DHL Global Forwarding recognized as Certified Top Employer 2020 in Africa

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DHL Global Forwarding recognized as Certified Top Employer 2020 in Africa

  • DHL
    Global Forwarding garners praise for its implementation of “people first” HR
    best practices in Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa
  • Certification
    affirms the market leader’s strategy to deliver expert logistics services by
    investing in the best team of freight forwarding experts

DUBAI, UAE – Media OutReach – November 25, 2019 – DHL Global
Forwarding, the leading provider of air, ocean and road freight services, was recognized
as a Top Employer in Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa for 2020. The
certification, awarded by Top Employer Institute, attests to DHL’s achievement in
implementing best practices, focused on fostering a positive work environment and
encouraging its employees’ personal and professional development.

DHL Global Forwarding team celebrates win at the awards
ceremony for Top Employer 2020

 

“People
development anchors our business strategy, because we believe that when we
invest in building motivated and well-engaged teams, they will deliver their
best for our customers. Therefore, we have always invested in training and
engagement programs to ensure that our employees possess the right skill sets, values
and winning mindsets, to best achieve their career aspirations with the
company,” said Amadou Diallo, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding, Middle East and
Africa.

 

The HR Best Practice Survey conducted by the Top
Employers Institute is designed to identify companies demonstrating a
continuous commitment to empowering their employees for a better world of work.
Primarily, it looks into key areas within the organization including talent strategy,
talent acquisition, learning and development, performance Management,
leadership development and culture.

 

Eva
Mattheeussen, Head of Human Resources, DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and
Africa said, “We work very closely with the country teams to ensure that people
development is at the heart of the organization and that leaders always keep an
eye on employees’ personal and professional well-being. Over the years, we have
built a robust program to keep employees engaged and are equipped to provide
best-in-class logistics services to our customers. Our status as a Top Employer
this year highlights our achievement and commitment to being an employer of
choice in the region.”

 

At
DHL Global Forwarding, training opportunities and talent development programs
are consistently reviewed to ensure that they are the most rigorous, and
benchmarked against the requirements of the industry. All employees go through
a mandatory DHL Certified Forwarder program upon induction, to ensure that they
adhere to the same global standards as colleagues in the global network,
abiding by the strictest code of conduct and business principles. In Africa,
DHL Global Forwarding has been running a successful Talent program since 2015,
which identifies and provides high-performing non-executives with coaching and
mentorship opportunities and project tasks, to prepare them for future
leadership roles within the organization. Diversity in the workforce is also
celebrated and there is a “Women in Leadership” program tailored to prepare
selected individuals for country leadership positions in the near future.

 

In
total, Top Employer Institute has certified and recognized over 1500 Top
Employers in more than 118 countries and regions across five continents and
impacted the lives of over 6 million employees around the world.  As the global authority on excellence in
people practices in the workplace, the organization certifies and recognizes companies
in participating countries who demonstrate that they are an employer of choice in
the regions in which they operate.   

50 Years DHL

In
2019 DHL is celebrating 50 years since the company’s founding by three
entrepreneurs in San Francisco in 1969. DHL began as a disruptor to the
traditional delivery industry, circumventing bureaucracy with an innovative new
service to deliver documents by air overnight. Since then, DHL has grown into a
globe-spanning family of DHL companies with about 380,000 employees in over 220
countries and territories that covers the entire spectrum of logistics and
supply chain services. DHL’s customer-centricity and can-do culture have fueled
five decades of innovation — from the DHL 1000, one
of the first word processing computers in the world, to using the purpose built
StreetScooter, an environmentally friendly delivery vehicle powered by an
electric drive and developed by Deutsche Post DHL Group. With the Mission 2050
commitment to reach zero group-wide emissions by 2050, DHL is continuing to be
a trailblazer in the logistics industry.

 

DHL — The
logistics company for the world

 

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics
industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of
logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery,
e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air
and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000
employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects
people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With
specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology,
life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven
commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing
markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

 

DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group
generated revenues of more than 61 billion euros in 2018.

