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L-R: Olufunmi Adereti, Account Manager; Kevin Olumese, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Manager, Infinix Nigeria at the 8th edition of the Nigeria Technology Awards (NITA) held recently at Admiralty Conference Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Infinix Nigeria has won the Most Exceptional Mobile Phone Brand of the year at the just concluded Nigeria Technology Awards (NITA) Awards. The brand also won the Best Customer-Centric Phone Brand in the event which was held on Sunday, 11th December at Admiralty Conference Centre, Naval Dockyard, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Kevin Olumese, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Manager, Infinix Nigeria receiving the award at the event.
The brand won the Most exceptional mobile phone brand in recognition of the brand’s remarkable activities and spectacular product launches for the year. One of the remarkable launch is the NOTE 11.
The launch of NOTE 11 brought Industry big players together in an event themed “Play Big”. The event featured an all-white beach party at Lekki Leisure Private beach with live action from Quad biking, Jet skiing, and Surfing in a bid to play big and highlight the lifestyle experience.
Infinix devices are carefully crafted with users in mind to enable them ‘Take the Lead’ and achieve the extraordinary in their everyday lives at work and play, and Infinix Note 12 gave Guests a VIP Experience as it Launched on a Luxury Yacht.The launch event tagged ‘The Infinix Note 12 Vip Experience’ was nothing short of an epic adventure. This event was not your regular device launch as Infinix made a big statement with the Note 12 launch on a prestigious Yacht. With anticipation thick in the air and momentum for an epic adventure brewing, guests arrived pleased with the beautiful view and experience on the water.
Similarly, with views overlooking the hangar for private jets, Infinix launched their premium flagship smartphones Zero 20 and Zero Ultra at the classy business hotel, Legend Hotel in October. The smartphones brought about advanced camera upgrades and the world’s first smartphone employing cutting-edge 180W Thunder Charge innovation.
When it comes to being exceptional, the tech giant has distinguished itself from its competitors with its tech, bold, stylish brand persona which is a perfect mixture of technology and art. It’s no wonder they have first-class celebrities like Davido, Osas Ighodaro, Alexx Ekubo, Nancy Isime, Maria, Neo, Liquorose, and others as their ambassadors.
For more information on other ongoing activities, visit Infinix on Instagram, Facebook,and Twitter at @Infinixnigeria.
Without a doubt, the Christmas season is a special one for many reasons. One is for the special feeling of gratitude we get to express and receive at the end of the year.
The chance to get gifts from loved ones is another big reason we love Christmas. Everyone sure loves presents! This year, we just might be getting a chance to experience some gratitude, along with that fuzzy, warm feeling we get when we receive something special.
That’s right.
ALAT by WEMA would be rewarding you for your loyalty all year! Think of it as your own special Santa package for being good all year. You have indeed been good!
You stayed afloat, thanks to ALAT savings; you smashed your goals, through ALAT goals, and got your desires and cravings, thanks to your ALAT Cards; and of course, you were always in touch, transacting via the ever-available USSD code *945#.
And now, it is time for ALAT by WEMA to reward you for your loyalty this Christmas!
Get set to celebrate Christmas the ALAT way! Prepare for special gifts that will blow your mind!
It’s Christmas season, and Santa is coming to town.
Don’t miss out on this experience; follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to improve your chances of being rewarded this Christmas
It’s that time of year when fun seekers come out in droves to throw work out the window and enjoy the holiday season before never-ending January rolls around.
If you’re an existing Sparkle user, you already have access to reliable expense trackers on your account, hassle-free bill payments, and the freedom our physical cards give you for all your purchases.
This month and every other month in the year, Sparklers can enjoy between 5 to 15% discounts off their bills when they visit any Sparkle partner locations and pay with their Sparkle debit card or account.
So, what’s Sparkle?
Sparkle is a digital bank dedicated to helping Nigerians do what they want to do when they want to do it. We are your financial lifestyle buddy helping you explore better ways to manage your money and make stress-free payments.
One of the ways we’ve made life simpler for our tribe is by offering maximum enjoyment with minimum spend across a variety of partner locations to bring Sparklers unique discounts in every season, including Christmas.
This means, you can buy as many fire outfits as you want, and enjoy Detty December with the girls without spending all your money when you pay with your Sparkle card.
Because what says Christmas like access to a debit card that opens sparkling deals, the perfect retail partner outlets for all things Christmas shopping, and a collage of exciting spots for your Christmas hangouts?
It’s ✨Sparkle✨. The answer is Sparkle.
How do the discounts work?
Super easy, all you need is a Sparkle account and card. Enjoy a Sparkling Christmas in more ways than “one” with discounts up to 15% off your bills when you:
Indulge in an array of good food from THE HOUSE Lagos.
Hang out with friends and make exciting memories at Hangout Lagos.
Kick off the fun and games this festive season with the treasure hunt happening at Dew After Dark at The Dew Centre, Lagos.
Make your stomach happy with fantastic meals and explore the Nok Friday Takeover (NFT) every Friday in December at NOK Lagos.
Grab weekend drinks at Drinks.Ng and Sliquors Lagos.
Soak in an urban vineyard and restaurant experience at The Wine lab Lagos.
Seek out all-round entertainment at the Playhouse, Landmark Center.
Shop for new storage solutions with Storemepretty
Explore your inner creativity with Breather.Ng and Justpaint.Ng
Order tasty meals with Easy Eats.
Shop banging fits at OKHA Lagos.
Get custom African luxury fits at Vanskere Lagos.
Spoil yourself with a sophisticated beauty experience at The nail boutique, Lagos.
And many more.
Start Getting Funds off ASAP!!!
For maximum fun and minimum spending, join the Sparkle side of life. All you need to do is open a Sparkle account and request for a debit card. It literally takes less than five minutes to open an account on your smartphone. No affidavits or bank queues required.
Already have a Sparkle account? Start getting funds off your bills.
Yes, it’s that easy.
Check out our website and follow us on Instagram for updates on all our partner locations and guides to a sparkling December.
Infinix Nigeria in partnership with Pubg mobile organized a gaming master tournament on Sunday, 11th December 2022 at Wave beach, Lagos.
The event had a lot of game lovers’ present competing against one another for a chance to win several branded prizes such as bluetooth headsets, game controllers and smart watches, etc.
Attendees of the tournament did not only play games but also had lots to eat, drink and opportunity to network as well.
With its collaboration with Pubg, Infinix is not only making significant contributions to the mobile gaming industry, but also uniting gamers.
Infinix Gaming master is an initiative from Infinix to grow a community of mobile game lovers to enjoy mobile gaming on Infinix devices. This is also a testament to the capabilities of Infinix devices processors which provides smooth operation during mobile gaming.
PUBG mobile is an internationally popular multi player mobile game that is sure to test the processor and lag speed of any mobile device.
Africa’s leading payment cards and digital tokens brand, Verve, rewards lucky winners in the Verve GoodLife Promo in partnership with First Bank, Zenith Bank, Ecobank, Union Bank, UBA, FCMB, Fidelity, and Access Bank. 10 customers have won ₦1 million each, 200 customers have won N20,000 each and thousands of customers have won cashbacks.
The GoodLife Promo 3.0 rewards Verve cardholders with exciting prizes and the more a customer transacts with their Verve cards, the more their chances of winning and getting rewarded for their loyalty.
At the recently concluded prize presentation ceremonies; Mr Ayanwale Kayode – a Verve cardholder from FCMB Oshogbo won ₦1million Naira and was exhilarated. Also, Evelyn James a Zenith Bank Verve cardholder got presented with ₦1million Naira in Lagos as well as Mary Dunah a UBA Verve cardholder, Abel Ovuri a Union Bank Verve cardholder and Halima Osu an Ecobank Verve cardholder who were all winners and present at the respective Banks for the prize presentation ceremonies.
Verve is geared towards exciting customers with the GoodLife experience while providing secure payments across different touch points, such as the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), Point of Sale (POS) terminals and online/WEB platforms.
Speaking on the recently concluded prize presentation ceremony, Chidi Oluaoha, Group Head, Growth Marketing Payment tokens and Financial Inclusion Services, Interswitch reiterated the brand’s commitment to the development of an inclusive payment ecosystem across the African market that supports growth and economic development while ensuring Verve cardholders are constantly rewarded for their loyalty.
Oluaoha also encouraged cardholders to actively transact with their Verve cards to be amongst the 10 more lucky millionaires to emerge, 100 customers will also be winning a ₦200,000 worth of shopping spree, 200 customers can still win N20,000 each and thousands of customers will be enjoying cashbacks on their spends when they make transactions with their Verve cards.
It is the “Ember Season”, and there will be less fret for Verve cardholders to think about the extra spending that comes with the season, because there are so many rewarding prizes up for grabs. It is time for Verve cardholders to get a shopping cart and clear out their Wishlist ahead of the holidays.
For three consecutive years, Verve has continued to reward loyal cardholders through its National Consumer Promo and commits to innovative and value bound services at all times.
Promo now extends to January 6th, 2023, and the more a customer Transacts with their Verve Card on POS, ATM or WEB, the more their chances of winning. New customers are encouraged to ask their Banks for a Verve card today or reactivate their expired Verve cards.
The GoodLife Promo aligns with Verve’s identity as a brand that takes into recognition the lifestyle needs of consumers and ensuring that Verve cardholders do not only get to experience a seamless and convenient payment but also to give them a share of the GoodLife.
TECNO Black Friday promo got customers rushing to enjoy massive discounts and stand a chance to win a brand new BMW car when they buy any TECNO-selected devices.
December 14th, 2022, was like no other, as the lucky winner of the brand new BMW car received his car key at the Slot Store in Ikeja.
The lucky winner of the BMW car, Mr. Callistus said, “I am indeed grateful to TECNO for this tremendous gift even as we draw close to the end of the year. He ended by stating that no other smartphone brand comes close when it comes to innovation and rewarding customer loyalty.”
TECNO loves putting smiles on the faces of their loyal customers by rewarding them with discounts and other gift items, especially during the current economy. TECNO new and exciting customers have enjoyed excellent TECNO mind-blowing and innovative devices like the Spark 9 and Camon 19 series.
The just concluded TECNO Black Friday promo has helped customers enjoy these innovative devices at affordable prices without breaking the bank.
The TECNO Black Friday sales indicate that the brand never fails to keep their promises and make its customers happy, as they are Stopping At Nothing by making more innovative ideas.
Hurry now and join the TECNO Blue Santa Promo; you might be among the lucky winners. Follow TECNO on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more information!
It’s that time of the year again, and as usual, we have back-to-back events this December. But none of them stands out like The NEFT Vodka Launch Experience. Way more than just a launch event, NEFT Vodka is set to start a trend of giving consumers a total experience with exciting performances, premium networking, unique gifting and ofcourse, the world’s best vodka.
Be prepared for a fun-filled season as it kicks off in Lagos (Island) at The Good Beach on the 15th of December, all the way to Lagos (Mainland) at Bamboo Lounge on the 16th. And the party moves on throughout major cities across Nigeria; Onitsha on the 17th, Abuja on the 18th, Uyo on the 20th and PH on the 21st of December 2022.
Join the experience as they relax and enjoy amazing performances from you faves Teni the Entertainer, Bella Shmurda, Skiibii, Ice Prince, DJ Six7even and more.
