Nigerian Internet Marketing Explosion Workshop To Feature Top Internet Gurus

Nigerian Internet Marketing Explosion Workshop To Feature Top Internet Gurus

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It’s going to be an explosive 3 days of Learning; Networking and Serious fun as superstars of Internet Marketing In Nigeria share the secrets of their success with over 200 internet business people from all over Nigeria at the 1stNigerian Internet Marketing Explosion! From Thurday April 10th – Saturday, 12th, the Ikeja Airport Hotel is going to be the zone for some real internet marketing training fireworks as Dr. Ope Banwo, the innovative organizer of the 1st African Internet Summit featuring internet experts from USA and Europe, has again gathered the very best in the internet bu... more »

FG Orders Closure Of Cold Rooms With Rotten Fish In Lagos

FG Orders Closure Of Cold Rooms With Rotten Fish In Lagos

Adesuwa Tsan And Edegbe Odemwingie, Ruth Tene Natsa

— March 28, 2014

The federal government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, has ordered the immediate closure of all cold rooms found stockpiling expired or unwholesome fish in the country.
The directive was given by the minister, Dr Akinwumi Adesina shortly after inspecting a number of cold storage facilities operated by major fish importers in Lagos recently.
In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, the ministry revealed that during the inspection, many of the importers/operators of the cold rooms abandoned their facilities, leaving behind only supervisors and menial workers, who were in no position to give material information on the products held in the facilities.
Against that backdrop, the minister directed the acting director of fisheries in the ministry, Mrs Foluke Areola, to mobilise officials to all frozen fish facilities to undertake a physical count of all such facilities, as well as conduct laboratory tests on products found in them, to ascertain whether or not they are safe for human consumption.
The statement revealed that preliminary assessments indicated that there are about 42 companies with cold storage facilities stocking fish and fish products in the Lagos area. These facilities have varying numbers of cold storage chains, with storage capacities ranging from 500 to 3,000 20kg cartons of fish. The preliminary assessment also revealed that a single cold room belonging to one company with seven subsidiaries contained 2,290 cartons of unwholesome fish, while another had 256 cartons of expired fish and 581 cartons of unwholesome fish.
During the 2nd Stakeholder’s Interactive Session on Re-Positioning of the Fisheries Sector recently, fish and fishery product retailers complained bitterly of sharp business practices by big fish importers, including dumping of unwholesome and expired fish products on the Nigerian market, as well as delving into retailing, which they claimed the importers’ licenses prohibit them from. The retailers further argued that in the process.
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25 Coastal Communities To Benefit From SEEFOR Project In Delta

25 Coastal Communities To Benefit From SEEFOR Project In Delta

NAN

— March 16, 2014

Twenty-five coastal communities in Delta are to benefit from the State Employment and Expenditure for Result (SEEFOR) project, being executed under Fadama 111 programme.
The Communication Officer, Fadama III project in Delta, Mr Donald Ojobo, stated this in Asaba in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Ojobo said that the benefiting communities were selected from five local government areas, pointing out that additional 20 communities from the area would also benefit later.
He listed the five coastal local government areas to benefit from the intervention project as Bomadi, Burutu, Udu, Warri South and Warri South.
He said that 20 of the 25 local government areas in the state had already benefited.
The communication officer said that the communities were selected through an approach that involved formal expression of interest.
He said that SEEFOR project had provided an opportunity for the local government areas to benefit from Fadama III projects in the state.
Ojobo said that 20 facilitators had been trained and equipped with working materials for the project, adding that sensitisation of the communities had commenced.
He said that as soon as the sensitisation was concluded, the facilitators would assist the communities to fashion out development plans before funding. (NAN)

