Three business associates, an Igbo man, a
Yoruba man and a Chinese man, went to eat
lunch together at a restaurant in Surulere.
While in the middle of their meal, a fly came in
through the window. It flew across the table
to where the Igbo man was but he just
waved his hands to chase it away.
The fly then went to where the Yoruba man
was, he also chased it away.
Finally, the fly then went to where the Chinese
man was and was flying close to his ears. The
Chinese man looked at the fly for sometime
and then grabbed it, put it in his mouth and
swallowed it.
The other men saw this but just kept on
eating.
About Five minutes later, another fly came in
and flew to the Yoruba man who just chased
it away again.
It then flew on to the Igbo man but this time
he did not chase the fly, he looked at it for
sometime and then grabbed it. He then
turned to the Chinese man and asked "how
much you go buy am?"
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Ecobank Replaces Tanoh With a Nigerian; Essien As CEO
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Albert Essien as its new Chief Executive Officer.A statement by The Quadrant Company, a public relations company in Lagos, also announced the departure of the bank’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Thierry Tanoh, with effect from March 12.Essien was formerly the bank’s Deputy CEO/ Group Executive Director for Corporate and Investment Banking.Thierry Tanoh: removedEssien has been at Ecobank for more than 20 years, rising to the position of deputy group CEO two years ago.Prior to becoming Deputy CEO, Mr Essien was the Regional Head for the Anglophone West Africa (excluding Nigeria) and Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) regions.He started his banking career in 1986 with the National Investment Bank in Accra, Ghana and joined the Corporate Banking Department of Ecobank Ghana in 1990.Ecobank, one of the biggest banks in Africa, had in the past few weeks faced some internal crisis, leading to regulators in Nigeria advising the bank to address some governance issues.Matters came to a head two weeks when a major shareholder of the bank, he South African government-owned Public Investment Corporation’s (PIC), demanded the immediate removal of the Ivorian Thierry Tanoh.Four senior executives had called earlier that Tanoh step down, listing a series of allegations, including that Tanoh took a unilateral decision to dismiss finance director Laurence do Rego, contrary to a decision by the board.
Russians Call For U.S World Cup Ban
Members of the Russian parliament have written to FIFA asking it to consider excluding Jurgen Klinsmann’s USA team from the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
Alexander Sidyakin and Michael Markelov, two members of the Duma, addressed their concern about the “U.S.’s military aggression against several sovereign states” and named Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya and Syria among those suffering from U.S. aggression.
They also included “numerous cases of human rights violation all over the world revealed by E. Snowden,” and asked FIFA to “urgently convene an emergency session to consider suspending U.S.’s membership in FIFA and denying the U.S. team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil.”
The letter, dated March 11, 2014, cited Article 3 of the FIFA statutes which says that “discrimination of any kind against country, private person or group of people on account of ethnic origin, gender, language, religion, politics or any other reason is strictly prohibited and punishable by suspension or expulsion.”
It’s an eye for an eye, a ball for a ball. Don’t the let the USA take part in the 2014 World Cup! End their membership of FIFA,” one of the authors of the article, Aleksandr Sidyakin said on Twitter.
According to the Russian website Newsru, Sidyakin explained that the letter is a reaction to a petition by U.S. senators Mark Kirk and Dan Coates, who appealed to FIFA to ban Russia from the World Cup in the light of the ongoing situation in Crimea.
Kirk and Coates were not alone in asking FIFA to punish Russia for their political standoff with Ukraine. Last week, BBC journalist Chris Morris reported that an EU official had suggested that there would be a push for Russia to be barred from this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
However, speaking to CNN, UEFA president Michel Platini dismissed those suggestions, and explained that it is wrong to take a political situation into the sporting arena.
Platini said: "I don't know why 11 players would not be allowed to play at the World Cup. Where is their responsibility? Why don't you [shut down] the Embassy? Embassies are still in the country."
