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Infinix has put in commendable efforts so far to strike a balance between aesthetics and performance with its smartphone design to create beautifully crafted products and more seamless user experiences in line with current trends. Considering that its major target audience is the youth, entertainment is a major focus for the brand in all of its activities all year round.
As innovations improve on the formerly existing ones, the possibilities of a smartphone experience promise users a more excellent way. Among the portfolio of Infinix devices, one can easily label the Hot Series your ‘go-to smartphone’ for gaming, entertainment and non-stop fun.
Placing emphasis on smartphone performance, for heavy-duty gamers especially, these phones usually come with power-packed processors and batteries that promise longer gaming or entertainment time.
The average young consumer is energetic, stylish, fun-loving, ambitious, aspirational and full of vigour. The Hot Series delivers high specifications to amplify entertainment experiences for young consumers and at the same time still doesn’t fall short of innovative technologies. Not to forget the trendy body designs perfect for styling outfits to match the colour pop of the device.
The newest in the series is the Hot12 device boasting of functionality, entertainment and style. It bodies an excellent gaming processor—HelioG85—and a 6.82″ rapid refresh rate display of 90Hz. The 5000mAh battery extends the entertainment experience packed in a durable flat-edge design fit; all of which sum up for a better experience.
Each new Hot Series rollout is an upgraded version of the last one, all in a bid to enable users to work and have fun faster. With the Hot12 series, every user stands out and enjoys more seamless user experiences in line with current trends.
Infinix will be hosting a giveaway session on Instagram with the Hot Series ambassador, Liquorose. Fans will be rewarded with an Infinix smartphone device and other gift items. Keep up with more details about how to win and more fun stuff from Infinix Nigeria on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
On the 31st of March 2022, Guinness Nigeria kicked off its foremost bartender competition, World Class, in major cities across Nigeria including Lagos, Port-Harcourt, and Abuja. After a rigorous selection process, and a three-day cocktail week, the competition officially came to an end, and Victor Obanya emerged the winner of World Class 2022 at the grand finale held on the 10th of June.
This third edition of the most talked about bartending competition was an enthralling experience amped by cocktail tasting, savory gourmet, and networking. The cocktail week had guests treated to an array of cocktails from the four regional finalists. Each cocktail was inspired by participating brands. Ketel One vodka led day one, The Singleton controlled day two, and Johnnie Walker, day three. Guests gathered at the poolside bar, The Deck, Victoria Island, to enjoy the experience.
On day four, Diageo staff and members of the media gathered at Arabesque restaurant in Victoria Island for a closed session to determine the winner at the national level who would eventually go on to represent Nigeria in Sydney, Australia later on in the year. After a rigorous screening session, Victor Obanya eventually emerged as the winner.
As the biggest bartending stage worldwide, World Class seeks to give Nigerians an opportunity to showcase their skills on the grandest stage and reshape the future of drinking culture. For more information about World Class 2022, follow @worldclassng, #WORLDCLASS #MAKEITWORLDCLASS.
About World Class
World Class is a platform that has supported, trained, and inspired 250,000 bartenders across the globe over the past eight years while partnering with the world’s finest spirit portfolio – the Diageo Reserve Collection. World Class is also the authority on the drinking industry that consumers go in search of for information pertaining to the latest drink trends, cocktail recipes, and more.
Journey to the World of Prime Video and see where it takes you….
Following a successful rollout of its first localised marketing campaign, Prime Video hosts Nigeria’s biggest stars and its consumers to an immersive brand experience where they were introduced to the platform, the titles, and what the fully loaded Prime Video experience in Nigeria looks like.
The star-studded brand experience was well attended by A-list celebrities including Sola Sobowale, Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Richard Mofe Damijo, M.I Abaga, Funke Akindele, Adunni Ade, and Femi Adebayo, amongst others who graced the black carpet.
The brand experience kicked off on the black carpet with celebrities donning their best interpretations of the dress code for the evening, “Blue Tie” while yielding to the paparazzi, and interacting with hosts Amanda Dara and Chuey Chu.
Guests were then led to the cocktail area where the multisensory experience began. They were introduced to the immersive themed pods inspired by the diverse genres available on Prime Video such as Drama, Romance, Action, Adventure, Comedy, and more. The A-listers enjoyed cocktails inspired by Prime Video titles such as The Summer I Turned Pretty, Reacher, and The Blood Covenant while they engaged with the pods.
Darey Art-Alade, popular musician and entertainment entrepreneur, opened the evening with virtual assistant technology, Alexa serving as his co-host. The evening’s entertainment featured a standout performance by Prime Voices, who sang covers of some of Nigeria’s biggest hits, and a vibrant dance performance.
Prime Video titles inspired the six-course fine dining experience. Courses included ‘The 12hour Tozo Battlefield’ inspired by The Terminal List, ‘The Arsenal’ inspired by All or Nothing: Arsenal, ‘What Do Women Want In Harlem’ inspired by Harlem, ‘Butcher’ inspired by The Boys, ‘Warrior Supper’ inspired by King of Thieves and ‘Cheese and Booze’ inspired by The Marvelous Ms. Maisel.
To close the night, the legendary Asa gave an electrifying live performance, featuring classics Bibanke, Jailer, and hits from her new album Good Times, and Show me Off.
If you haven’t heard, now you have, Prime Video is fully loaded in Nigeria and offers payment in local currency at ₦2,300 a month.
The innovative smartphone brand TECNO launched its newest addition to the Camon 19 series called the Tecno Camon 19 PRO Mondrian edition. The event was held on the 16th of August 2022 at the Art hotel Victoria Island, Lagos in collaboration with the African Artists’ Foundation (AFF).
The event was indeed an extravagant one, and trust TECNO to always keep it premium and classy. The theme of the event was ‘’Tech meets Art’’ and the venue was packed with different top celebrities and guests from the Tech, Fashion, Art, Music, and Entertainment sectors of the industry who perfectly understood the assignment, some a little bit more than the others.
What is an event without the top dressed? Here are a few who topped the chart:
The 188-year-old premium liqueur, Jagermeister, celebrated the Meister culture with the Meister tribe in an Exclusive festival tagged “The Meister’s Expression” on Friday 12th & Sunday 14th of August respectively at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos.
The events treated guests to performances from a strong lineup of artists who embodied the true Meister Expression. Meisters (Masters) are those who challenge the convention of positive transformation and stay true to who they are.
The first day of the festival was the ‘After Dark Music concert’ which saw electrifying performances from Mavin’s Finest Ladipoe and Ruger to the delight of guests as well as stellar performances from Bella Shmurda, Small Doctor, not forgetting the amazing DJs for the night, Dj Gigi Jasmine, Dj Baggio, Dj Crowd Controller and Super hypeman, Voltage of Hype. The tone and energy for the night was high and fun as guests were treated to amazing Jagermeister cocktails.
On the second day themed Fashion Expressionism party, featured the collaborators for The Meisters Expression campaign showcased their crafts and how they stand out and have chosen to express themselves through music, ink, piercings, art, and hair. Guests were treated to a spectacular showcase of different kinds of arts and crafts like Live Paintings, Body paintings, pottery, live drawings, etc. The Line of up artists to thrill the guests for the evening was top notch featuring Fireboy DML, Fave, Psycho YP, Blaqbonez, Commissioner Dj wysei, Dj obi, Dj Baggio, Dj Gigi Jasmine among others.
Jagermeister is championing progressive societal change, futuristic conversations, and challenging the status quo by encouraging people to live above the norm and enjoy unconventionality by being The Meister.
Follow @jagermeisternigeria on Instagram for more information.
Last weekend, Orijin, the custodian of culture was the toast of the Big Brother Naija Saturday night party-themed Orijinal Ankara party.
Saturday night parties are the highlights of Big Brother Naija weekends and Orijin delivered with melodious afrobeat music, flamboyant fashion, and its unique taste. The Level Up housemates partied away decked in stylish Ankara fabric, caps, gele, beads, and handcrafted Orijin accessories, with the irresistibly delicious tastes of the Orijin variants; the new Orijin Tigernut & Ginger, Orijin Classic, cocktails with the Orijin Bitters, and Orijin Gin.
Consumers were not left out of the excitement of the Orijinal party weekend, Orijinals across social media partied along in Ankara and African print, alongside their favorite bottle/can of Orijin. With the Orijinal Ankara celebration, Orijin continues to celebrate individuals who take pride in culture, blending the best of old and new, traditional and contemporary to remain truly fresh, original, and connected to their roots.
You can also keep up with the hashtags for more information – #BBNaijaOrijinalparty #StayOrijinal.
See Orijinal BBNaija photos below:
ICYMI: It was indeed a night of culture on full display as Housemates paid a visit to their roots, looking resplendent in their African print designs at the Ankara-themed party hosted by @orijin_nigeria! Who do you think rocked the Ankara style better? #BBNaijaOrijinalparty #StayOrijinal
Earlier in May this year, the Infinix Note12 VIP was launched in all of its glory in grand style on a prestigious yacht. Activities have been ongoing for fans to enjoy the thrill that the VIP devices offer in order to take the lead in work and play.
The Infinix Note 12 Pop-Up Shop experience kicked off in Lagos at Ikeja City Mall on Thursday the 28th of July and ran up until the 10th of August 2022. You can bet that all the participants had an amazing time with the Pop-Up Shop experience because there were lots of goodies and special benefits for them to enjoy. On Saturday the 6th of August, Liquorose took the fun a notch higher at the Ikeja City Mall with Infinix fans and it was a swell time of music, dance, games and lots of fun.
The next Infinix Note 12 Pop-Up Shop experience tour will be in Ibadan at the Palms Mall, MKO Abiola Way, Oluyole, Ibadan from the 15th till the 28th of August 2022. If you’ve not been a part of the experience, it’s not too late to join in the Infinix Note 12 Pop-Up Shop experience because it would be lots of fun. As you may have already guessed, there’ll be lots of eating, drinking, singing, dancing and gaming. Not just that, participants get special benefits like phone swaps for the Infinix Note 12 series, Infinix phone repairs from CarlCare, payments in instalments from EasyBuy and a whole lot more. This means that you can swap your phone to a brand new Infinix Note 12 with EasyBuy using your phone as a downpayment during the #Note12VIPPopShop experience amongst other things.
