Ciroc Cicle Nigeria Hosts Media Personalities with Roger Bonds

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Ciroc Cicle Nigeria Hosts Media Personalities with Roger Bonds

It was indeed a fun and enlightening night on Thursday, April 27th at the Velvett Lounge and Restaurant, as the newly inaugurated CÎROC Circle alongside Roger Bonds, an Atlanta-based lifestyle specialist and CÎROC global influencer hosted celebrated media personalities to a close knit and specially curated dinner to accentuate CÎROC’s luxury lifestyle.

Consisting of Celebrity stylist and designer Swanky Jerry, Multi-media personality Folu Storms, Fashionpreneur Ochanya Lawani, Events guru Onoja Adole, and Superstar publicist Andrea Giaccagila, The CÎROC Circle is a group of social influencers who capture the scene of celebration amongst everyday consumers and make CÎROC a centrepiece of their special occasions.

The CÎROC Circle is known for their embodiment of the CÎROC values through their various lifestyles, encouraging people to emulate them by celebrating the good life, success and achievements in the best of ways. Akin to the top cosmopolitan cities around the world such as Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Miami, Beverly Hills and Ibiza, Lagos and other cities in Nigeria will not be an exception as the CÎROC Circle will take their peers and Nigerians alike on thrilling and elevating experiences.

While speaking at the unveiling of the CÎROC Circle influencers, Joe Nazzal, the Head of Reserve at DIAGEO said ‘With about six years of operation in Nigeria, CÎROC has continued to celebrate people who depict the luxurious lifestyle and the CÎROC Circle is an avenue to continue this way of life…The CÎROC Life’ .

The event which commenced at about 7 p.m. saw guests dressed beautifully and welcomed with a fabulous assortment of CÎROC Summer cocktails whilst savouring the lavish selection of favorites from appetizers to sumptuous desserts.

In responding to one of the questions asked during the interactive Q&A session, Bonds who has represented the CÎROC brand for over 5 years has attended several high class shows, events and parties alongside other hugely celebrated American celebrities with who he exhibits the opulent and enviable lifestyle that CÎROC exudes, said ‘CÎROC has been around since 2007, and my joining the family in 2011 has been of utmost importance to me and the brand as I have been able to showcase a lifestyle everybody wants to be a part of’.

The Celebration continues tonight as The CÎROC Circle and Roger Bonds will be at Escape Night Club to begin their CÎROC club tour!

 

 

 

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Free Money!: Let an Access Bank Genie Make your Day

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Free Money!: Let an Access Bank Genie Make your Day

Hey guys, It’s free money time! Do you reside in Lagos, Oyo, Abuja, Minna, Ilorin, Port Harcourt, Benin, Kano, Kaduna, Adamawa, Imo or Enugu? Then this one is for you. Something really cool is happening and you don’t wanna miss it. Or, let’s just say, your Access bank ATMs are dispensing free cash in all of the states mentioned above.

Interesting right? We think so too. All you need to do is spot an Access Bank ATM Genie at an ATM point in any of the locations and answer a special question. Next thing you know, you could be leaving the ATM point with an extra 5,000 Naira cash. Most importantly, you need to have an Access Bank account and have an Access Bank ATM card as proof.

Hurry guys, start cashing out now because the promo will run throughout the year. People are already spotting genies and getting paid. See for yourself.

 

Nigerian Breweries Managing Director, Nicolaas Vervelde to leave post in June

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Nigerian Breweries Managing Director, Nicolaas Vervelde to leave post in June

Nigerian Breweries Plc, announced on Thursday that its long-serving Managing Director/CEO, Mr. Nicolaas Vervelde, will leave his post on 16th June 2017 to take up a new role within the HEINEKEN Group outside Nigeria.

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Mr. Vervelde, who has been serving as the company’s MD for nearly 7-years, was formerly a non-Executive Director of the company before rejoining the board on 1st August 2010 as Managing Director/CEO.

In a statement released by the company, it said that “The Company has recorded several laudable milestones with Mr. Vervelde at the helm of affairs including the expansion of its operations through acquisition of additional Breweries.