Alexander Sidyakin and Michael Markelov, two members of the Duma, addressed their concern about the “U.S.’s military aggression against several sovereign states” and named Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya and Syria among those suffering from U.S. aggression.
They also included “numerous cases of human rights violation all over the world revealed by E. Snowden,” and asked FIFA to “urgently convene an emergency session to consider suspending U.S.’s membership in FIFA and denying the U.S. team the right to participate in the upcoming 2014 World Cup in Brazil.”
The letter, dated March 11, 2014, cited Article 3 of the FIFA statutes which says that “discrimination of any kind against country, private person or group of people on account of ethnic origin, gender, language, religion, politics or any other reason is strictly prohibited and punishable by suspension or expulsion.”
It’s an eye for an eye, a ball for a ball. Don’t the let the USA take part in the 2014 World Cup! End their membership of FIFA,” one of the authors of the article, Aleksandr Sidyakin said on Twitter.
According to the Russian website Newsru, Sidyakin explained that the letter is a reaction to a petition by U.S. senators Mark Kirk and Dan Coates, who appealed to FIFA to ban Russia from the World Cup in the light of the ongoing situation in Crimea.
Kirk and Coates were not alone in asking FIFA to punish Russia for their political standoff with Ukraine. Last week, BBC journalist Chris Morris reported that an EU official had suggested that there would be a push for Russia to be barred from this summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
However, speaking to CNN, UEFA president Michel Platini dismissed those suggestions, and explained that it is wrong to take a political situation into the sporting arena.
Platini said: "I don't know why 11 players would not be allowed to play at the World Cup. Where is their responsibility? Why don't you [shut down] the Embassy? Embassies are still in the country."
Obasanjo Is Nigeria’s Worst Leader –uzor Kalu
The immediate past Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Kalu, on Tuesday said former President Olusegun Obasanjo remained the worst leader Nigeria had had since its independence in 1960. Kalu spoke at an annual lecture organised by the Department of Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He presented the keynote address, entitled ‘Youth Empowerment and Good Governance: Veritable Tools for Economic Development’. The former Abia State governor said the closure of Hallmark Bank, where he (Kalu) had significant stake and Slok Air, were efforts deployed by Obasanjo to deal with him. He said the former President’s action against Hallmark Bank and Slok Air slowed down the employment opportunities he (Kalu) would have created for Nigerians. Kalu, however, enjoined the federal and state governments to initiate entrepreneurship programmes that would help achieve economic development. The former governor said to achieve meaningful development, governments at all levels must empower the youths. He observed that economic development was a major criterion for national development. ”If there is no economic stability in the world, there will be no political stability,” Kalu said. He added, ”Economic development can only be possible when youth empowerment and good governance are firmly rooted, and the true measure of good governance is the ability of a government to realise people’s human rights and deliver sustainable and equitable development. ”As long as there is corruption, economic development may remain a mirage. There is great need for all of us, especially the government to work hard and work together to eliminate poverty. ”I urge the federal and state governments to make good use of the potentials found in the economic departments in our country because it is the department that should be the centre of research for government at various levels.”
LASG To Close Dopemu,iyana Ipaja Bridges
The Lagos State Government says Dopemu and Iyana Ipaja bridges along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway will be closed to public use for 10 days each.
The government explained that while Dopemu Bridge would be closed from Saturday March 15 to Monday March 24, 2014, Iyana Ipaja Bridge would be shut between Tuesday March 25 and Saturday April 5, 2014.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Transportation, Sina Thorpe, on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja, explained that the closure was to allow for the maintenance of the bridges, which would commence on Saturday March 15, and end on April 5, 2014.
He said, “The contractor would commence work at the Dopemu Bridge for the first 10 days — Saturday March 15 to Monday March 24, 2014 — and thereafter move to the Iyana Ipaja Bridge from Tuesday March 25 to Saturday April 5, 2014.”