Meanwhile, the one and only Odunlade Adekola will be live at the Palms Mall, MKO Abiola Way, Oluyole, Ibadan from 10 am on Saturday the 20th of August in Ibadan. You can trust that Odunlade Adekola will bring all the energy needed for a greater level of fun. So, mark your calendars and come ready to have the best time and capture happy moments at the Infinix Note 12 Pop-Up Shop experience tour.
The #Note12VIPPopUpShopExperience will be an experience you will remember for a long time to come because you’re going to have all the fun.
Follow @infinixnigeria on Instagram for more juicy updates like this one and other activities in the future.
This is strictly for trouble makers and fun seekers, Smirnoff Hangouts is at a bar next to you. Let us know if you would be coming through with your squad to the Smirnoff Hangouts. Follow @smirnoffng to get info on locations and use the #SmirnoffHangout hashtag to post your experiences.
Everyone can relate to how hard it is to realize dreams, especially when they are not in the traditional bracket of what a life-long career should be — the heartache, the lack of support from family members, and so much more. “Road to Spotlight” is a film that depicts the difficulties of pursuing one’s dream while also trying to make money to survive.
The short film tells the story of Naomi (Sophie Alakija), an ordinary Nigerian who dreams of becoming a successful vlogger, making lots of money, and gaining fans via her creativity with her lifestyle YouTube channel. She recognizes, however, that dreams do not become a reality overnight, and she still has to earn a living to survive. Will she be able to attain her ambitious goals? The answer is in the movie.
A few weeks ago, TECNO premiered the movie “Roles Reversed,” which was shot on the Camon 19 Pro. The video quality was great, the story was top-notch, and the acting was mind-blowing. With Sophie Alakija as the lead actress and Kayode Kasum as the director, we can only guess how good the movie “Road to the Spotlight” would be.
Join Nigerians all over the country to watch the premiere of “Road to Spotlight” on the 6th and 7th of August 2022
On Friday, 22nd of June, 2022,Jobberman, Nigeria’s leading career platform, hosted its inaugural networking mixer themed ‘Drive your Ambition’ for professionals across various industries with a minimum of 5 years of experience. The event held in partnership with Mitsubishi/Massilia is part of Jobberman’s efforts to create and establish a community of high-achieving Nigerian talents. The goal is to ensure that these senior professionals are continuously steered towards the pinnacle of success while making it easy for employers to tap into their wealth of experience and skills through employment opportunities.
The event kicked off with a welcome address from Chisom Ofili, the Head of Recruitment at Jobberman, who introduced the Jobberman Top Professional Community and what senior professionals stand to gain when they join.
Some of these benefits include access to a curated list of top premium jobs across different industries, closed members-only masterclasses with top leaders across the country, and a platform of expression as leading experts in their own rights.
The inaugural mixer also featured a panel discussion with seasoned industry professionals moderated by Mojibade Sosanya on how to Negotiate your Value to Earn your Worth.
The panellists included: Akanimoh Ojo, The Country manager, Leatherback, Funmi Abiola, The Head of Marketing and Communications at Massilia Motors and Ahmed Alaga, Programme Manager Partnerships at Jobberman Nigeria.
With the theme ‘Drive Your Ambition’, the panellists offered valuable insights on salary negotiation, defining and adding value in the workplace, and the importance of having a long-term plan for career development.
Here are a few quotes from the speakers;
“Read the room, know when to bring up the topic of salary negotiation” – Ahmed Alaga.
“Have a progress tracker when negotiating for a raise, this will help you and your supervisor see how much value you’ve added to your company” – Akanimoh Ojo
“Underpromise and overdeliver, work towards exceeding expectations” – Funmi Abiola
The evening wrapped up with great music, food, drinks, and the opportunity for professionals to expand their network.
Commenting on the event, Jobberman Nigeria’s Head of Marketing Oge Agu said “Jobberman is dedicated to supporting career professionals at every stage in their journey because we fully understand that growth should be a never-ending journey. While we have initiatives in place to support entry-level professionals, we have created the Jobberman Top Professionals Community to give mid and senior-level execs a tailored capacity expansion experience that meets them where they are and helps them get to where they aspire to be faster.”
Access Bank Plc. has received the MSECB Management System Certificate per the management system requirements in ISO 37301:2021 for its exemplary commitment to sustainable business continuity. With this new win, the institution becomes the first bank to achieve certification against this standard.
The certification recognises the bank for contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8, 16, and 11, which focus on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. The SDGs also address creating peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels, as well as making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, and resilient.
Celebrating this groundbreaking win, the Managing Director of Access Bank Plc., Roosevelt Ogbonna, said, “This certification demonstrates that the Bank’s Board of Directors and Management are committed to meeting internationally accepted standards in our global banking operations, particularly in the areas of sustainability and compliance. We believe that attaining this global standard would serve to deepen the trust that our stakeholders have in our institution as we continue to innovatively bridge worlds and connect customers to opportunities.”
This certificate proves that Access Bank’s management approach to sustainability is grounded in global best practices that aim to impact the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. As a leading financial institution, the institution continues to promote responsible environmental stewardship and socially responsible development by using a compliance management strategy that evolves to meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-changing world.
Access Bank’s latest certification is subject to satisfactory surveillance audits. Valid for three years, the accreditation will also be used as a management measuring tool to evaluate the bank’s business continuity policies and operations, sustainability practices and management compliance systems.
Do you agree with the saying that “what a man can do, a woman can do better”? Of course, this rings true in most cases, but ultimately, we can agree that with the right effort, both genders can do exceedingly well in any area of life. Roles Reversed is a movie that x-rays gender roles in the family.
The short film tells the story of Deina (Omowunmi Dada) and Preye (Deyemi Okanlawon) a regular Nigerian couple who go about their everyday life until Deina had to take a break and in an instant Preye is left to take up Deina’s role. Can Preye walk an inch in Deina’s shoes? Does he have what it takes to fill Deina’s shoes? How will he cope? So many questions.
Don’t worry, be part of the millions of Nigerians to watch the premiere of Roles Reversed on Saturday 23rd July 2022. Before then, let’s tell you a very short story about this short movie. Smartphone giant, TECNO recently launched the Camon 19 series and as always, the brand is Stopping at Nothing to show the world that these devices can do a whole lot more especially for people in the creativity industry.
Directed by award-winning director Kayode Kasum, this movie has a lot for everyone to learn from. Don’t miss the premiere and be sure to watch the trailer here.
Parthian Partners Limited, over the weekend, celebrated 10 years of operations in an event that was as exciting as it was nostalgic. Clients, friends and well-wishers from all over, joined the company, led by Oluseye Olusoga to commemorate 10 years of outstanding achievements.
The highlight of the anniversary of the company was its maiden awards ceremony as members of staff who had excelled over the past year were rewarded in the midst of guests.
In attendance at the epic night of activities were captains of industry, political leaders, clients and friends of the investment company.
Some of the guests present were Chairman Fate Foundation, Fola Adeola, Chairman Lenox Group, Yemi Adeola; Managing Director/CEO, Central Securities Clearing System, Ibrahim Jalo Waziri; Chairman Abraham Strategies; former Director General of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Dr Abraham Nwankwo; Tunde Kilaso; Engineer Adebayo Adeola, and Dr Olusola Labinjo
The Chairman of Parthian Group, Mr Adedotun Sulaiman, MFR, while commenting on the early beginnings of the company and its achievements, said, “Today we are celebrating all those who have contributed to the success of Parthian and the industry in general. For us, success was achievable because we had a clear vision of what we wanted to achieve, and we were focused on making it work. Parthian Partners became an interdealer broker in Nigeria at a time when the concept was alien to the region, so we had to build from scratch. It was no mean feat to introduce this vision and work with regulators and develop a framework for its regulation and operations. A vision which birthed not only a successful business but also a thriving sector.”
“As we celebrate Parthian’s 10th anniversary, it is an appropriate time for us, as pioneers of this great company, to reflect on our phenomenal achievements and to commit ourselves to build a legacy for the future generations.” Mr. Sulaiman further disclosed.
During the event which was attended by prominent industry personalities, celebrities, staff and management of the organisation and other stakeholders, the Chief Executive Officer of Parthian Partners, Mr Oluseye Olusoga said the company has greatly contributed to bridging the gap in both the wholesale and retail financial sector. He said, “The wholesale brokerage industry is one with huge potentials though when we decided to set up the first ever interdealer brokerage business in Nigeria, there was no regulatory framework, the industry didn’t even exist. Now, there are so many other businesses in Nigeria who do what we do. We are happy that we have pioneered a bourgeoning industry that improves liquidity, financial integration, transparency and efficiency in the African OTC and fixed income market.” Mr Olusoga also expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributed to the growth and success of the company.
Looking back at how the company came into existence, Interdealer brokerage – a financial system where an intermediary known as an interdealer broker facilitates transactions between wholesale market participants – was established in Nigeria in 2012, and as the industry marked a decade of existence in Nigeria this year, Parthian Partners also commemorated its 10years anniversary as the pioneer of this burgeoning industry during a grand gala which took place on the 16th of July at the prestigious Civic Centre in Lagos.
The Parthian 10th Anniversary Gala featured an outstanding performance from one of Africa’s prominent artistes, Wande Coal and a beautiful rendition from Esther who is the recent winner of The Voice Nigeria. The black-tie gala also featured a black carpet which was graced by celebrities, captains of industry and other dignitaries.
Parthian Partners Limited is Nigeria’s first inter-dealer broker, serving both buy-side and sell-side wholesale market participants and providing liquidity by showing prices on all on and off-the-run FGN, State and corporate bonds, Treasury Bills, Promissory notes, and Eurobonds. With a long history of firsts, in 2021, Parthian Partners became the first Inter-Dealer Broker in Nigeria to successfully issue and redeem a N20Billion (NGN) Commercial Paper on the FMDQ Exchange.