 

Uber stripped of licence to operate in London by TfL

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Uber stripped of licence to operate in London by TfL

Transport for London (TfL) ruled the ride-hailing app does not meet the “fit and proper” requirements for private hire operators and so is not extending its licence beyond midnight tonight.

A spokesman for the transport body said “several breaches that placed passengers and their safety at risk” were identified.

Uber said the decision was “extraordinary and wrong” and said it would be appealing.

The ride-hailing app firm’s existing licence expires at 11.59 pm on Monday but it will be allowed to continue to operate pending the appeal.

It is the latest development in a two-year battle between TfL and the company over its operation in the capital.

TfL had refused to give Uber a five-year licence in September 2017 due to safety and security concerns. But in June 2018 a judge granted it a 15-month licence.

In September this year, TfL gave the company a two-month extension to its licence.

Helen Chapman, director of licensing, regulation and charging at TfL, said: “Safety is our absolute top priority. While we recognise Uber has made improvements, it is unacceptable that Uber has allowed passengers to get into minicabs with drivers who are potentially unlicensed and uninsured.

“It is clearly concerning that these issues arose, but it is also concerning that we cannot be confident that similar issues won’t happen again in future.

“If they choose to appeal, Uber will have the opportunity to publicly demonstrate to a magistrate whether it has put in place sufficient measures to ensure potential safety risks to passengers are eliminated. If they do appeal, Uber can continue to operate and we will closely scrutinise the company to ensure the management has robust controls in place to ensure safety is not compromised during any changes to the app.”

Responding to TfL’s decision Jamie Heywood, Regional General Manager for Northern & Eastern Europe, said: “TfL’s decision not to renew Uber’s licence in London is extraordinary and wrong, and we will appeal.

“We have fundamentally changed our business over the last two years and are setting the standard on safety. TfL found us to be a fit and proper operator just two months ago, and we continue to go above and beyond.

“On behalf of the 3.5 million riders and 45,000 licensed drivers who depend on Uber in London, we will continue to operate as normal and will do everything we can to work with TfL to resolve this situation.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I support the decision by TfL’s licensing officials today in relation to Uber and completely understand why the decision was taken. Keeping Londoners safe is my absolute number-one priority, and TfL has identified a pattern of failure by Uber that has directly put passengers’ safety at risk.

“Only in the last few months, it has been established that 14,000 Uber journeys have involved fraudulent drivers uploading their photos to other driver accounts – with passengers’ safety potentially put at risk getting into cars with unlicensed and suspended drivers. At this stage, TfL can’t be confident that Uber has robust processes in place to prevent another serious safety breach in the future.

“I know this decision may be unpopular with Uber users but their safety is the paramount concern.”

Credits: Standard.Co.Uk

Capital Importation Into Nigeria Drops By 7.7% in Q3 2019

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Capital Importation Into Nigeria Drops By 7.7% in Q3 2019

Fresh statistics released by National Bureau Of Statistics (NBS) on Monday revealed that the bulk of capital importation into Nigeria declined by 7.7%.

The report shows that the total value of capital importation into Nigeria stood at $5,367.56 million in 2019 third quarter (July to September).

The total value of capital importation into Nigeria stood at $5,367.56 million in the third quarter of 2019. This represents a decrease of -7.78% compared to Q2 2019 and 87.99% increase compared to the third quarter of 2018.

The largest amount of capital importation by type was received through portfolio investment, which accounted for 55.88% ($2,999.50m) of total capital importation, followed by Other Investment, which accounted for 40.39% ($2.167.98m) of total capital, and then Foreign Direct Investment FDI, which accounted for 3.73% ($200.08m) of total capital imported in Q3 2019.

By sector, Capital importation by banking dominated Q3 2019 reaching $1,756.83 million of the total capital importation in Q3 2019.

The United Kingdom emerged as the top source of capital investment in Nigeria in Q3 2019 with $2,011.14 million. This accounted for 37.47% of the total capital inflow in Q3 2019.

