam! I was desperate to get out of my Senior Associate job at a PR firm where they worked us like dogs.
After Senior Associate the next step up is Partner, and you can imagine how many people make that leap (I think there’s been one person promoted from Senior Associate to Partner in the last five years, and she was dating another Partner).
Everyone in the firm knows that you have to jump ship after a year or two in the Senior Associate role.
I saw a chance to make my move and I did it, but now I think I made a mistake.

Nigeria loses N9bn annually to counterfeit products

Stakeholders in the home appliance and baby care industry have lamented the increasing incidence of counterfeit products, which cost the country about N9 billion annually.

While the country has also lost a whopping N200 billion annually to

TWITTER SEEKS NEW CEO AND MORE USERS

Some also wondered whether Twitter, with its 300 million users, could be takeover target. NEW YORK - Some things can't be summed up in 140 characters.

Twitter Inc's announcement that Dick Costolo would exit as CEO on 1 July was long on plaudits but offered few clues on how the company will tackle its biggest problem: user growth.

Shell sells Warri airport to indigenous oil firm

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria has sold the multibillion naira Warri airport to an indigenous energy and infrastructure company, Shoreline Energy International Limited, it has been learnt.

Vacancy at MTV

Last year MTV Breaks launched as a global hunt for the most talented and creative people to come and work with us on the EMA in Scotland. Since then, we’ve invited you to join us at the Isle of MTV: Malta.
But now it’s time for MTV Breaks to touchdown in Africa and bring some of the biggest and most exciting breaks yet. For the first time ever, we’re offering you the chance to come and prove yourself at the biggest music event in Africa - the MAMA 2015.

DISNEY'S POWERFUL MARKETING FORCE: SOCIAL MEDIA MOMS

The moms include bloggers and book authors as well as radio, TV and YouTube personalities.

LOS ANGELES – Wendy Wright is a home-schooling mother of two, a prolific blogger and a self-described Disney nut. 
Her cats are named Mickey and Minnie, and her blog is filled with advice for visiting Disneyland, tips for holding Disney-themed parties and reviews of Disney movies.

Hayat Holding NeedsTrade Marketing Manager and Brand Manager- Nigeria

The history of Hayat Holding goes back to 1937, challenging times when Turkey was taking its first steps towards industrialization. Initially working in the wholesale fabric business, the Kiğılı Family entered the manufacturing industry in 1967, when Yahya Kiğılı started manufacturing fabrics. In 1969, Mr. Kiğılı launched the Kastamonu integrated chipboard plant, and in 1987, he founded Hayat Kimya, thus entering the FMCG industry.

Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute Restates Commitment to Empowering Nigerian Youths

Lagos, Nigeria; June 15, 2015: In line with its promise to empower individuals through beauty and style knowledge, Natures Gentle Touch Hair Institute has restated its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths with the skills needed to establish a career in the beauty industry.

MasterCard, Ecobank to issue more cards in Nigeria

MasterCard and Ecobank Group have signed an agreement that will make the pan-African bank to issue millions of payment cards to customers in Nigeria and 31 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Top 5 reasons why Nigerians (should) prefer PayPal

The launch of PayPal in Nigeria in mid-2014 introduced a more secure way to transact, in a simpler and more flexible manner across borders; opening up a world of shopping possibilities for Nigerian

To Meet 17.5m Subscribers’ Target: MTN Flaunts Regulator’s Directive

It has been observed that when it comes to obeying directives from the telecom industry regulator Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), operators tend to choose their own terms and timing, this seems to be the case with the refusal of telecom giant MTN to stop the implementation of a tariff plan called MTN TruTalk+ as directed by NCC.

Lagos: LCCI Pleads For Reduction In Cost of Doing Business

Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has urged the state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, to look critically at the various components of the cost of doing business in Lagos state, with a view to bringing down this cost.

EKEDP to Generate 474MW Through Embedded Power

Federal Government’s call for electricity companies to embrace embedded generation to ensure rapid development got a boost as the Eko Electricity Distribution Plc, EKEDP, said it has concluded plans to acquire up to 474 megawatts of power through embedded generation.

Skye Bank Grants N450bn Loans to Energy Firms

DESPITE warnings over the rising incidence of non-performing loans, NPL, especially as it relates to exposure to the energy sector, Skye Bank Plc gave out N449.872 billion loans to energy firms in two years, between 2013 and 2014.

GSK Pays N717.5m Dividend As Shareholders Approve 1 for 4 Bonus

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc has declared a N717.5 million dividend for the 2014 financial year, just as shareholders of the company approved the one for four bonus shares proposed by its Board of Directors.In the year under review, the company recorded a turnover of N30.52 billion growing 5 per cent over the previous year.

Top 10 Performing Stocks

 

PZ Industries Plc led the cream of top ten price gainers on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE last week, rising by 19.86 per cent to close last week Friday at N35.00 per share from N29.20 it close penultimate week.

Twenty four equities appreciated in price during the week under review, lower than twenty seven equities penultimate week.

‘Why Most Sector Operators Won’t Enjoy CBN’s N300bn Facility’

Nigeria’s real sector may not enjoy a N300 billion facility provided by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to help it unlock its potentials and stimulate output growth and value-added productivity due to tough conditions attached to it.
The CBN had in a circular to announce the initiative explained that the facility would be used to support large enterprises for startups and expansion financing needs of N500 million and above.

FirstBank Sustainability sponsors Executive Programme

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, through its Sustainability programme, FirstBank Sustainability Centre is hosting a Sustainable Business Executive Programme for corporate executives in charge of social responsibility and sustainability in organisations.