We can definitely tell this will be an experience to remember! It’s the perfect opportunity to experience PURE TASTE and celebrate what life means to you. And what better time to celebrate than when you’re drinking NEFT Vodka?
According to the team at NEFT Nigeria, “This poses a great opportunity to celebrate the festivities with Nigeria and stamp the brand positioning of PURE TASTE through NEFT Vodka in the minds of the Nigerian Market. Our aim is to go above and beyond for our consumers with an experience like never before. This also precludes our consumer launch, which will be the biggest vodka launch in Nigeria. At NEFT, we do it big, and we do it right.” With its distinct taste and unique packaging, NEFT Vodka is definitely one of the brands to watch out for in 2023.
Homegrown talent Tems and her crew celebrate the magic of connection and the power of together
News release 14.12.22: Jameson Irish Whiskey has today launched its campaign inviting fans to embrace other kindred spirits and ‘Widen The Circle’ in Nigeria.
Jameson’s ‘Widen The Circle’ campaign celebrates the spirit of openness, challenging people to look beyond superficial barriers for the shared values that unite them. By encouraging individuals and communities to make new connections, Jameson is looking to make the world feel like a smaller, friendlier place.
As the Irish whiskey brand’s super premium offering, Jameson Black Barrel will spearhead the ‘Widen The Circle’ campaign in Nigeria with a TVC called ‘Together is our win’. The ad features local hero, Tems, and her crew. Temilade Openiyi known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, record producer and Grammy nominee. ‘Together is our win’ was made by Glen Biderman-Pam from Panther Punch Productions. He presents the inside story of how Tems and her crew connect through creativity, kinship and inclusiveness, sharing Jameson’s long held belief that life is better shared.
Speaking of her involvement in Jameson’s campaign. Tems said:
“It was such a pleasure working with such a prestigious brand like Jameson. I feel we have built an organic relationship over the years which started when I released “Try me”. It was a blessing to have my whole team involved in this, the whole experience was one to remember. I am excited about this campaign and looking forward to a successful launch.”
This new campaign launches in Nigeria at a key period for Jameson as the brand builds on its success in the market and worldwide. The Jameson Connects series continues in Port Harcourt in March, 2023.
Evane Chenuet, Marketing Director for Pernod Ricard Western Africa:
“The launch of ‘Widen The Circle’ is a natural and timely extension of what has always been at the heart of our brand – openness and bringing people together. We’re delighted to work with Tems again and have her take center stage in our new ‘Together is our win’ Jameson Black Barrel campaign. Localising this story for Nigeria has been an exciting experience for our team, who have embraced the inclusive ethos of the campaign and inspire Jameson lovers to enjoy a Jameson Black Barrel, together.”
To kick off the “Widen The Circle” campaign, Jameson Black Barrel hosted premium whiskey lovers in Lagos to an epic night themed “Touched by fire”. The party, hosted by Folu Storms, featured incredible performances from Somadina, Band Hits & the sublime Made Kuti. Guests enjoyed a ‘’double charred’’ menu by Chef Khudu; inspired by the double charred oak barrels Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey is matured in. #JBBIgnites was centered around sparking closer connections between culture-shapers and whiskey-lovers.
Jameson is the world’s most awarded* and bestselling Irish whiskey, ranked in the top 4 global whiskey brands and number 9 in spirits. Leading the Irish whiskey category with a 67% market share and having experienced 30 years of consecutive growth up until 2019, Jameson reached unprecedented sales of 10.4 million cases in the year to June 2022.
The Jameson portfolio is led by its core expression of Jameson Original, with dynamic growth being experienced with its super premium offering, Jameson Black Barrel. The range also includes ultra-premium offerings such as Jameson 18 Years, as well as some recently added flavoured whiskeys, Jameson Orange and Jameson Cold Brew.
Triple distilled and twice as smooth, every bottle of Jameson is distilled and matured at the world renowned Midleton Distillery in County Cork, Ireland.
* Based on the tasting results of the six most influential tasting competitions over the past 10 years (2011-2021), including The Irish Whiskey Masters, IWSC, ISC, Beverage Testing Institute, San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
About Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Pernod Ricard Nigeria is the local affiliate of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in wines and spirits. Pernod Ricard holds a comprehensive portfolio of premium and luxury brands, with 16 out of the top 100 spirit brands in the world, including Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Seagram’s Imperial Blue whisky, Absolut Vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Olmeca tequila, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, and Mumm champagne.
For hitting the 10,000 user mark in less than a year of operation, Wrkman, a home service platform, is celebrating its customers with N1 million in prizes and gifts worth millions of naira in the wrkmandey4u Mega Promo.
The Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo, which started in August 2022, is, according to the Chief Executive Officer of Wrkman, Mr. Tunde Ebohon, an avenue to show appreciation to over 27,000 users of the app for trusting in the brand and engaging the app to make their lives easy.
“For us at Wrkman, this promo is a way of giving back to customers, who have engaged with us and have helped us to grow since launch. We value their trust and confidence in us and appreciate them. Your commitment as a user and customer is much appreciated,” Ebohon said.
(L-R) Chief Operating Officer, Wrkman, Kechi Okpara, Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo First Prize Winner of N500,000, Alabi Morounfoluwa; Chief Executive Officer, Wrkman, Tunde Eboho and Chief Marketing Officer, Wrkman, Oluwakayode Akinbode, at the Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo Prize Giving event held at the Classique Event Place, Lagos.
Commenting on the growth of Wrkman, Ebohon said that the company has recorded remarkable growth in the last year, onboarding over 16,000 artisans and over 10,000 users in Lagos and Abuja. According to him, “our growth indicates we are touching lives where it matters most by enabling our users to carry out all kinds of repairs at home and helping them access verified and trusted artisans in good time.”
He assured customers and artisans that Wrkman would not relent in ensuring that their contact with the brand always left them with a pleasant experience. “We say a big thank you to customers like you for your support and we are committed to continue to serve you better, “ he stated.
(L-R) Chief Operating Officer, Wrkman, Kechi Okpara, Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo First Runner up Winner of N300,000, Dolapo Adeola; Chief Executive Officer, Wrkman, Tunde Eboho and Chief Marketing Officer, Wrkman, Oluwakayode Akinbode, at the Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo Prize Giving event held at the Classique Event Place, Lagos
Speaking on the Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo, Wrkman’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Oluwakayode Akinbode, said customers who participated in the promo were assigned unique codes after ordering for a service on the app to qualify them for the raffle draw.
Mr. Alabi Morounfoluwa won the first place prize of N500,000, the first runner-up. Ms. Dolapo Adeola went home with the sum of N300, 00 while Ms. Biola Khadijat, the second runner-up won a sum of N150,000. Aside from financial prizes, customers also won different amazing prizes such as laptops, generators, microwaves, washing machines, flatscreen TVs, gas cookers, blenders, and many more, as consolation prizes.
(L-R) Chief Operating Officer, Wrkman, Kechi Okpara, Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo Second Runner-up Winner of N150,000, Biola Khadijat; Chief Executive Officer, Wrkman, Biola Khadijat and Chief Marketing Officer, Wrkman, Oluwakayode Akinbode, at the Wrkmandey4u Mega Promo Prize Giving event held at the Classique Event Place, Lagos.
To use the Wrkman app, customers only need to download the Wrkman app from the Play Store for iOS, sign up as a user, and choose a service from the list of electrician, generator repair, plumber, AC and fridge repairs, carpenter, painter, auto mechanic, makeup artist, vulcanizer, photographer, aluminum work, barber, hairdresser amongst others.
Pernod Ricard Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has kicked off another edition of its drink driving campaign. The campaign which started on the 28th of November, reiterated the adverse effect of drink driving to commercial drivers around the city of Lagos.
The purpose of the campaign is to educate road users on the dangers of drinking and driving, as well as maintaining safe roads for themselves, their passengers and pedestrians. The Pernod Ricard Nigeria team and other stakeholders visited locations including the Berger Interstate park, Airport park, Apapa Motor park, Ikorodu Motor park and Ajah Motor park. This is the third edition of the company’s “Safe Roads” campaign launched in December 2021.
Commenting on the campaign and its importance, Dolapo Onasanya, Head of Human Resources at Pernod Ricard Western Africa explained “The campaign aligns with Pernod Ricard’s Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap which directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in this instance SDG Goal 3 – Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages. The ‘Don’t Drink & Drive’ campaign falls within the fourth pillar of our roadmap ‘Responsible Hosting’, which promotes the fight against alcohol misuse in our society by taking action on harmful drinking”.
Speaking at one of the events, the Lagos Zonal Commanding Officer, Mr Samuel Obayemi, reiterated that accidents only require a second to happen. He advised drivers to avoid drinking before driving so they can be in full control of themselves while driving as it is an activity that requires total concentration. The FRSC expressed their appreciation to Pernod Ricard Nigeria for taking on this initiative which fosters safety on our roads.
About Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Pernod Ricard Nigeria is the local affiliate of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in wines and spirits. Pernod Ricard holds a comprehensive portfolio of premium and luxury brands, with 16 out of the top 100 spirit brands in the world, including Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Seagram’s Imperial Blue whisky, Absolut Vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Olmeca tequila, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur and Mumm champagnes
Friends, the time has come to show the world how deadly your meme game is.
Zikoko is hosting a meme competition for the next week, starting today, December 9, 2022.
What’s this about?
Zikoko is relaunching its meme bank, Zikoko Memes, with a fresher design and more features. To make sure everyone is aware they can now get their memes, edit them and save them in one place, we’re doing this competition.
Which is why you’re here.
How to enter the Battle of the Meme competition
Friends in arms, this battle is in three steps.
First, you select the meme for this competition from memes.zikoko.com.
Click on the image on the #BattleoftheMemes banner, Click on the image on the #BattleoftheMemes banner, and click on the Remix icon.
Remixing
This means you add your own caption to make it funky. What’s a better caption on that welcome to a new dispensation meme, for instance? Bring that originality here.
Finally, you submit with the hashtag #Battleofthememe
If you don’t add the hashtag, we won’t see your entry.
And now, the most important part: What’s the prize?
We have 3 prizes for three winners.
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Friends, it’s time to channel your inner wordsmith and Zikoko crack, and let’s BATTLE.
As it is crunch time in Qatar, the games now have much more at stake as victory at this moment almost assures a finish on the podium at this world cup. Infinix is giving football fans the chance to watch the quarter-finals matches LIVE and free of charge.
Infinix is giving 10 fans the chance to watch the Quarterfinals match between Brazil vs Croatia or Portugal vs Morrocco at their viewing center, the luxurious private beach, the Good Beach Victoria Island, Lagos.
That’s not all. How would you like to win a free smartphone? Well, there will also be a chance for attendees to win an Infinix Smartphone by participating in a raffle draw. So it’s advised to arrive early, so you don’t miss out.
Recall that in November 2022, Infinix had kicked off a sales promotion encouraging brand faithfuls to purchase their latest smartphone, Zero 20 and stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Qatar while the runners-up will experience a holiday in Lagos.
