With the projected surge of 35% by 2015 in global experiential marketing budgets, the marketing communication industry in Nigeria must re-strategize to maximally benefit from this trend, Redbutton International has advised. The increase in the budget, according to the company, signifies a slight restructure of conventional advertising budgets, with a view to supporting experiential marketing [...]
Heritage Bank has announced its deployment of Finacle, a core banking software package developed by Infosys. The software would be useful for retail banking operations, and other verticals in that area of banking. It released a statement over the weekend about the new technology, showing its readiness for the financial climate in the country. According [...]
LEAP Africa warmly invites you to its 8th CEO’s Forum, this year, LEAP will be hosting an in-depth discussion on Corporate Culture, exploring its linkages with strategy, leadership and innovation, and how it can influence the sustainability of a company. About the Forum: The CEO’s Forum exposes business owners to the importance of planning for their succession and instituting effective systems and [...]
Early June sees HR Leaders in Africa 2013, a major HR conference, taking place in Lagos. HR professionals from leading companies will gather to share ideas and discuss policies at the forum, which is themed Bringing World Class Innovation in Human Resources. It will showcase approaches taken by organisations as they adapt to the upsurge [...]
Creating a Business Case for Workplace begins with developing the important health habits. During tough times, business owners are faced with the challenge of making critical decisions aimed at reducing fixed costs to improve their financials at year-end. Putting together initiatives such as employee celebrations, staff retreats, psychological and emotional well-being of your employees are [...]
Did you know that Lagos was at one time a colony of the Benin Kingdom ruled by Edo viceroys? Conquered by Oba Orhogbua, son of Oba Esigie sometime in the sixteenth century, Lagos was originally called “Eko” by the Binis meaning, war camp. History has it that the Bini Invasion of Dahomey and modern-day Togo (in today’s Benin Republic) were largely planned and executed from Eko.
Jumia.com, Africa’s fastest growing online retailer, confirmed that global telecommunications group Millicom International Cellular S.A plans to increase its stake in Jumia.com’s holding company from 20 to 35%. This additional €85 million investment in the parent group is part of a €340 million agreement signed in August 2012. Of the €85m, €35m will be invested [...]
The term exercise is usually used in reference to activities that promote physical fitness. Exercise, basically are activities that results in the contraction of body muscles. Regular exercise and physical activity is the path to a healthier and happier life regardless of age, sex or fitness level. Muscle contraction is the common element of all [...]
In a few days we will be celebrating Children’s Day and it would certainly be nice to have your kids around to enjoy it and not at the hospital, or worse, some unknown location. Below are some vital security tips compiled by the Lagos State Police Command and the State Security Service (SSS) under the [...]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular extending the maximum limit of N150, 000 on third party cheque withdrawals nationwide with effect from June 1, 2013. This implies that third party cheques above N150, 000 cannot be cashed over the counter and can only be received through the clearing house or deposited through [...]
The Samsung galaxy S4 is much more than an iterative update; with an improved camera, better connections with others, and health and wellbeing improvement apps, it simply makes life easier. First of all the screen has jumped from 4.8 inches and 1280 x 720 resolution to five inches and 1920 x 1080 while the S [...]
Nineteen years after the Brazilian carrier Varig Air stopped direct flights to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the only Nigeria carrier designated on the route, Arik Air, is seeking traffic rights and slot allocation from the Brazilian authorities to commence flights into the São Paulo airport, Arik said in a statement. The Ambassador Extraordinary [...]
Gidimo, or gidi mobile, is an app with content and features that are useful to educate, entertain, keep you from boredom and enhance daily living. Gidimo has a special SMS feature for a little over N1:00, and aggregates news, updates and real-time data for users. Gidi mobile has four verticals, gidiChat, gidiSMS, gidiBrains, gidiLife. According [...]
The biggest reality show in Africa is back! Season 8 of Big Brother Africa has been dramatically titled ‘The Chase.’ 28 housemates from 14 countries will not only be chasing after the $300 000 cash prize but the chance of becoming a household name and perhaps even finding romance. Launching on Sunday 26 May, [...]
Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Education goes beyond classroom lectures, training sessions and seminars; the “tweminars” held often on Twitter prove this. So, if you love learning, Twitter has lessons on everything, from Nigerian history and current affairs, to self development, relationships and life management. Follow: 1. @Leke_Alder Bio: Official tweets [...]
90 Minutes Speaker Series with Tayo Oviosu Come interact with Tayo Oviosu as he shares his business and life experiences this Saturday at Bogobiri House, Lagos. Tayo Oviosu is the Founder and CEO of Paga – Nigeria’s largest mobile payments company. Since receiving its full licence in November 2011, Paga has processed over 1.6 million transactions [...]
By Arinze Ude Last night, Chelsea became the first club to hold the UEFA Champions League and Europa League titles at the same time. The London side beat Portuguese club, Benfica in the final on Wednesday night at the Amsterdam Arena, Netherlands. Mikel played no part in the game as he is still nursing a niggling [...]
Soul singer, Bez Idakula has dropped the big news on us: He is all set and ready to wed his fiance, Bolatito Ladoja. Their traditional wedding is comes up in June and the white wedding rumoured to come up much later in the year, and expected to hold in far off Italy. Bolatitio is the daughter [...]
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By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has released a list of 25 players for the Mexico friendly on 31st May. The match is billed to take place at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas and will serve as a warm-up game for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia in June. [...]
The General Manager of the Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA), Oyetunde Oyesiji has said that the government had intensified its sensitization campaign to avert flood disasters. He said that the government has been on top of the situation as regard curbing flooding, which has been a perennial problem in the state, “With the prediction of [...]
Aguntasolo.com is Feyi Fawehinmi’s blog. Feyi, who is fondly called “FF” and tweets via @DoubleEph, is an astute observer of life. He is a witness to happenings- both mundane and spectacular- that he believes socially conscious individuals would want to read about, and reporting for this audience is obviously something that gives him pleasure. And, [...]