L-R: Tunde Kilaso; Fola Adeola; Mrs Debo Adeola; Mrs. Tobi Olusoga; Mr. Oluseye Olusoga, Managing Director/CEO Parthian Partners; Mr Adedotun Sulaiman, Chairman, Parthian Partners; Mrs Aramide Labinjo; Dr Abraham Nwankwo, Non-Executive Director, Parthian Partners; Engineer Adebayo Adeola, Non-Executive Director, Parthian Partners; Dr Olusola Labinjo; and Yemi Adeola, during the 10th year anniversary Gala of Parthian Partners Limited which held in Lagos at the weekend.
Mr Oluseye Olusoga, Group Managing Director, Parthian Partners and his wife Mrs Tobi Olusoga.
Mr Adedotun Sulaiman, MFR, Chairman Parthian Partners and Oyindamola Ademola
Managing Director/CEO, Central Securities Clearing System, Ibrahim Jalo Waziri with Olusoga, CEO, Parthian Partners.
Dr Olusola and Mrs Aramide Labinjo
Funny Bone and Simi Sanya
Dr Abraham Nwankwo, Non-Executive Director, Parthian Partners and his wife, Dr (Mrs) Stella Nwankwo
L-R: Gboyega Adeola, Adebanke Ajagunna, Oluseye Olusoga and Adebola Adeola
Mrs Adekemi Akinyede, Head of HR, Parthian Partners, and her husband Gbadebo Akinyede
Mr Nonso Nduanya, Head of Brand, Marketing and Communications, Parthian Partners
How would you like to own the long-awaited TECNO Camon 19 series smartphones without breaking the bank? Buying the TECNO Camon 19 has never been this simple and EASY.
Day in and day out smartphones keep upgrading, and it would come as no shock that everyone has the desire to upgrade. With TECNO and Easybuy partnership, you can get the latest TECNO CAMON 19 series and enjoy a budget-friendly payment scheme.
Here’s all you need to know about the Camon 19 First Buy Plan:
Buy the Camon 19 series and get an instant gift, including one free screen guard.
Buy the Camon 19 pro 5G and get 24 Months warranty and 13 Months warranty on just the Camon 19.
You will also get 100 days broken screen warranty, meaning, if your screen breaks within 100 days of purchase, you can change it for free.
Easybuy: A maximum of N120,000 loan credit (30% down payment).
Visit any authorized TECNO store nationwide and take advantage of this exciting offer now.
Stanbic IBTC Bank, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, has held the second edition of its Women in Tech event.
The event is a celebration of women in the Nigerian tech space while encouraging more women and young girls to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It preaches the need to close the gender gap and empower women and young girls to seize the opportunities that the tech world offers.
The event, themed “Building a career in tech: break the glass ceiling”, was held on the Zoom virtual meeting platform. It had in attendance guest panelists from different tech-led careers, including Bisola Alabi, founder, Heels and Tech; Olatokunbo Ogunlade, System Engineer, Factorial HR; Ibifuro Apiafi, Manager, Entrepreneur Selection and Growth, Endeavor; and Moyinoluwa Aiyeniko, Software Developer, Stanbic IBTC Bank. The event was moderated by Vivian Obiajulu.
Bunmi Dayo-Olagunju , Executive Director, Client Solutions, Stanbic IBTC, said the event is one of the ways the organisation is supporting women to bridge the gender gap in the tech space. “With today’s conversation, we will attempt to debunk those myths that have become obstacles to us women fulfilling our potentials in the tech world”
She said, “Despite the advancement in technology globally, studies have shown that women only account for about 30 per cent of professionals in the field. More women in the tech space means the reduction of inequalities, leading to a more gender-balanced society and an increase in technological innovation, productivity, and job creation. All these will give a boost to our economy and Stanbic IBTC is ever ready to support and encourage women, and young girls, to take up careers in technology.”
Bunmi stated that women have demonstrated the capacity to excel beyond expectations when they are encouraged in their endeavours and technology will not be an exception.
Stanbic IBTC is committed to the advancement of a gender-balanced society while providing excellent innovative services to its customers.
Union Bank has announced the return of the Save & Win Promo, its flagship campaign aimed at rewarding new and existing customers with cash rewards and other gift items worth over N55,000,000.
Following a successful first season, this second edition of the nationwide campaign which coincides with the Bank’s 105th anniversary will benefit more customers to appreciate them for their support and loyalty over the years.
Speaking on the reason for the campaign’s rerun, Lola Cardoso, Union Bank’s Head, Retail Banking & Digital said:
“Union Bank is excited for the return of our Save & Win promo. This campaign is another opportunity to give back to our customers in a way that matters while promoting the savings culture among Nigerians. As we celebrate our 105th anniversary, we remain committed to delivering products and services that enable our customers to achieve their personal and business goals.”
The promo which will run from July to December 2022, is open to new and existing customers who save a minimum amount of N10,000 monthly. Savers who qualify to participate in the monthly, quarterly and end of the year draws stand a chance to win N105,000 monthly, while 5 winners will go home with N500,000 each in two of the quarterly draws. One lucky customer will snag the star price of N5,000,000 during the grand finale set to hold in December alongside other consolation prices.
To increase their chances of winning in the draws, customers can continue to top up their savings in multiples of N10,000. Winners in the promo will emerge through a series of transparent, electronically- generated draws which will be supervised by relevant regulatory institutions.
Prospective customers can download the UnionMobile app on their mobile phones to open accounts, or walk into any Union Bank branch. To reactivate existing accounts, returning customers can call the 24-hour Contact Centre on 07007007000 or also visit any of Union Bank’s branches across the country/
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About Union Bank Plc.
Established in 1917 and listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1971, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. is a household name and one of Nigeria’s long-standing and most respected financial institutions. The Bank is a trusted and recognizable brand, with an extensive network of over 300 branches across Nigeria.
In late 2012, a new Board of Directors and Executive Management team were appointed to Union Bank and in 2014 the Bank began executing a transformation programme to re-establish it as a highly respected provider of quality financial services.
The Bank currently offers a variety of banking services to both individual and corporate clients including current, savings and deposit account services, funds transfer, foreign currency domiciliation, loans, overdrafts, equipment leasing and trade finance. The Bank also offers its customers convenient electronic banking channels and products including Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Debit Cards, ATMs and POS Systems.
Cryptocurrency is everywhere. All over social media, you are likely to run into TundeBTC, Amaka.Eth, Ima.sol, and similar nicknames. You want to be one of them but don’t know how to start. Or you’re simply curious about crypto as a concept.
This article is for you, welcome.
Here are 5 things you need to know to be a proper crypto bro and get started as a crypto trader in Nigeria
1. Do Your Research
Cryptocurrency, blockchain and other related concepts can seem complex to understand, particularly with the way it is spoken about online. It often comes across as rocket science that can only be comprehended by super geniuses. We can assure you that point of view is a limited one and only exists for gatekeeping purposes.
This may sound overly simplistic but all it takes is a google search to start off your journey into demystifying cryptocurrency. There are tons of articles, crypto blogs, podcasts, and youtube videos explaining different terms and concepts within the crypto-blockchain ecosystem. Filter the social media crypto noise and do your own research. A great place to start is this free online crypto academy where all the crypto terms are explained in layman terms for quick understanding.
2. Use a Reliable Cryptocurrency Exchange
There are many crypto exchanges online, which is a good thing. The problem however is selecting the right one for you. As a crypto trader, there are certain basic criterias an exchange platform must meet such as low barrier entry, easy KYC process, affordable rates and 24/7 customer service.
As Nigerians, we need an easier way to get into crypto and exchanges that are tailored to our reality are the best fit. Fortunately, we have several homegrown crypto exchanges like Quidax, Buycoins and Yellow card. They all have amazing features. Quidax has an order book and 0% maker trading fee. Buycoins has instant P2P. Yellow Card has quick crypto-to-cash conversion and vice versa, little to no transaction fees, best rates in the market, plus you can literally trade with just 500 Naira.
3. Keep Your Eyes and Ears Open
Crypto trading requires a significant level of alertness. While it is inadvisable to dedicate every waking hour to monitoring the charts and keeping up with crypto online community discussions; It is necessary to stay up-to-date. Keep your eyes open for change in trends and keep your ears open for trading tips.
4. Avoid Market Peer Pressure
Peer pressure in the crypto ecosystem is very real. Even the most experienced traders have fallen prey to it at one point or another. Some might say it’s part of the cryptocurrency experience. Still, crypto peer pressure or FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) can be avoided by always doing due investigation before buying any coin, token, NFT, or investing into a defi or web3 project. The crypto-blockchain ecosystem is as full of scammers as it is full of genuine innovators. Do not let market peer pressure coerce you into staking all your money on a scam project or investing all your funds into a scam coin/token.
5. Never underestimate security of your assets
Online security has never been as important as it is today. If you look up “crypto hack” on the internet, you will find over 10 serious hacks that have happened just this year alone. Your money and assets deserve to be stored in a safe wallet. You deserve to trade on a platform that values the security of your identity and assets. Exchanges like Yellow Card understand this and have fully implemented safety measures to ensure your funds stay protected.
Conclusion
Trading crypto is not as mysterious or as exclusionary as social media makes it out to be.
You just need two things – research and a solidly built cryptocurrency exchange to get you going.
One of the best things about choosing Yellow Card as your crypto exchange is that with just 500 naira, you too can become a Bitcoin Baddie or a Boss.eth. You also get great USDT rates, because what good is your money if you can’t get the best value for it? Sign up to sell USDT at the best rates in Nigeria.
Brands tend to reward customers occasionally or show appreciation to loyal customers every now and then. This is not the case with the good people of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers as they never miss an opportunity to appreciate their customers.
The brand believes that loyal customers should be appreciated at every given opportunity, hence the recently launched “UMatter”, a customer loyalty campaign aimed at providing customers with the opportunity of getting discounts when they shop at partner-merchant locations.
The Umatter initiative described by Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers as one of many to come, is geared towards rewarding loyal customers of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers for their patronage over the years as well as support their lifestyles. Olumide stated that the Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) has over the years remained committed to ensuring the wellbeing of its customers through the provision of bespoke products and services that meet not just their pension needs but also their financial and lifestyle needs.