Thorpe, an Assistant Director, said the government had put strategies in place to prevent traffic problem in the areas during the period of the repairs. He said during the period that the contractor would be working on Dopemu Bridge, motorists were expected
government’s plan.
“Consequently, vehicles approaching Dopemu Bridge from Ile-Zik inward Iyana Ipaja could make a U-turn back to Dopemu Bridge via the open median along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway or take a left turn into Alimoso Road and use the link roads in the area back to Akowonjo or Iyana Ipaja Road.
“Similary, vehicles coming from Orile Agege and environs, and approaching Dopemu Bridge, will take a right turn through Surulere Road to link Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and make use of the open median barrier into the link roads. In addition, vehicles from Akowonjo, Shasha going into Agege will go through Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and turn at Ile Zik back to Agege,” the spokesman explained.
Thorpe said by the time repair works commenced on the Iyana Ipaja Bridge, vehicular movement in the area would also follow the special plan.
He said, “Vehicles coming from Dopemu, and proposing to use the Iyana Ipaja Bridge, will either make a U-turn back to Iyana Ipaja Bridge or a left turn into Abule Oki Street at the proposed median barrier opening on the expressway, go through Chief Adebayo Street back to Iyana Ipaja Roundabout.
“Also, vehicles coming from Iyana Ipaja Road will use the Abule Oki Street and navigate through Chief Adebayo Street back to Iyana Ipaja Roundabout, while vehicles coming from Iyana Ipaja Road will have to go through Dopemu Bridge area.”
He added that the traffic re-routing would facilitate seamless flow of traffic, urging motorists to use alternative routes provided by the government to avoid delays.
“The state government appeals for caution and cooperation from all road users by obeying all traffic regulations and ensuring traffic flow during the period of closure.
“The government, while regretting any inconveniences, has directed all relevant agencies to ensure free flow of traffic,” Thorpe said.
The government explained that while Dopemu Bridge would be closed from Saturday March 15 to Monday March 24, 2014, Iyana Ipaja Bridge would be shut between Tuesday March 25 and Saturday April 5, 2014.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Transportation, Sina Thorpe, on Tuesday in Alausa, Ikeja, explained that the closure was to allow for the maintenance of the bridges, which would commence on Saturday March 15, and end on April 5, 2014.
He said, “The contractor would commence work at the Dopemu Bridge for the first 10 days — Saturday March 15 to Monday March 24, 2014 — and thereafter move to the Iyana Ipaja Bridge from Tuesday March 25 to Saturday April 5, 2014.”
Thorpe, an Assistant Director, said the government had put strategies in place to prevent traffic problem in the areas during the period of the repairs. He said during the period that the contractor would be working on Dopemu Bridge, motorists were expected
government’s plan.
“Consequently, vehicles approaching Dopemu Bridge from Ile-Zik inward Iyana Ipaja could make a U-turn back to Dopemu Bridge via the open median along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway or take a left turn into Alimoso Road and use the link roads in the area back to Akowonjo or Iyana Ipaja Road.
“Similary, vehicles coming from Orile Agege and environs, and approaching Dopemu Bridge, will take a right turn through Surulere Road to link Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and make use of the open median barrier into the link roads. In addition, vehicles from Akowonjo, Shasha going into Agege will go through Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and turn at Ile Zik back to Agege,” the spokesman explained.
Thorpe said by the time repair works commenced on the Iyana Ipaja Bridge, vehicular movement in the area would also follow the special plan.
He said, “Vehicles coming from Dopemu, and proposing to use the Iyana Ipaja Bridge, will either make a U-turn back to Iyana Ipaja Bridge or a left turn into Abule Oki Street at the proposed median barrier opening on the expressway, go through Chief Adebayo Street back to Iyana Ipaja Roundabout.
“Also, vehicles coming from Iyana Ipaja Road will use the Abule Oki Street and navigate through Chief Adebayo Street back to Iyana Ipaja Roundabout, while vehicles coming from Iyana Ipaja Road will have to go through Dopemu Bridge area.”
