How much would you spend to impress a love interest? Are you the type that makes it rain, or do you keep a close eye on your account balance?
Take the quiz and we’ll reveal your love spender type.
PS: There are freebies at the end. 😉
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Caring for Water: Grohe X Summit 2023 Tackles Questions Around the Future of Water. Register Free to Secure Your Spot
- Digital GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water” to take place March 7th-9th, 2023 on experience hub GROHE X
- Each Summit day is dedicated to one of the macrotrends urbanization, sustainability and health & wellbeing
- Debate to focus on: What makes a place a home? How will we live with and use water in the future? How can water help heal an increasingly stressed population?
Lagos, 7th February 2023 – When we use water, we tend to forget about the existential value it has – and that it is not an infinite source that we can take for granted. That is why GROHE, a leading global brand for complete bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, will dedicate its GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water” from March 7th-9th 2023 to the element we cannot live without: water.
Societies all over the world are facing numerous challenges that require knowledge-sharing, new ideas and innovative approaches combined with a large dose of pragmatism. During the GROHE X Summit, the brand will highlight the relevance and value of water by bringing the industry together to demonstrate that it needs an entire ecosystem to make change happen.
“We will look at water in the context of the key trends that shape our industry and the future of living: urbanization, sustainability, as well as health and wellbeing. We will ask ourselves, what does the future of living look like in a world that seems to spin faster than ever before? How can we contribute to more sustainable buildings? And, finally, what potential does water have as a new mindfulness experience,” says Jonas Brennwald, Leader, LIXIL EMENA.
The GROHE X Summit invites participants to join the discussion in various formats. From practice-oriented masterclasses, thought-provoking panel discussions, to inspiring keynotes and fact snacks, the GROHE X digital experience hub caters to the diverse needs of the entire ecosystem the brand is looking to engage. The program will be complemented by showcases of new GROHE products and technologies, providing customers with the best possible support to grow their businesses in a sustainable tomorrow.
Antoine Kaissar, Leader North & West Africa, LIXIL EMENA GROHE is pleased to announce the following selection of confirmed speakers and guests:
- Elina Hiltunen, The Futures Agency, will demonstrate how we can form scenarios that show us possible futures and suggest potential development pathways.
- Børge Ousland, Norwegian adventurer and polar explorer, will share with us how he observes climate change and its effects during his expeditions.
- Beth Healey, Researcher for the European Space Agency, will present her findings on humanity’s dependence on water.
- Thomas Rau, founder of Turntoo and RAU architects; Anne-Vera Deinhammer, Director for Circular Cities & Regions, Circular Economy Forum Austria; and Gerhard Sturm, Leader Commercial Development, LIXIL EMENA, will discuss how we need to build for a sustainable tomorrow.
- Tina Norden, Principal, Conran and Partners; Rhael “LionHeart” Cape, Spoken Word Artist; Dr. Alan Dilani, Founder, International Academy for Design and Health; and Karl Lennon, Leader Projects Channel A&D, LIXIL EMENA, will look at the healing power of architecture.
Register now to secure your spot at this year’s GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water”, and get first-hand insights into how GROHE is looking to tackle future challenges around the element that is nothing less than existential.
Learn more about the GROHE X Summit “Caring for Water” and register here.
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Join the #TheXtraOrdinaryMe Challenge and Win a Brand-New Phantom X2 From Tecno
The things that make us extraordinary are quite different, which is why we are beautifully unique. However, only a few are seen as who they are. This is because they have not given room for the extraordinary to be expressed through them, or they are waiting for the platform with which to express their ordinary self.
If you are reading this, there is a great platform to showcase your extraordinary self. Guess the best part? You could be rewarded with the new PHANTOM X2 for doing so.
The PHANTOM X2 smartphone launched on January 20th in Lagos with the theme “Beyond the extraordinary.” With the Launch of this device, TECNO has announced TheXtraOrdinaryMe Challenge to reward innovative Nigerians.
Innovators now have the opportunity to showcase their extraordinary skills to the world. In the #TheXtraOrdinaryMe challenge, lucky winners would get the new PHANTOM X2 device for being extraordinary.
How to participate in the challenge?
- Submit your entry on the PHANTOM Xtra-ordinary page via the link in our bio.