“Right from our entry into the Nigerian pension industry, our customers have continued to demonstrate unimaginable level of loyalty which has contributed to our success today. It is only fair that we express our profound gratitude to them by appreciating them for their long-standing support through this loyalty programme.
With over 1.8 million customers, we remain committed to supporting and rewarding every customer, as they remain the centre of our business. With UMatter, customers stand a chance of getting discounts ranging from five to twelve percent at various merchant stores, using their e-loyalty card. These merchants include Maybrands, Café Royale, Addide, Chocolate Royale, La Campagne Tropicana, Physio Centers of Africa, Medplus, iStore, Launderland Drycleaners, Artdey, Skit stores, HOG furniture, Oriki Spa and Active Leisure”, he said. “The list keeps growing as we continue to partner with more stores” he added.
The UMatter loyalty programme is open to all customers who have their retirement savings account with Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers. These discounts can be accessed by presenting your ‘E-loyalty card’ at the checkout point of the store. The card is accessible to all customers via the Pensions portal of the PFA’s mobile app.
For prospective customers missing out on these rewarding benefits, they can take advantage of the transfer window to sign up with Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers for eligibility to enjoy these discounts as well.
The Transfer Window provides the opportunity for customers who have retirement savings accounts with other pension fund administrators to make a switch to Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers where the safety of their funds is guaranteed. For more information visit www.stanbicibtcpension.com or call 01 271 6000.
Café One, the coworking space that connects innovation and community, has just opened a new outlet on the mainland – at the epicentre of hustle itself, Yaba.
Before we give you all the details about how this went down, let’s give you the lowdown on what Café One is.
Café One is a serene co-working space that gives millennials and Gen Zs a delightsome networking and productivity experience. The co-working space first opened at Lennox Mall, Lekki in 2018 and another at Atlantic Mall in 2021.
Now, Café One has just opened at the E-centre, Yaba and its doors are wide open to techies, creatives, remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads on the dryer side of the Lagoon State. The E-centre is a prime location for a masterpiece of innovation like Café One because it is a wonderful escape from the chaos that makes Lagos remarkable. From game arcades and delightful food stores to fashion outlets and a cinema, only a few other places give the oomph like the E-centre.
Back to the Launch event, the occasion was graced by socialites and popular techies, the likes of Salem King, who endorsed the place as a meeting place for sharing ideas and unwinding.
Café One promises and most importantly, delivers on the best-tasting coffee and pastries you have ever had (seriously, try it) with free Wi-Fi and a one-of-a-kind digital banking experience you have never gotten anywhere else on the mainland.
Beyond that, Café One will astonish you as it is the best rendezvous point to work, chill, and vibe with its numerous activities such as sip and paint, karaoke night and book readings.
If you ever need a space in Yaba to work, hang out, catch up with your pals, and sip coffee and take cute pictures for the gram, Café One is the place for you. You can either book a space online at https://cafeone.ng or walk-in and check them out. Opening time is between 11:00 am to 8:00 pm from Mondays to Saturdays. You can call these numbers 09163228033, 09163342612 for more information.
Hello selfie lovers, are you still snoozing on the “Spark up your selfie” challenge? Hundreds of selfie lovers have been sending in their entries, you do not want to be the odd one out.
If you are just hearing the news, here is a recap, TECNO is looking for the new Face of Spark! And it could be you.
Nigeria’s largest smartphone, TECNO, is looking for creative people who can create “out of the box” imagery with their faces to participate in a challenge called “Spark Your Selfie.”
Eight people will have a chance to win a cash prize of 4,000,000. The winners would be unveiled as the TECNO Face of Spark, and go home with a brand new Spark 9 device and free photo sessions.
You want to be the face of TECNO Spark? Here’s How to Participate.
Take a creative selfie of yourself in different scenes and spaces. Selfie in front of a high-rise building, Mirror selfie, selfie in a beautiful landscape or Landmark, selfie in a creative DIY space etc.
On Facebook, post your entry as a comment under the activity pinned post using #SparkYourSelfie and #TECNOSpark9Selfie
Votes would be opened to the public, and the male and female with the highest vote would become the FACE OF SPARK.
That’s not all, each week be among the lucky 2 winners to win a phone from the Spark Ambassador, Fireboy on Instagram. It’s easy, post your creative selfie on Instagram using #SparkYourSelfie and #Spark9xFireboy and be a lucky winner. This is a competition anyone can be part of, so tell your friends and family to participate in this challenge and show off their skills.
Hurry, the Spark Your Selfie Challenge will end on the 22nd of July 2022. Be sure to follow TECNO on all their social media pages for more updates regarding the TECNO Spark Your Selfie Challenge. Send in those spectacular selfies now and you could be the face of the TECNO Spark.
Public relations is invaluable to businesses and individuals for numerous reasons. Whether you want to get the word out about a new product or attract the right kind of press, high-quality PR can help make that happen.
With many modern influencers and brands looking to elevate their status on social media, it may seem like PR is old-school.
In reality, that could not be further from the truth—if you are chasing that elusive blue tick, PR may be precisely what you need to get your brand and face in front of the right people to make that happen.
PR agencies enable coverage on top news sites
As you go through the verification process, one of the first things social media employees will probably check is your presence outside of the platform.
While that blue tick conveys a certain level of status, the primary intention behind the verification system is to ensure that you are who you say you are—and not someone else pretending to be you.
Coverage on PR news sites provides that additional level of fame outside of your platform of choice, helping social media platforms understand why you are worthy of verification.
PR can help you make your face or brand visible, demonstrating why it is important to award you with verification.
With the right PR, you can ensure that your brand and presence are legitimate and visible beyond the constraints of a specific platform or service. The use of PR gets your name out to a broader audience and makes you more of a household name instead of just another influencer or digital brand. The more PR you generate, the better it is for your credibility.
Could Baden Bower become the best PR agency to get verified on social media?
Baden Bower obtains exposure through its patented placement technology, which searches the globe for outlets that will enable the firm to print favorable stories about companies and brands.
Baden Bower is believed by many to be one of the top-rated PR firms in the nation for one principle: getting amazing media coverage for every client, guaranteed.
Their clients are entrepreneurs, thought leaders, writers, marketers, and creatives with a passion for building effective campaigns that yield results.
The company shares that the first steps are the hardest if you are starting from scratch with social media for a brand. But with the proper news stories in highly respected global news publications, it can be easier than you think to cut down on the lengthy-time frame between account creation and social media verification.
With a good PR campaign, getting your brand in front of the right people can mean faster, more effective growth.
Recent conversations on social media have got people talking about Premium food brand Mamador’s latest campaign tagged ‘Explore Your Flavour’. The conversation which was sparked with the hashtag #WhatsyourFlavour, got notable influencers and personalities; Veteran Nollywood actor; Ufuoma Mcdermott, Talented chef; Ifeyinwa Mogekwu of Ify’s Kitchen, Diary of a Naija Girl: Ife Agoro and the notable Lady Painter and Lady Mechanic, share their self-exploration story via videos on their Instagram pages.
The message which was launched as Mamador’s new communication, is a wake-up call for every Nigerian woman to experience life outside of routines and step into a world of endless possibilities; Inspiring women to explore all sides of themselves ‘their flavours’ and seek to achieve fulfilment in their chosen endeavours.
Speaking about the new communication launch and the commitment of the brand to inspiring Nigerian women, Head of Marketing PZ Wilmar, Chioma Mbanugo stated that the idea behind the ‘Explore your flavours’ theme was born out of a need to inspire women to pursue those forgotten passions and dreams that may have been pushed aside due to circumstantial coercions and life pressures.
“The average Nigerian woman is nurturing a potential talent or two which she refuses to explore due to circumstances or maybe societal pressure. Mamador is out to give her that boost of confidence she needs to remember those talents and explore her flavours outside of her usual life routines.”
Over the years, Mamador has made strong contributions to the Nigerian society, championing women’s causes, from its innovative virtual Mamador August Meeting, Corporate social initiatives that have been aimed at women at all levels and its celebration of the Nigerian heroics of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Mamador is produced by PZ Wilmar, a joint venture between PZ Cussons and Wilmar International. Mamador products include, cooking oil, seasoning cubes and spread for bread.
Since time immemorial, people that made names for themselves in the public sphere have either been worshipped, loathed or deemed heroes. But most of all—scrutinized. After all, with vast influence and exposure comes great responsibility.
Think controversial Egyptian queen Cleopatra or 20th century prima donna Maria Callas. In the modern day, the roles that people like Callas represent are fulfilled by celebrities like the Kardashians, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, and even politicians.
These famous personalities are known to have given up the chance for a ‘normal life’. However, it is not as if they sign up as public figures without knowing the consequences of it. Obviously, they are aware that choosing the limelight as superstars constitutes a lifelong lack of privacy; and so they try their best to keep their sanity by staying indoors when work hours are over.
This serves to amplify the celebrity’s ‘mystery factor’ and pushes people to become even more intrigued, to try to find out what goes on behind the curtains, and this becomes a major factor to drive media consumption in the press. No wonder being mysterious is used as a strategic move to make an up and coming celebrity become even more famous(—and it works!) As a result, they become the subject of various, intensive research projects. This article is one such, except it will focus on suggesting ideas for a project that will further help dissect the culture and mechanics of celebrity life.
However, no matter how important or exciting your research is, sometimes it can be pretty challenging. If you feel that this task takes too much time and energy, you can delegate part of it to professional writers. Luckily, there are many ways to do it nowadays. The easiest one is to try this research paper writing service available online. By collaborating with this company, you create top-notch research that will bring you the highest grade. But most importantly, you will learn something new and avoid study-related stress. Isn’t it great?
When it comes to research, you might be excited by its topic. However, you also might be scared by its complexity. Sometimes, students have no idea how to approach such an extraordinary task as a research project on celebrities. If you are in a similar situation, don’t worry! Below, you can find some great ideas on how to complete this assignment. Keep reading!
Local celebrities
If you don’t know what kind of famous people you can analyze, think about your local community. For sure, in every town, even the smallest one, there are famous individuals. And oftentimes, their life stories are very interesting! So you can create a project on a celebrity who was born in your area. What’s more, if their relatives are still living in your town or village, you can interview them. It would be great to add your own photos of a celebrity’s birthplace or their school. Note that a research paper on a famous local resident can teach you about the history of your own town.