Well, Infinix has chosen a winner and will, on Saturday, December 11th 2022, unveil the person who will go watch the semifinal matches live in Doha, Qatar
As a consumer-centric brand, Infinix keeps their word; join them on this exciting adventure by following them across their social media pages on
For two weeks, Infinix Nigeria has kept us glued to our TV sets and helped us unwind after a hard week’s work with the turnup Friday show on Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family on DStv channel 153, 154 and GOtv channel 2, respectively.
The Turn Up Friday this season has been a flurry of energy and all shades of lit with electrifying dance moves and the best DJs, and of course, the self-acclaimed energy gad, Do2tun bringing the heat and making sure we enjoy the show to the fullest.
Viewers of the show not only get entertained but also get the chance to watch their favs perform LIVE. So far, Dance Queen and Infinix Ambassador, Liquorose has graced the show, and for this week, Hype man, Toby Shang will be adding sauce to the show.
Infinix aims to, through the turn up Friday show, encourage and reward upcoming entertainers for their talents, it’s for this reason they introduced four categories namely- dance, Hype, Style, and Trivia questions- for more winners to emerge this season. They’ve called on all to send entries, to stand a chance to win various cash prizes and smartphones.
For Hype
This is the final week to send in entries for a chance to be the next #InfinixHypeKing. You stand a chance to win the sum of N500,000, a customized microphone and NOTE 12 smartphones. Here’s how to participate
How To Participate
Follow @infinixnigeria
Post a one-minute of you hyping at an event and use the hashtag #InfinixHypeKing
Get likes and shares to increase your chance of qualifying
For Dance
Join Do2tun on stage during the live show to dance and stand a chance to win N1,000,000 and five smartphones
Here’s how To Participate
Follow @InfinixNigeria
Your dance group must have 3-5 members
Upload a video of your group dancing and use the hashtag #InfinixTUFDanceChallange
Get likes and shares to increase your chance of qualifying to be one of the finalists for the week.
Top weekly finalists will battle it out for the grand prize of One Million Naira.
For Style
Show your swag to join in the #InfinixVIPStyle challenge.
How To Participate
Holding an Infinix device, take a picture of you dressed up for the TUF show.
Post it on your socials using the hashtag #InfinixVIPStyle
Stand a chance to win branded gift items and an opportunity to be at the Live show
For Trivia
Watch out for #InfinixTUFTrivia with @infinixnigeria and be prepared to answer questions concerning the brand. You stand a chance to win branded gift items from Infinix
Don’t miss this week’s episode, join the show live on Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family on DStv channel 153 and 154 and GOtv channel 2 at 9:30pm every Friday to have a blast and win amazing prizes.
The town hall was held to mark the United Nation’s 16 days of activism, highlighting the urgency to combat gender-based violence and promote safety across the country. This is part of the ongoing Roadmap to 36 advocacy campaign urging all Nigerian states to protect women and girls by implementing the VAPP Act NOW.
(Nigeria, Lagos | Monday, December 5, 2022) Global Citizen, the international advocacy organisation, held a Town Hall event on Tuesday, November 29, at Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA, marking the United Nations’ annual 16 Days of Activism, and in support of its ongoing Roadmap to 36campaign. Co-hosted by media personality, and renowned journalist, Sandra Ezekwesili, and award-winning rapper, Jude ‘MI’ Abaga, the event featured speakers including Fuad Atanda-Lawal, Executive Chairman of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA; Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary, Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency; Pastor Laju Iren, Executive Producer, Laju Iren Films; Bridget Taremotimi, Head, General Division Services, WARIF; Uzoma Ayodeji, Gender/FGM Analyst, UNFPA; Ifeoma Monye, President, International Women Society Nigeria; Pastor Godman Akinlabi, Lead Pastor, The Elevation Church and Dr. Mustapha Bello, Professor of Islamic Studies, Lagos State University (LASU). The Town Hall highlighted the urgent need to combat Gender Based Violence across Nigeria, urging all states to immediately implement the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of 2015 (VAPP Act).
The 16 Days of Activism event, attended by high-level community leaders, provided a much-needed platform to underline the current status quo on Nigeria’s gender equality and gender-based violence. The event also raised awareness of the resources available and structures for reporting sexual and gender-based violence, encouraging individuals to take advantage of these platforms for reporting such incidents through the LCDA and Lagos State.
The Town Hall provided the opportunity to engage in community-level discussions from local stakeholders on practical strategies to ensure the implementation of the VAPP Act, outlining best practise on how community leaders should handle incidents of sexual and gender-based violence reported to them and the creation and the importance of prevention and reporting structures in small community groups such as churches, mosques and markets.
“This year, we decided to take a grassroots approach. We think it is the most productive approach that we can take in terms of getting people to be aware of, and understand, the importance of protecting women and girls in the communities, and also making sure that people understand the reporting structures available and how to seek help around sexual violence conversations. Our call to action as an organisation to the stakeholders in the room was for them to further escalate and carry the conversation forward beyond the town hall conversation we had. We believe that more conversations, especially in their congregations or in their community town halls are crucial,” said Maimuna Maibe, Nigeria’s Country Director at Global Citizen.
The 16 Days of Activism activity forms part of Global Citizen’s ongoing Roadmap to 36 advocacy campaign work leveraging resources to protect women and girls by mobilising stakeholder engagement to scale up interventions and drive impact in dismantling negative social norms through funding, innovative multi-stakeholder coordination, along with grassroots engagement, with the aim to drive policy changes and resource the implementation of the VAPP Act.
The Roadmap to 36 campaign aims to provide practical actions that communities and the local government can utilise to ensure the effective prevention and reporting of gender-based violence at their local level, together with engaging the public about gender-based violence and advocating for action on the full implementation of the VAPP Act (domesticated in Lagos as Protection Against Domestic Violence Law 2015, Criminals Law of Lagos State, 2015).
Gender-based violence in Nigeria is on the increase as a result of the pandemic and needs to be eliminated in the mission to achieve the UN’s Global Goals and end extreme poverty and its systemic causes by 2030. Violence against women has been described by the United Nations as a “shadow pandemic” — with all types of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly domestic violence, intensifying amid COVID-19. In Nigeria, according to the National Gender-Based Violence dashboard of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, of the 10,000+ cases reported so far, only 33 convictions have been secured. The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) also reports that nearly 30% of girls in Nigeria have experienced physical violence by the age of 15, with lockdowns in major cities across the country resulting in an increase in violence against women and girls in Nigeria, as globally.
In concluding activities for the 2022 16 Days of Activism, the Global Citizen Nigeria team also participated in the annual WARIF walk against gender-based violence for the second year in a row. The team joined hundreds of Nigerians on a 2km march in Lagos to raise awareness and call for urgent action to protect and empower women and girls across Nigeria.
Global Citizen, with the support from the Ford Foundation, is leading public campaigns and advocacy efforts to encourage global citizens to take action and lend their support calling for strengthening gender-based violence laws in West Africa, for the adoption of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill (VAPP) and holding the national and local governments accountable for full implementation and resourcing of the bill.
About Global Citizen:
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If you haven’t heard about the Rise Challenge, listen up!
Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others.
An initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise is the anchor program of a $1 billion commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt to find and support global talent.
The 2022/2033 call for entry is underway and interested 15- to 17-year-olds can apply at http://bit.ly/risefortheworld
But before you do, here are a few things you’ll need to know to help make your application more successful, and may the odds forever be in your favour:
Each year, Rise invites 15–17-year-olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities to showcase their potential.
For applicants without access to technology, there are also paper applications.
Rise is open to all young people between the ages of 15-17, and there are no limits or restrictions regarding the project focus areas, so creativity is most welcome.
Since its inception, over 12 Winners from Nigeria and of Nigerian descent have won the Rise challenge and awarded benefits.
Ikenna Nwafor, a Rise 2022 Winner, his project explored the dangers of cyber ignorance. For his Rise project, he developed and set up a website (Cybersecurity & You), performed a skit with friends on “The dangers of Cyber Ignorance” and set up awareness posters within his community to raise awareness among Nigerian teens. His project focuses on creating awareness of the importance of cybersecurity in the lives of teenagers in Nigeria.
Audrey Eyo, Rise 2021 Winner, also from Nigeria, is passionate about physical fitness, educational empowerment and community-oriented problem-solving. Her project is called Fit as a Fiddle, and centers around raising awareness for physical fitness for young children. Audrey experienced bullying in school due to her size, this affected her perception of healthy living and influenced her to associate guilt with food. As a result, she started Fit as a Fiddle, to create a judgement free, safe space for healthy living, for adolescents and young children. Her project also offers easy workouts, health advice, and an exercise glossary to raise awareness and debunk myths around healthy living.
All winners receive access to a lifetime of benefits, including, needs-based scholarships, potential funding opportunities, and mentorship.
Rise cares not just about an applicant’s past achievements but future potential and ability to commit to a lifetime of service to others.
To apply to Rise, you’ll need to complete the application in the order in which they are listed on www.risefortheworld.org and answer questions via video or written format.
As part of the 100-day challenge, interested 15- to 17-year-olds will need to start an individual project early.
The project should showcase the applicants’ brilliance, passion, and skills. The project can be a new product, software service, or business; a social or political movement; a piece of music, art, or film, but also think of creative ways your project can help your community.
At each step of the application process, applicants will be asked to share their experience by documenting work they’ve completed through videos.
Rise values integrity and honesty, so as part of the process, applicants are required review projects of their peers and help discover which members of the Rise community are doing great work. Peer responses can be edited until the due date
According to Rise year 1 winner, Audrey Eyo, although Rise application is set up as a challenge, and may feel overwhelming at different stages, whatever your project idea is, it is not too small or insignificant. Just make sure that you are truly passionate about the problem area you choose and the target audience you are serving.
Do not try to choose a problem that you believe suits the “ideal Rise candidate” or try to “impress” Rise. Instead, demonstrate your willingness and commitment towards your project, your brilliance will shine through.
Lastly, the deadline for applications is January 25th, 2023, however as Rise is a 100-day challenge, applicants are advised to start the application process as earliest as possible to ensure enough time to immerse themselves in the experience, engage with fellow applicants and complete the challenge.
Livespot360, Nigeria’s top creative solutions firm, is bringing the world to Lagos, Nigeria, with Entertainment Week Lagos and the 3rd edition of Livespot X Festival.
Entertainment Week Lagos, a revolutionary ecosystem and platform, is bringing the entertainment and tech world to Lagos, Nigeria to collaborate, network, ideate, showcase, and exchange knowledge & resources. From the 11th – 18th of December, Entertainment Week Lagos will play host to a line-up of activities:
Entertainment Week Lagos intends to provide the Nigerian ecosystem with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience required to be successful in today’s entertainment sector. Participants get to gain knowledge from educators and mentors who will lead masterclasses and workshops in partnership with the British Council.
Key players from the global entertainment industry will converge at The Circle during Entertainment Week Lagos’ delivering enlightening keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats and think tanks. From Alex Okosi, the Managing Director, Emerging Markets, Youtube EMEA; Emeka Okafor, General Manager, Meta; Olumide Osundolire, Partner, Banwo & Ighodalo; Koromone Koroye, Managing Editor, Tech Cabal (Moderator); Yanmo Omorogbe, Co-founder & COO, Bamboo; Harmony Samuels, Record Producer, Multi-instrumentalist and Songwriter and many more. The brightest minds will meet to share and develop ideas that will shape the future of the entertainment industry.