By Destination of Investment, Lagos state emerged as the top destination of capital investment in Nigeria in Q3 2019 with $4,976.40 million. This accounted for 92.71% of the total capital inflow in Q3 2019.

By Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc emerged at the top of capital investment in Nigeria in Q3 2019 with $1,630.91 million. This accounted for 30.38% of the total capital inflow in Q3 2019.

Download Q3 2019 Nigerian Capital Importation PDF Report

Yoruba Youths, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-Cultural Association stands with Barr Allen Onyema

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Yoruba Youths, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-Cultural Association stands with Barr Allen Onyema
Reactions have continued to trail the purported indictment of the Chairman of Nigeria’s leading Airline, Air Peace, Chief, Barr Allen Onyema by the United States government, over issues of money laundering. Latest to react is the National Committee of Yoruba Youth (NCYY) and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-cultural Association groups,  which says it is disturbed by the allegations coming out of the United States regarding the purported indictment of Barr Allen Onyeama.
Speaking through a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Comrade Odeyemi Oladimeji and Engr. Saleh Alhassan the National Secretary, the groups said the sudden purported indictment of Barr Allen Onyeama who has been doing business for decades in the US, and for many years he has never been found wanting until now, raises fundamental questions about the bad timing and the growing suspicion of many Nigerians over the motive behind targeting our own distinguished Allen Onyeama.
The groups said it sees a pattern that portends international conspiracy to rubbish one of the few outstanding entrepreneurs in Africa.
The groups  further said Onyeama has over the years built a reputation of integrity, a promoter of peace and a hard-working man, and cannot be allowed to be dragged in the mud by what they called “a western conspiracy.”
The groups also said the airline boss has been impacting the continent with a footprint of integrity as a Nigerian dedicated to the service of Nigeria and Nigerians in difficult situations at various points in time, using his hard-earned income and God-given wealth of wisdom.
“As law-abiding citizens, we will not object to any process aimed at promoting transparency and accountability. Yet, we will not fold our arms akimbo and watch helplessly  and hopelessly as one of our finest is being coerced and pulled down in broad daylight, without an iota of any subsisting clear evidence from a joint investigation between the US law enforcement agencies and Nigeria counterparts to determine the veracity of the claims before unleashing this dreadful movie, deliberately aimed at tainting the image of Onyeama.”

The group finally urged Nigerians, to rise up to this new attempt to destroy one of Africa’s fastest-growing airline, just as it appealed to the Federal government of Nigeria to urgently intervene and approach this matter diplomatically.

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc announces The Resignation of Mr. Frederic Coppin

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AXA Mansard Insurance Plc announces The Resignation of Mr. Frederic Coppin

AXA Mansard Insurance Plc. (the Company) wishes to notify The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The Exchange), esteemed shareholders, stakeholders and the public on the resignation of Mr. Frederic Coppin, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, with effect from November 20, 2019. 

The resignation has been unanimously approved by the Board.

The Board and Management of AXA Mansard Insurance Plc. commends Mr Frederic Coppin for his leadership and overall contribution to the growth of the Company during his tenure on the Board.

REDTV Set to Host the Biggest Party of 2019

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REDTV Set to Host the Biggest Party of 2019
  • Grammy award nominee, Burna Boy, Olamide ‘Baddo’ Jidenna to perform

REDTV, the fast-paced lifestyle channel that puts Africa on the global stage is about to host the 4th edition of its annual party, ‘The Redtv Rave’ on November 30, 2019. Powered by the United Bank for Africa (UBA), this year’s rave which is themed ‘The shutdown’, is where everyone wants to be.

From the crème de la crème of entertainment to high profile business moguls, the premium entertainment Brand, REDTV, will host creatives and guests to an unforgettable night on November 30th, 2019, kicking off the ‘Dirty December’ party season.

