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Glo TV Promises Premium Content for All Ages

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2 years ago

August 28, 2021

Eric

Data grandmasters, Globacom, has promised premium television content for viewers of all ages as it launched a first-of-its-kind mobile television app on Android, IOS and web.

The app is designed for watching live linear TV, Video on Demand and catch-up content which will cater to the preferences of Nigerians across different socio-economic groups and offer them an exclusive opportunity to experience best-in-class TV content.

Unveiling the app on Tuesday in Lagos, Globacom explained that the app is for customers on its pre-paid and post-paid platforms who own compliant android and iPhone devices and will be required to visit myglotv.com to register and download the Glo TV app free of charge until September 30th, 2021.

(l-r): Senior Manager, Events, Globacom, Sola Mogaji; Brand Specialist, Grace Adepitan, and Head, Web Sales, Ugochukwu Ibe

The company disclosed that this “exciting product was conceptualized to ensure that access to television programming graduates from computer and television access to include mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers and are available on the go and real time”.

The telecommunications solutions provider added further that Glo TV will offer the best premium all-round entertainment, news and sports content and is set to become Nigeria’s one-stop entertainment destination to positively alter the television landscape in the country as it will beam highly sought-after television content to millions of subscribers via their handheld devices.

Said Globacom, “Glo TV brings engaging, interactive and premium entertainment content through a rich bouquet of offerings including hundreds of live entertainment programmes, music, documentaries, news, original shows, fashion, lifestyle, kiddies’ interest channels and over 1,000 videos as the company continues to partner with content providers to address the needs of more customers across varying social strata”.

l-r: Senior Manager, Events, Globacom, Sola Mogaji, Head of Tertiary Institutions Data Sales, Osagie Esangbedo, and Senior Manager, Events/ Special Project, Jumobi Mofe-Damijo, and Head of Web Sales, Ugochukwu Ibe

According to the telecommunications giant, users of Glo TV will find the app interesting as it offers a wide variety of choices from entertainment to news, information to sports, education to cartoons, assuring that there will never be a dull moment on the app no matter the user’s subject of interest.

“Subscribers who are news lovers and want to follow international news as it breaks can catch up with news-on-the-go channels including Aljazeera, Cable News Network (CNN), and France24, while subscribers who have interest in documentary channels can watch CGTN and RT Documentary, among many others”, the company added.

Globacom revealed that it has the interests of children well catered for with regular kiddies’ channels such as ZooMOO, English Club TV and Lollykids. “These will give children of all ages healthy entertainment and robust education that will ensure that they are not only acquiring new knowledge, but that they are also adequately entertained in line with the best practices of television viewership”.

Brand Specialist, Globacom, Udenna Okafor, Senior Manager, Events, Sola Mogaji, Head of Web Sales, Ugochukwu Ibe, Senior Manager, Events/ Special Project, Jumobi Mofe-Damijo and Head of Tertiary Institutions Data Sales, Osagie Esangbedo

Movie channels including Nolly Africa, African Movie Channel and Legacy Network, will also be available to viewers of all ages, among many others, according to the network.

“We believe that with the rich entertainment value on the Glo TV app, subscribers will see it as their preferred app for video content consumption, as we continue to deliver on our goal of creating entertainment, laughter, fun, happiness and excitement for our valued customers,” Globacom said.

Business

Is There a Hostile Takeover in Wema Bank?

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4 days ago

May 31, 2023

Eric

Tongues are already wagging about a hostile takeover of Wema Bank, principally owned by three core investors, Nemtree, about 40%, SW8 about 20% and Oodua, 10%. SW8 nominee became the MD with the understanding that Nemtree being the majority shareholder will produce the next Chairman. This has always been the norm since new investors came in some nine years ago.