- Sign up to create your PHANTOM X2 Magazine Cover with your image using any of the templates and add your name
- Download the created magazine cover and post it on social media using this format
- “My TECNO PHANTOM X2 Magazine Cover entry” and a caption telling us in a few words what makes you Xtra-Ordinary using hashtags #TheXtraOrdinaryMe #PHANTOMX2Series
- -Ensure you are following all our social media pages to qualify.
The challenge is currently ongoing and ends on February 25th. So start taking those snaps, uploading, and sharing your extraordinary stories.
Follow TECNO on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay informed on the #TheXtraOrdinaryMe challenge.
- Submit your entry on the PHANTOM Xtra-ordinary page via the link in our bio.
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Yellow Card Signs Psycho Yp as Brand Ambassador
As crypto enthusiasts usher in 2023 and the promises it holds for the crypto world, Yellow Card is going a step ahead to open the palace doors of possibilities for the teeming youths on the African continent. Recognising music as the common thread that ties Africans together, Yellow Card Financial, the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange in Africa is proud to tap into this undisputable passion point by signing a partnership with Nigerian-based alternative hip-hop rapper, singer, and songwriter, Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi, popularly known as Psycho YP as its Brand Ambassador.
Rachael Akalia, Yellow Card’s West Africa’s Regional Marketing Manager, noted, “In the last few years, we have been at the forefront of fostering financial inclusion in Africa. As we proceed into the new year, we will not rest on our oars, but double down on ensuring crypto adoption by prospects and customers across the breadth and width of the continent. We see music as a special purpose vehicle with the potential to drive the message and acceptance of crypto for everyday use, helping the continent gain financial freedom and prosperity”.
Speaking at the signing, Psycho YP welcomed the partnership as an opportunity to foster financial awareness on the continent using music. He said, “Yellow Card has continually shown creativity in providing financial solutions across borders on the continent. And I am happy to be part of Yellow Card’s efforts to change the financial narrative of Africa and Africans using crypto.”
Only recently, cryptocurrency price tracker, CoinGecko revealed Nigeria as the most “crypto-curious” nation in Africa in 2022. This partnership underlines the commitment by both parties to deepen the adoption of digital currencies in Nigeria and beyond, and follows a surge in Nigeria’s crypto trading volume, given Nigeria’s position as Africa’s second-largest crypto trading market. Furthermore, the partnership will see Psycho YP rallying youths to embrace a new era of financial opportunity, putting to good use his fresh and youthful aura which resonate with the youths on the continent and aligns with Yellow Card’s vision of a continent with borderless financial solutions driven by innovation.
Make your money move. Click HERE to sign up with the code – BIGYP or log on to https://explore.yellowcard.io/psycho-yp for more information.
Watch the official YouTube promo video here:
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Squareme: Sending Money Just Got Easier (Receiving Too)
A new and innovative fintech solution has just been launched in Africa, specifically targeting millennials and Gen Zs, and it’s called Squareme. This revolutionary platform was founded by a team of young entrepreneurs aiming to be the ‘CashApp’ of Africa, providing users with practical tools and knowledge on how to spend, save, and donate money wisely.
Squareme’s technology enables users to make payments and transfer money to anyone, with just their phone number, no matter where they are in the world. This means that users can receive payments from individuals and businesses at any time and place, without needing to provide their bank account numbers.
Squareme is focused on making regular financial transactions easier and more accessible, allowing individuals to use their personal connections to gain financial independence. The app’s user interface is designed to be intuitive, making it simple and straightforward for users to access the functionalities of the platform. The team behind Squareme is continuously working to make improvements and provide users with a dependable and reliable platform they can trust.
The Squareme app is available for download on the Google Play store and iOS users can access the mobile version of the app directly from their devices. Oluwaseun Odusanya, CEO of Squareme, commented on the company’s mission, stating that their objective is to provide the most convenient and secure cashless payment system for Africans. He went on to add, “Squareme is working to bridge the gap between the technologically savvy and the financially disadvantaged Africans. Our app offers a free, secure and peer-to-peer platform, combined with a user-friendly experience that makes it easier for everyone to manage their finances.”
So, if you’re looking to take control of your finances, gain financial freedom and join the Squareme movement, then head over to the Google Play store and download the app right away! With Squareme, you can manage your finances like never before and enjoy a newfound sense of financial independence.
The app is available for download on the Google Play store via the link below.
