Friday 29 September 2017
Leo Burnett Lagos wins multi million naira World Bank Project
Leo Burnett Lagos, a fast rising advertising agency in Nigeria has won the World Bank International Finance Corporation pitch.
Information gathered from reliable source confirmed that the agency won the account after a keenly contested pitch against some powerhouse agencies including, DDB Lagos, Yellow Brick Road, Novel Porta Y&R and the incumbent Blue Bird Communications.
Information gathered from reliable source confirmed that the agency won the account after a keenly contested pitch against some powerhouse agencies including, DDB Lagos, Yellow Brick Road, Novel Porta Y&R and the incumbent Blue Bird Communications.
NB/FRSC Flag Off 10th Don't Drink and Drive Campaign
Nigerian Breweries Plc in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday flagged off the 10th edition of the Don’t Drink and Drive campaign in Lagos. The campaign is a corporate social responsibility initiative by the company to improve safety on Nigerian roads by discouraging the habit of drink driving by drivers.
Africa’s Leading Architects Revealed!
At a gala awards ceremony held on the rooftop of the Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, the inaugural Grand Prix and Category Winners of the Africa Architecture Awards were announced on the evening of Thursday, 28 September 2017. Over 130 VIP guests were in attendance at this glittering event, including the Consul-General of France in Cape Town, Mr Laurent Amar, the Chairman of the French South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philip Geromont, and Claude van Wyk of the Kingdom of The Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town. The shortlisted finalists were flown into South Africa from across the continent and the world, and hosted by awards founder and sponsor Saint-Gobain.
Siemens signs MoU with Madagascar to accelerate country’s power generation
The agreement was signed together with project partners TSK and in the presence of Günter Nooke, the German Chancellor’s Personal Representative for Africa and the German ambassador to Madagascar, Harald Gehrig, in the Ministry of Water, Energy and Hydrocarbons.
Other key aspects of the agreement include an assessment of the electrical grid based on the new power generation sources; applying financing concepts that will ensure the long-term sustainability of these infrastructure initiatives; and creating opportunities for local upskilling and job creation during construction and operation.
Other key aspects of the agreement include an assessment of the electrical grid based on the new power generation sources; applying financing concepts that will ensure the long-term sustainability of these infrastructure initiatives; and creating opportunities for local upskilling and job creation during construction and operation.
Thursday 28 September 2017
NB Donates Clinic, Medical Equipment and 100kva Generator to Nigeria Immigration Service
Nigerian Breweries Plc has commissioned and donated a newly constructed, fully equipped clinic and 100KVA generator to the Nigerian Immigration Service in Ikoyi, Lagos State. According to the company, the donation was done in line with its philosophy of Winning with Nigeria and to confirm it identifies with the vision and mission of key stakeholders in the Nigerian project.
iSON Group Shortlisted in two Categories for AABLA’s 2017 Finalist
iSON Group, one of Africa's largest IT and ITeS companies with presence in about 25 countries in Africa has been shortlisted as finalist in two categories of the much anticipated 7th All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA) in Partnership with CNBC. In the finalist list recently released by AABLA, the Founder and Chairman of iSON Group, Ramesh Awtaney is one of the nominees in the Business Leader of the year for West Africa region while iSON Group was also shortlisted for West African Company of the year.
Fidelity Bank Unveils New Campaign, Rolls Out Cash For Latest Phase of “Get Alert In Millions” Promo
Fidelity Bank has perked up its pledge to provide its customers with unrivaled services by unveiling a new brand campaign with the theme: ‘Our Word’. The new campaign is coming barely two years after the Bank successfully refreshed its corporate identity.
The bank at the unveiling told journalists that the new commercial reinforces its underlying promise to deliver a new face of service in Nigeria’s financial services industry.
The bank at the unveiling told journalists that the new commercial reinforces its underlying promise to deliver a new face of service in Nigeria’s financial services industry.
New TV Show for Guys to Debut
A new television show tagged Guy Code, which promises to excite young male viewers, is set to premiere on October 1.
