OPPO kicks off 100% service centre initiative in Nigeria
Alarmed at frequent accidents allegedly involving its Autopilot system, Tesla has finally released a driver monitoring system software using its cabin-facing camera, an ideal that was originally rejected by CEO Elon Musk. The aim is to help make sure drivers pay attention to the road while using Autopilot, the company’s advanced driver assistance system, reports Electrek.
“The cabin camera above your rearview mirror can now detect and alert driver inattentiveness while Autopilot is engaged. Camera data does not leave the car itself, which means the system cannot save or transmit information unless data sharing is enabled,” Tesla said in a release note.
The new update coincides with Tesla’s release of its new ‘Vision’ system that solely relies on computer vision using cameras and no radar. The cabin-facing camera above the rear-view mirror will be activated in the Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. Model S and Model X vehicles, made before 2021, do not have a cabin camera as of now.
Last year, Tesla activated the camera for the first time in a software update asking people to allow the automaker to take videos and pictures to “develop safety features and enhancements in the future” on a voluntary basis.
Tesla vehicles are far from reaching a level of autonomy often described by Musk on social media. There have been at least
Intending and existing OPPO phones have been guaranteed full support services when they need help or support with their smartphones including; troubleshooting services, repairs, spare part replacements and a standard 2-year warranty policy cover on all OPPO Smartphones purchased in Nigeria.
According to sources with the leading global smart device brand that has been making rapid progress in Nigeria since its penetration in 2019, the local phone markets have been very receptive to its smartphone technology. As a result, the establishment of the OPPO Service Centre network is targeted at maintaining a personalised relationship and building trust amongst its customers.
“On the 10th day of every month, customers can also enjoy free phone disinfect service, extended service hours, 10% discount on Tesla Autopilot-related crashes, currently under investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite tall claims made by Musk over Twitter about the full self-driving technology, electric carmaker Tesla has privately admitted that such claims do not match up with the engineering reality. maintenance and phone accessories when they go to the OPPO Service Centres,” the smartphone manufacturers noted in a statement.
The global smartphone giants with over 2,500 self-built customer service centers in more than 60 countries further assured Nigerians provision of an international warranty service that enables users to enjoy warranty, repair and software upgrade services at authorized service centers.
In showing commitment to Nigeria as a market, the smartphone brand also provides OPPO Care, which offers several kinds of warranty services specifically designed for broken screen, back cover or other problems. This offer, it explained, is not limited to offers such as screen protection plan and extended warranty, but also encompasses a system of free software upgrade assistance provided by OPPO Service Centers to ensure devices maintain refreshed shape.
Tesla vehicles come with a driver assistance system called ‘Autopilot’ that enhances safety and convenience behind the wheel. When used properly, Autopilot reduces your overall workload as a driver. For an additional $10,000, people can buy “full selfdriving” or FSD that Musk promises will deliver full autonomous driving capabilities.
Lumos Nigeria, solar home provider and Modion Communications have won the Sabre Award for 2021 for their social PR campaign-supporting schoolgirl Dele Fathia Rasheed from Ondo State last February. The company won its campaign tagged “Touching Lives Through a Determined School Child – Dele Fathia”. Lumos beat nominees from leading brands and companies from Kenya, Mauritius and Uganda.
Lumos Nigeria tracked Dele after a picture of her doing her homework with lighting from an ATM went viral on social media. Lumos installed a free Solar Home System (SHS) in the student’s home, providing access to a constant electricity supply for her and her family. The family joins the over 100,000 households and small businesses being powered by Lumos across the country.
This Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) intervention campaign tagged: “Touching Lives Through A Determined School Child- Dele Fathia” was rated as the best social campaign in Africa by the Sabre Awards jury, beating other nominees leading brands and companies across the continent.
The CEO of Lumos Nigeria, Adepeju Adebajo, commenting on the win, noted: “When we saw the desire and determination of Dele Fathia to learn even in the face of difficulties and limitation of power supply, we concluded that it was critical for us to take action by providing our easy-to-install solar home system, allowing her and the family to enjoy the endless posprimary sibilities that come with constant power supply.”
Adebajo said: “We (at Lumos) are thrilled to see that the campaign has inspired renewed awareness on the adoption of solar power as an affordable alternative to the perennial power supply deficit in Nigeria. We are pleased that this solution has now gone mainstream, with Nigeria’s government committed to providing 5 million Solar Home Systems to 25 million households as part of the country’s quick-win strategy to deliver electricity to more families”.
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Lumos, funded by All-On, installed solar powered systems in isolation centres across the country and provided SHS to over 147 health centres across Nigeria.
Lumos was founded in 2013, and is the market-leading home solar systems provider in Nigeria. It has a nationwide presence in Nigeria, with more than 150 large points of sale, over 60 warehouses, more than 400 reseller stores, a fully localised workforce and more than 115,000 active customers. It has market presence in Côte d’Ivoire with market entry plans for a third country this 2021. It creates jobs and replacing hazardous, polluting, and expensive generators. Its product range expands to meet customer needs and increase social impact. Lumos says it believes sustainability has to be proactively addressed, and is proud to take the lead in its sector.