Blogs: https://Squareme.onelink.me/2toG/hnod8vbi
About Squareme
Squareme is a modern, social payment solution designed for tech-savvy individuals, making it easy for them to send and receive money through their cellular devices. It’s a fast, convenient, and secure way to transfer funds, with no complicated processes or forms to fill out. All you need is a phone number – that’s it! Plus, Squareme takes the worry out of payments, with its advanced encryption technology and multiple layers of security that keep your transactions safe and secure. So, if you’re looking for an easy, efficient way to make payments, Squareme has you covered.
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7 Things Every Creative Can Take Away From the Sessions at FITCC
Last year November, the Fidelity International Trade & Creative Connect (FITCC) created a panel of Nigerian creatives, to discuss:
-Exploring Co-creation and Partnerships with Nigeria-Diaspora Creatives
-Tapping the Diaspora Resource Pool to Unlock Opportunities in the Nigerian Creative Economy
These are seven important lessons we learnt during both sessions:
Continue to put yourself out there
Promote yourself, shoot your shot, share your work everywhere you go etc. According to Oreka Godis, “It’s important that people are aware of you.”
Don’t underestimate the power of partnerships
With partnerships, you get the opportunity to collaborate with people that’ll introduce you to new skills, new resources and new perceptions. Many opportunities exist for Nigerians to collaborate with people in the diaspora. You just need to find the right one.
Conversations on royalties are very important in the creative industry
If you’re planning to work with any person or brand, make sure to have important conversations such as how much you get paid, who owns what, and who gets to do what. These details have to be ironed out, written down and signed by all relevant parties before any partnerships and collaborations happen. If not, one creative may end up getting ripped off.
Continue re-inventing yourself
There was a time when people were listening to music on cassettes and CDs and the only way to make money was by selling these CDs. Now we have multiple music streaming platforms where musicians can share their songs with millions of people across the world. Find out how your industry is changing and change with it, if not you’ll be left behind.
Social media is an important distribution tool
Social media is one of the fastest ways for your work to be distributed. During the panel session, Brenda Fashugba emphasised the importance of creatives putting their content online. The internet is basically the new “word of mouth for creatives,” and that’s why you should consistently post your work. Every share counts.
Information is power
A lot of the things we achieve today aren’t just because of the talents we have but also because of the information we’ve acquired. Adedotun Soyebi said there need to be more platforms like FITCC which bring together creatives from Nigeria and the diaspora. You need to be part of these types of platforms so you can get the chance to exchange ideas, learn new skills and network with people that’ll be essential to your growth.
Create value in the way you understand
As an artist, writer, filmmaker, musician, video producer etc., how do you create value in your industry? This is what will make you unique and get people to notice you. What’s different about your work that’ll people want to engage with it?
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bCODE Partners Skit, to Delight Customers With Adidas, Skechers Back-to-School Collections
Get ready for the new school year with bCODE’s Back-To-School Collection featuring popular shoe brands Skechers, ADIDAS and Skit’s uniform line “Marcel Hughes”. Whether you’re looking for comfortable sneakers for the classroom or stylish kicks for the playground, bCODE has you covered.
Skechers offers a wide range of options for both boys and girls, from the classic SKECHERS GO RUN 400 to the trendy SKECHERS BOUNDER. With memory foam insoles and durable materials, these shoes are perfect for all-day wear.
ADIDAS also has a great selection of shoes for kids, including the iconic ADIDAS TENSAUR RUN and the sleek ADIDAS RUNFALCON 2.0 K. With a mix of classic and modern styles, Adidas shoes are perfect for sports and the playground.
In addition, Skit Store also offers a complete range of uniforms, stationeries, and lunch packs to complete your Back-to-School checklist including classic polo shirts for boys and blouses for girls, cardigans, math sets, textbooks, and so much more options.
Whether you’re looking for a new pair of sneakers for gym class or a stylish backpack to carry your books, bCODE has you covered. The back-to-school collection also features a variety of designs and colours, so you can find the perfect fit for your child(ren) personal style. Plus, with our stylish water bottles, you’ll stay hydrated throughout the day.
Don’t forget to check out bCODE’s Back-To-School Collection for even more great shoe options. With a wide range of brands and styles to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect pair of shoes for your little one. Check out our stores/website shopbcode.com or visit any of Skit’s 7 stores to shop for the latest styles and deals from ADIDAS and Skechers. Don’t wait too long, as the Back-To-School collection is selling out fast! Happy shopping!