The Deal Room, the first entertainment room in Nigeria, provides the ideal environment for pitching, negotiating, and knowledge and resource exchange for those in the entertainment industry, as well as for content creators and marketers.
The Exhibition, a creative hub, will be open for four days. A marketplace with an emphasis on tech, fashion, art, music, which will curate an array of immersive experiences.
EWL @ NIGHT, For four nights at EWL, enjoy great music and heart-lifting comedy. Great experiences for guests to network and have fun.
The Livespot X Festival, which will run from the 16th through the 18th of December, 2022, and will feature an array of headline performers. Day 1 of the festival will be a commemorative concert celebrating ten years of Mavin. Headliners will include Mavin All-Stars, who will perform hit songs from the group’s expansive music catalogue.
Get your tickets for the Livespot X Festival now at www.livespotx.com or contact +234 908 722 6001 for table inquiries and bookings.
Since bursting into the Nigerian music scene in 2015, Kizz Daniel has dropped hit songs consistently to the point that he named his 2 nd studio album “No Bad Songz”, and he was right! Kizz Daniel dropped the album in 2018 and has maintained his reputation as a star artist with no bad songs.
Kizz Daniel has been nominated for and won several popularly acclaimed awards, including the Headies for Album of the year and Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year in 2016. His New Era album released in 2018 had some of the best songs of the year, including Mama, Woju, and Laye.
Kizz Daniel was also nominated for Song of the Year and Viewer’s Choice awards at the Headies in 2018 for hit songs off his No Bad Songz album. Top songs off the album include Poko, Madu with the cute video, No Do, and One Ticket featuring Davido. In 2020, Kizz Daniel gave us some of the best songs that saw us through the COVID-19 lockdown. Songs like Jaho, Ada, which are some of the best love songs of the year, Boys are Bad, Pak n Go, and the controversial Fvck You. The song created one of the biggest challenges of the year, with other artists and comedians remixing the song.
Also referred to as ‘Vado ‘D Great’ by his fans, Kizz Daniel’s 2021 album, Barnabas continued the star artist’s trend of no bad song. The album introduced some of the best-hit songs like Pour Me Water which trended on TikTok on other social media platforms with mind-blowing social media challenges, Eh God, Oshe featuring The Cavemen, and Lie.
Most recently, Kizz Daniel’s 2022 singles Buga and Cough have broken the internet with social media challenges across the world and have spent weeks on music charts. This December, Kizz Daniel will be performing all these hit songs and more in his first headlined concert since 2019 and it will bang! Not to spill all the tea, but Kizz Daniel will be performing alongside other great artists.
LiveWire Concerts and Flyboy Inc are bringing the Afroclassic tour to Lagos on Saturday, the 17th of December at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites Lagos. Tickets are fast selling out and can be purchased on nairabox.com and The Place Restaurant. The Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos concert is sponsored by Bet9ja, Nigerian Breweries, and First Bank.
The best time of the year is here and we are super excited! More delighted as Cold Stone Creamery thrills us to 12 days of Christmas deals – You get to enjoy different extra affordable deals that you cannot resist for the first 12 days in December. What are you waiting for? Get on the ride…
It is about to be the best Christmas yet, as Cold Stone Creamery is bringing you the perfect gift wrapped in Christmas cakesand amazing December deals.
You also get to enjoy a 50% Price Slash on Love it & Gotta have it cup sizes when you place your order online via www.coldstonecreamery.ng or via the Cold Stone App all through the month of December.
Amazing right?? You don’t want to miss out on all these yummy deals.
Have more fun with family and friends this season. In the spirit of giving, relish the feeling of Cold Stone’s New Lotus Cheesecake made with delicious, sweet cream ice cream, lotus & cheesecake flavor.
You can enjoy the 12 days Christmas offers on the go by visiting the website at www.coldstonecreamery.ng to place your order or locate a store near you with the red and white sign boldly written COLD STONE to enjoy the best of the instore experience or you can download the app on any Android or IOS device and simply place an order.
So, spread the joy and enjoy the true taste of Christmas with all your loved ones over cups of Cold Stone ice cream, you’d be glad you did.
The feeling is intriguing. For more information jump on the website https://www.coldstonecreamery.ng/ or walk into any outlet close to you and indulge in the exciting feeling brought to you by Cold Stone.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Become a Quickteller Paypoint Agent
In Nigeria today, 70% of people now have a side hustle to increase their sources of income. There are cases of Bankers who sell shoes on Instagram, Office Receptionists who run online skincare businesses, and restaurant owners who have POS kiosks just in front of their shops.
These side hustles are not new to us, our social media platforms have become a full-blown marketplace, and we are loving it.
One profitable Side hustle most entrepreneurs venture into now is the Agency Banking Business. You will see a Barber who also runs a POS Business or someone who has a shop in a busy market area who has a “POS is AvailableHere” banner in front of her shop.
Agency banking is a profitable business when you use a dependable partner like Quickteller Paypoint. And there are many benefits of becoming a Quickteller Paypoint agent; from daily transactional profits, to agent training, to fast and reliable POS machines, and branded Quickteller Paypoint kiosk with the merchandise.
That’s not all. As a Quickteller Paypoint Agent, you also have access to affordable insurance that covers your business and your health. Quickteller Paypoint cares about their Agent’s life and the continuity of the Agent’s Business.
So, if you are looking to start a POS business or want to add a side business to what you are currently doing, follow these steps to get started.
To become a Quickteller Paypoint Agent, you need the following registration requirements:
A physical office location/shop.
Any smartphone operating on Android OS (4.4 and above) or internet-enabled laptop/computer
A copy of a valid ID card (e.g., National Id card, Voters’ card, Driver’s license, or International Passport)
A copy of your utility bill for verification of your location/shop address (e.g., PHCN bill, Government water or waste bill, recent stamped bank account statement)
A copy of your passport photograph
A copy of your Guarantors completed Character Confirmation Form with your guarantors’ passport photograph
Zero minimum start-up capital is required. However, you will need to fund your Quickteller Paypoint wallet to commence transactions
And that’s all.
Join over 39,000 Quickteller Paypoint Agents across the 36 states and federal Capital Territory now.
Constantly thinking of innovative ways to make the lives of their users stress-free, Infinix Nigeria has opened several “Exclusive” walk-in stores in different locations nationwide.
For shoppers who are uneasy about sharing their payment information online and love to experience the smartphones first-hand before purchasing, this exclusive store is for you.
With plans to have more exclusive walk-in stores, Infinix Nigeria is proud to announce that in the last two months, they have established exclusive walk-in stores in the following states: Kwara, Enugu, Edo, and Delta and two of such in Lagos state.
Speaking on the purpose of this, Kevin Olumese, Marketing Communications and Public Relations Manager, Infinix Nigeria, stated that the tech company wants to ensure that brand loyalists have a premium experience when purchasing any of their products.
He added that the exclusive stores are more relaxed and have dedicated promoters to inform all customers about their products and services. Being able to shop together in a physical store provides an experience that cannot be provided for if they were to purchase products online, he said.
Finally, he implored those living around the area to check out the Infinix exclusive store closest to them.
Below are the address for the walk-in stores across states:
For shoppers in Lagos state, they can either walk into Purch Exclusive Store 4 medical road, Computer village, Ikeja or Gosky Exclusive Bariga, 10 Tijani Ashonghon, Ilaje Bustop, Bariga.
Something Else, Exclusive Benin. 56, Airport road, Benin City is the store for those in Edo state and Fonemart Exclusive, Taiwo road, Ilorin for thos in Kwara state.
If you’ll love to get Infinix smartphones and others products in Delta, walk into their physical store at Rewjido Exclusive 1, Rewjido house opp gbagi Plaza, deco road, Warri and for those in Enugu, Plugz8 Exclusive Store 35 Okpara Avenue Enugu is the location.
What location do you want Infinix Nigeria to set up an exclusive store next?
The Art of Technology Lagos (AOT) conference is Nigeria’s largest annual technology conference, bringing together important players from the public and private sectors to debate policies and initiatives that will pave the way for the creation of a smarter, digital, efficient, and competitive Lagos.
Together with the Lagos State Government, the economic and technological core of Nigeria, Eko Innovation Centre, one of the leading tech hubs in Nigeria, is organizing the conference. Eko Innovation Centre is responsible for organizing events such as MarkHack, the Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon, EkoClimathon, and Security hackathon
Talent Acceleration will be the primary emphasis of AOT 4.0, with a ten-year plan developed to increase the talent acceleration pipeline to ensure the sustainability of talent and, hence, the delivery of a Smarter Lagos.
At AOT 4.0, the Tech Ecosystem Award will be presented for the first time to recognize the efforts of individuals, groups, and businesses that have contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of Nigeria’s technology sector. There were five main categories and twenty minor ones for nominations.
The award nomination voting ended on November 15, 2022, with over twenty thousand (20,000) votes cast across all categories. The winners will be revealed and acknowledged during the Gala and Awards Night, which is slated for December 9th, 2022.
In keeping with this year’s conference theme, the conference committee, led by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Innovation and Strategy, went on a Hub Tour to educate startup founders on the importance of promoting policies that benefit the ecosystem and to extend an invitation to attend the conference. Co-Creation Hub, Impact Hub, Hub One, and Nest Hub were among the hubs visited
AOT 4.0 conference committee led by Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Innovation and Strategy at Co-Creation Hub a Hub Tour
Founder, Eko Innovation Centre, Victor Afolabi addressing startups at Impact Hub
Special adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Innovation and Strategy, Tunbosun Alake addressing startups at Co-Creation Hub during the Hub Tour
AOT 4.0 conference committee led by Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Innovation and Strategy with Startup Founders from Hub one and Nest Hub
AOT 4.0 conference committee led by Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Innovation and Strategy with Hub one and Nest Hub Management Team
The AOT 4.0 will hold at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on December 8th and 9th, and will feature thirteen (13) plenary speakers, three (3) guest speakers, five (5) keynote speakers, and more than thirty-five thousand (35,000) registered participants from all sectors of the technology industry, including policymakers, enthusiasts, ecosystem players, investors, business founders and executives, venture capital firms, startups, and technology talent.
To be a part of the event, click on the link to register Here
A good logo is an essential part of building any brand. Research shows that logos are the most recognizable brand identifier, and most consumers consider them works of art. A company’s visual identity can be a vital part of its success – think of brands like Apple and Coca-Cola, whose logos are known worldwide.
Creating a logo is one of the most critical steps toward establishing a solid visual identity. Many tools allow you to do it yourself without hiring a graphic designer. Some of them are even free to use. If you want to develop a professional-looking logo quickly and cheaply, these are the tools you should know.
Wix – DIY Logo Design Tool
Aside from being a website builder, Wix also offers a free and fantastic logo design tool. After you answer a few questions about your business and goals, it automatically generates a logo for your brand. You can regenerate it as many times as you want.
Once confirm a design, you can customize it to your liking. You can change the colors and fonts and move the different parts of the image around. If you have an eye for design and a bit of time, you can come up with something unique.
You can download the logo as a PNG file for free. It’s a small file, so it’ll only work for specific purposes. You’ll have to pay if you want the full-size image and all its variants.
