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Joy Gendusa When you're on a long journey, there are many twists and turns that require critical decisions. Once you've reached the very last few miles, your choices become even more significant. In business, this means that the end of the year could require you to make some last-minute (but pivotal) moves in order to generate additional revenue and end 2024 strong. The good news is you do still have time to finish strong. In my experience taking a business from nothing to over $100 million in annual revenue, the last quarter can get intense. Here are my best words…
Three oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited, have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers, in a joint counter affidavit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024, and dated November 5, 2024, a response to an originating summon filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, argued that granting the application of refinery would spell doom for the country’s oil sector. They emphasised that the plan to monopolise the oil sector is a recipe for disaster in the country. Dangote refinery in its originating summon…
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 04:55

3 steps you can't miss when growing your business

Peter Daisyme Key Takeaways Consistent, strategic effort is essential for long-term business growth; shortcuts won't sustain success. Analyzing competition, building authentic brands, and forging partnerships are crucial for business expansion. When you grow a plant from seed, you can't afford to miss a step. You must plant it at the correct depth, in proper soil, and give it the right amount of water and sun. Do everything right, and it will grow and flourish. Fail, and it will as well. Your business is no different. It takes time, attention, and knowledge to help it expand by whatever criteria you think…
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is inconsiderate for selling petrol at N990/litre, stressing that the company enjoyed massive concessions while accessing foreign exchange during its construction. PETROAN also insisted that imported petrol was cheaper than the N990/litre price of Dangote petrol. Major marketers recently revealed that the landing cost of imported petrol as of October 31, 2024, was N978/litre. On Sunday, the Dangote refinery alleged that PETROAN and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria were planning to import substandard petroleum products into the country. Reacting to this in a statement…
CEOs never get a day off. Oftentimes, their lives can feel like an endless slog from one hard decision to the next. Inc.’s 2024 CEO Survey found that many of the leaders of Inc. 5000 companies cite strikingly similar challenges that come along with being the boss. For Robbie Harrell, founder and CEO of Saint Paul, Minnesota-based sculpture-grade ice company Minnesota Ice, running a company means constantly trying to avoid burnout. Founded in 2013, the company claimed the No. 1,416 spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list. Here are the three hardest things about being a CEO, according to the…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says any oil marketer that sells petrol cheaper than the price it offers is importing substandard products. In a statement on Sunday, the refinery countered claims by some oil marketers that the cost of the product is higher than that of the imported petrol. On November 1, the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) said petrol — also known as premium motor spirit (PMS) — from the refinery was more expensive than buying from other sources. Yakubu Suleiman, national assistant secretary of IPMAN, speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme, said the group’s members go…
Ten Deposit Money Banks raked in N4.20tn in the first nine months of this year, an analysis of their quarterly financial reports has indicated. The banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited saw their profit for the period climb by 102.81 per cent to N4.20tn from N2.07tn recorded at the end of the third quarter in 2023. The financial institutions include Tier-1 banks: Zenith Bank, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, AccessCorp, United Bank for Africa and FBN Holdings. Others are Stanbic IBTC Holdings, Sterling Bank, Ecobank, Wema Bank and Jaiz Bank. This surge in the profits of the banks is coming…
Sam Rockwell How to Create a Positive Work Environment As a Leader A leader's well-being is the cornerstone of effective team management. When leaders support their own and their team's well-being through the practice of 'Expressive Arts,' they create a positive environment that fosters self-awareness, trust, collaboration and productivity within their teams. As a leadership development researcher and consultant, I tend to be intrigued but skeptical when I hear stories about painting as team building or writing poetry to enhance leadership performance. I then found the work of Dr. Michelle Williams, who uses something called "Expressive Arts" to help leaders…
The high rate of inflation in NIgeria is taking its toll on hotels, forcing them to shut down operations, industry operators have cried out. Hoteliers have called on the government to intervene in the industry to address the escalating cost of doing business. In separate interviews with The PUNCH, the stakeholders noted that their challenges were confirmed by recent figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, which revealed that inflation in the restaurants and hotels division contributed 0.40 per cent to Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, which rose to 32.70 per cent in September. The hospitality sector is hit hard by…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has voiced concerns over the high logistical costs associated with purchasing petrol from the Dangote refinery, leading members to seek more affordable alternatives at other depots nationwide. IPMAN Secretary Suleiman stated, “If Dangote sets a price at N1,000 per litre and another supplier offers it for N900, we can’t prioritize our relationship with Dangote over profitability. We have to buy where the prices are lower.” He noted that last week, Dangote’s price was N995 per litre, while crude prices globally are on the decline. With additional transport and loading costs, he questioned…
March 25, 2025

Jet fuel from Nigeria's Dangote refinery hits US market

U.S. jet fuel imports are set to hit a two-year high in March after Nigeria's…
March 25, 2025

Democracy dying in Nigeria, Obasanjo, Obi, others say

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election,…
March 24, 2025

The Shamrock principle: Why 3 is the magic number in leadership

Scott Hutcheson The best leaders don’t leave influence to chance. They structure their communication, decision-making,…
March 23, 2025

Mr Macaroni declines donations amid N500m debt revelation

Popular comedian and activist, Mr Macaroni, has clarified that he is not seeking financial assistance…
March 24, 2025

Bandits ambush, kill 10 security personnel in Zamfara

Tragedy struck in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State as six operatives of the…
March 25, 2025

What to know after Day 1125 of Russia-Ukraine war

WESTERN PERSPECTIVE Ukrainian artillery attack kills three Russian journalists, regional head says A Ukrainian artillery…
March 25, 2025

Eating this fruit could lower depression risk, study shows

Kloe Quill The gut has long been linked to overall health, underscoring the importance of…
January 08, 2025

NFF appoints new Super Eagles head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach…

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