FG Targets 8m Farmers For 2014 GES

FG Targets 8m Farmers For 2014 GES

Ruth Tene Natsa

— March 24, 2014

In pursuasion of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda(ATA) the Federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has said it is targetting eight million (8m) registered farmers for the 2014 Growth Enhancement Support (GES) programme.
The GES programme is an innitiative of the federal government to supply fertilisers and high-yielding seeds and inputs to individual farmers using their phones or the electronic wallet system.
This was revealed by the director of Fertiliser, Mr Akinbolawa Osho at a press briefing in Abuja at the weekend, to announce  the Roll Out of the 2014 Wet Season GES programme in the Southern parts of the country.
According to Akinbolawa, “Even though 10.5 million farmers have been registered from 2012 till date and are all entitled to access the GES, FG is nonetheless targetting not less than 8 million and definitely not more than 10million farmers for the 2014 GES across the federation including Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.”
The director revealed that the Roll Out season which is set to be carried out in 2 phases will begin on Monday, March 24 and run for seven days across the Southern states, while the 2nd phase is set to commence on the first week of April across the central states, including Kogi, Kwara and Taraba whose ecologies are similar to those of the South.
He said “The need to target 8 million farmers followed the need to revalidate the data of registered farmers across the states to ensure that registered farmers are indeed residents of their localities.”
The director revealed that “For the 2014 wet season for food crops, farmers will pay only 10% of the total value, while the FG and states government will bridge the balance for farmers to access two 12.5kg of rice and 2 10.kg of maize as against cash crops farmers who will be expected to pay 20% of the total cost.”
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Kaduna Govt To Spend N2bn On SMEs, Agric

Kaduna Govt To Spend N2bn On SMEs, Agric

Agency Report

— March 31, 2014

The Kaduna State Government said it would soon commence the disbursement of N2 billion for the development of Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state.
The Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Ismaila Aliyu, disclosed this on Monday in Kaduna at a workshop for managers of micro finance banks from the 23 local governments in the state.
He said the money would also be used to finance agricultural activities.
According to him, the aim is to promote economic activities and open up new areas of employment.
Aliyu said the Bank of Agriculture and the state government had already contributed N500 million each under a programme tagged, `Farmers Entrepreneurship Scheme’, to boost agricultural activities in the state.
The commissioner added that another one billion naira had been contributed by the Bank of Industry and the the state government for issuance to medium and small scale enterpreneurs as from April.
“Part of the conditions is that women would receive 60 per cent of the loan while the youth will get 40 per cent”, he said.
Aliyu said the workshop was meant to sensitise officials of the micro finance banks on the modalities for disbursing the loan and terms of recovery.
In a remark, Mr Edward Marsha, the Executive Secretary, Kaduna State Industrialization and Micro-Credit Management Board, commended the state government for the initiative, saying that it was the first of its kind.
Masha noted that micro finance banks have vital role to play in the development of MSME’s and urged the officials to be diligent in handling the loan process.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workshop has as its theme: “Lending Policy and Eligibility Criteria for Partner Micro finance Banks.” (NAN)
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STOAN Says Over 150 Shiploads Of Rice Diverted In Three Months

STOAN Says Over 150 Shiploads Of Rice Diverted In Three Months

NAN

— April 1, 2014

Some importers in Lagos were on Tuesday accused of diverting over 150 shiploads of rice to ports in Benin Republic, Cameroon, Accra and Togo.
Princess Vicky Haastrup, Chairman, Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria (STOAN), made this known to newsmen in Lagos.
According to her, Nigeria lost about 600,000 metric tonnes of rice between January and March 2014 to neighbouring ports due to government’s 110 per cent duty on rice.
“This is becoming rather unfortunate. Our economy is bleeding because of this policy. The loss to other countries as a result of the high tariff on rice was over N300 billion in 2013.
“In the first quarter of this year alone, both government and private operators have lost at least N80 billion.
“Even the Federal Government, through the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, admitted the shortcoming of this policy.
“The truth is that the policy has done more harm than good to our economy and government should waste no further time before reversing it,’’ Haastrup said.
She said that the revenues affected by the 110 per cent rice policy included those of the Nigeria Customs Service, terminal operators, dock workers and the Nigerian Ports Authority.
Haastrup absolved the Customs for the high rate of smuggling of rice into Nigeria.
“It is wrong to blame Customs because it is doing its very best under the circumstance to check smuggling of rice into the country and that can be seen from the numerous seizures daily.’’
She said that smuggling would continue even if heavily armed officers were placed everywhere, since the local production was a far cry from the demand.
“There is a lot of pressure on Customs because the quantity of rice manufactured locally can only satisfy 30 per cent of local demand.
`Don’t forget that our neighbouring countries are profiting from the policy by dropping their own tariffs on rice and because they are benefitting; they are supporting these smugglers,’’ Haastrup said.
She said the 110 per cent policy would not encourage local production, but rather stifle it due to the high rate of smuggling.
The Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, had in March, said the Federal Government was contemplating a downward review of tariff on imported rice.
Okonjo-Iweala, who disclosed this while answering questions at the ‘Budget 2014 Jam’ in Abuja, said that a drop in tariff would reduce smuggling of the commodity into the country.
She said that the existing 110 per cent duty on the importation of rice was encouraging smuggling of the commodity into the country.
The minister said that Nigeria was able to grow 1.1 million tonnes of rice following the introduction of the 110 per cent duty on the community.
She, however, said that the policy encouraged smuggling of rice into Nigeria because neighbouring countries had dropped their tariffs to 10 per cent.
“For rice, we decided to bring it down because we see that it is not working,” she said. (NAN)