The show will stimulate conversations on the exclusive guys’ circle while highlighting the wonders and woes of manhood. It will use storytelling approaches to reach its target audience.
The show will stimulate conversations on the exclusive guys’ circle while highlighting the wonders and woes of manhood. It will use storytelling approaches to reach its target audience.
Wednesday 27 September 2017
Heritage Bank reiterates commitment to Nigeria’s entertainment industry
Heritage Bank Plc has reiterated its commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria’s creative industry because it is a major contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
In an assessment of the industry’s performance done recently, Nollywood defied recession and had grossed an amazing N1 billion from a record 50 indigenous movies in 2016- its best box office returns ever.
In an assessment of the industry’s performance done recently, Nollywood defied recession and had grossed an amazing N1 billion from a record 50 indigenous movies in 2016- its best box office returns ever.
mediaReach OMD presents the latest edition of mediafacts Book
mediaReach OMD presents the latest edition of mediafacts Book. mediaReach OMD has been instrumental in publishing the mediafacts Book annually (since 2001) with an objective to organize Media information in the West & Central Africa region; making it easily accessible and useful to all.
El-Rufai Commends Airtel for Role in developing Primary Education
...As Telco Commissions Yahaya Hamza Primary School, Kaduna
Monday 25 September 2017
Nigerian Breweries Commissions Block of Classrooms at Uyo
Nigerian Breweries Plc has commissioned a newly built blockof classrooms, library and toilet facilities at the Special Education Center for Exceptional Children in Uyo, State in honour of Imoh Eno-Essien, the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year.
The construction of the facilities in the school where Mr. Essien teaches was part of the prize for emerging as the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year. Essien, who beat nine other finalists to the coveted prize last year, also got one million Naira cash prize, an oversea training plus another one million Naira to be paid to him annually for five years.
The construction of the facilities in the school where Mr. Essien teaches was part of the prize for emerging as the 2016 Maltina Teacher of the Year. Essien, who beat nine other finalists to the coveted prize last year, also got one million Naira cash prize, an oversea training plus another one million Naira to be paid to him annually for five years.
CBL Store Partners With Sports World Nigeria
In a bid to get closer to the fans, Continental Basketball League Store today announces a ground breaking partnership with Nigeria’s number one Sports and fitness retail chain. Sports World Nigeria would be the official offline retail partner of the CBL Store. Sports World has fourteen outlets across Nigeria and three in Lagos; Palms Shopping Mall, Ikeja City Mall and Brasas’r Place on Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase One.
Gula, a play on Obasanjo’s prison encounter to premieres on September 30th
Gula, a true-life story of hope, courage and second chances, is set to premiere on Saturday, September 30th 2017 by 7:00 pm at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos
Gula is a stage play based on the book ‘The Story of Baba Ali’ written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his encounter with Baba Ali - one of the most dreaded criminals in Northern Nigeria during his incarceration in Yola.
Gula is a stage play based on the book ‘The Story of Baba Ali’ written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his encounter with Baba Ali - one of the most dreaded criminals in Northern Nigeria during his incarceration in Yola.
Delta celebrates 1-millionth passenger on board Lagos-Atlanta service
Delta Air Lines hit an important milestone as it carried the 1-millionth customer to fly on its nonstop service between Nigeria and the United States. The passenger, Ms Gbemisola Abudu, was met by Bobby Bryan, Delta’s Commercial Director for East and West Africa, as she checked in for her flight from Lagos to Atlanta and was presented with a special celebratory gift to mark the occasion.
Kano, Chinese firm sign MoU to establish $600m textile industrial park
Kano State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shandong Ruyi Technology Group of China, for the establishment of a $600 million Textile Industrial Park in Kano.
Shandong Ruyi is China’s leading innovative technology textile enterprise with the planned investment in Kano to be its biggest in Africa upon completion.
Shandong Ruyi is China’s leading innovative technology textile enterprise with the planned investment in Kano to be its biggest in Africa upon completion.