“Through a twin agenda of Cost Leadership and Market Leadership supported by Innovation, the company also expanded its portfolio of brands while equally focusing on internal efficiencies. The company ensured a consistently good return on investment for its shareholders.

“The Board has immediately commenced the process of identifying a replacement for Mr. Vervelde and will make an announcement in that regard in due course,” the statement said.

Samsung Excites Consumers with Launch of the New S8 and S8+ (Event Photos)

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Samsung Excites Consumers with Launch of the New S8 and S8+ (Event Photos)

The newest flagship smartphones from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the Galaxy S8 and S8+, have been launched into the Nigerian market, following their unveiling at the company’s unpacked event in New York. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ feature polished metal chassis covered by curved Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back. The devices are available in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray and Maple Gold colours with internal memory of 64GB and up to 256GB microSD support. The Nigerian launch event took place at the Renaissance Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, recently.

Boasting some of the largest wrap-around screens ever made, the long-awaited Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with 5.8-inch (14.73 cm) and 6.2-inch (15.75 cm) curved screens, respectively. Both devices have 1,440X2,960 screen resolution and are equipped 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh batteries, respectfully.

The display quality is Super AMOLED, featuring a new design named “infinity display”, which wraps around the devices in a smooth, perfectly curved pristine end-to-end screen, giving it a perfect symmetry while eliminating the bezels. Thanks to the new display, the physical home button usually located in the front of the phone has been replaced with a digital home button, built in the glass. Both devices feature a rear mounted fingerprint reader, quite close to the camera lens.

Speaking at the launch event, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Paul Lee said, “Samsung consistently pushes the boundaries of possibilities with a focus of unlocking value by delivering products that are, not only stunning to look at but, also comfortable to hold.”

“The launch of these smartphones marks the beginning of a new era of smartphone devices without edges or limits. This is a new way for our consumers to experience the world, capture every moment and share every memory through a device that is sleek and small enough to fit into their hands, but big enough to contain everything needed for work and play,” Mr. Lee stated.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ come with exciting new features for remarkable user experience. The extended screen is perfect for multitasking. Users can open their favorite IM app whilst watching a video simultaneously, by using Multi Window; this is same for typing text with the full keyboard without having to hide the video.

The smartphones offer five types of security technologies: iris recognition, face recognition, pattern, password, and PIN; users can easily choose their preferred method. Users can use the iris scanner to unlock their devices without having to swipe the phone. With Face Recognition, users can instantly unlock their devices with just a look even without the PIN or pattern; simply look into the camera on the lock screen and the device is unlocked.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ 12 MP rear camera utilizes Dual Pixel technology for incredibly fast autofocus, allowing users capture important moments. Thanks to the F1.7 lens, pictures appear bright and crisp even if taken in low-light environments. Samsung did revamp the front-facing camera to an 8MP with auto focus. This will definitely excite ‘selfie queens and kings’ as pictures come out sharp and vibrant.

Similar to the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ are IP68-certified for dust and water. This feature protects the device from immersion in up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes, allowing users capture memories at pool parties or on the beach with loved ones.

Director and Business Leader, Information Technology and Mobile, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, said that Samsung is delighted about these smartphones as they display the company’s heritage of great innovation and stunning design, and will continue to define barriers and ensure that consumers get the best out of their devices.

“The revolutionary design of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones begins from inside out. These devices come with several amazing features, including the infinity display which gives an incredible full screen experience and fits comfortably in the hands. The bezels have been removed to provide more space for things that matter and the bigger immersive screen that allow users multi-task seamlessly; chat while watching a video. These innovations will change the way users see their smartphones and everything in it,” Revmatas concluded.

 

 

 
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Nigerian Breweries spent N22b on marketing/sales promo in 2016

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Nigerian Breweries spent N22b on marketing/sales promo in 2016

Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment in 2016, Nigerian Breweries, the leading brewery in Nigeria remained undeterred in its marketing expedition, as the company spent over 22billion on marketing and sales activities within the year.

