CloseUp Rewards Salsa Dance Winners

Deola Lasisi and her partner, of the just concluded couple dance tagged “fresh challenge” initiated by Close Up brand of toothpaste could not believe it when the Unilever the manufactureresof CloseUp toothpaste gave them N800,000 each amounting to N1.6 million and a home theatre electronic set each for emerging as winning couple of the competition. Read more

Nigeria: Insurance PHB launches new logo

A new logo has been launched by Insurance PHB, a subsidiary of Bank PHB, after acquiring Guardian Trust Insurance (GTI), during the recapitalisation exercise in the Nigerian insurance industry.

Mike Ajukwu, Chairman, Insurance PHB, said the acquisition of GTI was to redefine and re-engineer the insurance industry and with the hope of making Insurance PHB, the top 3 insurance companies in Nigeria.

Ajukwu added that with the help of the appointment given to KPMG by the parent company, Bank PHB, Insurance PHB has been positioned with qualities that would announce it a leader in the insurance sector.

The launching of the logo recently saw several personalities from all sector of the economy including Oba Rilwan Okikiola Akiolu, Oba of Lagos, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Nwachukwu, Nkechi Nwaogu, Chariman Senate Committee on Banking and insurance to mention only a few.

Nigeria: Igbobi College Marks 76th Anniversary

The National Publicity Secretary of the Igbobi College Old Boys Association (ICOBA), Mr. Yomi Badejo-Okunsanya, has made public the plans of the Association to mark the 76th anniversary of the school on February 2nd, 2008 in Nigeria.

The anniversary would take place at the Canon Parker Chapel, Igbobi College,Nigeria with a communion service on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 and a thanksgiving service at the same venue on Sunday, February 3rd, 2008.

Badejo-Okunsanya added that the anniversary would also feature awards to Governor Raji Babatunde Fashola (SAN), Lagos State Governor, Dr. Leke Pitan, former Commissioner of Health and Education in Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Dabiri, former President of ICOBA and outgoing Managing Director of Sterling Bank.

The award ceremony would also be extended to other Old Boys who have affected their environment, the college and Nigeria as a whole.

CIBN President happy with Afribank’s postive outlook

The President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Mrs. Juliet Madubueze, has praised the Management of Afribank for the successful turn around of its operations and its present positive outlook.

Mrs. Madubueze, who led the Governing Coun Read more

Skye Bank Nigeria sponsors 2008 Rector’s Cup

In a bid to promote the use o f its CampusCard among Nigerian students Skye Bank Plc sponsored the 2008 Rector’s Cup of Ilaro Federal Polytechnic, Nigeria.

During the occassion the students were enlightened on the Bank’s financial electronic banking products most especially CampusCard which was basically initiated to make money tranfer between students and parents hitch free.

The cards gives the student access to fund 24/7; either to withdraw or tranfer through the automated teller machines (ATMs) Read more

Take your seat in Nigerian Breweries

A foremost brewery in Nigeria with headquarters in Lagos and operations in Lagos, Aba, Kaduna, Ibadan and Enugu is expanding its businesses and thereby needs young, bright, confident and articulate individuals who wish to pursue a career in a world class Organisation to fill the vacancies as Sales Executives in its sales department.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess:
5 credits in O’Level including English Language and Mathematics in 1 sitting.
Not more than 28 years.
B.Sc/HND in Business Administration, Industrial Chemistry, Statistics, Banking and Finance, Industrial Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Accounting, Industrial Physics, Computer Engineering, Insurance, Marketing, Physics and Management.

To apply, simply log on to www.nbplc.com and fill the online application form quoting the relevant job reference code- CCDM/008A/01/08

All application must be done online and candidates should check their e-mail address regularly because the short listed ones would be contacted through mail.

A Five Star Hotel Needs Your Service (Port Harcourt, Nigeria)

A five star hotel that is located in Port Harcourt has the following vacancy positions yet to be filled:

GENERAL MANAGER
He must be honest, self-driven and professionally competent.
Must have a degree in Hotel Management and MBA in Business Administration.
A minimum of 10 years working experience in a reputable hotel industry.

MANAGER: FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Candidate must be professional in the job, must have worked in a 5 star hotel with a degree in Hotel Management from a reputable institution and must not be more than 30 years.

MARKETING EXECUTIVES
Must possess an MBA in Marketing an must be self-driven and strong willed.
He should be between 20-25 years.

DRIVERS
Must be able to drive heavy/light duty vehicles, possess a driver’s license and ready to travel.

MAINTENANCE OFFICER
Candidate must have knowledge of maintaining and repairing of Central Air-condition, Cold room and other hotel appliances.
He must have HND with 3-5 years working experience.