He added that the traffic re-routing would facilitate seamless flow of traffic, urging motorists to use alternative routes provided by the government to avoid delays.
“The state government appeals for caution and cooperation from all road users by obeying all traffic regulations and ensuring traffic flow during the period of closure.
“The government, while regretting any inconveniences, has directed all relevant agencies to ensure free flow of traffic,” Thorpe said.
JOB: Kitchen Supervisor at ThejobMag Centre - job opening in Nigeria
Kitchen Supervisor at ThejobMag Centre - job opening in Nigeria
ThejobMag Centre is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor
Location:Abuja
Responsibilities:
*.Plan, organize and Manage kitchen staff team.
*.Referring to daily Preparation List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
*.Maintaining a clean and well sanitized work station area.
*.Attending all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
*.Performing other related duties as assigned by the kitchen Manager or Manager –on –duty.Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies:
*.Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or related discipline
*.Minimum of two (2) years relevant Catering Management experience in a reputable organization
*.Knowledge of leading practices in kitchen Health and Safety and quality Assurance management
*.Good communication, problem solving, crisis management and supervisory skill
*.Ability to motivate and maintain exceptionally high customer service
*.High sense of commitment, responsibility and accountability
*.High integrity and ethical standards.Application Closing Date:
18th March, 2014
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resumes to: applications@ thejobmag.com using the position of interest as the subject of the mail.
Note:All Applications should be submitted on or before 18th March 2014
ThejobMag Centre is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor
Location:Abuja
Responsibilities:
*.Plan, organize and Manage kitchen staff team.
*.Referring to daily Preparation List at the start of each shift for assigned duties
*.Maintaining a clean and well sanitized work station area.
*.Attending all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
*.Performing other related duties as assigned by the kitchen Manager or Manager –on –duty.Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies:
*.Relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or related discipline
*.Minimum of two (2) years relevant Catering Management experience in a reputable organization
*.Knowledge of leading practices in kitchen Health and Safety and quality Assurance management
*.Good communication, problem solving, crisis management and supervisory skill
*.Ability to motivate and maintain exceptionally high customer service
*.High sense of commitment, responsibility and accountability
*.High integrity and ethical standards.Application Closing Date:
18th March, 2014
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resumes to: applications@ thejobmag.com using the position of interest as the subject of the mail.
Note:All Applications should be submitted on or before 18th March 2014
JOB: Account Officer at ThejobMag Centre - Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt - job opening in NigeriaThejobMag Centre is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Account Officer
Location:Port Harcourt, Rivers
Responsibilities:
*.Administering payroll.
*.Financial control of income and expenditure.
*.Auditing financial data.
*.Financial forecasting and risk analysis.
*.Summarising current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other required reports.
*.Preparation of payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
*.Documentation of financial transactions.
*.Liaison with auditors and providing relevant documents during audit periods.
*.Management and control of various book keeping duties and functions.
*.Raising of cheques/vouchers for service providers and vendors.
*.Preparation checks, invoices, requisitions and other documents for accounting purposes.
*.Other responsibility may be assign by management from time to time.Education & Qualifications:
*.B Sc, HND degree in relevant field.
*.1-4 years experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) will be an added advantage.
*.Relevant Certification.Related Experience:
*.Accounting, Finance, or Audit/Internal Control.
*.Special Knowledge/Skills:
*.Excellent computer skills (excel, word and windows).
*.Knowledge of Peachtree or appropriate accounting software is a must.
*.Excellent communication skills.
*.Integrity, good interpersonal relationships skills, self-confident, dynamic, creative, good “listener”.
*.Documentation skills.Application Closing Date:
18th March 2014
How To Apply
Interested candidates should send their Resumes to: applications@thejobmag .comusing the position of interest and Location as the subject of the mail.
Note:All Applications should be submitted on or before 18th March 2014
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