Looka – AI Logo Generator
If you want a professional-quality logo for your business as quickly as possible, Looka is a solid option. This tool uses AI to generate logos that look like they were designed by hand. You have to answer a few basic questions and click Generate.
The downside of Looka’s logos is that they could be more customizable. You can change a few settings to adjust the size and layout, but only within certain limits. This might seem like a problem for people who want creative control. But it also streamlines the process, so anyone can create a well-designed logo with little room for error.
Looka is free to use, and you can download a PNG version of your logo without paying anything. If you want to print it or get it in other formats, you’ll have to upgrade to the premium version of the tool.
Squarespace – Super Simple Logo Maker
Squarespace is another well-known website builder that offers its logo design tool. It’s straightforward to use; you must input your company name and tagline and arrange your preferred icons.
Unlike the tools above, this one doesn’t automatically generate a ready-to-use logo – but it does allow you to personalize your project with drag-and-drop functionality. It doesn’t offer the same level of customization as Wix, and it’s not as hands-off as Looka. The logos aren’t professional-looking, but they get the job done.
Squarespace is free. You need a Squarespace account to download your logo as a PNG file. You can also get it in various sizes and colors. If you’re looking for a fundamental logo that you won’t have to pay a dime for, Squarespace delivers.
Should You Pay For A Logo?
The tools above will allow you to create a free, functional logo. In the first two cases, you’ll have to pay to get the complete package – but you can try them out and see if you like the results. So is it ever worth paying someone else to design your logo?
The short answer is yes. Investing more money in a truly professional logo makes sense. To ensure that your logo is the best, an experienced graphic designer is the best option.
Logo design can cost anywhere from five dollars to several thousand. Consider how much you’re willing to spend before seeking out a professional. And if you want to get your logo out there as fast as possible, doing it yourself is always the first option.
Final Thoughts
It’s possible to design a logo for your business for free. There will always be limitations, but if you’re starting a new business or revamping your brand identity, it can be good to give the tools above a try before outsourcing your logo design to an expert.
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers Limited, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, launched a first-of-its-kind talent hunt tagged “FUZE”.
The leading Pension Fund Administrator (based on Assets under Management) is seeking to promote indigenous talents and help them explore their creativity and business prowess through the initiative. FUZE Talent Hunt would employ a holistic approach to youth empowerment, and feature four categories across Music, Dance, Fashion and Technology.
The winners of the FUZE Talent Hunt will be unveiled at the FUZE Festival slated to hold on 21 December 2022. FUZE promises to be the ideal platform for young people to showcase their ingenuity to the world. In addition to the chance to win N32 million, contestants will gain recognition in the industry and winners will receive mentorship to support their careers.
Demola Sogunle, Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holdings, expressed delight at the opportunities and rewards FUZE holds for young Nigerians pursuing their dreams. He said, “Around the world today, young Nigerians are making a statement on the global scene, putting their names and communities on the roadmap to greatness. The average young Nigerian is bursting with talent and potential waiting to be harnessed, and we are here to give them the support they need to soar high. After all, Nigeria is our home and we drive her growth”.
Olumide Oyetan, Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, spoke about the inspiration behind FUZE. He explained that the project was to the benefit of the Nigerian society. He added that as a future-ready organisation, Stanbic IBTC valued talent, creativity and innovation, and created the platform to shine the spotlight on youngsters and provide the necessary support they require to succeed, regardless of their chosen sphere of influence or industry. He concluded by saying that youth empowerment had become increasingly essential with the heightened unemployment rate declared by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics at over 33%.
Nike Bajomo, Executive Director, Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers also corroborated Olumide. She said, “The primary goal of the FUZE Talent hunt is to create a platform for Nigeria’s talented youth to engage and learn from other youths while also gaining access to funds and best-in-class mentoring to support actualisation of their dreams”.
Nike enjoined young Nigerians to participate in the event, stating that the audition application is free, and the public would be relied upon to vote their preferred candidate who would be showcased at the grand finale in December 2022.
“FUZE is open to all Nigerians between the ages18 and 35 years. To participate, you can simply download the Stanbic IBTC Events App on either the android or iOS store, register and upload an audition video,” she said.
More information on the event can be accessed at www.stanbicibtc.com.
an Afroclassic experience brought to you by LiveWire Concerts and Flyboy inc!
The biggest concert of 2022, Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos is coming soon, and tickets are fast selling out! You do not want to miss out on Kizz Daniel’s live performance of some of the biggest songs that came out of 2022 – Buga and Odo (Cough), or his other chart-topping hit songs like Yeba, One Ticket, Laye, and many more.
This is Kizz Daniel’s first headlined concert since 2019, and it will bang! Not to spill all the tea, but Kizz Daniel will be bringing on stage other great artists who will also perform their great tunes. What else are you waiting for to get your tickets? Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on nairabox.com and The Place Restaurant.
You can take advantage of the Black Friday deal. The early bird discounted tickets which are supposed to be over now have been extended to Black Friday. This means that tickets are still selling at discounted prices until midnight of Friday, 25th of November. After this, prices return to their original prices.
LiveWire Concerts and Flyboy inc. are bringing the Afroclassic tour to Lagos this December and do not want you to miss out on this experience. So, if you want to start your festive celebration on a very bright note, this is the best time to get your ticket to the Afroclassic experience with Kizz Daniel.
Fresh off his American and UK tour and his World Cup performance, Kizz Daniel will be live in Lagos on Saturday, the 17th of December at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites Lagos. Remember that Kizz Daniel has no bad songs.
The Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos Concert is brought to you by LiveWire Concerts and Flyboy inc., and sponsored by Bet9ja, Nigerian Breweries, and First Bank. The LiveWire team is made up of seasoned show producers and top entertainment directors who have harnessed their expertise to create a special experience for Nigeria’s entertainment scene with the Kizz Daniel concert in Lagos.
Remember, the early bird discounted tickets have been extended till Black Friday and can be purchased on nairabox.com and The Place Restaurant. Get your tickets now!
Despite an unexpected entry into the food industry, Naomi Alfred of Lasgidi Sharwama and Burger has proven she has what it takes to run a thriving food business in Nigeria. In the bustling metropolis of Lagos, she has wowed customers with delicious tastes and exceptional service delivery, for which she shares her gratitude to Bolt Food.
As one of the top vendors on the Bolt Food platform, she has gained access to its innovation and technology expertise, ensuring that partner restaurants benefit from its loyal customer base. In this chat with Naomi, she speaks on running Lasgidi Shawarma and Burger and her experience as a vendor on the Bolt Food platform.
Kindly introduce yourself and your food business.
My name is Naomi Alfred, and I own Lasgidi Shawarma and Burger, a Lagos-based food business. Four years since we began, it has sometimes been a challenge. We have had great and hard times, but it’s been a good experience.
What motivated you to go into the food industry?
If anyone had told me that I would end up as a food vendor, I would have claimed that to be a colossal lie. It was an opportunity that I coincidentally fell in love with. Initially, I had a different business that I was operating, but this food business came as an opportunity.
I had a friend who was in this industry but wanted to get rid of her restaurant as it wasn’t doing too well. She told me about it, and I immediately declined,, but after a week, she reached out to me again and talked about how I had a good following on social media. I sat on this for another week before I decided to give it a try. I bought the business over from her, paid the rent and other expenses, and employed someone to work with me. Before starting the business, I had never even had shawarma before in my life, so I went on YouTube and made some for my friends. After a bit of back and forth, getting all the ingredients right and more research, we could go live. We began with a basic menu, but now, the business has outgrown me. My whole menu has expanded beyond shawarma and burgers into something else, and I feel it will keep growing.
Please give us an idea of your menu.
We majorly focus on Nigerian fast food. Basically, meals that do not take up to 30 minutes to prepare. So we’re talking about yam fries, potato fries, chicken wings, noodles, pasta, etc. That’s our focus for now, but the spirit is leading me to expand even more significantly. Imagine a girl who never thought she would have a restaurant or sell food is now thinking of attending culinary school next year. That’s in my plans for 2023!
You are one of the top vendors on the Bolt Food app. How did you learn about the platform, and what inspired your decision to register your business?
When I started my business, I felt I was doing so well that so many people should be reaching out to me. So I reached out to a food delivery platform that said they would register me. They were a big deal at that time. They were the only online food platform in Nigeria then. But they never continued with me even though I reached out to them multiple times.
Bolt Food reached out to us when they were just about to launch, and I jumped at the opportunity as I was looking for an online platform to partner with. Before I continue, no platform that came before or after Bolt Food can top them. After partnering with Bolt Food, we have partnered with other food delivery platforms, but the difference is staggering. I feel like once you’ve used Bolt Food, nothing else will appeal to you. While their marketing may not be as strong as other platforms, their service is top-class. So, any person thinking of establishing a food business should consider joining an online platform should go to Bolt Food; they are worth the hype!
What has been your experience since you joined the Bolt Food platform, and how has it impacted your operations?
Earnings have been great; I’m not even going to lie. would give them a huge hug if Bolt Food was a person if Bolt Food was a person. Their service has just been outstanding and seamless. There is no back and forth. They send the order, we prepare it, and then there’s a rider to pick up the order. Sometimes they may not have a rider at that moment which is not their fault as they outsource riders, but a rider will eventually come. The process has been seamless, and the money has been sweet.
Every Monday morning, the weekly deposits come in without us having to call. If it doesn’t come that Monday for some reason, it will be available the next week with your entire proceeds. I’ve never had any issues with Bolt Food. Other platforms should go and train with Bolt Food. I’m on all these other platforms,, which is why I can bluntly give my first-hand experience. More than that, I sometimes order through the app so I can get the experience from the customer side, and it’s the same thing. It’s such a seamless process. I don’t know how they figured it out, but they did.
As a food vendor in Nigeria, what are the biggest challenges or difficulties in the industry?
In the industry, the number one challenge is market prices. Market prices affect the cost of production, and customers want prices to stay the same. So we try to find a balance and compromise with customers. When we can’t increase the price, we may have to reduce the quantity and vice-versa; that’s just market prices. That’s the major problem with the Nigerian economy. I bought ketchup for N24,000 in September,, and when I tried to restock at the end of October, it was N44,000. So there goes my entire margin. The second challenge is logistics which is a whole issue that gives me a headache. We have riders we work with on our own, but it’s a pain to deal with. Those are our two significant challenges: market pricing and logistics.
What advice would you give to fellow and aspiring restaurateurs looking to join the Nigerian market?
Bolt Food is the way to go as your food delivery platform. Another thing they need to know is that there would be competition. Even when they see others selling for less, they shouldn’t try to compete by force as long the quality is 100%. Sometimes when I see how much people are selling for, I wonder how they are even making a profit. Some of them even begin reducing the quality of their food to be the lowest-priced vendor, which makes no sense. That’s why I always say, don’t look at other people’s prices. Make your products the best you can and charge according to what it is worth.
One of the greatest sporting tournaments, the FIFA World Cup, kicked off on the 20th of November with the attendant spectacle and excitement globally. The frenzy has led football fans in Nigeria to express mixed feelings as Nigeria is not playing in this world cup.
Budweiser, a brand from the stables of International Breweries, a proud member of the biggest beer company in the world with over 500 beer brands, Anheuser Busch, is heavily invested in global football.