Unfortunately, a nominee of SW8 has now been appointed as Chairman following the retirement of the erstwhile Chairman. Invariably, SW8 with less than 20% wants to also produce the MD and Chairman af the same time. This development has started generating a lot of issues in the bank…

Watch out for more details exclusively from The Boss…

Business

Rotary Should Continue to Inspire Women for Economic Growth- Alaba Lawson

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2 weeks ago

May 22, 2023

Editor

Mrs Geetika Tandon, Rtn Gabriel Otsu, Chairman, organising Committee, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, Keynote Speaker, District Governor, Rotary District 9110, Rtn Omotunde Lawson & Rtn Francis Lawson

A call has gone to Rotary International District 9110 and indeed organisations around the country to consistently inspire and promote women for economic and national growth

The appeal was made by former President, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Chief Alaba Lawson while presenting the keynote address at the first Rotary District 9110 Women in Rotary Conference held at the Nigeria Law School Auditorium, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Rtn Francis Lawson, District Governor, Rtn Omotunde Lawson, Mrs Angela Emewa, Chairman, Punch and award recipient & Rtn Gabriel Otsu, Chairman, Organising Committee

Speaking on the topic “ The Transformational Woman: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For Socio-Economic Change”, Chief Lawson stated that Rotary as an organization has made giant strides in the area of women empowerment and advised that the body should do more as it will ultimately lead to the nation’s growth.

Rtn Gabriel Otsu, Rtn Francis Lawson, District Governor, Rtn Omotunde Lawson, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson & guest speaker

She noted that women are the key to Nigeria’s economic and political advancement, and the more women involved at the top echelon and decision-making process, the better.

According to her“When more women work, economies grow. Women’s economic empowerment boosts productivity, increases economic diversification and income equality in addition to other positive development outcomes”.

Describing women as the future, she stated that studies have shown that companies with more women on their boards outperform those without them by a significant margin, and organisations with greater gender diversity globally grew to 32% in 2022.

According to her, women often excel at soft skills required for business leadership and they represent a significant economic force and provide valuable consumer insight that any nation needs to thrive.

She further highlighted the fact that Nigeria needs traits such as ability to connect, collaborate, empathize, communicate and be prudent which are inherent in women to make progress in key sectors including economy, politics and more.

She, however, lamented that despite the fact that women are in the majority in terms of population, the opportunities for them to show their skills and contribute meaningfully have been hampered by systemic bottlenecks.

She therefore advised that to fuel its fire of progress and revolutionize its economic, political and social structure, women must be given adequate representation in government and key sectors of the economy.

Also speaking, Tax expert and management consultant, Mr Gbenga Badejo who spoke on “10 Top Financial Challenges for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises” noted that if women can overcome these challenges, they would be able build formidable businesses and play in the big league.

He gave the challenges as: limited or inconsistent cashflow, not using budgetary control mechanism, no preparation for unforeseen expenses, not raising enough capital, too much debt, neglecting necessary financial reporting and book keeping, , poor regulatory compliance, mixing business and personal finances, poor marketing tactics and poor managing of receivables and payables.

Earlier in her welcome address, Rotarian Omotunde Lawson, District Governor, Rotary International District 9110 noted that the conference, the first in the 41 -year history of the District, which covers Rotary Clubs in Lagos and Ogun States, was aimed at equipping women with the right support for personal and financial growth.

The conference was rounded off with a dinner and awards ceremony at the same venue where eminent women were honoured for their contributions to national development.

Business

Buhari Headlines Commissioning of Dangote’s 650,000bpd Refinery on May 22

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4 weeks ago

May 7, 2023

Eric

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to be in Lagos on May 22 to commission the Dangote Refinery.

Bashir Ahmad, special assistant to the president on digital communications, announced the development in a tweet on Sunday.

“Efforts by the Federal Government to make Nigeria self-sufficient in local refining of crude oil to save the scarce foreign exchange used in the importation of petroleum products have received a boost as the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery, the world’s largest single-train refinery, is set for inauguration on May 22nd, 2023, by President Muhammadu Buhari,” the tweet reads.

The Dangote Refinery is a 650,000 barrels per day (BPD) integrated refinery project located in the Lekki free trade zone area of Lagos state.

The project, which cost an estimated $19 billion to build, is Africa’s biggest oil refinery and the world’s biggest single-train facility.

The integrated refinery and petrochemical project is expected to generate 9,500 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs.

Its output is expected to be more than enough to meet Nigeria’s fuel demands and turn Africa’s largest crude producer into an exporter of refined crude.

Last year, Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group and Africa’s richest person, said his oil refinery would be commissioned before the end of Buhari’s tenure.

In June 2021, Mele Kyari, group managing director, NNPC, confirmed that the federal government would acquire a 20 percent equity stake in the Dangote Refinery.

Two months later, the federal executive council (FEC) approved the sum of $2.76 billion for the acquisition of a 20 percent minority equity stake in the refinery.

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