The Executive Producer of REDTV, Bola Atta, who spoke excitedly about the rave, stated that a lot has gone into the preparation of this party, where over 5,000 guests are expected. “The REDTV rave is an expression of the fact that REDTV is more than just an entertainment platform, it is a lifestyle and an expression of our language and culture as we constantly connect with members of the creative industry who have been changing the narrative across music, film, fashion and the Arts on the African continent. It is a way to say thank you to all our fans who have followed closely, the successes of some of our shows like The Men’s Club, Boutique Hotel, Our Best Friend’s Wedding and Inspector K, amongst many others’.

The performing artists at this year’s rave include a headline of Burna Boy, Olamide and Jidenna. Also performing are rising star, Fireboy, Tems, Ajebutter22, SDC, BOJ, DRB with Dj Consequence and Dj Sparrow on ground to ensure the music flows. Registration to the rave is free and drinks and food are also complimentary as guests get a chance to mingle with some of their favourite celebrities.

REDTV is a fast-paced lifestyle channel that puts Africa on the global stage. Proudly powered by the United Bank for Africa, the network is an entertainment platform with rich content that features the very best of Africa.

Konga Yakata: Students, schools, knowledge workers to enjoy special N10,000 deposit payment plan for laptops

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Konga Yakata: Students, schools, knowledge workers to enjoy special N10,000 deposit payment plan for laptops

As part of efforts to democratise digital knowledge, e-commerce giant Konga has rolled out a special deal that will afford educational institutions, students and knowledge workers the opportunity to own any brand of laptop or computers of their choice through its novel instalment payment plan.

The deal, which is part of the ongoing Black Friday sales tagged Konga Yakata, is expected to provide beneficiaries with a convenient, hassle-free means of owning laptops and other devices of their choice without burning a hole in their pockets. The offer will run throughout the period of Konga Yakata until Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Revealing the modus operandi of the unique offer, Kalu Johnson, Vice President, Retail at Konga, stated that customers in the said category who are interested in the deal can visit www.konga.com or any Konga retail store nationwide to place an order for any brand of the computer of their choice. A deposit of N10,000 is required to confirm the order. Thereafter, the balance must be paid on or before 12th of December, 2019 to take ownership of the laptops.

“The N10,000 deposit is to ensure that only serious customers are in for this deal. We all know that Konga Yakata is associated with ridiculously low prices on quality products. So, the instalment payment plan on laptops and computers is aimed at broadening the Konga Yakata offer and specifically encouraging schools, universities, polytechnics, colleges of education as well as students and knowledge workers to own tech devices in this digital age without stress,” Johnson said.

The deal is promoted by Konga in partnership with globally renowned Original Equipment Manufacturers such as HP, Lenovo, Zinox and Dell.

Konga Yakata is widely regarded as the biggest sales event in Nigeria’s shopping calendar.  The month-long promotion is marked by huge price slashes, rock-bottom prices and loads of deals on a wide variety of products across multiple categories.

MTN Nigeria Communications PLC Appoints Modupe Kadri as Executive Director and CFO

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MTN Nigeria Communications PLC Appoints Modupe Kadri as Executive Director and CFO

MTN Nigeria is pleased to announce the appointment of Modupe Kadri as Executive Director (ED) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He replaces Adekunle Awobodu as CFO; whose intended departure was announced in July 2019. MTN Nigeria expresses its appreciation to Adekunle Awobodu for his commitment and valued service to the Company. His dedication, extensive knowledge, financial expertise and experience across MTN Group earned him great respect.

Modupe Kadri is an alumnus of the University of Logos with both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Management and Economics respectively. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

A seasoned executive, he re-joins MTN Nigeria from MTN Ghana where he served as CFO for five years. He has a track record of financial expertise and operational leadership and brings extensive experience to the role, having worked in the Financial Services and Telecommunications industry for three decades.

Modupe’s appointment further demonstrates our commitment to building local talent and underscores the strength of our leadership development strategy.