Credits
Photography: @laahphotography
Wardrobe: @Skit.ng
Shoes: @shopbcode
About bCODE
bCODE is a wellness fashion and lifestyle company and multi-brand retailer that sells sports and athleisure apparel and accessories. Established in 2019, they currently own a franchise for Skechers, Havaianas, and Adidas in Nigeria. bCODE is everywhere you are, so you can go anywhere you want to be. Buy online and receive it at your doorstep or in-store.
bCODE is for everyone — young and old, female and male, and everyone in between.
bCODE has 14 stores across Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Ghana. Follow bCODE on social media to get the latest updates.
Instagram: @ShopTheBCode
Twitter: @ShopTheBCode
Facebook: The B code
Website: www.shopbcode.com
About SKIT Store
Skit Store is a subsidiary of SKLD Integrated Services. A leading retail and wholesale school supply chain that has built strong brand credibility with over 500 schools in Nigeria. Founded in year 2000, the brand has seven (7) retail outlets across Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja and a webstore that carries a comprehensive inventory of school supplies, office and lifestyle products. For over two decades, Skit Store has consistently provided an extensive assortment of quality products from top brands for parents and students that caters to all their including sport/workout gears, gadgets, toys, foot wears, uniforms, office supplies, party dresses and so much more.
For more information about Skit Store, please visit: https://skit.ng/
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FMN Iconic Brand, “Golden Penny Noodles” Introduces a New Spicy Flavour in Its Range of Noodles, – the All New Jollof Hot Hot Flavour!
Golden Penny, the iconic brand of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) launches a new spicy noodles flavour tagged Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot noodles. The introduction of this new and tasty noodles variant is part of the Group’s commitment to providing a wider range of superior quality food product options for consumers to give them a delicious taste and satisfy their daily dietary needs at an affordable budget.
This brand-new flavour offers Golden Penny Instant Noodles consumers and customers, an extra spicy, tantalizing and also nutritious Jollof noodle option. The new product also symbolizes FMN’s dedication to providing affordable high-quality food products while listening to customers’ varied tastes and nutritional needs.
The Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot noodles comes in a 70g pack, fortified with protein, vitamins, and minerals, and is a great source of energy. Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot also comes packaged with a signature blend of spices that lends a spicy, tantalizing flavor, aroma, and a tasteful peppery sensation when consumed.
Commenting on the timely and beneficial impact of the new Golden Penny Noodles flavour, the FMN Head of Marketing, Mr. Ilyas O. Kazeem stated “As a leading food brand in Nigeria, our goal is to continuously innovate and provide good quality products that impact positively, the lives of every Nigerian, as such Golden Penny affords Nigerians great tasting, superior quality, and nutritious food products. Our unwavering commitment to this mandate for over six decades endeared millions of consumers to our Brand and product range. It is therefore based on this that we launched the new Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot noodles, to satisfy the unique taste profile and needs of our consumers. Also, the new Golden Penny jollof hot hot noodles flavour is launched at the right time as it allows consumers to enjoy the special hot Jollof flavour with their families, especially during this festive season. We would continue to evolve and innovate across all our value chain and products in line with our consumers’ feedback and product needs”.
Also, highlighting the nutritional value and benefits of the newly launched noodles flavour, the Noodles Category Manager, Mr. Ayokunle M. Iyiola stated “The new Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot noodles flavour has a rich blend of unique ingredients that gives a spicy and tasty Jollof flavor and colour. The new noodles flavour is convenient to cook as it can be prepared within three minutes and can be fully enjoyed with or without additional food ingredients. It is a non-sticky, non-soggy, spicy, tasty, and nutritious meal that can be eaten at any time of the day, and as is customary of all Golden Penny products, the Jollof Hot Hot noodle is of superior quality prepared with our consumers dietary needs in mind”.
Golden Penny Jollof Hot Hot joins the already beloved lineup of Golden Penny instant noodles flavours; Goat Meat Pepper Soup, Chicken Noodles, and Jollof Chicken Noodles. As Nigeria’s leading food and agro-allied Group, FMN through its iconic brand, Golden Penny is committed to delivering superior quality products that satisfy the different nutritional needs of families, groups, and communities.
More information can be found at www.fmnfoods.com
Follow FMN on:
Facebook: Golden Penny Noodles
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Infinix Emerges as Most Exceptional Phone Brand at Nigeria Technology Awards (NITA)
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.
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Have a Sparkling Christmas With Sparkle
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.
