Shell may have to cut more jobs after laying off 12,500 people over the past year, CEO Ben van Beurden told The Telegraph. The new cuts would be prompted by a “continuous improvement drive,” he added. Elaborating on what this drive would imply, Van Beurden noted jobs are becoming unnecessary as business operations get shut […]
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Etisalat deepens customer experience with Super Recharge offering
In a bold move to deepen the experience of consumers through value creation, Nigeria’s most customer-friendly mobile operator, Etisalat, has introduced a bespoke offering, The Super Recharge Offer, which guarantees real bonuses that can be used across all networks. The Etisalat Super Recharge which is available to new and existing subscribers on any of the […]
Ekeh, Anya, others canvass hope in Nigeria’s business and economy
Despite the current challenges and the not-so-buoyant state of the Nigerian economy with its attendant effects on businesses, there is hope of huge potential growth for organisations that find creative ways to navigate the prevailing head-winds. This was the thrust of the presentations at the CEO’s Forum organised by foremost ICT distributors, Technology Distributions Ltd. […]
Shobanjo seeks innovation in the advertising industry
By Amechi Obiakpu Stakeholders in the outdoor advertising industry have been asked to innovate or be ready to lose relevance. Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman of Troyka Group made this call while delivering a paper titled; The Indices of a Vibrant Economy: Outdoor Advertising as a Catalyst at the 10th annual Poster Awards of the Outdoor Advertising […]
NCAA warns against selling tickets in foreign currencies
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned all airlines selling flight tickets in foreign currencies in Nigeria to desist from the practice forthwith. The NCAA issued the warning in a statement issued by its Acting General Manager, Public Relations, Mr Sam Adurogboye, in Lagos on Sunday. The statement said the act contravened the Central […]
Kachikwu warns Chinese businessmen against fraudulent oil deals in Nigeria
Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, says the era of discretionary sale of crude oil by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is now a thing of history. Dr Kachikwu warned Chinese businessmen seeking clarifications at the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing about offers for sale of crude oil from Nigeria, that such offers […]
Tesla Motors under investigation over fatal crash
The US government has opened an investigation into the Autopilot system of Tesla Motors Inc, following a fatal accident involving a Model S car operating in autopilot mode. The accident occurred as a result of a collision with a truck which led to the death of a Tesla Motors Inc driver. The National Highway Traffic […]
Advertisers storm Lagos for OAAN Poster Awards 2016
Stakeholders in the advertising industry will today, Thursday converge at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island in Lagos, for the 2016 edition of the poster Awards organised by the Outdoor Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (OAAN). The event is aimed at rewarding excellence in the industry. Publicity Secretary of OAAN, Obi Nnaobi disclosed that more than 65 […]
Tesla Motors: investor group wants more independent board
An investor group called on Tesla Motors Corp on Tuesday to add two independent directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and chief executive as it highlighted founder and CEO Elon Musk’s dominance of the board in the wake of Tesla’s proposed bid for SolarCity. Musk is also the chairman and largest […]
Toyota to recall 1.43 million hybrids worldwide over faulty air bag
Japanese auto, Toyota Motor Corp is set to recall 1.43 million hybrid Prius and Lexus CT200h cars worldwide. The company said late Tuesday that the recall is as a result of a possible airbag inflator defect. The recall, according to Reuters, covers 2010-2012 vehicles with air bag inflators that could have a small crack in […]