Murder Of 3 NNPC Engineers At Arepo: Absence Of Witness Stalls Trial

Murder Of 3 NNPC Engineers At Arepo: Absence Of Witness Stalls Trial

Agency Report

— April 1, 2014

The absence of a prosecution witness on Tuesday stalled the trial of 10 men charged with pipeline vandalism and murder at Arepo, Ogun, at a Federal High Court, Lagos.
The accused are Joel Inerepamu, 25; Reuben Oluwole, 60; John Isaiah, 28; Ineye Okposa, 40; Timi Gunuguu, 22; and Olisa Saheed, 25.
Others are Jigo Jiperende, 31; Timi Koro, 29; Johnbosco Igbhofose, 26; and Peter Opidi, 28.
They are standing trial on a seven-count charge bordering on vandalism and murder.
At the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday, the trial was halted because the prosecutor, Justin Enang, could not produce his witness in court.
Enang informed the court that the witness had travelled for the burial ceremony of his father, and urged the court to grant a short adjournment.
In a swift reaction, Justice Mohammed Idris cautioned the prosecutor against time wasting and general handling of the case.
He reminded the prosecutor that the accused had been in prison custody since 2012 when they were arrested.
Idris said he had granted accelerated hearing of the case because of its criminal nature.
The judge threatened to vacate the order for accelerated hearing and admit the accused persons to bail if the prosecutor failed to diligently prosecute his case at the next date of adjournment.
He adjourned the case to May 8 for continuation of trial.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the accused were re-arraigned on April 29, 2013 on an amended seven-count charge.
They had all pleaded not guilty to the charge of vandalism and murder.
The judge had ordered the 10 accused to be remanded at Ikoyi Prisons and granted accelerated hearing of the case.
Earlier, the prosecutor had told the court that the accused committed the offences on Sept. 5, 2012 at about 6.00 p.m. at Arepo.
He said the accused had conspired to vandalise an oil pipeline located in the area and scooped large quantities of petrol for sale.
He alleged that the accused, on sighting engineers of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on routine maintenance of the pipelines, opened fire on them.
Three of the engineers were immediately shot dead, Enang added.
According to him, the offences contravene Sections 3(6), 7(a), 7(b), and 17(a) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Laws of the Federation, 2004.
The offence of murder contravenes the provisions of Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Laws of the Federation, 2004. (NAN)
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Falana Asks CJN To Reinstate Suspended Rivers CJ