People you like
If you don’t know what celebrity to choose for your project, the most obvious thing to do is to pick a famous person you admire. Besides, you can research someone to whose life you can relate somehow. For example, if you struggle with a learning disability, you can find out what celebrities have overcome the same challenges. There must be famous people who share something in common with you, even if it’s dyslexia or ADHD. If you love sports, like baseball or football, you can do a research project about a famous athlete. Believe it or not, a common passion or challenge can make it more fun to learn about a famous person.
A list of celebrities
If you can’t decide on one particular person to research, why not put together a list of celebrities who have something in common? The criteria shouldn’t necessarily be something serious. For example, you may pick such a common thread as “famous people who have blonde hair” or “celebrities who experimented with tattoos.” You can compile your list in an unusual format that makes sense for your particular subject. To make it look more interesting, create a slideshow with nice photos and design.
A few more research ideas:
● A Study on Celebrity Beauty Brands (This will focus on the trend of celebrities starting their own makeup, clothes, and fragrance brands and how it affects pop culture.)
● Celebrities and Versatility in their Roles (Real life, onscreen, etc.)
● The Celebrity’s Persona: Sustainable or…?
● The Question on Celebrities Becoming Irrelevant (Do they really?)
● The ‘Child Star Curse’ (Why do most child celebrities fail to ‘grow up’ in the eyes of the audience, and thus become irrelevant in mainstream media overtime?)
Author’s BIO
Cameron Debenham is writer, academic expert and researcher. He works mainly for students, helping them get enrolled in top US institutions. Cameron is also a big fan of celebrities, which is the reason why he focuses his research around them.
There are 3 things that are certain in this life – death, taxes and the presence of crypto bros on the internet. You may have likely run into a crypto bro or you may have not. Either way, consider this an introductory course into crypto bros.
Who are Crypto Bros?
Crypto bros are people who buy crypto, sell crypto or work in the crypto ecosystem. Matter of fact, if you have a crypto wallet, you’re a crypto bro. This community has a very low entry barrier but is very high stress inducing. Think of it as entering a swimming pool that is also a stream, an ocean and a dried up lake.
Without further ado, let’s meet the 10 types of crypto bros you are likely to find:
WAGMI Bro
WAGMI stands for “We are gonna make it”, so you already know this bro is always optimistic. His most used emoji is the rocket emoji. The market can be falling to the depths of tartarus and he will still be posting WAGMI. He’s pitched his tent in the crypto market and that’s where he will remain come hail or highwater.
Elon Musk Lite
Imagine Elon Musk as a Nigerian born and bred in Lagos. Now add privilege and capitalism and excess hustling and crypto enthusiasm to the mix. The Elon Musk Lite bro can be found making cryptic tweets and debating in comment sections. Best believe he owns the top 5 cryptos – BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA AND XRP. He also owns USDT and USDC. But he will never admit to owning them unless backed into a corner.
NGMI Bro
The Direct opposite of WAGMI bro, “Not gonna make it”. The moment the market dips even a little, he starts calling on the ancestors for help and dragging everybody that has ever tweeted about crypto or blockchain or web3.
FOMO Bro
Whenever new cryptocurrency is launched, this bro is right there ready to buy. He is always battling fear of missing out (FOMO) and losing. Yet, he keeps buying coin after coin, and participating in as many airdrops as he can catch.
The Whales
The Whales are the crypto big boys, they own and move crypto in large quantities. They rarely speak about crypto but they’re always at the backend moving the market. You’ll probably see them spending your annual salary on a Friday night at Zorya night club or W Bar.
The Dip Buyers
These ones wait for the market to dip then swoop in to buy coins and coins. Their motto is #buythedip come rain or shine. The bearish market is when they come alive and are most active online.
Yellow Crypto Bro
The chillest of all crypto bros. All they do is Sell USDT, introduce people to crypto and make threads explaining how to trade. If you need the best crypto memes, tips and market advice, they’re your plug. They also know where to get the best rates in the crypto market.
BTC Boys
These bros believe in bitcoin supremacy. If it is not bitcoin, they’re not interested. The amount of bitcoin they’re holding might rival that of the crypto whales.
Founder Bros
Founder bros are always building or announcing a new product or a new round of funding. Their twitter page has a nice balance of life wisdom, finance tweets and blockchain nuggets.
The HODL Bros
These bros are the no retreat no surrender of crypto. If the market likes it, it should fall to the ground, they’re not selling. It is rising to the moon? they still won’t sell.. They will hold on to their coins for dear life.
Crypto bros can be a handful, especially to non-crypto people, but they are also quite interesting once you get past all the rocket emojis and acronyms.
If you want a stress-free way to connect to the crypto community and understand how crypto actually works, join the Yellow Card community by checking out the Yellow Card blog or easily buy and sell crypto in Nigeria by signing up. Who knows, you just might become a WAGMI bro or an Elon Musk Lite.
Eva Wine Nigeria, the No. 1 premium non-alcoholic wine drink in the country, is excited to announce the launch of “The Search for Miss Eva” contest, a 5-week online competition aimed at choosing a new brand ambassador for Eva Wine.
Ex BBN housemate, Anita Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha and Nollywood Star and Blood Sisters’ sweetheart, Deyemi Okanlawon, are collaborating to launch the campaign.
According to them, the campaign has different stages. The first phase; The #happymisseva challenge is where smart and creative Nigerian ladies can join the contest. The second stage is the shortlisting stage where contestants are tested for the required Miss Eva qualities and then, the grand finale stage where the winner emerges.
The excitement starts right from the call for entries and the steps to being part of it are simple:
Step 1: Ensure you are a Nigerian lady between the ages of 25 to 35.
Step 2: Join the #happymisseva challenge on TikTok/I.G. Make a creative video vibing with a bottle of Eva wine and the “HappyMissEva” sound.
Step 3: Upload the video on TikTok/Instagram using the hashtag #happymisseva and tag us @evawinenigeria. Encourage your friends and followers to watch, like and comment on your video.
Step 4: Terms and conditions apply. Please read here.
Every social media user will also have the opportunity to engage and vote for their favourite contestants via all official handles of Eva Wine.
TikTok: @evawinenigeria
I.G: @evawinenigeria
FB: @evawinenigeria
The YouTube channel: EvaTV, also offers exciting updates, fresh gist and regular GIVEAWAY!
Wondering why Eva Wine Nigeria decided not to engage a top celebrity as its brand ambassador? The Country Manager for Eva Group, Mr. Temitope Akanji Sanni, said that one of the driving forces of the brand is the desire to support the Nigerian youth through the media and entertainment industry.
He further explained, “So, we are not just looking for a ready-made star, we rather want to make a regular, everyday lady a star. Let that average Nigerian woman who is smart, witty and beautiful be allowed to become a celebrity as well.
“Another way to look at this is that the role practically offers her a path to grow her career with a well-paid job representing our brand for 1 year, as well as the goodies and job benefits it affords her, like international travel opportunities, representing the brand in corporate functions, hosting parties and fun occasions, international exposure; mingling with the A-list celebrities in and outside the country etc…
“The opportunities are simply enormous and our ultimate fulfilment would be when on that stage at the Grand finale, a truly convivial lady with exceptional personalities and brains emerges as our Miss Eva.”
The Grand Finale of the competition – a live show to unveil the New Face of Eva Wine – will be held on Sunday, 7th of August, 2022 in the 5-star Marriot Hotels Ikeja. It promises to be an evening of glitz, glamour and quality entertainment with the handsome and amiable host Deyemi Okanlawon.
Eva Wine Nigeria, with its sparkling appearance and taste, is a household name and the nation’s standard for non-alcoholic wine for family and friends. Watch interesting #HappyMissEva entries on TikTok.
[Deyemi Okanlawon talks about his kind of Nigerian Woman as @EvaWineNigeria launches ‘Search for Miss Eva’]
Do not rush with your trading decisions. Pay attention to signals and double-check your entry and exit points.
Taurus
Analyse your performance. Take note of winning and losing trades. When you make a mistake, let it teach you.
Gemini
Time to get some more trader friends. If you’re an active part of the trading community, you can learn a lot.
Cancer
Back to the basics. Assess the effectiveness of your trading strategies. Run your strategies on a demo account and analyse their performance.
Leo
A well-planned strategy will bring you better results. Develop one using fundamental and technical analyses.
Virgo
Find a good balance between trading and life. Try implementing long-term strategies if day trading puts too much pressure on you.
Libra
Check if your broker still has the most favourable trading conditions: whether it charges commissions other than spreads and has swap fees.
Scorpius
Always remember to set a stop loss and a take profit. This way, you’ll protect your trade from both unexpected price fluctuations and your emotions.
Sagittarius
Do not use excessively high leverage. It might increase your profit, but it also increases your risks.
Capricorn
Do not spend more than 4% of your capital on a single trade. Do not enter too many trades at once.
Aquarius
Every week, learn about a new indicator and how it works. You will know a great deal of technical analysis in a month!
Pisces
Try trading in other financial markets. You will likely receive more entry signals and get more experience.
NOTE: We made those astrological predictions to cheer you up a little! Always rely on data and analysis when trading Forex. Don’t forget to learn the basics of Forex trading. OctaFX has lots of educational materials on its site and YouTube page that will help you begin your Forex journey.
With technology being seen as a man’s world and the gender digital gap getting wider, especially in Africa, the story of young women who dare to build in a career technology regardless of these factors, is a story that should be told.
Today we explore the journey of eight girls into technology through the help of the EveryGirl programme, to get a glimpse of their experiences and provide leverage for girls contemplating this path.
EveryGirl is the debut programme of the KSH Foundation, designed holistically for young women entrepreneurs between the ages of 15-19 with interest in technology and tech-related fields and prepping them for a career in tech and the world. KSH Foundation is a non-profit organisation that seeks to leverage technology and entrepreneurship and its role in early human development. From desiring generic careers like medicine, law, nursing and now pivoting into tech-enabled solutions, these young women shared with us their experiences with technology and how beneficial the EveryGirl programme has been for them.