The official beer sponsor of the FIFA World Cup and the English Premier League sparked up the conversation to seek Nigerians’ opinions and ideas that can ensure Nigeria is in the next World Cup to continually make the nation proud as Nigerians are known for their love for football.
Speaking on the topic, Marketing Director, International Breweries Plc, Tolulope Adedeji, explained Budweiser is cognisant of the love Nigerians have for football and how many cannot wait to see the nation back on the global pitch. This is why we have taken the initiative to kick off the conversation and are willing to partner to bring great ideas to return Nigeria to the global pitch.
In her words, “We partnered with Nigerian football legend Daniel “The Bull” Amokachi to drive the conversation so Nigerians can share their thoughts on what they believe should be done to make sure the country is represented in the next World Cup.” Consumers are encouraged to join the conversation on social media using the #NaijaNextWorldCup #Budweiser . However, we are not just going to talk about it, we are willing to partner to bring some of these ideas to reality working with the relevant local bodies and our global partner, FIFA.
Football fans can air their opinions and contribute to the conversation aiming to trigger a robust discourse and collation of ideas while giving Nigerians a platform to express themselves.
Fans will also share their ideas and feedback on social media using the hashtag #NaijaNextWorldCup #Budweiser
According to the Marketing Manager, Budweiser, Olajumoke Okikiolu, “We urge football fans to head to Twitter or @Budweisernigeria to share suggestions on what can be done to make sure Nigeria makes it to the next world cup using the hashtag. Please, tag us too so we can engage.”
Okikiolu assured that fans’ opinions will be heard and action taken.
We once had a guy Ade in our group chat. Ade was everyone’s guy. Not because he organised the best parties – on the contrary, we didn’t see much of him. Ade was, however, very active online.
What endeared everyone to Ade was that he seemed to have a guy for every single thing. All you had to do was ask. For example, if you needed a guy to fix your TV, Ade would know someone. If you need a plumber to come at short notice, call Ade, and the next day by 10 am, you have a man dressed in overalls knocking at your door.
The best thing about Ade’s referrals? They were usually cheaper than the regulars. As long as they were Ade’s guys, you could get a discount. Indeed, Ade was an invaluable member of the community. We all called him Ade the Plug, and he indeed lived up to the name. Ade was your plug for virtually anything.
We enjoyed Ade the most during Black Friday weekends. Trust Ade to know the shops to get the best discounts and largest sales. We all waited for his message on the group with a link to a shop offering mouth-watering discounts. We could equally count on him for mega deals on Cyber Mondays. He was the true plug!
One day, Ade informed us he was leaving the country for his studies. We were all sad. Many of us did not know him personally, but we knew that with him far away, we might not have access to his resourcefulness. Worse still, we were just days away from Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
But Ade, being the ever-resourceful guy as always, was definitely not leaving us stranded. He had a plan to keep us plugged in, even in his absence. He introduced us to ALAT and told us ALAT could be our plug for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and beyond!
With ALAT, we’re being promised wider access to vendors, deals, discounts, and awoofs that Ade could not even match. This is the best news to come. It’s a no-brainer! ALAT has instantly become our plug! Eagerly, we await the Live Event that takes place every Friday on the ALAT Instagram page. We are certain to meet new vendors with discounts and amazing Black Friday deals.
On ALAT, anyone, yes, anyone can enjoy discounts on any item and product! You never have to pay full price with ALAT Rewards. All you have to do is just shop.
With ALAT as our plug, Black Friday is in the bag already. You, too, could make ALAT your plug! How?
You can start by following ALAT on all social media platforms and join in on the Instagram Live Sessions every Friday to get the best deals from various vendors, thanks to ALAT, our plug! An impressive lineup of vendors are on standby to give you deals you won’t get anywhere else.
What else? By signing up on ALAT, you too could also enjoy the deals and discounts we have been enjoying, thanks to ALAT Rewards. Simply head to Deals and Discounts and scroll through the deals that are already on display. Easily pay with your ALAT card once you find what you prefer – of course, you would find what you love. ALAT rewards would definitely have it all.
Ready to start enjoying discounts? You can start here.
Who is your plug? ALAT is definitely the Plug of Plugs!
We’ve been shouting Z! Fest everywhere, talking about how it’ll be the best party of all time. But what exactly do we have planned for y’all?
Here’s a list:
Dance booth
Z! Fest 2021
You’ve been trying to learn legwork for the longest time, but you’re still doing nonsense. We’re giving you a chance to fix it. Come and dance with Liquorose and the GGB dance crew at the dance studio at Z! Fest. You’ll learn a thing or two.
Speed friendship
We wanted to do speed dating but realised Lagos people aren’t looking for love, so we changed it to speed friendship. This is the easiest way to make a new friend in five minutes.
Karaoke
Zikoko Hertitude 2022
The gag is, the person with the worst karaoke voice wins. All those days you spent singing badly in the shower weren’t for nothing. Your time has come.
Body painting
They say your body is a canvas (don’t ask me who). Z! Fest is bringing talented artists to draw whatever you want on your body.
Tarot card readings
I’m particularly interested in this one because I need some questions about my past and future answered. Like how did my mum not meet Otedola first? Who’s with me?
Arts and crafts
Zikoko Hertitude 2022
Who doesn’t want to make matching bracelets with their friends or work bestie?
Tattoo and piercing
Zikoko Hertitude 2022
The party isn’t complete until Zikoko makes you get piercings and tattoos. If you’ve been pushing off that tattoo appointment for one reason or another, now is the time to get it. Come to Z! Fest.
DJ sets
Z! Fest 2021
DJs will be there to play back-to-back jams from the year 2022. You’ll dance so much, you’ll need two days to recover.
Class of 2022 photo lounge
Z! Fest 2021
We have a really cute photo booth for people to take pictures and create memories.
Card games, musical chairs (because, why not?), board games, Zikoko ships card game, meme games, balloon games, Tiktok challenges, Twister, darts, song association, cup pong and so much more.
FUJI: A Opera, the premier multi-dimensional entertainment platform, is back, bigger and better than ever with FUJI Vibrations. On December 8th, FUJI Vibrations will provide a one-of-a-kind live music experience showcasing exceptional talent from the FUJI world for one night only. 10 acts will perform on 1 single stage at Muri Okunola Park, one of Lagos’ most iconic music venues.
The live music concert will feature a fantastic line-up of Fuji artistes, including Alhaji Sefiu Alao, KS1 Malaika, Taye Currency, King Saheed Osupa, and the Mayegun of Egbaland, K1 De Ultimate, paired with emerging Fuji talents to create dynamic sounds.
Fuji: A Opera premiered in December 2020 at the Alliance Française de Lagos/Mike Adenuga Centre in Lagos. Over 20,000 people attended, ranging from schoolchildren to culture custodians and other corporate and social Nigerians.
FUJI: A Opera curated a series of activations in 2021, beginning with a two-phased art exhibition in November in collaboration with one of Nigeria’s rising artists, Bidemi Tata, inspired by the Fuji Music subculture. These works were first shown in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Parks and Recreational Agency. Over 2 (two) million people viewed the exhibition over the course of three weeks.
In December 2021, we held the first edition of Fuji Vibrations, which featured General Ayinla Kollington, Alhaji Rasheed Merenge, Saheed Osupa, Adio Atawewe, Remi Aluko, Kolade Onanuga, also known as KWAM 2, and many other upcoming acts. These events drew over 15,000 concertgoers and had over 1 million online streamers.
If you missed last year’s shows, make plans to join us this December and experience live music like never before. To attend, simply follow us on social media @fujiopera for more information or go to Tix.africa: https://tix.africa/discover/fujiopera now to register. Admission is free.
Fuji Vibrations is proudly supported by the Lagos State Government, the Ministry of Tourism, Art, and Culture, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency, FUMAN, GoldBerg Beer, Supa Komando, and Regal Dry Gin, among others.
Notes:
About Fuji: A Opera
Fuji: A Opera is a multi-dimensional entertainment platform that deconstructs the Fuji genre from its enigmatic past and reimagines it for a new generation of music fans.
For more information, exclusive interviews and images, contact media@3101media.com.
iLOT Bet – the number one sports betting and lottery platform in the country – is celebrating FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 in a fantastic manner and the customers are not left behind. There are Twenty-Three (23) iPhones, Three (3) Brand New Cars, over Twenty Million Naira in Bonuses and Coupons and many other special prizes; if you place your bets on www.ilot.ng from now till the end of the FIFA World Cup in December, 2022.
FIFA World Cup 2022 officially started on November 20th and ends on December 18th. Between the start and finish, iLOT Bet is ready to give to their customers these amazing prizes as listed above.
PROMO 1
Predict Qatar 2022 Champion to win a car:
FOR THE 1ST CAR – All predictions for a chance to win a brand new car must be submitted before 10:00 a.m. on 23rd November 2022. Players are FREE to predict FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 winners during different stages. Players making all correct predictions will be awarded a car.
PROMO 2
Bet on Qatar 2022 to win 2 cars:
FOR THE 2ND CAR – Players who place a cumulative bet of N20,000 on sports at iLOT during the World Cup 2022 Group Stage 20/11/2022 to 02/12/2022 are eligible for the lucky draw to win a car.
FOR THE 3RD CAR – Players who place a cumulative bet of N20,000 on sports at iLOT during the World Cup 2022 Knockout Stage 03/12/2022 to 18/12/2022 are eligible for the lucky draw to win a car.
NB: The more you bet, the higher the chances of winning a car. A random draw will be conducted 3 working days after the end of the group stage and final match, respectively. Winners of the draw will be announced at iLOT.
PRIZE POOLS
For Round of 16, all winners share a N5,000,000 prize pool.
For the top 8 countries (Quarter-finals), all winners share a N3,000,000 prize pool.
For the top 4 countries (Semi-finals), all winners with the correct predictions will share a N2,000,000 prize pool.
PROMO 3
Draw iPhone as goals are scored
iPhone 12 – During World Cup match days, 1 match will be picked for this promotion each day. This promotion is only available for players who meet the stake requirements on that day. When a goal is scored, iPhone 12 and Coupons will be given away at random immediately!
How to participate in Promo 3
Step 1: Place bets equal to or above N3,000 at iLOT for the day, before a goal is scored for the specified match that day (Note that bets are only counted towards contributing when placed on sports markets; bets placed using deposit bonuses and coupons are not counted toward contributing)
Step 2: If a goal is scored during the match, numerous treasure chests will be falling on every page of the website 30 seconds later. So remember to log in to iLOT in advance.
Step 3: The treasure chests fall will last for 10 seconds, so click on them quickly to draw prizes.
Note: If no goal is scored in the match, there will be no treasure chests and there is no prize draw accordingly. Also, goals only count during regular playing time. Overtime and penalty shootouts do not count.Hurry now; join iLOT Bet and you too can enjoy these amazing offers during FIFA WORLD CUP 2022!
Grand Square, leading supermarket and retail store, has announced ‘Mega Sales’ for its 2022 Black Friday shopping event. The three days in-store shopping event is scheduled to run from November 24 – 26, 2022 and reflects Grand Square’s commitment of offering the best deals and prices to customers.
During the period of the ‘Mega Sales’, customers will enjoy huge discounts of up to 75% across the different product categories, including beverages, supermarket, wines & spirits, electronics and appliances. Grand Square is offering these sales in partnership with different international and local brands.
