Panel members disagree on gas subsidy for GenCos Keyamo: we are making progress Labour’s push for the reversal of hike in electricity tariffs may have hit the brickwall. This is because of the high cost of gas – the critical component used by the Generating Companies (GenCos) to power their plants. The GenCos sell power to the Distribution Companies (DisCos) ... Read More »
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Phillips Consulting introduces Bite-Sized Micro-Courses to fuel the future of work in Nigeria
Work as we knew it was always poised to undergo a massive transformation driven by several developments. It was characterized by conflicting information and rooted behaviours for almost a decade. This left plenty of room for debates across the advancement of technology, the talent evolution, the data boom, and more. The reality, however, is that the transformation of work is ... Read More »
Glo launches new tariff with mega benefits to customers
Globacom is adding value to the lives of its customers with the introduction of a new prepaid tariff, called Berekete, which rewards customers with amazing voice and data benefits every time they recharge their Glo lines with a minimum of N100. The tariff plan was formally unveiled to journalists and other stakeholders at the corporate headquarters of the foremost telecommunications company ... Read More »
Customer Service Week: UBA Hinges Customer Satisfaction on Innovation, Optimisation and Upgrading of Banking Platforms
Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has said that the recently embarked transformation of its processes is to ensure that customers’ expectations are not only met but surpassed while enjoying seamless and world-class banking services. In ensuring this, the bank has embarked on several initiatives that include streamlining and automating its processes, upgrading technology, training, and ... Read More »
Corruption Saga : EFCC Grills Lagos Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa
Following extensive investigations which began over three months ago, strong indications have emerged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced interrogation of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa; the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA) over alleged cases of misappropriation and abuse of office involving siphoning of hundreds of millions of naira belonging to LSHA. Obasa is ... Read More »
JUST IN: Reps move to curb SARS excesses
The House of Representatives has resolved to act over allegations of extra judicial killings, harassment, impunity and others vices against operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This was sequel to adoption of the prayers of a motion brought under matters of urgent national importance by House Leader Alhassan Ado-Doguwa on the needs to stop the human right abuses of ... Read More »
Ecobank Reaffirms Commitment to Excellent Service Delivery
Ecobank Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to providing excellence in customer experience in all its interactions through its Customer Experience Transformation Program. Head, Customer Experience, Olubunmi Otuniga gave the assurance in a statement to commemorate this year’s International Customer Service Week, holding between October 5 and 9, themed, “Dream Team”, which highlights the importance of teamwork in providing outstanding service to ... Read More »
FIRSTBANK REINFORCES ITS FINANCIAL INCLUSION DRIVE; DISBURSES OVER 17 BILLION NAIRA LOANS THROUGH FIRSTADVANCE
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider, recently announced that loans in over the sum of 17 billion naira have been disbursed to individuals, across the country. The loan disbursement is carried-out through FirstAdvance, its digital lending solution. FirstAdvance is designed to offer a convenient and easy access to cash for salary earners whose accounts are ... Read More »
Controversial Issues : K1 DISTANCES SELF From Aide’s Comment On BBC Radio Program
The king of Fuji music, Wasiu Olasunkanmi Marshal K1, on Monday, distanced himself from comments made by one of his aides on a radio program. The aide reportedly granted an interview to the BBC Yoruba service on the face-off between the Fuji maestro and a broadcaster, Wole Sorunke(MC Murphy), on Sunday, where he made disparaging statements against the Freelance and ... Read More »
Heritage Bank celebrates 2020 Customer Serve Week with glamour
In a bid to deepen its partnership and create wealth for their individual customers, Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service provider joins the rest of the world to celebrate the annual Customer Service Week themed, “Dream Team.” Customer Service Week is an annual event dedicated to celebrating customers and serves as an opportunity to renew dedication to service ... Read More »