Aisha Ahmad, 17, Programming
I desired to be a pilot; I loved their outfits and adventures in different cities. My first encountered with tech was in SS1, a teacher had asked us to create a program at the time and I had no idea how to go about it. Consequently, I was fascinated. From the access tech afforded; online courses to job opportunities, the potential for business growth, and shopping which can be done anywhere in the world. The EveryGirl programme transformed me from timid to confident, improved my self-esteem, and provided an opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded girls.
Alheri Habila, 18
I wanted to be a medical doctor. I was exposed to tech very early (JSS 1) through basic technology. This opened me up to tech and my participation in several other tech pieces of training deepened my appetite. I particularly love the practicality of tech, because almost all my five senses are engaged, making it relatively easy and fun for me. The EveryGirl programme significantly widened my horizon and understanding of the technology world. It’s different because I also developed mental stamina through the assignments and projects. I also came up with a business idea that could change my community and the world.
Obika Victoria Chioma, 19
I wanted a popular and prestigious profession, hence I chose law. My encounter with tech was through my mum’s place of work; I loved to play games so I started exploring. I love that it helps solve problems and equips me to be a problem solver which has refined my outlook on life. The EveryGirl programme was a very exciting experience for me. It equipped me physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt as though someone was holding my hand and teaching me to thrive in the world of technology.
Emily Rachel, 19
Like most young girls, I dreamed of being a medical doctor. However, my fascination with codes, instructions and computers changed everything. I found it intriguing how a designed output differed from code sets. A friend introduced me to web development, and although I found it difficult initially, eventually, I got the hang of it through an event organized by FemCode Africa. This changed my dream. Tech allows me to solve problems and also gives me the freedom to write codes with a desired output in mind. The highlight of the EveryGirl programme for me was that it taught me to be confident, improved my self-esteem, and taught me to use my voice. It also opened my eyes to business systems and helped kick-started my ideas.
Aisha Daodu, 19, Full Stack Developer
As a child, I was fascinated by lawyers. I enjoyed seeing them solve problems for people. I encountered tech through the Abocoders Academy class, after which I remained passionate about tech. I love the ever-evolving tech industry, with no boundaries and limits yet improving our daily lives. I’m particularly intrigued by the problem-solving ability of tech. The EveryGirl programme virtual classes were enlightening and provided a head start for me in building my career. It provided me with real-life visualization of my ideas and their potential.
Nafisat Abdullahi, 18,
When I was much younger, I wanted to be a nurse. I first encountered tech through the digital literacy programme by Abocoder. I love tech because I can be anything through learning from the comfort of my home. Also, I can write codes to build anything and see it immediately. The EveryGirl beyond the technical classes taught me to be confident, amplify my strengths, work on my weakness, and most importantly that being a girl who is young in tech is not a disadvantage.
Aisha Umar Gimba, 20, Programming
Being a pilot was my dream. However, that changed after I joined Google Developer Student Club in my college where my interest in tech was cultivated. I love the ease tech has provided in every area of human endeavour, the world is evolving and tech has inevitably become part of human life. The EveryGirl programme covered classes on several areas of my interest including self-development courses that helped me have a better outlook on myself. As a tech enthusiast and budding entrepreneur, I found the EveryGirl programme an opportunity to up-skill and showcase my passion.
Omotola Ojegbile, 18
When I was much younger, I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. I attended a program aimed at introducing girls to tech; that was where my passion and love for tech was ignited. I love to Code; then there’s the fact that the first programmers were women, the money is also great. In my opinion, coding can ‘power up’ your brain. I became so engrossed that I forgot about my initial dream, I realized it’s potential to make our lives better. The EveryGirl programme was adventurous, enlightening and fun. I was also stretched but I loved it. I learnt skills and mental attitudes to make my journey easier.
One clear recurring theme in these 8 stories, is the audacity to dare, to dream beyond your limitations and be open to learning creative ways to tackle socio-economic issues in your community. It has been a journey of hope and growth, powering through self doubt, the promise of prestige and societal pressure.
The EveryGirl programme strategically paid attention to these challenges which are common with early human development, especially with girls with interest in a male-dominated industry. For the transformation they have received, they are encouraging others, girls, to chase their dreams and never give up. And they believe that this is only the beginning of an inspiring story.
We can be reached via email — admin@khalilhalilu.com — and you can follow us on social media — @ksh_foundation on Instagram and KSH Foundation on Facebook.
These days, every day is a “rainy day”, so saving money for the rainy days is no longer an advice, it is a must. But here is the good part, some good guys have put in the work to help us not only save money easily, but also make money everyday on the money saved, cool right? This is why we are introducing to you ‘FairSave’. Now hear us out;
FairSave is the newest savings product from FairMoney MFB aimed at helping you save and make money while you do other things you love. Here are 5 benefits you enjoy when you make savings a lifestyle with FairMoney’s FairSave:
1. First of all, you get up to 10% interest on whatever you save on the app.
This means that if you put one million in your savings wallet you can get 10% interest on that money for just saving it in that wallet, ok maybe not 1 million, but you get the point.
2. Easy withdrawal
You can withdraw your money (Principal and Interest) anytime you want. Nobody is locking your money for days or months. Your money is readily available and can be accessed anytime you need it.
3. No penalties on withdrawal
It is your money, so why should anyone charge you any dime for withdrawing because you need it. If you decide to remove your money anytime, you will not be charged a dime.
4. Daily interest alert
You receive an interest alert everyday!. This will ginger your spirit and you can be motivated to add more money to your savings because you know that your money is growing like grass. Another interesting part now is that you can withdraw your interest whenever you want.
5. Access to other FairMoney products.
In case you don’t know, the FairSave wallet is one of the products inside the FairMoney app. When you decide to use FairSave you automatically become a FairMoney Fam and this means that you can access the FairMoney FairBanking products.
What are you still waiting for?
Download the FairMoney app on playstore right away so you can join the FairSave geng to start enjoying all these benefits.
When fashion meets tech, be sure to experience an evening of mind-blowing fun, entertainment and catching up with Nigeria’s biggest smartphone brand TECNO as it launches its latest series, TECNO “CAMON 19” series at Landmark.
Here are pictures of celebrities on the blue carpet looking all glammed up!
Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, Wema Bank, is set to reward loyal and transacting customers in season 2 of its Transact for Rewards promotion themed “5for5”. The promo will start in June 2022 and will reward customers every month till the end of the year.
Speaking on the 5For5 Season 2, the Retail Divisional Head, Wema Bank, Dotun Ifebogun, said, “we are beyond excited to announce the 2nd Season of the 5For5 Promo.”
“The first season, which ran for nine months, saw some of our customers move up the social status ladder, as millionaires emerged in the promo draws from different locations across the country,” he added.
Mr Ifebogun further explained that the 5for5 promo season 2 will see an increase in the number of winners from 71 to 77, and a review of the minimum monthly average account balance from N10,000 to N5,000 to allow for even more participation.
With the ALAT5for5 PROMO, there’s something for everyone as newbies can simply open an account with the ALAT by Wema app or by dialling *945#, deposit as little as N5,000 and make a minimum of five transactions on ALAT or using *945# to qualify.
Through the promo, Wema Bank hopes to improve the financial status of many Nigerians, improve the saving culture among young people and show the functionality of their digital banking channels.
Wema Bank remains committed to delivering products and services tailored to suit the lifestyles of every Nigerian, irrespective of economic and social background.
What says fashion and technology if not this wonderful merger between smartphone giant TECNO and the African Bad Girl herself Tiwa Savage. The smartphone giant announced Tiwa Savage as the latest ambassador joining their family on the 21st of June 2022.
In reaction, Tiwa Savage also replied on her social media pages, where she confirmed herself to the family and referred to the company as the coolest brand in the history of all brands. On that particular assertion, we definitely agree.
Tiwa Savage is a walking fashion statement; everything she says, wears, or promotes becomes popular as a result of her influence. On the other hand, TECNO is well-known for producing smartphones that are fashionable, sophisticated, cutting-edge, and reasonably priced, all of which provide its customers with complete delight.
If you need more evidence of this, consider the fact that the camera functions on all TECNO smartphones are state of the art and have enabled content producers to make films and photographs that are clear and crisp. It should come as no surprise that these two entities Tiwa Savage and TECNO can work together to give their fans the best.
Following the debut of TECNO’s most recent smartphone, the Camon 19, at the Rockefeller centre in New York City, this statement has been made. The Camon 19 series has upgraded features that are distinct from those of its predecessor, and it introduces TECNO’s first 64MP camera, which offers remarkable features for taking photographs in low light conditions. To summarize, the Camon 19 is a phone that is packed with incredible features that would provide any user with a creative boost in their lives.
One of the reasons why the most recent brand ambassador described the brand as “cool” is because the brand makes sure that it meets the desire for innovation that its customers have.
Everyone is really happy about this, and they cannot wait to see the new and exciting things that she will bring to TECNO.
…#RHOLagos tops Twitter trending chart 10 weeks in a row.
Lagos, Nigeria – Fans of the Real Housewives of Lagos flocked to Twitter to comment on the latest updates, gossip, banter, and shocking reveals, as the first Nigerian installment of the hit global reality franchise hit TV screens across the country. As many fans expected, the reality show turned out to be a smash-hit, drama-filled display of the extravagant luxury lives of six Lagos socialites; living aspirational lives, while navigating friendships and sharing personal wins as well as their struggles.
The show, which made its debut in April, definitely had #TwitterNaija in a chokehold, with data from Twitter revealing just how much of a converging point the social media platform was for fans of the show, right up to the recently-aired final episode.
The Most Used Real Housewives of Lagos Hashtags
Hashtags continue to be the most effective way to track what is happening on Twitter, and #RHOLagos was an audience favourite as the most mentioned hashtag appearing on the TL over 55,000 times during the duration of the season. #RHOL, #realhousewivesoflagos, and #chioma were also widely used.
The Most Mentioned Handles
@showmaxng the video streaming service with exclusive rights to the #RHOLagos franchise series was the most mentioned handle. Housewives such as @tiannahstyling2 and @hrmcarolyna also featured amongst the most mentioned handles. Media outlets and comedians such as @thenetng, @theladymo and @mrfunny_received a lot of engagement and mentions during this season.