This was however 5 percent lower than the N23.5billion the company allocated for same purpose in 2015 according to the company’s 2016 Annual Report. Yet, it remained a major marketing commitment for the 70 year old brewery giant at a time when most multinationals were forced by the economic recession to cut deeply into their marketing spend, leaving most marketing communications agencies with little or no job to do.

Of course the decision by many companies in Nigerian to lower their marketing budget was justified by the difficult macroeconomic situation. The nation’s currency lost 70% of its value in the midst of a forex crisis that triggered high inflation and undermined consumer spending. But NB Plc’s big spending has ensured that the company continues to dominate the brewery market in Nigeria and remains a darling brand for consumer across demography.

In the year under review, NB Plc, despite declaring a 4.3 percent revenue drop in 2015 annual report, spent heavily on billboard, TV, radio, press and especially digital marketing. According to sources within the company, the company had actually increased to a significant proportion its digital budget in 2016 in a bid to re-engage the youth market and sustain brand loyalty.

Though the Gulder Ultimate Search which is usually one of the major marketing undertakings for the company, with big TV rating was discontinued, the company still had more than enough campaigns to thrill and excite its consumers. Some of the major campaigns that ran within the year was Maltina Dance Hall, Heineken Build Your City and of course 33 Friendship Experience Parties.

The brewery giant also strengthened its Ready To Drink category with the launch of Strongbow into the Nigerian market and the sponsorship of Ace Hood show to support the Ace brands. Amstel also continued its support for the movie industry with its sponsorship of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award. In the case of Star, the flagship brand on its stable, created a major emotional touch points with consumers by hosting Star Music- The Trek, which attracted some of the big names artistes in Nigeria and beyond.

The brand took the excitement a notch higher by pulling off an unprecedented activation when it unveiled its partnership with five leading football clubs in Europe. The clubs are Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, PSG and Juventus. The multimillion naira deal led to the rebranding of Star label.

Nigerian Breweries also demonstrated support for the indigenous art, culture landscape in Nigeria through sponsorship of the 2016 editions of the Oju Oba and Osun Oshogbo festivals through the Golberg brand. Life Beer also sustained its sponsorship of the Umu Oganiru Carnival.

 

 

 

 

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DStv Excites Premium Subscribers with M-Net Binge

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DStv Excites Premium Subscribers with M-Net Binge

Africa’s top digital satellite TV service provider, DStv is set to excite its premium subscribers with the launch of a new weekends-only ‘record channel’ tomorrow May 6, 2017, called M-Net Binge.

The management of the firm said that the launch of the new channel would afford DStv’s premium customers across Africa to record an entire season of top-notch shows proven to be addictive viewing when they were screened on channels such as M-Net, M-Net Edge and VUZU Amp.

According to the firm, with the launching of the new channel, DStv’s premium subscribers can now binge like never before, adding that the focus is to specially entertain fans of international television series.

“M-Net Binge will be live on DStv Channel 899 on Saturdays and Sundays between 8:30pm and approximately 04:00am the next morning with back-to-back episodes of the selected series for the weekend”.

“Viewers who opt to record these shows will then be able to create their own box sets of shows on their decoders to enjoy when it suits them best.” the management said.

DStv further informed that M-Net Binge will offer a special lead-up to the much-anticipated worldwide arrival of the reboot of Twin, noting that the new channel will show all nine episodes of the first season of David Lynch’s iconic crime drama.

Also speaking Chief Executive Officer (CEO), M-Net, Mr. Yolisa Phahle, said: “In the ever-changing world of television, binge watching has become a worldwide phenomenon.  This channel gives viewers a chance to binge on their favourite series”

“M-Net’s  successful movie pop-up channels have shown that our premium viewers love themed and curated content and M-Net Binge is an exciting initiative for series’ fans to catch up with the best of the best shows that they may have missed or want to watch again. This means that our viewers can clearly distinguish between channels built around fresh content like M-Net with its extended prime-time that runs between 05:00am until midnight and channels that speak to viewer convenience”, Phahle added.