Falana Asks CJN To Reinstate Suspended Rivers CJ

By George Agba

— April 2, 2014

A human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has described as subversive of the rule of law and invitation to anarchy, the suspension of the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Peter Agumagu by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
According to Falana, the NJC’s suspension of Agumagu is  illegal and unconstitutional, saying that there is the need for the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Aloma Mukhtar-led NJC to reverse his suspension and  withdraw the query issued to him on the grounds  that his appointment was sequel to a verdict of the Federal High Court.
In a statement  made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, Falana cautioned the NJC not to expose the judiciary to unwarranted ridicule, adding that rather, the NJC should pursue the appeal which it filed against the judgment of the Federal High Court on the matter.
Falana added that since Agumagu “was not accorded any form of fair hearing as stipulated by section 36 of the Constitution his suspension cannot be justified in law”.
The senior advocate further said, “Instead of exposing the judiciary to unwarranted ridicule the NJC is advised to pursue the appeal which it has filed against the judgment of the Federal High Court on the crisis. The NJC under the able and incorruptible leadership of the CJN has done excellently well in repositioning  the judiciary. As a body constituted majorly by the cream of the legal profession, the NJC should not allow itself to   be diverted from the ongoing progressive sanitization of the judiciary”.
Recalling past similar situation where the NJC accorded fair to Judges involved unlike Agumagu’s case, Falana said, “Not too long ago Justice Ayo Isa Salami, the immediate past President of the Court of Appeal was given fair hearing by the NJC before he was placed on suspension. Ditto for Justice Mohammed Talba of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.
“Even the Justice of the Court of Appeal and the two High Court judges who were recently indicted and warned by the NJC were given fair hearing. It is therefore inexplicable why the NJC decided to suspend Justice Agumagu before asking him to explain the allegations of judicial misconduct levelled against him by a member of the NJC”.
Citing Justice Lambo Akanbi’s judgement  in which he held that the interpretation of section 171 of the constitution by the NJC was patently erroneous and that the governor is not a robot to accept the recommendation of the NJC hook, line and sinker, Falana said, “The judgment may be wrong but that remains the law until it is set aside.
“In the circumstance, the incendiary statement issued by the NJC after its emergency meeting last week in which the body purported to have set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court is the height of contempt. As the NJC is not an appointing authority, it lacks the power to suspend the Chief Judge of Rivers State or any judge in Nigeria for that matter.
“Section 11 (1) of the Interpretation Act provides that where an enactment confers a power to appoint a person to an office or to exercise any functions, whether for a specified period or not, the power includes the power to remove or suspend him. In the case of Justice Salami, the NJC illegally suspended him from office”.
Noting that what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, Falana added: “President Goodluck Jonathan approved the suspension and appointed an acting President for the Court. However, when the NJC decided to recommend his reinstatement, it was rejected by the appointing authority. In like manner, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has rejected the purported suspension of the Chief Judge by the NJC.
“Since the Chief Judge was not appointed by the NJC, the latter lacks the vires to suspend him. No doubt, the NJC is empowered to recommend the appointment, suspension or removal of a judge to the appointing authorities. As a recommending body, the NJC should desist from placing judges on suspension without the approval of the appointing authorities i.e. the President and State Governors”.

Anambra Guber: Tribunal Rejects AIT’s DVD In Evidence

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Anambra Guber: Tribunal Rejects AIT’s DVD In Evidence

Okechukwu Obeta

— April 3, 2014

After heated arguments that lasted for about two days between legal luminaries representing opposing parties as to the admissibility or otherwise of the Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) sought to be tendered by Chief Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), counsel for Senator Chris Ngige, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 16, 2013 governorship election in  Anambra State, the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Awka yesterday rejected the document in evidence.
In his ruling after listening to arguments by Dr Onyechi Ikpeazu, (SAN), counsel to Governor Willie Obiano who is the third respondent in the matter, Chief Gbenga Awomolo (SAN) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Anambra State, as well as O.J Nnadi (SAN) for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the tribunal chairman, Justice Ishaq Bello said the condition for admitting the evidence which is a disc containing computer generated information on the said governorship election by Daar Communications Plc, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) is that it shall be presented by the maker, otherwise, it lacks any value.
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Agumagu Remains Our CJ, Rivers Tells NJC

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Agumagu Remains Our CJ, Rivers Tells NJC