“Our customers have come to know us by our commitment of having the deals and prices, and we are expanding on this promise to offer these three days of ‘Mega Sales’, to uphold our promise as well as reward our customers for their patronage. We have done this over the years and we are delighted to be able to do it again this year at an even bigger scale. We have partnered with leading international and local brands to be able to offer these huge sales, and we believe it will be a rewarding experience for our customers,” said Grand Square Management.
Grand Square has confirmed that there is a wide range of exciting deals and discounts at this event, and encourages customers to take advantage of the Black Friday shopping event to possibly stock up for the Christmas season, but also hinted at another sales campaign at the end of the year as well.
Grand Square has been in operations for about 35 years in the Nigerian market, with outlets in Lagos, Abuja and Kano, and has consistently put customers first. Earlier in the year, it announced that its Ikeja, Lagos outlet was now fully powered by solar electricity, making Grand Square one of the first retail stores in the country to do so, and emphasizes the brand’s commitment to customers but also the environment.
Asides the ‘Mega Sales’ Grand Square says it has planned a wholesome experience for customers, and encourages customers to follow their social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook to stay updated about other benefits that will be announced this period.
Delivers chocolatey, crunchy, and tasty goodness to Nigerian families
Cadbury Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Mondelez International, has announced the introduction of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit into the Nigerian market. The announcement was made at a launch ceremony held at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, Ikeja GRA on November 10, 2022. Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit is the newest addition to Cadbury’s growing portfolio and the first biscuit brand in the history of the Company.
Addressing Cadbury Business Partners (CBPs), invited guests and other stakeholders at the media launch, Managing Director, Cadbury West Africa, Mrs. Oyeyimika Adeboye, said: “Today’s launch of the Bournvita Biscuit is a milestone for us because we have added a fourth product category to our existing portfolio. We are delighted to introduce Nigerians to the newest chocolatey, crunchy, and tasty experience of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit.
L-R: Motsamai Pule, Marketing Director; Tolulope Olaoye, Category Manager, Cocoa Beverages and Biscuit; Oyeyimika Adeboye, Managing Director; Ologe Ogaga, Finance Director; Adewale Lawani, Sales Force Communication and Planning Analyst; and Samuel Asare, CPA Lead, all of Cadbury Nigeria Plc, at the launch of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit in Lagos.
“Health and quality have become extremely important to our customers. They prefer snacking products that provide wholesome nourishment. Taste also continues to be a significant aspect for them, and we have capitalized on this desire to launch biscuits, following extensive market research.”
Acknowledging the effort of regulatory agencies and as well as the biscuit’s unique value to consumers, she continued: “I want to use this medium to acknowledge our regulatory partners – the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), among others, for their support in ensuring we achieved our commitment to delivering top-notch quality and healthy products to Nigerians. The Biscuit Plant will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs along the value chain. Our growth mindset will drive us to continue introducing products that meet the needs of our consumers.”
L-R: Tolulope Olaoye, Category Manager, Cocoa Beverages and Biscuit, Cadbury Nigeria Plc; Oyeyimika Adeboye, Managing Director; Yemisi Odusanya (Sisi Yemi), Content Creator and Influencer; and Motsamai Pule, Marketing Director, at the launch of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit in Lagos
The new Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit comes in two consumer pack units of six and 10 cookies, which sell for N60 and N100, respectively. The biscuit delivers on a chocolate taste enriched with real milk and vitamins and offers a new and unique snacking option for its consumers.
Category Manager, Cocoa Beverages and Biscuit, Cadbury Nigeria, Tolulope Olaoye, said, “The goal was to present our customers with a distinctive fun-filled experience and a diverse selection of product options. What we are witnessing today is consistent with this commitment. We are optimistic that this product will offer our customers a new and refreshing snacking experience with the great quality that Cadbury is known for.”
Through its flagship brand, Bournvita, Cadbury Nigeria has contributed to enhancing the mental and physical health of young Nigerians by leading programmes that support youth development. Some of its programmes include the Bournvita School Programme, Bournvita Tech Boot Camp, and Bourn Factor Talent Competition, which have been designed to positively impact children’s lives across the country, while encouraging them to hone relevant skills and talent for the 21st century.
Cadbury Nigeria has grown to become a household name providing consumers with much-loved iconic brands. The company is recognised as a ‘Top Employer in Nigeria’ by the Amsterdam-based Top Employers Institute. Cadbury Nigeria is also listed among ‘Top 100 Companies in Nigeria’ and ‘100 Best Companies to Work for in Nigeria.’
L-R: Tolulope Olaoye, Category Manager, Cocoa Beverages and Biscuit, Cadbury Nigeria Plc, with Oyeyimika Adeboye, Managing Director of the Company at the launch of Cadbury Bournvita Biscuit in Lagos.
About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2021 net revenues of approximately $29 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MDLZ.
Busha, one of Nigeria’s leading digital asset exchanges, launches Busha Spend.
Busha Spend makes it easy for customers to pay for basic utilities such as airtime, mobile data, and now shopping vouchers without selling their digital assets and will get cash back for every transaction. With the introduction of shopping vouchers, new and existing users can buy vouchers redeemable at their favourite stores—such as Jumia, Spar, Justrite etc—using their crypto or Naira wallets. Important to note that non-crypto holders can benefit from this using their Naira wallet.
Users can now also buy airtime and data with the main telecommunication service providers (Airtel, MTN, Globacom, 9mobile) for themselves or for others.
But that’s not the only good news.
This Black Friday, Busha is offering 10% cashback on vouchers to a maximum of N10,000 per voucher purchase. That means users get N10,000 off a N100,000 Spar voucher, for example.
Busha launched in 2019 with a mission to onboard millions of Africans into the booming crypto economy, enabling further financial opportunities and diversity.
The company raised seed funding of $4.2 million in 2021, which will help it continue its mission of onboarding more Africans into the crypto economy. This is an important step in increasing financial inclusion and opportunity for millions of people across Africa. This latest feature release comes just after the company’s recent launch of Busha Yield, which allows you to get up to 7.5% annual percentage yield on their investment in dollar stablecoins, such as USDC.
But this is just the beginning in a line of relatable features that Busha plans to unveil.
LiveWire Concerts and the hit crooner who captivated the world in 2022 with spectacular songs has released news bound to excite fans in Nigeria. Kizz Daniel, the soulful voice behind hit songs like Buga and Odo (Cough), and LiveWire have announced plans to bring the party to Lagos this December.
On Saturday, the 17th of December at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites Lagos, the afro classic sensation will be gifting Nigerians an opportunity to be a part of #TheKizzExperience organised by LiveWire Concerts. The Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos concert— his first in Nigeria since 2019, promises to be a night of great vibes and outstanding performance. Not only from the legend himself but with the support of talented artists.
In 2022, Kizz Daniel toured the United Kingdom and sold out shows in famous cities
including London and Manchester. The star artist also toured the U.S. and performed in Canada on his Afroclassic tour. Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos is produced and organized by leading show producers, LiveWire Concerts, a subsidiary of Bluenote Entertainment. The LiveWire and Bluenote teams are made up of seasoned show producers and top entertainment directors and are responsible for some of the most popular concerts in Nigeria, like the King Coal concert with Wande Coal in 2019.
Since coming into the limelight in 2015, the widely acclaimed singer has released chart-topping songs and record-breaking albums. Also referred to as ‘Vado ‘D Great’ by his fans, Kizz Daniel has been nominated for and won several popularly acclaimed awards, including the Headies for Album of the year and Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year in 2016.
He was also nominated for Song of the Year and Viewer’s Choice awards at the Headies in 2018. Most recently, his singles Buga and Cough have broken the internet with social media challenges across the world. To crown the year in Nigeria, the seasoned artist is set to bring the Afroclassic experience to fans and the audience as they celebrate the festive season.
Tickets are now on sale with an early bird discount and can be purchased on nairabox.com. The Kizz Daniel Live in Lagos concert, brought to you by LiveWire Concerts, and Flyboy Inc., sets the tone for the festivities in Lagos, Nigeria, and holds on Saturday, 17th of December at the Eko Convention Centre.
We’re back again with your favourite festival by Zikoko! And this year, the theme is Class of 2022. What’s that? Let’s get into it.
We spent about a month thinking through reasons to have a party this year. We did a thing in 2021 and the audience loved it. Then we threw the hottest party just for women in May. It made sense for us to bring out the party guns one more time.
From Asake dropping hits, like his housing status is at risk, to the naira falling more times than our national grid, we realised, we need a party. Who’s “we” this time? All of us — those who hit some hard milestones this year and even those who were just there — we have to end the year with a bang — party — Z! Fest.
What makes a Z! Fest Party
This year, Z! Fest is highlighting music, games, food and drinks — everything that made 2022 worthwhile.
Our music lineup features people you likely ran into on a playlist this 2022 or you’re bound to jam in the new year. We’ve got Ayra Starr, Yinka Bernie, Dwin the Stoic, YKB and other artists showcasing the best of their genres this 2022.
If you’ve been to a Zikoko party, you also know we’re all about games and having the most fun. I’m proud to tell you, we’re coming clutch again this time. There’ll be board games, life-sized games, games curated around Zikoko content (relationships, money, memes…) and our classic cup pong.
A highlight is our dance studio. If you want a dance competition with your friends while listening to music only you can hear, come through. You’ll find silent disco, waist whining and karaoke.
And if you thought that was all the dancing there was, you’d be wrong because we’ve locked down the best DJs, which we’ll unveil soon.
And finally, it’s not a festival without some signs of festivity. We’ve got body painters, tattoo artists and jugglers. We’re still unsure about fire-breathers. Should we be playing with fire in Lagos? Let us know.
At this point, all I can say is, we take our fun and partying seriously. You should come experience it.
Date is November 26th, 2022
Time is 3 p.m.
You see that date? Salary earners, no excuse not to make this. Non-salary earners, come unwind on the bank of salary-earning family and friends. Everyone deserves, and everyone will get, this party.
Pro tip: Look out for corners where we bring Zikoko to you.
Want a lifetime opportunity to see the football stars you’ve always admired? Won’t you love to make history by attending the first world Cup held in an Arab Nation? Would you like to experience the 2022 FIFA World Cup games live in Qatar? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this opportunity is for you.
Infinix Nigeria wants you to experience all of these and even more and that’s why they’re offering you an all-expense paid trip to Qatar, isn’t that beautiful?
To qualify for #InsideQatarWithInfinix, all you have to do is buy their latest smartphone, Zero 20 from now till November 25, 2022 and stand a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to Qatar while the runners up will experience a holiday at a private resort in Lagos.
The Infinix zero 20 smartphone is the first and only device in the world with a 60mp OIS front camera, a 108MP triple rear camera which allows one to push their creative limits. Hurry up, don’t be caught sleeping, head over to any Infinix-authorized store and buy the Zero 20 for your chance to see the big stars in Qatar. The Zero 20 smartphone goes for N245,900.
Not only that, Infinix has also announced the start of its black Friday sale, which will run from now till Saturday, November 26, 2022. Get up to N20,000 discount when you buy any of these smartphones:
Zero X, Zero X Pro, NOTE 12 (128+4), HOT 12i (64+4, 64+3), HOT 2, Smart 6 (3G,4G)
Not only that, you’ll get 15 months phone warranty
40% discount on cost of broken screen replacement
Free Phone backup at 3Hub and Micro station only
NOTE: you can only enjoy the black Friday sales and benefits when you buy only from an Infinix-authorized store. Take advantage of Santa Infinix and buy that smartphone you’ve been eying all year.