He began his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked for 10 years. In 2002, he joined Allied Pickfords in London as the Group Reporting Manager following which he moved to Laforge Nigeria where he took up the role of Internal Audit Manager in 2003. In 2005, he was appointed Finance Controller.

Modupe joined MTN Nigeria in 2007, as the General Manager, Finance Operations. In 2013, he was appointed the General Manager, Financial Planning. He went on to serve as acting CFO of MTN Nigeria for 3 months in 2014, after which he assumed the role of CFO, MTN Ghana.

Modupe is accustomed to translating business objectives into powerful results and led several business·criticol projects as CFO in Ghana. Recognised For his exceptional leadership, Modupe has received the Ghana Telecoms CFO of the Year Award Four times -in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019.

His appointment as Executive Director and CFO, MTN Nigeria Communications PLC is effective March 1, 2020.

In the interim Omolora Michael-Nwadu will serve as acting CFO. With over 19 years’ work experience in banking and telecoms, Omolara who is currently the General Manager, Financial Planning joined MTN Nigeria in 2002 as a Management Accountant in the Finance Division. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos and is o Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) of the Association of international Chartered Professional Accountants (AICPA). Omolara is also an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Zenith Bank Surprises Lagosians With Christmas Lights Decorations

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Zenith Bank Surprises Lagosians With Christmas Lights Decorations

The yuletide season comes to life in Lagos as Zenith Bank Plc lights up Ajose Adeogun Street with the theme “LET THERE BE LIGHT”

This year marks the 14th year since the traditional Light-up Ceremony at the Ajose Adeogun roundabout came to be. The official lighting was done by GMD/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Ebenezer Onyeagwu and supported by Executive management, staff and customers in attendance.

Speaking during the Light-up Ceremony, the GMD/CEO said “Ajose Adeogun Street has come to be recognized by not only Lagosians but Nigerians in general as an iconic place and tourist attraction because of the beautiful decorations adorning its length and breadth during the yuletide season.

“In fact, people from all walks of life visit with their friends and families to take pictures of this wonderful spectacle, especially at night and enjoy the ambience of the street and season.” The light-up ceremony came shortly after the ‘Zenith Bank Aspire Music Festival’, which took place in September and is part of the Bank’s line up of events ushering in the yuletide season and end of the year festivities.

Others include ‘The Zenith Bank Tech Fair, Style by Zenith 2.0 and Zenith Bank Christmas Youth Parade. These events are in line with the Bank’s retail business drive and continued commitment to customers as they are guaranteed opportunities to network and enjoy discounts on products displayed at these events.

Berger Paints To Launch N2 Billion Automated Water-Based Plant

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Berger Paints To Launch N2 Billion Automated Water-Based Plant

The Management of Berger Paints PLC has said that it is in the final stage of factory acceptance testing to its N2 billion automated water-based paint factory which the manufacturers will handover in December.

Chairman of the company, Mr Abi Ayida made the disclosure in Abuja when he led members of the Board and Management team on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo.

He told the minister that the plant which represents a N2 billion investment would help create jobs for Nigerians, strengthen the Naira and sustain the local paint market. The Chairman described the project to be formally commissioned in Q1 2020 by Adebayo as first of its kind in Sub-Sahara Africa, as it conforms to international standards.

He said the new fully automated factory is expected to activate the industrialization era of the paint sector in Nigeria as this will be the trend going forward.”

Ayida, however, called for improved access to forex for raw materials, which according to him account for about 80 per cent of the industry’s inputs.

In his remark, the Minister appreciated the visit of the team and pledged the Federal Government’s support for its investment drives.

“One of my mandates here following my appointment by President Mohammadu Buhari is to support private sector industrial growth.  We are proud of what your Management is doing and we are ready to support you. I am not unaware of some of the challenges facing the paint industry in Nigeria. But we are working round the clock to address them,” he said.

The Minister noted that to create jobs, eradicate and take 10 million Nigerians out of poverty, the federal government must focus on industrialisation and agriculture.

The Company which has 100 per cent indigenous ownership commenced operations in Nigeria in January 1959.

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