Quick Takes

Smile Wins Innovative Data Award

Smile Telecoms Nigeria has been adjudged as the 2018 Most Innovative Data Company at the African Entrepreneur Merit Awards 2018 held recently at the Abuja. The African Entrepreneurs Merit Award is a platform that recognises African entrepreneurs and corporate institutions that have distinguished themselves in their contributions to the growth and development of MSME s in Africa. According to the organisers, the award was bestowed on Smile for its knack for innovative products and consistent provision of innovative services. The company was also commended for its massive investments in authentic 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Smile Acting Regional Sales Manager, Abuja, Nonye Obianwu who received the award thanked the organisers for giving honour to whom honour is due. She dedicated the award to all Smile customers for their steadfast support and loyalty. She assured that the company’s commitment to the provision of best-in-class Internet services would endure so as to continue to serve the needs of its teeming customers. On being bestowed with the ‘Titans of Tech CEO of the Year Award’ Smile Nigeria’s helmsman, Godfrey Efeurhobo reiterated that Smile Nigeria had been consistent in the provision of valuable products and innovative services. “Our vision of becoming the broadband internet provider of choice in Nigeria has guided us in everything from selecting our people and partners to choosing the best technologies and creating innovative and relevant products and services,” Efeurhobo said.

IAA Nigeria Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Nigeria chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) is set to hold her inaugural general meeting in Lagos this week. This was disclosed in a statement signed the pioneer President of the association and Executive Vice Chairman of the Verdant Zeal Group, Dr. Tunji Olugbodi. The association was inaugurated in Nigeria earlier in the year by the Global President of the association, Mr. Felix Tataru. The IAA, which was founded in 1938, is the world’s only globally-focused integrated advertising trade association with membership representing advertisers, agencies and the media. The association has unprecedented international network in over 76 countries and over 3,000 individual members across corporate, marketing services, organizational and academic sectors – all involved in the branding, communications and marketing disciplines. Speaking about the inaugural general meeting, Olugbodi said: “This meeting marks the beginning of an awesome journey and as an association that strives for inclusiveness, we are receptive to new ideas and suggestions to ensure the success and prosperity of this association.”

Malta Guinness Connect Northern Consumers

Promoters of the Malta Guinness brand made significant inroads into the northern markets recently when the brand was made the official malt drink at the Durbar Festival. The festival was held in Sokoto and Zaria respectively, as part of activities that marked the end of the Sallah celebrations in those cities. Speaking with journalists at the events, Marketing Manager, Malta Guinness and Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Omotola Bamig baiyeElatuyi, : “Malta Guinness has been recognised as the Official Malt drink for the Durbar festivals in Sokoto and Zaria as a premium non-alcoholic malt brand that has been fueling the greatness of Nigerians with its goodness. Malta Guinness is packed with energy giving vitamins B 1, B 2, B 3, B 5 and B 6, and we are proud to be associated with such a landmark event to refresh guests and attendees with the Malta goodness this Sallah.”