Top #RHOLagos Retweets
For every scene of every episode, the cast brought their A-game, leaving no crumbs! The impeccable styling, stunning accessories, luxurious vacations and fast cars conveyed affluence from a mile away. While the six housewives showed up and showed out, #TwitterNaija could not get enough. Below are some of the most engaging Tweets from the reality series.
Linda Ikeji was part of the reasons my marriage failed – Carolyna Hutchings
In the 3rd episode of #RHOLagos, Carolyna blows hot as she defends herself against Laura Ikeji who had revealed that the reason she doesn't vibe with Carolyna was because she insulted her sister, Linda. pic.twitter.com/mXWFKd6EJh
The Real Housewives franchise is best known for its unending drama and the Lagos edition did not disappoint. With ten episodes aired, the show was filled with premium ‘Gbas-Gbos’ and constant drama, entertaining fans on #TwitterNaija. The #RHOLagos event page brought the latest updates and Tweets to the community of show lovers.
Tweeps shared their excitement on the timeline using emojis to express their emotions amid heated banter. The top emojis used were: 🔥 😂 😍👑 😭 👀 🤣 🖤 🤩 🙏🏿 – a clear depiction of the moods fans left with after each episode!
Although the last episode of the debut season has ended, the drama doesn’t end here. The reunion is scheduled to air on the 1st and 8th of July.
@Twitter remains your official source for what’s happening!
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In collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the MTN Foundation sponsored the first edition of its Anti Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Quiz Competition for secondary school students in Nigeria.
The quiz competition is part of MTN Foundation’s efforts to raise awareness about drug misuse and addiction amongst Nigerian youths. Its purpose is to reduce first-time drug use and casual substance abuse among secondary school students across the country.
Twelve schools were selected for the first stage of the quiz competition which happened on Tuesday, June 7th 2022 . Ten of those schools participated and three schools emerged as finalists. These three schools were Funtaj International School, Abuja, Intelligence Quotient Academy, Abuja and Government Secondary School (GSS) Ilorin.
On Tuesday 14th June 2022, the three finalists competed for the top spot while answering interesting questions about drug abuse. Funtaj International School Gudu, Abuja, emerged as the winner of the quiz competition. Representatives of the school: Ramat Sakman, Oluwatoyinsola Adeyemi, and Ataba Shehu each received a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 and learning support materials from MTN Foundation.
International Quotient Academy, Garki Abuja was the first runner-up, represented by Raheemah Abdulmalik, Fadil Ibrahim, and Khadeejah Kamil Sani. Each of them received a Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, as well as school supplies.
As 2nd runner-up, each representative of Government Secondary School, Ilorin won a Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. The school was represented by Umar Muhammed Sultan, Abdulazeez Abiola Ahmad and Adesina Yusuf.
The two-hour quiz competition was moderated by Dr Ngozi Madubuike and Chinyere Kalu, with the judges Farida Tukur and Odoemelam Chigbu compiling results.
Shadrach Haruna, secretary of NDLEA, was present at the competition, and he advised students to take advantage of the programme and establish activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Executive Secretary of the MTN Foundation and a speaker at the competition, Odunayo Sanya, emphasised the importance of drug usage prevention. She said: “The unique thing about all of you participating in the quiz is that you have all become ASAP ambassadors and we expect that you will take the ASAP message back to your classrooms, homes and communities. We expect you to spread the message that we are all better off when we don’t touch drugs and stay away from negative peer influence. You all have been promoted to ASAP ambassadors today and we hope to continue to hear great things from you.”
If you missed the competition, you can watch it here
The MTN Foundation launched ASAP in 2019 as a platform to promote awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction among young Nigerians. The goal of this programme is to prevent kids from abusing narcotics and encourage them to live a drug-free lifestyle.
There is a countdown happening on all TECNO’s social media platforms. Everyone is curious, what is this about? From the frenzy going on at the moment, fans and social media fanatics are brazing up for yet another big announcement underway from TECNO.
The Renowned smartphone brand has been giving us back-to-back thrilling news. Starting with the unveil of Fireboy DML as its brand ambassador, then the release of the Spark 9 series. Days later, they followed through with the global launch of the TECNO Camon 19 series, then we started hearing rumors that another brand ambassador is in the works.
Yes! The rumors appear to be true. TECNO is about to sign its first female ambassador, as the brand has in the last few days dropped a series of teaser posts, with the caption ‘Double-T’ and ‘WAIT’ boldly inscribed on the posts, while also suggesting a female personality with the alphabet ‘S’ in her name. The Silhouette of this female personality has gone everyone permutating and guessing who she is. Fans have trooped to the comment section suggesting a barrage of names from Tems to Ayra Starr to Tiwa Savage, Simi and others, most of them having either an ‘S’, a ‘T’ or both in their names.
The guesses and rumors however suggest on thing for sure, TECNO is about to sign a big celebrity name in the entertainment industry, one that’s sure to put fans of both brand and ambassador in so much excitement and frenzy. Actress, Music Artiste, or Famous Socialite? Well, we’ll get to find out eventually.
TECNO has been on a streak this Year, and we’re excited much and ready for it! No date has yet been given for the announcement though, but we expect it much sooner than later, so fingers crossed!
Mr Macaroni, Miss Techy, Lasisi Elenu, Kie Kie, Aproko Doctor, Zeelicious Foods, ShankComics, Lush Hair, Rodney, Pamilerin, Enioluwa, James Brown, Mark Angel, Tunde Onakoya, Amazing Klef and Akin Faminu have all emerged as winners at the second edition of Trendupp Awards – Nigeria’s first-ever awards for influencers and content creators, which held on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at The Monarch Event Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.
The event was hosted by the multi-talented influencer, content creator and TV host Bukunmi Adeaga Ilorifondly known as Kie Kie. This year’s edition was aimed at recognizing and applauding the outstanding work of influencers, content creators, brands and organisations in Nigeria for their immense contribution to the social media space and encouraging these audacious individuals and organizations.
All sixteen winners across each category were not only presented with their gold statuettes but also received cash prizes of $1000 each, while the winner of the Emerging Force category (the only voting category), ShankComics received a cash prize of $1,500 all courtesy of the event’s headline sponsor Chipper Cash App, one of the world’s leading financial service providers, as the brand’s support to the craft of these leading influencers and content creators in Nigeria.
The most coveted award of the night, the “Force of Influence” was clinched by Mr Macaroni making him the influencer with the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space.
See the full list of winners here.
The Force of Collaboration: Brands that strategically identify and leverage impactful partnerships with content creators/Influencers between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Lush Hair Nigeria
Lush Hair Nigeria
The Force of Comedy Skits: Influencers and content creators who commanded the highest engagement & virality power in the comedy niche between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Lasisi Elenu (Nosa Afolabi)
Lasisi Elenu (Nosa Afolabi)
The Force of Creative Art (Endowed by MTVBase): Influencers and content creators who commanded the highest engagement & virality power in the art niches such as painting/drawing, writing, video content production and dancing etc between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Amazing Klef (Okwuchukwu Martins Dominic)
Amazing Klef (Okwuchukwu Martins Dominic)
The Force of Food Content: Influencers and Content Creators who have been able to infuse creativity in their content thus commanding engagement in the food niche between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Zeelicious Foods (Winifred Nwania)
Zeelicious Foods (Winifred Nwania)
The Force of Lifestyle Content (Endowed by Tramango): Influencers and content creators who commanded the highest engagement & virality power in lifestyle niches such as beauty, travel and fashion between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Akin Faminu
Akin Faminu
The Force of Online Sensation (Endowed by Dotts Media House): Individuals that have found a way to break through the noise and commanded attention in the social media space between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: James Brown (James Chukwueze Obialor)
The Force of Instagram: Influencers and Content creators with the most engaging content & virality power on Instagram between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Kie Kie (Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori)
Kie Kie (Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori)
The Force of Social Good: Influencers and content creators who clamoured/spoke up for the social good of the community/country between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Tunde Onakoya
Tunde Onakoya
The Force of Tech Content: Influencers and content creators who have found a way to use content in communicating technological leaps and information in easily digestible and laudable ways between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Miss Techy (Tobi Ayeni)
The Force of TikTok: Influencers and Content creators that commanded the highest engagement & virality power on Tiktok between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: R0dn3y (Rodney Odinakachi Umeh)
Rodn3y (Rodney Odinakachi Umeh)
The Force of Twitter: Influencers and Content Creators that dominated the Twitter platform with meaningful/impactful conversations and threads between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Pamilerin Adegoke
Pamilerin Adegoke
The Force of Virality: Influencer or content creator who mastered the art of making lasting impressions, with content that commands a high number of reposts, likes, shares and talkability between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Enioluwa Adeoluwa
The Force of YouTube: Influencers and Content creators that commanded the highest engagement & virality power on YouTube between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Mark Angel
The Force of Wellness: Influencers and content creators using social platforms to improve the well-being and health of the public in engaging ways between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Aproko Doctor (Nonso Bobby Fidelis Egemba)
Aproko Doctor (Nonso Bobby Fidelis Egemba)
Emerging Force (Endowed by Chipper Cash App): Content creators and influencers who are rated as the next big deal in social media between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: ShankComics (Adesokan Emmanuel)
ShankComics (Adesokan Emmanuel)
The Force of Influence (Endowed by Pepsi): Influencer or content creator who commanded the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space between March 2021 – March 2022.
Winner: Mr Macaroni (Debo Adedayo)
Mr. Macaroni (Debo Adebayo)
Trendupp Awards is an initiative of Trendupp, a platform where creatives receive support, publish exclusive content and build direct relationships with their fans across Africa.
The Trendupp Awards is presented by Dotts Media House and powered by Chipper Cash App – one of the world’s leading financial service providers.Also proudly supported by MTV Base, Tramango, Africa Magic, YNaija, Brand Communicator, Vanguard Allure, BellaNaija.
Kerrygold Avantage is produced in a highly sustainable manner with premium quality Irish dairy which is tasty, nutritious, healthy, and mixes effortlessly into a delicious creamy milk, providing the essential nutrients for a healthy body.
