Lagos hotels 2nd most expensive globally – HRG
A recent research by the Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) has ranked hotels in Lagos as the second most expensive in the world behind Moscow, which oligarchs and bling reputation, pushed to first on the ranking.
According to the results of a poll conducted in 50 cities worldwide, a hotel room in Lagos cost an average of £217.05.
The report claimed the high rate of hotel rooms in the state could be attributed to the 'high volume of inbound business travel connected with the oil industry'.
It added security concerns in the security forces travellers to stay in five-star accommodation.
Behind Lagos in third place was Geneva with rooms priced at an average of £215.92, the survey said that hotel prices across the Eurozone had 'either fallen or remained flat'.
The survey also found that prices of hotel rooms had increased in both Tokyo and Dubai as they recovered from last year's earthquake, tsunami and Arab Spring.
Done twice a year, the HRG research looks at hotel room prices for key business destinations
Lady Di, who has been Charly Boy’s wife, for over 35 years, has come out to defend his husband, saying that all the stories about his sexuality and his involvement in the Illuminati cult, are all made up.
“This is not the first time it’s happening. The only difference may be due to the context through which the rumour went viral, but realistically, there is nothing new about the rumour, we have heard it over and over again…I think people try to merge his personal life and artistic life. Obviously, they cannot be same,”
She then went on to emphasise that her husband, has built his personal brand, to stand the test of time and make people think.
“Charly boy had always hated the fact that someone should live the life of others…he only wanted to be himself…he wanted in a very aggressive and way to build a brand that will become an all time favourite to young people…but before then, we knew that controversy would sell quicker than anything else,” she said
INTRESTING.
TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited is part of an international automobile group engaged in the distribution of TATA vehicles in Nigeria.
TATA Africa Services (Nigeria) Limited is recruiting to fill the vacant positions with the services of young, energetic, and experienced Nigerian professionals:
1. Assistant Spare Parts Manager
Job Responsibility:
- To assist in managing the entire gamut of spare parts, operations from inventory control to pricing policy in coordination with Tech Head, Spare Parts Manager and Financial Controller.
- Assist in providing excellent customer service support
- Assist in ensuring smooth logistics and minimize order of delivery lead time
- Assist in training and development of spare parts team.
2. Spare Parts Supervisor
Job Responsibility:
- Oversee the spare parts store by ensuring good inventory and internal controls.
- Prepare and advice on spare parts orders based on consumption pattern.
- Control and Collate workshop/customers request and ensure prompt service delivery
- Ensure parts are property binned and maintain standard assortment of parts.
General Requirements:
- At least a BSc or HND
- Professional certification will be an added advantage
- Young and energetic (not more than 40 years of age)
- Good interpersonal skills, confident, outgoing, and sociable character
- Fluent in Communication and good analytical skills
- Valid driving license
- Fully conversant with Electronic parts catalogue, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet deadlines
- Must be willing to work long hours with minimum supervision
- 8-10 years of industry experience for position 1
- 3-4 years of industry experience for position 2
Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary, Pension, Healthcare, and excellent scope for career progression.
Application Closing Date
23 August, 2012
23 August, 2012
Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should send electronically, their application and curriculum vitae (in MS Word format) and brief profile (in Excel format — see sample below) stating the position they are applying for as the subject of the email to: Tatahr.ng@gmail.com
| Position Applied For | Name | Age | Sex | Years of Experience | Qualification | Current Employment | Current Job Title |
Please Note: ONLY candidates who provide a brief profile in Excel format as shown above and curriculum vitae wit be shortlisted
*Preferably applicants from the Automobile Industry.
Following what they have described as an increase in the number of unmarried youths in their community, the Traditional Parliament in Imo State is currently looking at a motion which seeks to harmonize the fee to be paid as bride pricein all communities in the state.
The motion, which is entitled, “Motion on the Harmonization of the Marriage Institution in Imo”, was moved by Eze Duru Okwudor and Eze Obi II of Okwudor in Njaba Local Government Area alongside other traditional rulers, and the Traditional Parliament, in Owerri, has passed its first resolution on it.
According to Okwudor, high pride price and difficulties involved in the process of traditional marriage are some of the reasons for a change in the system. He also noted that the behaviour of some parents and community leaders on the issue of bride price during marriage was a source of worry to young adults. In his words, “What obtains in the marriage institution today leaves much to be desired. It is as if the parents want to sell their daughters. If this is allowed to continue it will translate into a big problem to our youths who want to marry.”
While the motion has been seconded by some of his colleagues such as Eze Ekperechukwu of Obowo, others, like Eze Ekwueme Ekwueme, the Ochia of Ohaji Ebgema, opposed the motion and urged the parliament to allow communities to decide on the bride price. His reason: it would be out of place for the traditional rulers to decide for parents, who had spent much in training their daughters, on how much to collect for bride price.
Well, whatever they decide, a lot of non-indigenes are interested to know if the new bride price – if introduced – will be applicable to brides that will be married off to non-indigenes as well!
FUNNY.
FUNNY.
Saw this photo over at TBJ, of Kobe Bryant making an appearance on his annual Nike tour of China, and it's no surprise. China loves Kobe. Loves him. That's a billion people who go nuts at the very sight of Bryant, a global superstar for 15 years now. It got me thinking: who's the most recognizable athlete in the world?
I mean that in the most literal sense: which athlete (active athlete, otherwise it would probably still be Jordan), walking down the street in Bogota or Mombasa or Kolkata would be recognized by the most people? It'd likely be someone from the only two true international sports—basketball and soccer—and it would have to be someone who's an advertising icon, because billboards exist even where satellite TV doesn't.
If forced, I'd narrow it down to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, David Beckham, and Lionel Messi, and at gunpoint I'd pick Beckham. Argue over your picks below.
If forced, I'd narrow it down to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, David Beckham, and Lionel Messi, and at gunpoint I'd pick Beckham. Argue over your picks below.