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Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Honda International has announced the establishment of Honda Automobile Western Africa Ltd. (HAWA), a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary for the import and sales of automobiles and automobile parts in Nigeria. It is the second local automobile subsidiary established by Honda in the African continent following South Africa. The centre, according to Honda, “Will import City from … Continue reading Honda Establishes Automobile Plant in Nigeria
By sheyi
A Conversation with Skype at 10
April 19, 2022
Skype clocked 10 years last month. Earlier this year, it reported that users were now doing 2 billion minutes daily on the platform, connecting with one another. That’s enough time to ‘watch 1.6 million movies’ according to Microsoft. Despite its run, it is continually battling competition from Google Hangout which offers some of Skype Premium … Continue reading A Conversation with Skype at 10
By guestpost
GTBank Plc, CEO, Win Awards at World Finance Banking Awards
April 19, 2022
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc (GTBank) was awarded the ‘Best Banking Group – Nigeria’ at the 2013 Annual World Finance Banking Awards, recently. Segun Agbaje, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GTBank, won the award for ‘Banker of the Year – Africa’ last weekend as judges scored the bank high for its innovation and … Continue reading GTBank Plc, CEO, Win Awards at World Finance Banking Awards
By sheyi
Top 7 Secrets of Great Entrepreneurs
April 19, 2022
Success doesn’t accrue overnight and it doesn’t come on a platter of gold either. Behind every successful man/woman is an innovative mind, hard work, and a trailer load of secrets. We all have 24hours at our disposal, but success depends on how one manages time, and time is a strong factor in entrepreneurship. Starting, owning … Continue reading Top 7 Secrets of Great Entrepreneurs
By kobe
Nigeria-Indonesia Trade Hits $449M
April 19, 2022
Trade volume between Nigeria and Inodnesia currently stands at $449 million, and is projected to increase by 12 percent this year, according to the Indonesia Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC). Director of ITPC, Mr. Pontas Tobing, at a briefing to announce ITPC’s 28th Trade Expo Indonesia, noted that the recent growth witnessed is due to the … Continue reading Nigeria-Indonesia Trade Hits $449M
By sheyi
UBA Appoints New Executives, Announces Project Alpha
April 19, 2022
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), has appointed new executives and announced the launch of Project Alpha – which the bank says is the new focus of its strategic transformation. According to the Bank, “Project Alpha is a 3 year route map of key transformation initiatives, designed to consolidate the Group’s strategic positioning and fully … Continue reading UBA Appoints New Executives, Announces Project Alpha
By sheyi
Microsoft to Acquire Nokia’s Mobile Unit for €5.4Bn
April 19, 2022
Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will acquire Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents and mapping services for a total of €5.4 billion. Microsoft said it will pay €3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and €1.65 billion to license Nokia’s patents. Microsoft said “The transaction is expected … Continue reading Microsoft to Acquire Nokia’s Mobile Unit for €5.4Bn
By sheyi
Nigeria Gets N139 Bn from World Bank to Boost Agriculture – Minister
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has received ₦139.5 billion from the World Bank in the last two years to boost agricultural development, Agriculture Minister, Akinwumi Adesina, said at the concluded All Nigerian Editors’ Conference in Asaba. He said, “Nearly N62 billion of the amount was specifically pumped into irrigation development. The African Development Bank (ADB) had provided nearly ₦77.5 billion to … Continue reading Nigeria Gets N139 Bn from World Bank to Boost Agriculture – Minister
By sheyi
Oracle Opens Partner Hub in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Interdist Alliances, a platinum level member in Oracle PartnerNetwork, OPN, and value added distributor, has opened an Oracle Partner Hub in Nigeria to deepen Oracle’s global partner support initiative. The hub, which is located at Interdist Alliances’offices in Lagos, is also operated by Interdist Alliances. Speaking on the occasion, Alliance and Channel Senior Director, Oracle Middle East … Continue reading Oracle Opens Partner Hub in Nigeria
Garri – A Staple Food
April 19, 2022
The name ‘garri’ is not new to the ears of Nigerians. Garri has been around for as long as anyone can remember, and it is a major dietary source in Nigerian homes.. Though it is common among the myriad ethnic groups in Nigeria, garri is culturally associated with the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria, … Continue reading Garri – A Staple Food
By kobe
Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Mobile phones are essentially communication devices. The proliferation of smartphones in Nigeria is also considered a symbol of social class and mobile business ports. “The smartphone culture is growing amongst Nigerians and other African nation,” said Chika Maduegbuna, founder of Afrinolly. For a country where the number of smartphone users is projected to increase from … Continue reading Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria
By adaarinze
How to Keep Your Brand Relevant in an Evolving Economy
April 19, 2022
Technology is moving at such a fast pace that the business world is evolving much more rapidly than it used to. At times such as we are in, the big question is accessing your company’s present status; “is your company relevant today and will it be tomorrow?” Unfortunately, this is one of the biggest challenges … Continue reading How to Keep Your Brand Relevant in an Evolving Economy
By kobe
Schlumberger Announces Second-Quarter 2013 Results
April 19, 2022
Schlumberger Limited has reported second-quarter 2013 revenue of $11.18 billion versus $10.57 billion in the first quarter of 2013, and $10.34 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges and credits, was $1.54 billion–an increase of 19% sequentially and an increase of 14% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing … Continue reading Schlumberger Announces Second-Quarter 2013 Results
Samsung Unveils New Solid State Drives at its Annual SSD Global Summit
April 19, 2022
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today held the 2013 Samsung SSD Global Summit at the Westin Chosun Seoul in celebration of the launch of its new solid state drive (SSD), the Samsung SSD 840 EVO. Along with the announcement of its latest SSD under the theme of “SSDs for … Continue reading Samsung Unveils New Solid State Drives at its Annual SSD Global Summit
The Entrepreneurs Chronicles: Partnerships
April 19, 2022
A partnership is a business where two or more people, companies, or groups get together and form a team that conducts business. A partnership can be small or large. Under Nigerian law partnership can be made up of no fewer than 2 and no more than 20 people. Every partnership is unique and made to … Continue reading The Entrepreneurs Chronicles: Partnerships
By kobe
