Thursday, February 26, 2015

CFA, PLAYERS COMMEND PROMASIDOR, BME CONCERN FOR SUPPORT

Cowbell Football Academy (CFA) and two of its players have commended Promasidor Nigeria Limited and BME Concern for providing them tools that will aid training of young players. In conjunction with BME Concern, Promasidor Nigeria Limited, (makers of Cowbell, Onga, Toptea and Loya milk), Saturday, provided sporting materials for the Cowbell Football Academy (CFA). The items, which include leather balls, jerseys, boots, keeper gloves, water bottles and sports pumps, were presented to the Academy at the Main Bowl of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos on Saturday, February 21st 2015. While receiving the items, the Rector of CFA, Godwin Dudu-Orumen, commended Promasidor for taking the initiative. He said since 2012 when the CFA was established, Promasidor has always been supportive of the cause unlike the case with other similar laudable ideas. “This is brilliant; many organisations establish institutions like CFA and go to bed without adequate and effective support to actualise the objectives. Ours is an exception as Promasidor is always around to attend to our cause. Encouraged by the presentation, Gidado Toyeeb, the CFA Captain said the gesture by Promasidor will positively impact on the players’ skills and techniques of football. He stated: Promasidor is really supportive. This is a nice presentation. The items will go a long way in sharpening our skills and techniques of the game of football”. Corroborating him, Miracle Okocha, a Team Mate, described the gesture by Promasidor as lubricant that will spur the CFA players to greater heights in their training under the CFA. He said if other companies could emulate Promasidor in such manner in supporting sports in Nigeria, the future of the youth will be brighter. http://perfectbrandsng.com/cfa-players-commend-promasidor-bme-concern-for-support/

Okoroji Storms South Africa For The Nigerian Music Industry

Chief Tony Okoroji, Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) is back to Lagos after a weeklong working visit to South Africa which he says was “very productive and very revealing” According to Chief Okoroji, he was in South Africa “to connect the pipes between the Nigerian and South African music industries, the continent’s two biggest drivers of entertainment, so that there is a free flow of ideas, resources, projects and economic benefits to the stakeholders” During the visit, Chief Okoroji who is a foremost promoter of intellectual property rights in the continent was at the Johannesburg Headquarters of the Composers, Authors and Publishers Association of South Africa (CAPASSO) where he signed a contract of Reciprocal Representation for mechanical rights in music between CAPASSO and COSON. At the event, the CAPASSO CEO, Mrs. Nothando Migogo, said that the she was overjoyed that finally Nigeria and South Africa have established the platform to work together to ensure that composers and publishers of music get the full benefit of the significant reproduction of their works in Africa’s two biggest economies. In Johannesburg, Chief Okoroji also met with Mr. Sipho Dlamini, Chief Executive Officer of Southern African Music Rights Organization (SAMRO) with which COSON has an existing reciprocal representation agreement. At the meeting, significant discussions were held on the need to quicken the project to create an interactive system that links the databases of the major collective management organizations in Africa so as to have seamless access to their works globally and to ensure appropriate compensation for the owners of the works wherever they are used. Also discussed was compensation for Nigerian musicians whose works are broadcast by South African broadcast systems. http://perfectbrandsng.com/okoroji-storms-south-africa-for-the-nigerian-music-industry/

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Promasidor Names Judges for 2015 Quill Awards

Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell, Onga, Toptea and Loya and organisers of the prestigious Promasidor Quill awards today announced the list of judges for the 2015 edition of the coveted journalism awards. The panel of judges, which will appraise entries for the awards, has as its chairman, Ambassador Patrick Dele Cole (OFR). In a statement made available to the media, the company’s Head of Legal and Public Relations, Mr. Andrew Enahoro, said Ambassador Cole, a veteran journalist, is returning as chairman of the panel of judges. He also stated that Kadaria Ahmed, a veteran journalist and television personality; Joseph Okonmah, Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Lagos Chapter; Reze Bonna, a trained Architect and celebrated photographer; and Ray Echebiri, a British Chevening Scholar/seasoned financial journalist; will work with Amb. Cole in screening the entries submitted. On the justification for their selection, Enahoro said selection of the judges was hinged on their high profile bothering on their wealth of experience and integrity. He therefore expressed optimism that with the calibre of judges put in place, Promasidor is confident that the ultimate goal of the awards of rewarding excellence in journalism profession in Nigeria will be achieved again this year.
For the ninth consecutive time, Omnicom Media Group Agency OMD Worldwide has been named the world’s most creative media agency by the Gunn Report for Media, maintaining the exclusive lock the agency has held at the top of the rankings since the report was launched in 2004. The Gunn Report for Media is the industry standard for evaluating media creativity, ranking agencies according to their performance in the top industry awards shows around the world. Most importantly, it recognizes the vital role media agencies play in today’s highly competitive and fragmented communications landscape. The rankings reflect a point system based on awards won in more than 50 annual award competitions worldwide. In addition to OMD leading the list with 521 points, the top three- ranked agencies included Starcom Mediavest Group (Publicis) with 467 points; and Omnicom Media Group’s PHD with 357 points. OMD’s top ranking reflects recognition earned in 2014 by agencies in every region across its network, with stand-out performers including OMD Singapore, OMD UK, OMD Colombia and OMD MENA, which was the most awarded media agency at the 2014 Effies. Elsewhere in the 2014 Gunn Report, OMD client McDonald’s, was recognized for being among the most awarded advertisers of the year. http://perfectbrandsng.com/gunn-report-names-omd-worldwide-most-creative-media-agency-for-ninth-consecutive-ranking/