Interested persons should send their hand written applications and CVs to:

The Advertiser,
P.O.Box 73895
Victoria Island,
Lagos.

Virgin Nigeria Appoints Director of Human Resources

The prominent indigenous aircraft in Nigeria, Virgin Nigeria Limited, has appointed Bola Olajomi-Otubu as the Director of Human Resources to head the human resources department towards the quality, productivity and superior workforce of the company.

Bola Olajomi-Otubu has over 10 years of experience from a trainee to senior positions in several multinationals and banks. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Masters Degree in Industrial and organisational Psychology both from the University of Ibadan. She also has an M.Sc in the International Human Resources Management at the Cranfield University in UK.

She has attended several local and international Human Resource Management courses including the Lagos Business School and Harvard Business School.

The Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Nigeria, Conrad Clifford, expressed his joy over the appointment of Olajomi-Otubu and said he believes she would help improve the working force of the company through her knowledge and experiences.

Clifford added that the company recently employed about 1000 employees and hope to increase it to 5000 as the aircraft company expands its operations and facilities across the country.

These career opportunities await you! (Nigeria)

A leading stock brokerage firm seeks to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP OFFICERS
He will be responsible for projecting the company’s image thorough excellent performance and meeting set targets.

REQUIREMENTS
2 years experience in marketing financial services.
Excellent people relations and marketing skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Maximum of 26 years.

OFFICER, CORPORATE FINANCE
He will be responsible for:
Assisting the Head, Corporate Finance.
Execute corporate finance and advisory projects ()public offers, private placements, corporate structuring etc.)
Develop and present financial analysis, strategic plans and proposals to clients.
Support and manage corporate finance negotiations and documentation processes.

REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
M.Sc / professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 1 year professional experience in a similar Organisation.
Dynamic, self-driven and an effective team worker who must possess effective communication and presentation skills.
Not more than 30 years.

FINANCIAL ANALYST
He will be responsible for:
Stock market information gathering and analysis.
Preparing economic and stock market information bulletin and news letter
Equity analysis.

REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc in Economics and Statistics, Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with a minimum of 2.1
Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
Experience in similar position preferred
Excellent writing, communication and analytical skills
Vast in presenting soft wares.
Not more than 30 years.

STOCKBROKERS
B.Sc (minimum of 2nd class upper), preferred in numerate subjects or any other related degree.
Associate member, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers.
Possession of ACA, ACCA, or relevant higher degrees may be an added advantage.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a reputable Stockbroking firm.

OFFICER, ACCOUNTS
He will be responsible for:
Bank relationship management and periodic bank risk analysis.
Tax planning and statutory compliance
Preparation of monthly accounts and reports.
Oversee financial, treasury and investment management.
Preparing the company’s financial statements.
Preparing of monthly/quarterly returns to regulatory authourities such as Securities Exchange Commision.

REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc (minimum of 2nd class upper) in Accounting
M.Sc / professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a Stockbroking firm.
Maximum of 28 years.

Suitable candidate should forward their applications online to:
Consumer Relationship Officer: mslcrorecruitment@yahoo.com
Corporate Finance: mslcfrecruitment@yahoo.com
Financial Analyst: mslresearchrecruitment@yahoo.com
Accounts: mslacctrecruitment@yahoo.com
Brokers: mslbrokersrecruitment@yahoo.com

A Travel Agency Needs You (Abuja, Nigeria)

A leading travel agency in Abuja that also operates an accredited Bureau de Change requires for immediate employment professional and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

BUSINESS MANAGER (Ref no: ET/ED 01)
He will be responsible for the management of the travel agency and the Bureau de Change. He will co-ordinate and be responsible for business planning, business development, overseeing the human resources of the business and ensures that the businesses in his/her care meets predetermined targets.

REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc/BA/HND in any discipline.
Candidate must be computer literate (Microsoft XP, Office and software for managing travel arrangements e.g. Amadeus).
5 years working experience and 2 of the years must be in a senior position in a travel agency or financial institution.

ASSISTANT AGENCY MANAGER (Ref no: ET/ED 02)
The person will have to primarily perform tasks ticketing, arranging holidays, touring travel packages and marketing of the business various products.

REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc/BA/HND or OND in any discipline.
Candidate must be computer literate.
Minimum of 3 years working experience but an experience in a travel agency would be an added advantage.

Interested and suitable persons should forward their application letters (quoting the reference number of each position) and a detailed CV on or before 29th February 2008 to:

The Recruiter,
Eden Solutions and Resources Ltd,
27, Mambolo Street,
Wuse, Zone 2, Abuja.

For other positions, register for free at www.edensolutions.org

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