 

 

 

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NSE Automates Rights Trading and Settlement

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NSE Automates Rights Trading and Settlement
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (The NSE or The Exchange) is pleased to announce the automation of Rights trading and settlement with effect from May 5, 2017. With this, shareholders can sell subscription rights both efficiently and at fair prices.
Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology, NSE, Mr. Ade Bajomo, said, “The automation of Rights trading and settlement in the Nigerian capital market will enhance price discovery as rights can now be traded and re-traded without settlement complexities. It will help eliminate operational challenges resulting from manual trading and cash settlement between counterparties, whilst simplifying counterparty trade reconciliation between the brokers, registrars and the NSE”. 
Explaining the Rights trading and settlement process, Bajomo remarked that “for an investor to be eligible to participate in rights trading, he/she must have a CSCS account set up through a licensed Dealing Member firm of the Exchange. In addition, the investor must fund his/her broker with the consideration value, premium and transaction fees, prior to execution of his/her mandate”. 
Prior to this automation, trading and settlement of rights, where an investor decides to sell on the floor of the Exchange, was done manually. 
A rights issue is an offer to existing shareholders to purchase additional shares in a company during the company’s issue of new shares. The invitation to existing shareholders is usually made in proportion to their existing holdings, allowing them to buy the newly issued shares at a fixed price, usually at a discount to market value of the shares, within a specific subscription period. A rights issue is therefore one of the ways by which a listed company can raise funds from its existing shareholders. A unique security code, different from that of the underlying security will be assigned to the right.

Kia Unveils the All-New 2018 Kia Sportage SUV Proudly Assembled in Nigeria (Photos)

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Kia Unveils the All-New 2018 Kia Sportage SUV Proudly Assembled in Nigeria (Photos)

Kia motors proudly show off his finished product as it unveiled it to the public. In attendence at the unveiling are the Vice President, Business Development, Kia Motors Nigeria, Mr. Olu Tikolo; Marketing Manager, Kia Motors Nigeria, Mr. Olawale Jimoh ; and the Corporate Sales Manager, Kia Motors Nigeria, Mr. Suresh Mordani, unveiling the all-new 2018 Kia Sportage at the showroom of Kia Motors Nigeria in Victoria Island, Lagos…

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Nigerians May Escape from Anxiety with a Stronger Naira – LBS EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SESSION, May 2017

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Nigerians May Escape from Anxiety with a Stronger Naira – LBS EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST SESSION, May 2017

The Naira has appreciated by 25% in the parallel market in 10 weeks, but economic activity is lagging the currency gains.

Skeptical Nigerians are wondering whether this Naira momentum is sustainable. This is because a strong currency is not necessarily synonymous with a strong economy. The good news is that inflation is sliding and the FBN PMI, a measure of manufacturers’ confidence spiked by 6% to 58.9. More importantly, oil production is reported to be 2mbpd, a 32-month high.

These indicators confirm the notion that the long anticipated economic recovery may have started ahead of analysts’ expectation. This recovery however is vulnerable to exogenous and domestic political shocks.

In this edition of the Lagos Business School (LBS) executive breakfast club, Bismarck Rewane and the FDC Think Tank analyze pressing issues and trends, and identify the implication on market performance and socio/political developments.

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Chi Limited Wins Most Innovative FMCG Company Award

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Chi Limited Wins Most Innovative FMCG Company Award

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For any company to attain market leadership in its sector of the economy, it must put innovation at the forefront of its positioning strategy, beliefs and culture. Innovation is linked to positive changes in efficiency, productivity, quality, competitiveness and market share. One company that has put innovation constantly at the heart of its philosophy is Chi Limited, Nigeria’s market leader in fruit juices and dairy products.

So it was no surprise recently when Chi Limited was recognized as the ‘’Most Innovative Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company’’ at the Businessday Top 25 Most Innovative companies and Institutions in Nigeria Awards 2017.
Chi Limited came out tops in a fiercely competitive category that included other major FMCG companies like AJE, makers of BIG Cola and Dufil foods, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles.

