When it comes to company culture, many business owners, particularly ones that haven't been in business for very long, will dismiss it as a big company issue. You might hear terms like "we are all family here" as if to dismiss the idea that your company and those that you employ have an unspoken hand that guides their decisions when you aren't around. But whether you believe it or not, your company has a culture. And it's up to you to help shape that culture into one that will not only benefit your team members, but also the growth and…

Azman Air has sent all of its staff on a compulsory leave without pay, indefinitely. Nurudden Aliyu, the airline’s spokesperson, said the decision was made due to a number of factors, including the ongoing C-checks on its aircraft and the high cost of operations. In aviation, C-check is a deep inspection of the majority of an aircraft’s components usually done by a maintenance technician. The goal is to check the functionality of the plane. “We have temporarily suspended operations due to all our 737 used for domestic operation being due for C-checks,” Aliyu said. “We have already sent two of…

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor and one of the wealthiest people in the world, has attributed a significant part of his success to a simple yet powerful choice: investing in oneself. Here's what he shared with Good Morning America years back: Investing in yourself is the best thing you can do. Anything that improves your own talents. As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we often focus on external opportunities and investments, but Buffett's timeless advice reminds us that the most critical investment lies within ourselves. Following Buffett's advice can lead to a lot of great things, like knowledge attainment in your…

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has said due to a harsh economic environment, the value of manufacturing production decreased from N7.39tn in 2021 to N6.67tn in 2022, indicating a decline of N720bn. Chairman, MAN, Apapa branch, Frank Onyebu, made the revelation on Tuesday during the annual general meeting of the branch. Onyebu said 2022 was mostly characterised by a harsh operating environment, themed by record-high inflationary pressure, high interest rates, multiple taxation, high energy costs, forex illiquidity, shortage of raw materials, among others. He added that supply shortages, surging material prices and difficulty in hiring qualified staff stalled the growth of…