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The Relevance of Training and Development within an Organization

Training and development are two concepts that go hand in hand. They however do not mean the same thing. While training refers to an organisational effort targeted at assisting employees to obtain the basic skills necessary for the efficient execution

New $300 Million Mortgage Deal for Nigeria, by the World Bank

The World Bank and Nigeria are partnering for a $300 million mortgage deal to provide finance for the housing sector in Nigeria. The finance will be operational from 2014, in six states – including Lagos, Anambra, Bauchi and the FCT.

First Bank Academy Graduates 87 Students

First Academy Foundation, a tier one training school of First Bank, has graduated 87 students after a 16-week long programme. The strategic business training, unveiled in February 2012, exposes students to top quality banking practices and sets of procedures for

Heritage Bank Introduces Zero CoT Charge

New regional bank, Heritage Bank, licensed to operate in South-West and South-South Nigeria, has introduced zero Commission on Turnover (CoT) charge, and plans to open ‘Experience Centers’ in Abuja and Port Harcourt, to add to the branches already operating in

FXTM Organises ‘New Paradigm in Online Trading’ Conference

ForexTime Ltd (FXTM) is organizing a free money trading conference in south western Nigeria with the theme: “New Paradigm in Online Trading.” The conference will be held in Akure, Ilorin and Ibadan and runs from April 19 to May 25.

7 Key Elements of a Business Plan

By Mason Frederick For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? – Luke 14:28 Planning is bringing the future into the present so that

Invitation to the ‘Africans Creating Technology’ Event in New York

Mayven PR is partnering with IBOM LLC and Black Enterprise to host the Africans Creating Technology event. There would be a wonderful line up of panelists for this event that promises to be informational, engaging and interactive with live demos

HP Targets Increased Sales in Nigeria

World’s largest PC maker, Hewlett-Packard (HP), is targeting increased device sales in Nigeria and all of Africa – with the introduction of a new product range. The HP Chief for Africa, Alaa Alshimy, gave this information as he spoke about

Crusader Nigeria Merges With Custodian & Allied Insurance

Crusader (Nigeria) Plc has merged with Custodian & Allied Insurance Plc to become a new organization- Custodian and Allied Plc. The merger integrates the skills, information technology and back office processes of both organisations, which would be to the advantage

Risk Assessment in the Workplace

By Kobe Eru Godwin Risk assessment is a very important activity that should be carried out in every organization. It is a well-known fact that no business setup is without its attending risks and hazards. As such, a system that

THE ENTREPRENEURS CHRONICLES: Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

By Kobe Eru Godwin Somebody who initiates or finances new commercial enterprises is called an ‘Entrepreneur.’ An entrepreneur assumes the responsibility and risk of a business operation with the expectation of making a profit. Entrepreneurs are builders of modern day

Skye Shelter Fund: Real Estate Investment For Savvy Investors

What does it mean to be financially free? Imagine having more than enough money to buy what you want, when you want it and how you want it. Imagine having total control over your life. We all want this sort

On Facebook, GTBank Commences Social Banking

Foremost Nigerian financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc — GTBank, has once again raised the service bar for Nigerian financial institutions with the recent unveiling of its ‘Social Banking’ service on Facebook. The new offering which is the first of

5 Minutes with Award Winning CEO Sweet Indulgence, Olamide Smith

It is not easy running a business, or starting one for that matter. At connectnigeria.com, we love businesses, and we love to hear success stories. One of our main goals is to help them succeed; it is in our DNA.

DealDey: Order Stuff from Lagos, Pick up in Abuja and Port Harcourt for N500

DealDey has rolled out an interesting offer for everyone; you can now order stuff from Lagos and pick up in Abuja or Port Harcourt — for 500 naira. This means an affordable delivery price for goods to cities outside Lagos.

New Impact Fund Launched to Fuel Impact Investing in Africa

The Rockefeller Foundation and the Tony Elumelu Foundation have announced the launch of the Impact Economy Innovations Fund (IEIF) at the Impact Investing in Africa: Accelerating the Industry Regionally Forum. The event, hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation, the Tony Elumelu

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