Anayo Onukwugha

— April 3, 2014

Rivers State government yesterday formally rejected the suspension of the chief judge of the state, Justice Peter Nwoke Chukwuma Agumagu by the National Judicial Council (NJC).
The NJC, headed by the chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, last week suspended Agumagu as a judicial officer, and gave him four days to answer a query on why he should not be removed.
The state attorney-general and commissioner for justice, Hon Worgu Boms, who made the position of the state government known while addressing journalists at Government House, Port Harcourt, described the suspension as illegal and unconstitutional, insisting that Agumagu remains the substantive chief judge of the state.
Boms said, “The position of NJC which is very unfortunate, gives an equally unfortunate and misleading impression to the public that the appointment of the Hon Justice PNC Agumagu as chief judge of Rivers State, occurred in nibubus (from the skies) and with no contribution of the NJC to it or that there is no history behind it. The Hon Justice PNC Agumagu, the NJC wants the world to believe, just woke up, walked to the State House and got appointed and sworn in as the chief judge. This impression is misleading, self-serving and diversionary.
“It is important to state from the outset that the NJC has always preferred the doctrine of the Most Senior Judge of the High Court, in the appointment of the chief judge of Rivers State and in particular, the Hon Justice D.W. Okocha, as its candidate for the position.”
“In its single-minded pursuit of the actualisation of this doctrine and preference, it enunciated further the doctrine that only a Judge of the State High Court is qualified for consideration for the office and that the Hon Justice Agumagu, then, President of the State’s Customary Court of Appeal, could not be allowed to cross over to become the State Chief Judge.
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Keshi Is At Liberty To Choose Any Player For World Cup – NFF

Salifu Usman

— March 25, 2014

Amidst the debate over which players should make the Super Eagles’ squad to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared that head coach Stephen Keshi is at liberty to pick any player feels could fit into his plan.
Barrister Chris Green, chairman technical committee of the NFF, stated this while interacting with journalists in Abuja.
He, however, warned that Keshi should be ready to take the blame should his team failed to meet the yearning and expectations of Nigerians in Brazil.
The media has been recently awash with the refusal of Stephen Keshi to open his World Cup squad door to certain players like Villarreal of Spain striker, Ikechukwu Uche, Osaze Odemwingie and other senior players.

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Italy Can Win The World Cup – Donadoni

Agency Report

— March 25, 2014

Parma head coach Roberto Donadoni believes Italy could be the darkhorses at the World Cup in Brazil this summer.
The Azzurri topped their qualifying group for this year’s tournament with an unbeaten record and, although Donadoni believes it will be tough, they are amongst the favourites to be crowned champions.
Italy have been drawn against England, Costa Rica and Uruguay in a testing group but the 50-year-old has faith in his countrymen.
“It could happen,” the Parma coach told Fifa’s website. “Obviously it won’t be easy, but I think it’s possible.
“Italy have definitely got the potential and technical ability to go all the way. It’s all going to depend on the form the players are in at the end of a long season.”
The Parma boss also revealed that he is delighted Italian football has become more attacking and is hopeful that more Italian teams will adopt this playing style in the near future.
“I think it’s really great to see. I know Cesare Prandelli well, having played alongside him at Atalanta. He has a huge amount of experience and I share his vision of football. It’s a vision that’s helped him get good results.
“Obviously it’s not easy to create a positive mind-set. It takes time. I don’t think every club has taken it on board yet, but I’m sure it’s going to happen.”
Donadoni is happy to see his players developing and creating a pathway for themselves in the national team and he hopes that by sharing his experiences as a footballer he will help his team.
“It’s a source of satisfaction for everyone at the club, and for them especially,” he added. “Like I said, I try to pass on everything I learned in my time as a footballer to my young players.
“When I see people getting the call to play for the national team it gives me even more energy and strength.”