Etisalat/IHS Sale and Leaseback Wins ‘African Telecoms Deal of the Year 2014’’ At IJ Global Awards

Nigeria’s fastest growing and most innovative telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has emerged winner of the ‘African Telecoms Deal of the Year 2014’ at the IJGlobal Europe & Africa Award (Euromoney/Project Finance Magazine Awards) in London last week. This deal, the first by a major GSM operator in Nigeria was announced in August 2014 and is part of Etisalat’s broader strategy to drive improvements in the quality of its network and to accelerate the roll out of 2G and 3G coverage and new services to its customers. Responding after receiving the award at the presentation dinner, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Etisalat Nigeria Mr. Seun Oshitade expressed appreciation to the organizers of the IJ Global Awards as well as the partners to the deal. He said, “This award recognizes our continuous strategy to increase the coverage and capacity of our network which is already rated number 1 for quality of service by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). Our partnership with IHS for the transaction which is being celebrated at this award ceremony is designed to promote network sharing, ensure higher quality, sustain reliable mobile services, lower overall costs and also promote a cleaner environment through reduced diesel usage and increased investments in alternative energy solutions.” http://perfectbrandsng.com/etisalatihs-sale-and-leaseback-wins-african-telecoms-deal-of-the-year-2014-at-ij-global-awards/

Nulyfe KoKoNutty Healing Oil and Cancer

To the Medical world, cancer forms as a result of some formation of free radicals within the bodies. My question has always been, what lead to the formation of the cells becoming free radicals? I have not been able to get a satisfactory answer to this. But, in my studies of the disease, I have found out that, lipid preoxidation is majorly the cause of the formation of free radicals within an average human being. This apart from the chemicals that we are expose to, on daily basis as well as the chemicals used in manufacturing some of our body creams that we use on daily basis. I will limit myself to just what we get through the polyunsaturated oil that we consume in our foods on daily basis. Once this raw materials goes into production from the farm, oxidation sets in, by its exposure to heat, oxygen, and sunlight while on the shelve in the stores, amongst other conditions. The fruits for these oil are not strong enough to withstand what they have been subjected to, ( heat). So, once oxidized, through production process, they attack cells within us and also make them to be oxidized too thereby leading to free radical formation; then primary source of cancer. At this stage, they are self serving. Nulyfe KoKoNutty healing oil, when taken internally, will prevent this from happening and, very stable enough, to withstand any form of heat. Since they are very organic, it is very good for consumption thereby eliminating formation of any free radical formation at any level. A testimony from a friend in Kano point to the efficacy of the oil. He has a friend that had lump in her breast. When the Healing oil was introduced to her, she testify to the fact that the pain that usually accompany it, reduced and that the lump is reducing gradually. For confirmation, his contact is Alhaji Mudasiru Adebayo of access bank 08030899743. Evening calls pls. http://perfectbrandsng.com/nulyfe-kokonutty-healing-oil-and-cancer/

Coke Embraces Emojis to Drive Web Traffic

In an effort to keep up with the kids while sticking to its longstanding “Happiness” mantra, Coca-Cola Puerto Rico has found a solution: registering URLs for every emoji that conveys happiness. Hence, we have smiling icons, that were created that direct you, the mobile user, to Coke’s Puerto Rican website. Regarding the “Emoticoke” effort — which was created by EJE DDB — Coca-Cola brand manager Andrea Puig says: “Coca-Cola seeks to create emotional connections in an innovative way, evolving according to what consumers adopt to relate to each other, so we saw the opportunity to adopt the popular ‘emojis’ to promote the expression of happiness that sets us apart.” Yes, even our soft drink overlords have embraced the era of mobile emotional expression. The future will be written in smiley faces. http://perfectbrandsng.com/coke-embraces-emojis-to-drive-web-traffic/

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Microsoft Mobile offers N3.5m entrepreneurship support to young Nigerians

As part of its efforts at empowering consumers to achieve more, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services is set to award N3.5m to 5 Nigerians with brilliant business ideas in the Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM activation campaign tagged ‘From Passion to Empire’, which runs from February 16, 2015 to March 31, 2015. According to General Manager, Microsoft Mobile Devices and Services, West Africa, Joseph Umunakwe, “From Passion to Empire” initiative provides us the opportunity to help young entrepreneurs test the strength of their ideas, sharpen their skills and expand their frontiers as they go through a period of intensive business coaching with the aim to ultimately, establish their businesses. “Running a start-up is challenging in any environment, so Microsoft Mobile seeks to empower entrepreneurs in Nigeria who have great business ideas. “From Passion to Empire” would not be about a cash grant only as the 5 winners will also be mentored by highly successful entrepreneurs like House of Tara’s Tara Fela Durotoye, Chocolate City’s Audu Maikori and Jobberman’s Opeyemi Awoyemi. ” Umunakwe said. http://perfectbrandsng.com/microsoft-mobile-offers-n3-5m-entrepreneurship-support-to-young-nigerians/