CAPE-TOWN, South-Africa, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Two significant multinationals join forces to increase consumer access in Africa DHL Express (http://www.dhl.com), the world’s leading international express services provider and Engen, Africa’s leading multinational fuel retailer and provider of convenience services, have signed a retail partnership, in a bid to provide customers with better access to global express services. A consumer looking to send documents or parcels overseas can simply walk into an Engen service station to send their shipment, ensuring greater convenience and accessibility to the powerful global network which DHL offers. This includes…
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ABUJA, Nigeria, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The performance in the power sector across the 15 ECOWAS Member States has been consistently unsatisfactory over the years. Despite implementing power sector reforms aimed at stimulating private sector participation and liberalization, national power utilities in the region have not been able to attract a significant level of private investment. In fact, the national power utilities have continued to be under-capitalized in addition to charging rates below cost, hence they have not been able to access financial markets or attract investors for maintenance and expansion projects. It is believed that over…
LAGOS, Nigeria, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — With interests from hotels, agriculture, and real estate to power generation and oil exploration, Transcorp, the rapidly transforming conglomerate is providing ordinary shareholders a uniquely diversified opportunity to share in Nigeria’s burgeoning economy. Photo Tony Elumelu: Following major acquisitions in power and agribusiness, new initiatives in its hotel and tourism business and the commencement soon of production from its existing oil block, Transcorp shareholders are already reaping rewards, with the stock one of the strongest recent performers on the NSE. The extraordinary turnaround in the Company’s business was highlighted in…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, is shocked and saddened by the acts of violence which occurred in Tripoli, on 15 and 16 November 2013, resulting in the death of dozens of people, while many more were wounded. The Chairperson of the Commission is deeply concerned at the increasing violence and lawlessness in the country, including a series of similar incidents in Benghazi and other cities in recent weeks. She strongly condemns the resort to violence by armed militias, in general, and…
WASHINGTON, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Testimony Linda Thomas-Greenfield Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs House Foreign Affairs Subcommittees on Africa, Global Health, Human Rights, and International Organizations and Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Washington, DC November 13, 2013 Chairman Smith, Chairman Poe, Ranking Member Bass, Ranking Member Deutch, and Members of the Committee, thank you for this opportunity to update you about U.S. policy on Nigeria and specifically our efforts to help Nigeria counter the threat posed by Boko Haram and associated violent extremist groups. Chairman Smith and Chairman Poe, instability in Nigeria is of direct concern to…
Hartland Specialist Hospitals located in Abuja, Nigeria invites application for the following positions. DOCTORS/ MEDICAL STAFFS/ NON-MEDICAL STAFFS • Staff Nurses – Pediatrics Trained • Certified Nurse Midwife • Critical care nursing• A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) • clinical nurse leader (CNL) • Certified Dialysis Nurse • Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC) • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) • Nurse Anesthetist • Nurse Case Manager • Nurse Educator • Nurse Practitioner (NP) • Nurse Researcher • Nursing Informatics Analyst • Pediatric Endocrinology Nurse • Ward In-Charge Nurses • Nursing Supervisors • Nursing Quality Assessors & Nursing Procedures Trainers • Staff Nurse…
Job Title: Project Coordinator, HIV Programmes Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified persons for the following positions on different projects in our organization. Reporting to the Director of Programs Specific Job/Responsibilities: • Lead the implementation of Global Fund and other HIV/AIDs, OVC and…
Job Title: Trainee Civil Engineer Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Employer: Specialist Foundation Firm We require the services of intelligent, honest, resourceful and self-driven people. The person: Applicants for the position must possess the following qualifications and experience: • WASC/GCE ‘0′ Level with a minimum of 5 credits (including English Language and Mathematics at one sitting) • B.Sc in Civil Engineering (minimum qualifications) • Computer Literacy is a must • Not more than 27 years old • Good communication skills • Good critical and analytical skills How to Apply: Interested candidates should send in applications in their-own handwriting with detailed CV…
Job Title: Regional Manager Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Employer: Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for general administration • Oversee healthcare provider network development and management • Oversee care coordination, provider relations, claims administration, and wellness programmes • Oversee member services activities and client relationship management • Coordinate marketing of health plans to private and public organisations Requirements: • A Medical Doctor with MBBS OR MBCHB degree • Possession of an MBA or MPH will be an advantage • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Medical Doctor, 2 of which must preferably be with an accredited…
Job Title: Regional Manager Location: Abuja, Nigeria Employer: Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) Key Responsibilities: • Be responsible for general administration • Oversee healthcare provider network development and management • Oversee care coordination, provider relations, claims administration, and wellness programmes • Oversee member services activities and client relationship management • Coordinate marketing of health plans to private and public organisations Requirements: • A Medical Doctor with MBBS OR MBCHB degree • Possession of an MBA or MPH will be an advantage • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Medical Doctor, 2 of which must preferably be with an accredited Health…