Still a Virgin: The Philosophy of Richard Branson

Still a Virgin: The Philosophy of Richard Branson

If a reputation defined a man, then Richard Branson would definitely be defined as unique. From his way of life to the way he conducts business, and even his start, Richard Branson developed a philosophy for running his business that many wouldn’t dare attempt. Without following the working model of…

Canada Signs Investment Protection Treaty With Nigeria

 

The Canadian High Commissioner, Mr. Chris Cooter has described the recent Canada-Nigeria investment forum as a spring board for bigger economic opportunities for both countries.

Energy and health are some of the sectors among others where strong partnerships could emerge during the forum.

A delegation of top government officials and private sector captains were led by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo to Canada for the investment…

CBN Set To Introduce ATM That Will Be Paying Coins

The CBN will introduce an Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) that can give out coins to boost Nigerians to learn the culture of spending it.This strategy was in line with the currency reformation implementation and the ATM for coins will accelerate the approval of coins by Nigerians and transform our mindset about its usage says Head of Shared Services at CBN, Mr Chidi Umeano.

“To…

Store Institutes $5 ‘Just Looking’ Fee

An Australia specialty food store has implemented a $ 5 fee for “just looking.” Two Reddit users brought attention to the Celiac Supplies store, posting photos of a sign out front explaining the policy, which promises to deduct the $ 5 when customers buy something. “There has been high volume of people who use this store as…

Massive Opportunity In Pre-Launch – Join Early And Become A “Founder”

I guess you have heard about BitCoin and how it is gaining popularity and acceptance tremendously against world currencies. It has been featured on many TV stations like FOX TV and also many popular online websites including Bloomberg.

BitBillions is a brand new program poised to make you an income when it launches. Right now, you can join…

Rich Russians Take Ambulances to Dodge Traffic

Running late for a meeting in Moscow? You can go online and hire an “ambulance taxi” for $ 200 an hour or more—a savvy way to cut through the city’s notorious traffic jams, the National Post reports. According to a Russian paper, police discovered the ruse when they pulled over a suspicious ambulance:…

America’s Hottest Job Pays $9.70 an Hour

The good news for a struggling economy: One home health aide company plans to hire 45,000 aides this year, which should give you an idea of how quickly the business is growing. The not-so-good news: Average hourly pay for a position as an aide, currently the fastest-growing job in America according to Labor Department stats, is just $ 9.70,…

Aliko Dangote moved up from 76th to emerge World’s 43rd Richest Man

Cement mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, moved up 33 places from the 76th position, which he occupied on the list of richest men and women in the world compiled by US-based Forbes Magazine last year, to emerge the 43rd richest man on earth in 2013.

According to the list which was released on Monday by Forbes, Dangote and the Chairman of Globalom, Dr. Mike Adenuga…

How Nintendo, Sony, Coca-cola, Adidas and 16 other Major Companies Got Their Names

This is a guest post by List25.com for more interesting lists, subscribe to their newsletter here. Lego:  In 1934, Danish carpenter Ol Kirk Kristiansen, the founder of what we now know of as Lego®, asked his staff to come up with a good name for his growing toy company.  The two names that ended up being finalists…

Folorunsho Alakija buys N18.4 billion London property

Nigerian billionaire and the richest woman in Africa, Folorunsho Alakija owns five apartment in London luxury One Hype Park – the world’s most expensive apartment block.

According to American lifestyle magazine, Vanity Fair, in its latest issue out by weekend listed Alakija as one of…