To keep up with more details and news from Infinix Nigeria, follow them across their social media pages:
Art of Technology Lagos (AOT) is an annual tech conference curated by Eko Innovation Centre, one of the leading tech hubs in Nigeria, curators of events like MarkHack, Lagos Smart Meter Hackathon, EkoClimathon, and Security Hackathon amongst others; in collaboration with the Lagos State Government – the economic and technology epicenter of Nigeria.
The conference brings together technology industry stakeholders, policymakers, enthusiasts, ecosystem players, investors, business founders and executives, venture capital firms, startups, and technology talents to create policies that will drive the development of a smarter Lagos.
Tech Ecosystem plays a pivotal role in the development of our economy. Art of Technology is proud to announce the first edition of the Ecosystem Awards. This Year’s conference is used as a platform to acknowledge individuals, organizations, and companies who have excelled in their efforts to foster the growth and development of the Nigerian Tech Ecosystem.
The nomination and sub-nomination categories are Startup Category – Startup of the year, Customer Service Award, Social Impact Award, Disruptor Award, Friend of Innovation; Investor Category- Investor of the year (Native), Investor of the year (International); Policy Category- Ecosystem personality of the Year, Ecosystem Influencer Award, State of Tech Award; People Category – Men in Tech of the year, Women in Tech of the year, Inventor of the year; and Industry Category – Best Startup (Healthcare), Best Startup (FinTech), Best Startup (AgricTech), Best Startup (EdTech), Best Startup (Mobility and Logistics), Best Startup (Hardware), and Best Startup (Saas).
Voting closes on the 15th of November 2022. Winners will be announced and recognized at the Gala and award Night which is scheduled to hold on the 9th of December 2022.
Nigerian leading creative solutions company, Livespot360, will, for 8-days this December, curate a first/of-its-kind experience that will bring the world to Lagos, Nigeria – a burgeoning epicentre for top-class entertainment.
African music and culture are impacting the global entertainment industry in unprecedented ways – from Afrobeats to Afropop, Amapiano & Film, we’ve cemented our place as a force for creativity and outstanding talent. Key to this development is a continued investment to grow and expand the industry to ensure increased global impact. For this reason, Livespot360 will bring together key stakeholders across the global entertainment industry as we introduce Entertainment Week Lagos and continue our commitment to celebrate and amplify urban pop-culture with the 3rd edition of Livespot X Festival, all at the Livespot Entertarium.
“The goal has been to drive investment and interest in the African entertainment industry and has inspired our journey and the platforms we have created along the way. We are taking it a step further with Entertainment Week Lagos this year. There’s still so much ground to cover, but we look forward to the conversations and actions these platforms will inspire as we host the world in our beloved Lagos,” Deola Art Alade, Founder of Livespot360, said.
Entertainment Week Lagos is a revolutionary platform that will converge key global industry stakeholders to collaborate, network, ideate, showcase and exchange knowledge & resources in the city of Lagos. As a result, the African entertainment industry can fuel sustainable socio-economic development for the continent. Through Entertainment Week Lagos, we intend to harvest and harness this energy to create a catalyst for real, sustainable change within the entertainment sector and beyond.
From the 11th – 18th of December, Entertainment Week Lagos will play host to a line-up of activities: Workshops, Panels featuring global industry leaders, Exhibitions, Film Hubs, Tech Immersive Spaces and a superb music weekend with Livespot X Festival.
The Livespot X Festival, which will run from the 16th through the 18th of December, 2022, will feature an array of headline performers. Day 1 of the festival will be a commemorative concert celebrating ten years of Mavin. Headliners will include Mavin All-Stars, who will perform hit songs from the group’s expansive music catalogue.
Livespot360 is behind some of Nigeria’s most significant and iconic entertainment events, such as Livespot X Festival with Cardi B, Love Like A Movie with Kelly Rowland, Ciara and Kim Kardashian and BAFEST, to name a few.
For more information, visit.
www.livespotnation.com
www.ewlagos.com
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We can all agree that the choices we make today have a significant impact on the future of our planet – Earth. We need to start choosing what’s good over what we think is cool if we want the things we love to last forever. Indeed, this is the essence of CANDO!
To spread the word about sustainability and educate its community, CANDO! Nigeria, the consumer-facing brand of NAMPAK BEVCAN (Africa’s largest producer of cans), recently hosted the 2nd edition of its Paint, Sip and Plant event with the theme – Make It Forever.
The pilot edition which was held earlier in April, in commemoration of World Earth Day, was a huge success and it’s no surprise that this was even bigger and better.
In attendance were the MD Nampak Bevcan Nigeria, Andrew Loggie, Sales Account Managers, Nampak Bevcan Nigeria, Mr. Ikemefuna Chidi and Mr. Charles Emelogu, General Manager, Lagos State Parks and Gardens (LASPARK), Mrs. Adetoun Popoola, MD Yellow Brick Road Ltd, Mr. Olumide Kaliko Olowole, Multidisciplinary Artist, Claire Idera-Nnani, Visual Artist, Haneefah Adam, alongside other environmental enthusiasts.
In a similar manner to the first edition, attendees drank from, painted in, and planted in cans. There were also fun games and activities and an insightful potting session by Plant Influencer, Ebuka Okonkwo (Plant Boy).
Attendees were further encouraged to make a conscious effort to care for the earth by cultivating environmentally friendly habits such as recycling and using cans.
Why Choose Cans?
It’s simple. Aluminum cans are easily recycled. This means they have a lower carbon footprint and are less harmful to aquatic life. You too can make the things you love last forever – Be a Pioneer, Choose Cans.
Education as a Vaccine asked young people to share their experience on using the online platforms and if they have experienced any form of online gender based violence. Here are some responses:
Mai Lap, 25 years
It started on Twitter and then moved to Facebook and Instagram. The tweet I made was:
“I don’t think seeking permission from one’s husband before going out makes any sense. Informing your spouse that you’re going out should be enough, of course with information about the place and time and with whom, for safety reasons. If there’s a reason your partner doesn’t want you to go to a certain place after informing them, y’all can talk about it and come to a reasonable decision.”
Minutes after this, my Twitter mentions blew up with people telling me that I was being sacrilegious because Islam says as women, we have to seek permission from our husbands before going anywhere at all. I was called names like Kaafir (an unbeliever), and some people messaged me directly, telling me that I am teaching young MUSLIM girls how to be disrespectful to their husbands and that my father raised me as a whore. This went on for almost two days. Some people made screenshots and posted my Tweets on Instagram and Facebook.
My parents saw this and were extremely scared for me as some people were making violent threats in their comments. They even promised to pay anyone who would provide them with my personal information. At first, I felt defeated, and I absolutely stopped tweeting or sharing my opinion for a while. However, I decided that I would not let the trolls de-platform me. This made me have a very serious anxiety attack because of the violent threats I received and because my parents were extremely worried about my safety.
Nabila, 21 years
I spoke against gender-based violence and also against the killing of Deborah who was accused of blasphemy and burnt to death. I tweeted to condemn the act, and I immediately received so many reactions from a lot of youths (Arewa twitter extension) with death threats, insults, vile comments etc. I became very scared and extremely anxious about what was going to happen to me afterwards. This made me leave Twitter and some social media platforms for a while.
Tobi, 25 years
I participated in a protest to react to the rejection of the 5 gender bills in the Nigerian constitution. I disrupted the politician hijacking the protest, and the video went viral on social media. I received backlash and insults on Twitter. I was also called a performative activist, and unknown callers kept reaching me asking ‘’who sent me’’. At first, I was scared and anxious. I had panic attacks and went off social media for a while.
Sarf, 22 years
It began when I started writing erotic flash stories on a literary blog that I curated. The conversations were on women prioritizing their sexual pleasure, taking their sexual and health issues serious, protecting and sharing resources for Queer protesters and online protesters during EndSARS as well as sharing videos on safety tips for using abortion pills. I got insulted, slut shamed for posting sexual content by my faculty mates and other university students who came across my content. I have also had people send my content- blog posts, videos, and pictures on sexual pleasure, reproductive health, and sex product reviews to people who know me offline, saying I am doing prostitution online. I felt enraged, shocked, disgusted, and unsafe. It spiked my anxiety, and ever since then, I am very careful about who follows my accounts. I block insensitive comments. I am careful with how I share my personal information.
Anita, 26 years
There was a discussion on Twitter about how fathers were not living up to their responsibilities within the home, and I had commented on how the patriarchal structures give men that leverage to flout their responsibilities without repercussions. The men in that conversation immediately started insulting me, and my father and I was tagged ‘’the child of an irresponsible man.’’ At that moment, I retaliated and said harsh things out of anger. I eventually deleted my tweet and I did not contribute to any controversial conversations for a long time because I was scared and did not want to be in that situation again. I also deleted my personal photograph from Twitter.
Usman, 30 years
I posted my picture and a write-up on social media, calling on the National Assembly to rescind the rejection of the 5 gender bills. I was at the protest with Nigerian women asking for the same and took my advocacy online. A friend of mine saw the picture and replied saying “so you are in support of women ruling over men and having a say in decision-making positions? He said is it not enough that they are now heading homes or having a voice in their homes? They now want to take over the public”. I was disappointed that men like this exist, and my friend is one of them, even though I spoke at length to convince him.
Idoko, 25 years
During World AIDS day in December 2020, I made a post with pictures I took during the day’s procession. The post was to highlight challenges that young people still face despite numerous HIV interventions in the state, and I made a call to action and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Despite receiving positive feedback in the comment sections, one of my old schoolmates commented and I quote “HIV Boy”. I didn’t know for sure what he meant by that but I felt really bad, and because we haven’t been talking for a while, I didn’t want to confront him, so I had to delete the comment.
Awawu, 30 years
It was during the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2020 and I made a post on Facebook in commemoration of the day calling for an end to the barbaric practice. Somebody commented saying “You are selfish for saying that because men are circumcised for women’s sexual pleasure, so women should do the same for men because men enjoy sex better with women who have experience cutting”. I went on to explain the negative impact of FGM. However, another person started cursing him and a thread of both commenters insulting themselves ensued. I was embarrassed by the situation.
Dooshima, 21 years
I had a boyfriend when I was in 200 level in the university. While we were dating, I was so free and comfortable around him that I allowed him to take pictures of me. unknown to me, he took naked pictures of me when I was asleep and sometimes when I was dressing up. We broke up, and after so much persuasion from him to get back together which I refused, I started receiving threats from him with the statement ‘’watch and see”. Few days later, he posted my nude pictures on our school faculty WhatsApp group and students started posting on their statuses. I felt like dying.
Uchechukwu, 21 years
My nude pictures were uploaded by my boyfriend on my departmental Whatsapp group because I left the toxic relationship. He was blackmailing me with the pictures and was demanding for money, and when I said no, it became a very big disaster. When this happened, death became an option for me because I couldn’t live with the shame.
These stories were collected by Education as a Vaccine on the safe to surf project with support from Luminate.
