The Result of Persistent Conflicts in Ikeja Computer Village

BusinessTechnologyThe Result of Persistent Conflicts in Ikeja Computer Village

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

The rejection of traditional market leaders — Iyaloja and Babaloja — at Computer Village, Ikeja took another turn when businesses resumed after the unavoidable closure of the larger part of the economy following lockdown directives in Lagos state. It appears the bad relationship between seller associations and the new leadership in the phone and computer hub has become more noticeable due to a request for the payment of monthly dues. Techpoint Africa confirmed from the Iyaloja, Abisola Azeez, and some traders...

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AMC Entertainment to Reopen 450 U.S. Theatres on July 15

BusinessEntertainmentAMC Entertainment to Reopen 450 U.S. Theatres on July 15

PilotnewsJune 19, 2020

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc on Thursday said it planned to reopen theatres at about 450 locations in the U.S. on July 15 and expected returning to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving. The world’s largest movie theatre operator also said it would reopen the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co’s “Mulan” on July 24 and Warner Bros.’ July 31 release of “Tenet”. The company said it would...

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DPR warns IPMAN Members Against Selling Petrol Above Official Pump Price

BusinessOil & GasDPR warns IPMAN Members Against Selling Petrol Above Official Pump Price

PilotnewsJune 17, 2020

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) , Osogbo Field Office, has warned members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association (IPMAN) against selling petrol above the official pump price. Mr. Olusegun Daboh, DPR Operations Controller, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Osogbo. Daboh said the official pump price in which filling stations were allowed to sell petrol was N121.50k and not above N123.50k. According to him,...

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Lufthansa to File Bankruptcy Protection if Bailout Fails

BusinessTravelWorld NewsLufthansa to File Bankruptcy Protection if Bailout Fails

PilotnewsJune 17, 2020

German airline Lufthansa on Wednesday said it would have to apply for bankruptcy protection if the terms of a bailout deal with the German Government fail at an extraordinary general assembly, slated for June 25. According to the Frankfurt Headquarters of the company, Lufthansa will have to apply for bankruptcy protection proceedings shortly after the annual general meeting if a solution is not found immediately. The company was reacting to the statement by Heinz Hermann Thiele,...

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Acknowledging ‘Racial Stereotype,’ PepsiCo to Drop Aunt Jemima Name, Brand

Arts & CultureBusinessAcknowledging ‘Racial Stereotype,’ PepsiCo to Drop Aunt Jemima Name, Brand

PilotnewsJune 17, 2020

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup, it said on Wednesday, dropping a mascot criticized for a racist history. The logo of the more than 130-year-old brand features an African American woman named after a character from 19th century minstrel shows. The offensive caricature is rooted in a stereotype of a friendly black woman working as a servant or a nanny for a white...

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Fashola Describes Letter of the CEO of the Executive Jets as Ridiculous

BusinessNewsNigeriaTravelFashola Describes Letter of the CEO of the Executive Jets as Ridiculous

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)June 17, 2020

The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has reacted to the letter written by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Executive Jets Services Limited, Sam Iwuakoju, on the circumstances around a Lagos-Abuja flight operated on Saturday. The Minister describes the letter as ridiculous as he claimed he has not travelled out of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Since March 22. The West African Pilot News has earlier reported the apology tendered by...

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Congolese Fashion Designer Goes Virtual as Virus Hits Runway Shows

BusinessFashionCongolese Fashion Designer Goes Virtual as Virus Hits Runway Shows

PilotnewsJune 16, 2020

U.S.-based Congolese fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba was excited about debuting her fashion line, Hanifa, at this year’s New York Fashion Week. But when her show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mvuemba got creative. The 29-year-old designer held a virtual show on May 22 for her latest collection called ‘Pink Label Congo’. The 3D animated event was watched by tens of thousands of people who streamed it on her Hanifa Instagram Live page. “We...

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Huawei: NATO Chief Says UK Review of 5G Security Important

BusinessTechnologyWorld NewsHuawei: NATO Chief Says UK Review of 5G Security Important

PilotnewsJune 10, 2020

The head of the NATO military alliance said that the West could not ignore the rise of China so it was important that Britain review the role of Huawei in its 5G network to ensure its security. NATO Secretary Genera, Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said China was coming closer to the West in various ways in the Arctic, in cyberspace and in critical infrastructure, including telecommunications. “I trust that the UK government will design their...

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Akwete Weavers Decry High Production Cost, Seek Govt Empowerment

BusinessCulture & TraditionNigeriaAkwete Weavers Decry High Production Cost, Seek Govt Empowerment

PilotnewsJune 9, 2020

Mrs. Helen Ebere, President, Akwete Cooperative Plc, in Abia has decried the lack of patronage of Akwete handmade clothes in the country occasioned by high production cost. Ebere made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Akwete, a town in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia. According to her, the cost of weaving a handmade two and a half yards of the Akwete cloth, has now...

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NERC Gives 7 Discos 14-Days to Respond to Query Over Estimated Billing

BusinessInfrastructureNewsNigeriaNERC Gives 7 Discos 14-Days to Respond to Query Over Estimated Billing

Adeola Oladipupo (Correspondent)June 9, 2020

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has seven electricity distribution companies 14-days to respond to allegations of not complying with the order on estimated billing. “The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued notices of intention to commence enforcement action against seven electricity distribution companies over their failure to comply with the Order 197/2020 on capping of unmetered R2 and C1 electricity customers,” the NERC said in a statement. The Discos are Benin, Enugu, Eko, Ikeja,...

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