SSS accuses CBN Governor, Sanusi Lamido, of financing terrorism

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.And now the SSS is accusing suspended CBN governor Sansui Lamido Sanusi of financing terrorism in Nigeria. Premium Times reports A new twist has been added to the ongoing travails of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Lamido Sanusi, as the Department of State Security Service, SSS, has accused him of financing terrorism. The SSS stated this at the Federal High Court, Lagos, while defending its decision to seize Mr. Sanusi’s international passport. Mr. Sanusi’s passport was seized on February 20, as he arrived the Lagos international airport, hours afte... more »

Laundry House now offers laundry services at up to 40% off regular prices

Laundry House now offers laundry services at up to 40% off regular prices

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'This looks more like my first marriage; Nuella is my missing rib' - Tchidi Chikere

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Nollywood movie director, Tchidi Chikere, who got married to actress Nuella Njubigbo this past Saturday in an interview with Encomium magazine said Nuella is his missing rib and that members of his family have accepted her as a wife. "I have the support of my family, who have fully accepted Nuella. Having concluded all the traditional rites, she is now with me in Mbaise. My people have given her wrappers and taken her to the farm. We are so, so happy. This looks more like my first marriage. Infact, Nuella is my missing rib " he told the mag The couple are currently at his base in ... more »

Terry G goes into pure water business

Terry G goes into pure water business

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The singer shared the photo on the left, introducing his new business venture, Terry G pure water. He even shared a few seconds video that shows the making of the sachet water...see it after the cut...

Photos from AY Comedian's wife Mabel Makun's birthday party

Photos from AY Comedian's wife Mabel Makun's birthday party

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Photos from the opening of Patience Ozokwor's plaza in Enugu

Photos from the opening of Patience Ozokwor's plaza in Enugu

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Nollywood star actress Patience Ozokwor opened her multi-million Naira plaza in Coal City Garden Enugu on Saturday March 29th and in attendance where John Okafor, Stan Amandi, Angela Okorie, Aneke Twins, Charlse Awurum, Hon Commissioner for Tourism, Enugu State, and many others. Contin

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  My Crush On Rita Dominic – Bryan Okwara

  — March 15, 2014

  Bryan Okwara was crowned Mr Nigeria in 2007 and since then, everything about him changed. Young, handsome
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  Zayo Of Koga Entertainment Releases First Single, Mercy

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  The Cocoa Master Meets Koko Master

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  Bongos Ikwue: The Man, His Music, His Message

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First Bank, Others , Kick-off Consumers’ Loan Offer

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First Bank, Others , Kick-off Consumers’ Loan Offer

Chima Akwaja

— March 19, 2014

FirstBank, Nigeria’s best banking brand, Intel Nigeria and Slot Limited, a leading retailer in mobile devices, have thrown their weight behind an initiative that offers the public the opportunity to purchase personal computers and tablets now and pay later. The scheme which is open to employees of private and public organisations, entrepreneurs, and cooperative associations and unions, provides a wide range of Lenovo, Asus and Samsung products which are paid for over a period of one year.
Speaking on the initiative, country manager, Intel, Olubunmi Ekundayo said, “The scheme is part of the goal of Intel to make technology more accessible to everyone.”
We have harmonized plans with all the partners to make customers acquisition of PCs and tablets simpler and easier. We believe that this will go a long way in helping to bridge the digital divide.”
FirstBank, in a statement, said that it is committed to creatively meet customers’ needs, and that this collaboration with Intel and Slot is one of its many initiatives to improve quality of lives and meet the personal and business demands of its customers.
Adim Isiakpona, marketing and PR manager, Intel, gave more insights into the scheme as he explained that individuals and corporate entities can purchase quality Intel-powered PC’s by walking into any Slot Outlet near them, pick up a Proforma invoice for the device bundle and visit the nearest First Bank branch for onward processing.
Isiakpona further explained that as an added bonus, customers will be entitled to a free Etisalat Internet dongle plus 200MB data card and genuine Microsoft Office on laptops and 200MB data card on the device purchased.  All devices will also have access to Intel Explore and Learn Marketplace with free Educational and learning content for all customers to enjoy.
You will recall that as part of efforts to increase customers acquisition, Intel had started a PC acquisition scheme called ‘Create your tomorrow’ in 2012, and has partnered with other financial institutions in the past to make acquisition simplier. The consumer loan scheme with FirstBank and Slot will ease the process of owning Intel powered PCs and Tablets, while relying on a stress-free monthly installmental payment process.

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