Thursday 21 September 2017
iSON Empowering Girls through Call Centre Services
In countless occasions, we hear people chant “the children are the future’’, ‘’children are the leaders of tomorrow’’, but would there really be a tomorrow if we do not take care of today? One dependable way to guarantee a better tomorrow is through education. More important is the need to improve female education as it is pivotal for national development, hence the phrase ‘’when you educate a girl, you educate a nation’’.
A New Dawn for Internet Connection in Nigeria
Why do I have to sit through this movie on TV when I could have watched the same content on YouTube? Why can’t I play my favourite online mobile game with my friends even when they are on vacation abroad? Can we have the board meeting via streaming instead of incurring flight cost? These are some of the internal dialogue of today’s internet users especially millennials when they encounter friction-filled experiences.
Google to buy HTC's Pixel phone division in a $1.1 bn deal
Tech giant Google's parent company Alphabet has signed a $1.1billion (£815million) deal with embattled Taiwanese smartphone giant HTC.
The deal which is expected to be closed early next year as soon as clearance is secured from regulators will see some HTC staff join the Silicon Valley Giant with Google not taking a stake in the firm. It also marks the latest move by Google to boost its hardware capabilities.
The deal which is expected to be closed early next year as soon as clearance is secured from regulators will see some HTC staff join the Silicon Valley Giant with Google not taking a stake in the firm. It also marks the latest move by Google to boost its hardware capabilities.
AfricaBuild Lagos 2018 To Hold At Landmark Centre Lagos in March
The Nigerian economy is out of recession. Due to this fact and after the great success of AfricaBuild Lagos this year it comes as no surprise that the German trade fair specialists fairtrade Messe announce the 3rd edition of AfricaBuild Lagos to take place on 6 to 8 March 2018 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The international trade fair has become the leading international building & interiors exhibition in Nigeria.
Africa Thought Leaders Discuss New Progress in Maternal and Child Health At Speak Up Gala Night
Monday night, Speak Up Africa hosted its second annual Gala with over 300 African Heads of State, First Ladies, world health experts, leaders from the non-profit and foundation sector, and the business community to celebrate the tremendous strides already made in terms of child and maternal health on the continent.
Senegal and France to host Global Partnership for Education Financing Conference
The governments of Senegal and France will be co-hosting The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing conference, which will take place on February 8, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal.
Etihad Aviation Group Announces New Executive Appointment
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has announced the appointment of Mana Mohamed Saeed Al Mulla as Chief Group Support Services Officer, responsible for a range of support functions, including IT Services, Procurement and Supply Management, and Property and Facilities Management. He will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
User experience takes centre stage in Africa’s entertainment and media industry - PwC report
Amid shifting consumer preferences, rapid advances in technology and ongoing disruption to business models, the new strategic imperative for entertainment and media (E&M) companies is to turn customers into fans – by innovating to create the most compelling, engaging, and intuitive user experiences.
Wednesday 20 September 2017
Dozie, Obi Other Honour Ogbechie
Members of the academia, industry practitioners, friends and family over the weekend gathered to honour Prof (Sir) Chris Ogbechie a professor of Strategic Management with Lagos Business School, LBS.
Africa is the next maritime investment haven - NIMASA DG
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that with the potentials of the African maritime sector, competitive operating environment, proper regulation, incentives and infrastructural development; Africa would be the next maritime investment haven.
Airtel Nigeria Bags Payment Innovation in Telecom Awards
Leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has been honoured with the Payment Innovation in Telecom Award by Africa’s leading transaction switching and processing services company, Interswitch.
Tuesday 19 September 2017
Gula, a play on Obasanjo’s experience in prison goes on stage in Lagos
The captivating true-life account of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo on his encounter with one of the most dreaded criminals in Northern Nigeria during his incarceration is set for staging as a play titled ‘Gula!’
Monday 18 September 2017
Sage Appoints Pieter Bensch as New VP for Africa & Middle East
Sage, the market and technology leader for cloud accounting, people & payroll, and payment systems, on Monday announced ICT industry veteran, Pieter Bensch, as the company’s new executive vice-president for Africa and Middle East.
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