Dana Steel Embarks on Community Water Supply Project in Nigeria
June 23, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
From R - L: Rufai Dauda, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, Katsina State and Madhav Mekala, General Manager, Dana Steel Ltd. during the commisioning of a bore-hole in Sabuwar Kasuwa Qrts Area; one of five bore-holes donated by Dana Steel in Katsina State recently.
As a mark of its commitment to the well-being of Nigerians, Dana Steel Limited, has began a community water supply project with the construction of 5 bore-holes in some communities in Katsina State. The communities are Lambobi Area, Tundun, Sabon Gida Quarters, Sabuwar Kasuwa Quarters, Tsohuwar Kasuwa Area, Rafin Dadi and Dustin-ma. Read more
Virgin Nigeria Increases Frequencies, Reduces Fares
June 22, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
Virgin Nigeria, the country’s flag carrier, has announced an increase in its frequencies for its teeming customers across the country and region – this follows the company’s recent purchase of a new Embraer Jet (E-190) to boost operations on its wide route network. Read more
Intercontinental Bank Bags Industry Support Award in Nigeria at Card Expo
June 22, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
For its sustained support and pioneering launch of Verve Chip card aimed at countering the rising wave of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) frauds, the organizers of the just-concluded CardsExpo Africa 2009 in Lagos last Thursday bestowed on Intercontinental Bank Plc, the Industry Support award.
Vitafoam Launches More Products, Opens Ogudu, Allen Centres
June 19, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
L-R – Mr. Bashir Adetonmiwa Lasisi, Director & Representative of the Chairman, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, flanked by Dr. Dele Makanjuola, Managing Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, (R), Mr. Peter Folikwe, Sales & Marketing Director, Vitafoam, (L), and Mrs. Bisi Akindiji, Operator, Vitafoam Comfort Centre (3L), during the Showcasing of Vitafoam lifestyle products at the new Vitafoam Comfort Centre, Allen Avenue, Lagos on Thursday, June 18, 2009. --
As part of its efforts to reinforce its leadership position in the foam and allied products sub-sector of the Nigerian market, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, has introduced its exclusive range of foam products. The products which are designed to give extra cushioning effect to the body are truly one of its kind. Read more
Zain Nigeria CEO, Ligali, advocates relaxed regulation
Bayo Ligali, CEO Zain Nigeria
The CEO of Zain Nigeria has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to relax the regulatory obligations of operators to enable the industry take full advantage of the growth opportunities in the country’s burgeoning telecommunications market. Read more
Dont Forget the Lyrics prize presentation ceremony from Zain
Marketing Director, Zain Nigeria, Moustafa Younes; One of the Winners of Don’t Forget the Lyrics sponsored by Zain, Ronke Ashiru; Chief Operating Officer, Zain Nigeria, Khaled Khorshid; Manager, Marketing Communications, Adetola Macgregor; and Chief Operating Officer, Rapid Blue Format, Dapo Ojo, during the presentation of prizes to winners of Nigeria’s biggest prize money Game Show, Don’t Forget the Lyrics… in Lagos ..today.
Zain Nigeria today held a prize presentation ceremony in Lagos for some of the winners of Don’t Forget the Lyrics, a popular Reality TV Show it sponsors.
The objectives of the ceremony were to reward (present cash prizes) contestants/winners and to thank Journalists for consistently reporting the programme. Read more
Zain Nigeria, POLCOM, AdonaiNet Create Mobile Community for Nigeria Police
Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro (left); Deputy Inspector General of Police, Research & Planning, Sunny Uzoma; Sales Director, Zain Nigeria, Femi Oyewole; Deputy Commissioner of Police and Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu; and others during the commissioning of a special Police Community Communication Service, a low tariff Closed User Group designed for the organisation by Zain Nigeria, POLCOM and AdonaiNet …today in Abuja
Leading mobile operator, Zain Nigeria, POLCOM, the Police Communication Network and AdonaiNet, a service provider, have announced the introduction of a unique value adding telecom service, specially designed to enable men and women of the Nigeria Police communicate with each other across the country. Read more
Indomie Support for Healthcare Receives in Nigeria Commendation
June 12, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
Dr. Sulaiman L. Zubair (L), Chairman/Chief Medical Director, Asokoro District Hospital receiving the Baby Incubator and other medical equipments from Joseph Akintunde (R), Area Marketing Manager, DUFIL Prima Foods Plc., donated by the company at the hospital premises on Tuesday, June 09, 2009.
The Chairman/Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Asokoro District Hospital has commended DUFIL Prima Foods Plc, maker of Indomie Instant Noodles for its bold step towards ensuring a healthier society. According to the Chief Medical Director, the company’s benevolence is worthy of emulation. Read more
Tourism Can Rival Oil Revenue Earning - Virgin Nigeria MD
June 11, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
Captain Dapo Olumide, Managing Director, Virgin Nigeria -
The Managing Director Virgin Nigeria, Capt Dapo Olumide, has expressed the belief that tapping into the nation’s huge tourism potentials could be a major source of foreign earnings to the nation.
He noted in particular that the nation’s dependence on oil revenue earning, could be given a much needed boost if adequate energy and resources are plunged into exploiting the tourism sector. Read more
Indomie Begins Search for Heroic Children in Nigeria
June 10, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments
Tola Bademosi (L), CEO, BD Consult with Pawan Sharma (M), Head of Marketing and Tope Ashiwaju (R), PR Manager both of DUFIL Prima Foods Plc., during the press conference on ‘Indomie Independence Day Award for Heroes of Nigeria’ which took place at Protea Hotel, Maryland on Friday, June 5, 2009 --
The search for the next set of heroes for the Indomie Independence Day Award for Heroes of Nigeria, a Corporate Social Responsibility initiative of Dufil Prima Foods Plc, makers of Indomie Instant Noodles has commenced. Read more