As part of activities celebrating World Milk Day, Kerrygold Avantage engaged consumers in a 3-day event, filled with exciting activities at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos. From milk tasting, spin and win to jolly milk shake rides and fun time with Nollywood Actor, @ufuomamcdermott, popular food bloggers chef Tolani @diaryofakitchenlover and @jamilaolawal.
There are lots of rewards to be won as the brand is currently searching for the most creative milk recipe in its #MyKerrygoldMilkrecipe02 competition on social media.
Join the #MyKerrygoldMilkrecipe02 challenge and stand a chance to win a fridge, an air fryer, smartphone, shopping vouchers and loads of consolation prizes. All you have to do is create your own 1-minute Milk Recipe using Kerrygold Avantage Milk, and share the video tagging @kerrygoldnigeria with the hashtags #MyKerrygoldMilkRecipe02 #IrishDairy.
Remember, you must be following @kerrygoldnigeria to be eligible!
oraimo continues to expand its horizon in the international smart accessory as its state-of-the-art earpods, the FreePods Pro has won the 2022 iF Design Award in the Product Design category.
The iF International Design Award has become a global symbol for outstanding design and a badge of excellence, quality, and efficiency. The award has a rigorous selection criterion with strict screening standards that examines the idea, form, function, differentiation, and impact of the product. oraimo’s FreePods Pro rose amidst spirited competition to beat almost 11,000 other brands and products from 57 different countries, to claim the spotlight in the Product Design category.
The FreePods Pro captivated the hearts of the award’s independent jury with its design aesthetic and innovation. The device’s finely crafted surface has an eye-catching color surface and a sleek metallic finish that is made possible by an eco-friendly coating process known as non-conductive vacuum metallization (NCYM). This coating protects the earpods from abrasions and spills to ensure that it is kept attractive.
Asides from its radical design, the FreePods Pro also comes with cutting-edge features. Its pro-hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) technology makes for a quiet and fully immersive listening experience that cuts out background noise and allows the user to listen to music, watch movies and enjoy time outdoors without distractions. This noise cancellation technology is paired with a transparency feature that lets in ambient sound so that users can have some awareness of their environment.
Another outstanding feature is the Havy Bass; oraimo’s proprietary sound-tuning technology to increase low-frequency for deep and powerful bass in the music. The FreePods Pro also delivers noise suppression in calls, long playtime, and an automatic pairing pop-up that makes it well-loved by its users.
The oraimo group professes a belief in the spirit of exploring to change the way people see the world, and that is most apparent with its line of products which employ innovation and creativity in offering millions of smartphone users quality and superior smart accessories at great prices. This innovation in design and user-friendliness is why recent Canalys’ data has shown oraimo to be the number 1 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) brand in Africa.
oraimo is present in 50+ countries around the world including Nigeria with over 200 million users.
Shop oraimo’s FreePods Pro via its e-shop ng.oraimo.com
The Infinix Note 12 series is all about taking the lead through fast-paced excitement and you can experience this through the #InfinixTakeTheLeadChallenge. A couple of celebrities like Davido, Nancy Isime, and Maria Chike, have taken to their Instagram pages to announce the #InfinixTakeTheLeadChallenge calling for fans to participate after showing sample videos of their extreme sports stunts.
Infinix is giving you the opportunity to showcase optimum speed and energy and win big while at it. Here’s an opportunity for you to win a trip to Dubai in the #InfinixTakeTheLeadChallenge and experience the city the VIP way.
Post a 30 seconds video of you performing an extreme sport, fitness or dancing activity and post it on your preferred social media channel using the hashtag #InfinixTakeTheLeadChallenge
Make sure your video exudes style and the VIP feeling.
Follow these steps and you just might be one of the lucky winners of an all-expense-paid trip to Dubai the VIP way.
There are also going to be lots of consolatory prizes for runners-up, so you don’t want to miss out on this.
The duration of the competition is from the 1st of June to the 21st of June 2022, so there’s no time to waste time. Start sending in your entries for an exciting VIP opportunity in Dubai. There are terms and conditions for this competition which can be found here.
Also, there will be an Infinix VIP concert with your favourite celebrities that will hold in July, and some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry will be performing at the event. A free VIP ticket will be won for everyone who buys the Note 12 series device. The concert will feature DJ Kaywise, Skibi, Poco Lee and many others. Expect many exciting surprises at the concert, and you can show up in VIP style when you buy the Note 12 device and win a ticket.
Click the follow button @infinixnigeria on Instagram and other social media platforms to keep up with the updates on these activities and so much more.
It’s official: renowned smartphone brand TECNO has announced Fireboy DML as their first brand ambassador for the TECNO Spark series. The unveiling happened virtually on Wednesday 8th June, 2022, alongside the unveiling of the latest line of Spark smartphones, the TECNO Spark 9 series.
Fireboy DML is widely recognized as an energetic young man whose music has captivated the young at heart. Since his introduction to the music scene in 2018, he has gone on to win the hearts of many, both young and old.
This ambassadorial deal with Fireboy DML is a perfect fit as the singer embodies TECNO’s philosophy of “Stop at Nothing.” This is closely related to his pursuit of his musical career and how he has made it thus far. He is an inspiration to young people, encouraging them to never give up on their dreams.
The TECNO Spark series represents the young, vibrant, and talented, which Fireboy DML exemplifies. With this relationship, TECNO and Fireboy DML aims to bring to their fans the best of contemporary technologies with artistic designs, as TECNO continues to demonstrate its mastery of serving the young at heart through innovation, technological, and artistic advancement in emerging markets around the world.
Packed with significant technological and aesthetic upgrades, the Spark 9 is a mid-range smartphone built for the Youthful and vibrant user, and attends to their needs in every area of use. It offers a 128GB of storage and Memory Fusion feature that enables an expansion of the RAM. On the camera angle, the Spark 9 packs a 32MP selfie camera and a 13MP AI-enhanced triple rear camera. The 5000mAh battery ensure the Spark 9 user rarely runs out of power, while its sleek design exudes that the ultra-modern look every youth desires; something sleek and beautiful.
This amazing partnership between TECNO and FIREBOY DML is the perfect fit as FIREBOY DML consistently breaks new ground to achieve great success. This partnership is another milestone for the premium smartphone brand, as it allows the Spark series to expand their existing customer base while also gaining ground on brand globalization. We’re all excited about this new collaboration, and we can’t wait to see what Fireboy DML does with the premium smartphone brand, TECNO.
Netflix Geeked, Netflix’s home for all things genre entertainment, is prepping for our second annual Geeked Week and we’re going all out for this year’s festivities. Geeked Week 2022 is a free five-day virtual event celebrating Netflix’s genre series, films, and games that runs June 6-10 across all your favorite platforms. You can expect tons of exclusive news, new trailers, celebrity appearances and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know so you don’t miss a thing:
How to Watch
We’re hosting Geeked Week across all major platforms including our YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Twitch and Facebook channels.
When to Watch
Geeked Week runs Monday, June 6-Friday, June 10 at:
Monday, June 6
Series Showcase at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT
The Sandman Panel at 10:10am PT/1:10pm ET/6:10pm GMT
The Umbrella Academy Panel at 10:40am PT/1:40pm ET/6:40pm GMT
Most Presents: Vampire Pride with First Kill at 11:15am PT/2:15pm ET/7:15pm GMT
Tuesday, June 7
Film Showcase at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT
The Gray Man Panel at 9:40am PT/12:40pm ET/5:40pm GMT
The School for Good & Evil Panel at 10:10am PT/1:10pm ET/6:10pm GMT
Wednesday, June 8
Netflix Geeked Week After School Special at 3pm PT/6pm ET/7am JST
Animation Showcase at 4pm PT/7pm ET/8am JST
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Inside Look at 4:45pm PT/7:45pm ET/8:45am JST
Thursday, June 9
Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1: Unlocked at 9am PT/12pm ET/5pm GMT
The Hellfire Club: A Stranger Things Dungeons & Dragons Adventure at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT
Friday, June 10
Games Showcase at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT
The Cuphead Show! Table Read at 11am PT/2pm ET/7pm GMT
Resident Evil star Ella Balinska LIVE at the /twitchgaming Summer Gathering at 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET/7:30pm GMT
Geeked Week Podcast LIVE: Best of Geeked Week at 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT
What to Expect
Every day promises lots of excitement about our Netflix genre series, films and games, including exclusive teaser and trailer premieres, sneak peeks, surprise announcements, never-before-seen footage, cast interviews, script table reads, and much more covering more than 60 Netflix projects. There even is a whole day dedicated to Stranger Things!
And each day of Geeked Week has a special theme:
Monday, June 6 (Day 1) – Series;
Tuesday, June 7 (Day 2) – Film;
Wednesday, June 8 (Day 3) – Animation;
Thursday, June 9 (Day 4) – Stranger Things; and
Friday, June 10 (Day 5) – Games.
For a breakdown of what series, films and games to expect each day of Geeked Week, check out our new poster above and watch the explosive trailer below.
Who to Expect
We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but you can expect a few drop-ins from the cast and creatives behind some of the series and films listed above. And, as previously announced, we’ll also have an exciting group of hosts to help break down all the jaw-dropping news and must-see first looks, including Jacob Bertrand, Megan Cruz aka jstoobs, Jaeden Martell, Reece Feldman aka guywithamoviecamera, Juju Green aka Straw_Hat_Goofy, Ella Purnell, Tiffany Smith, Felicia Day, B Dave Walters, Geoff Keighley and Mari Takahashi.
How to Co-Stream
The Geeked Week feed will be open for co-streaming via Twitch so that our loyal fans and fellow Geeks like you can get in on the action.
How to Get the Latest News and First Looks
If you miss any of the fun, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to catch up. We’re compiling all the biggest news and first looks to come out of Geeked Week right here on the Netflix Newsroom, and you can rewatch the full day’s programming on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Tudum.com, Netflix’s official companion site, will also be sharing bonus content from each day’s programming.
So get your cosplay ready and keep this page bookmarked for all the latest on Geeked Week.