According to the Businessday award committee, ‘Chi Limited’s visionary stride in innovating and launching a portfolio of new and existing brands into the consumer market including Chivita 100%, Chivita Active Vegetable & Fruit Nectar, Happy Hour by Chivita Fruit Drink, Hollandia Evaporated Milk, Hollandia Yoghurt and others provide ground-breaking innovations that have resulted, in no small measure, in making commercial and socio-economic impact, as well as value creation for clients and consumers’
Offering high quality products, Chi Limited is the first company to launch major Mass market Ready to Drink products in aseptic sachet packaging in West Africa. Its flagship brand Chivita 100% is the only locally produced 100% fruit Juice made from real natural fruits with no added sugar, no artificial colours and no preservatives.

Chivita Active Vegetable and Fruit is an innovative product that offers consumers in Nigeria for the first time choices in fruit juices made from the goodness of vegetable with the lip smacking goodness of fruit. While Chi Exotic Nectar is the definitive standard in its category in terms of its unique fruit mixes and taste offerings.
Happy Hour by Chivita is rated the fastest growing juice brand with innovative variants that keeps consumers refreshed. Hollandia Yoghurt’s constant innovation, a peculiar rich mouth feel, variety of flavours and healthy goodness, has seen it rise to become the generic name for drinking Yoghurts amongst consumers, while Hollandia Evaporated Milk is the first Nigerian Milk brand to be packaged in aseptic packaging, which is renowned globally as a benchmark for quality. It is one of the most admired and innovative offerings in its category. These brands have also built enduring consumer loyalty through their impressive array of variants and market promotions.
Chi Limited’s Managing Director, Mr Deepanjan Roy stated that ‘We have received this Industry recognition as the most innovative FCMG company award by consistently delivering innovative products that have become household names in Nigeria. It also validates our commitment to ensuring that our range of products continue to be admired for its highest quality, nutrition & health standards’

The Businessday Top 25 Most Innovative companies and Institutions in Nigeria Awards 2017 seeks to acknowledge, celebrate and promote extensively the Organisations and Institutions that have developed the most inventive and ground-breaking products, ideas and services in 2016 and thus, contributed immensely to the sustainability of its customer-base, bottom-line, overall organisational growth, as well as the socio-economic development of our country.

Incorporated in 1980, CHI limited is one of the most admired companies in the domain of Food & Beverages in Nigeria. While it prides itself in offering products that are themselves benchmarks in their respective categories of Juice, Dairy based Beverages & Snacks, each CHI offering is admired for its highest quality, nutrition & health standards. Today, CHI Limited is the undisputed market leader in juices, fruit drinks and drinking yogurts in Nigeria. The company attained this status by consistently delivering innovative products that have become household names in Nigeria.

In the fruit juice category, mega brands like CHIVITA 100%, CHIVITA Active, CHI Exotic, Happy Hour by CHIVITA, CHI Ice Tea and Capri-Sonne occupy leading positions in their respective segments. CHI Limited also takes great pride in its range of dairy products, such as Hollandia Yoghurt, Hollandia Evaporated Milk, Hollandia UHT Milk, Hollandia Malt and Milk to name a few and its range of snack foods like CHI Superbite Premium Beef Sausage Roll, Beefie Beef Roll, Beefie Meatpie and CHI Classic Cake.

An ISO 22000 certified company, CHI Limited’s world class, state of the art manufacturing facility deploys the most advanced processing and packaging technology available anywhere in the world. The company also dedicates resources to research and development to ensure that CHI products provide the essential vitamins and nutrients that the consumer requires for healthy living. This is why the ‘’House of CHI’’ logo is now widely regarded as a symbol of unquestionable quality.

CHI Limited has established footprints in urban and rural Nigeria with large number of depot operations across the nation. The company is also one of the few Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies flying the Nigerian flag across Africa with quality exports that are competing favourably
with brands from the rest of the world.

The passion for excellence and commitment for sustainable development is exemplified by the significant investment of CHI Limited in manufacturing and other related infrastructure projects. Thus, CHI Limited provides direct employment to over 2,500 employees and indirect employment to an estimated 50,000 people throughout its value chain.

 

 

 

 

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