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  • “33” features Kiss Daniel, Phyno, Simi at World party

    The trio of pop star Kiss Daniel, rapper Phyno and singer/songwriter Simi will be performing at the City of Friends event to mark this year’s World Friendship Day in Calabar and Lagos. The announcement was made during the press conference organised by “33” Export Lager beer to unveil their World Friendship Day flagship event tagged City of Friends at the Nigerian Breweries HQ in Lagos.

    The artistes while expressing their excitement on the World Friendship Day celebration via their social media pages promised to thrill their teeming fans at both cities. ”We are thrilled to be hosting the City of Friends. This has been a core theme of our brand and we revel in bringing these friendship experiences to our customers across the country,” said Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager and Stout Brands, NB Plc, Emmanuel Agu.

    On the choice of the performing artistes, he added that “it was a painstaking and deliberate search. After careful consideration, Phyno, Simi, Kiss Daniel, Harry Songz, Fuji sensation, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Mc Galaxy, were selected for several reasons, chief among which are their popularity among young Nigerians, prominence, and the impact they’ve made in the Nigerian music industry in the last one year. They are hardworking and are known to be ambassadors of friendship.”

    He further noted that “33” Export Lager beer does not just want to celebrate friends on billboards and magazines, but opted to create a city, an enclosed funfair, for friends where great memories can be shared.” The artistes will be thrilling their fans with songs from their latest albums. Phyno will be expected to drop songs Fada Fada, Authe as well as his most recent track NWA. X3M Music act Simi who is loved for her soulful tunes such as Tiff, Jamb Question, Joromi and many others will also grace the stage to delight all in attendance.

    In the last two years, Kiss Daniel has proven to be a certified hit maker and will entertain the crowd with tracks like Yeba, Baba, among several others. Wasiu Alabi Pasuma might be a Fuji act, but his ability to cross over into hip hop and pop is one of the characteristics that have endeared him to millennial generation. With a career spanning over two decades, fans are in for a swell time at the friendship parties. MC Galaxy too would be on ground to deliver comedy and music. The City of Friends event holds at the Municipal Gardens in Calabar this weekend, while the Lagos event will hold at the Eagles’ Club in Surulere on 3rd and 4th August.

  • NB Plc unveils “33” Export PenDown competition

    The Nigerian Breweries has set machinery in motion to hold the “33” Export PenDown competition later this month.

    The Pendown for friendship Competition which has since begun accepting entries will be extending its value proposition of friendship and supporting the craft of writing. The competition which was announced at the press briefing unveiled for the four-day tagged the “City Of Friends”, to be hosted in Lagos and Calabar as part of activities marking the 2018 World Friendship Day on July 30th.

    At separate views by the Marketing Director of Nigerian Breweries, makers of “33” Export and other premium beer brands, Mr. Franco Maria Maggi they said, the “33” Export brand is dedicated to building friendship moments.

    “33” Export has further enlisted the services of renowned journalists as Judges for the competition. The judges will include public relation expert Anthony Kan Onwordi (Toni Kan), award winning writer Pelu Awofeso, and Saturday Punch editor Olabisi Deji-Folutile.

    The write-ups will be judged by a jury of three acclaimed writers – Anthony Kan, Pelu Awofeso and Olabisi Deji-Folutile. The three Judges will decide on the eventual winners that will be rewarded with various prizes ranging from training grants worth up to the tune of N3million as well as other prizes such as laptops, phones, and television, based on the quality of entries.

    Writers who win the training grant will get the chance to train at the any School or Institute of Media and Communications to take courses in areas such as Creativity in Business Writing, Advanced business communication, Digital marketing and more. This commendable initiative has garnered widespread praise and writers have already begun to air their excitement about the competition.

    Participation in the contest is open to all Nigerian journalists, bloggers and writers. Entries should include previously published articles with a minimum of 1,500 words and maximum of 3,000 words. The theme of the article should focus on friendship and have considerable mentions of “33” Export. To spice up the entire event, there will also be the City of Friends party in Lagos and Calabar.

  • “33” Export sustains Nigeria ‘Friendship Parties’ for three months

    The Nation reckons that not less than 10 states have been touched as efforts and resources are being  channeled towards deepening unity and friendships and show of love across Nigeria.

    Over the past 3 months, “33” Export Lager Beer has shoulder that project that targeted to achieve nothing but love among Nigerians irrespective of the socioeconomic and political difference and Nigerians

    Through its signatory amazing Friendship Experience Party the company has been on tour of major cities touching lives, deepening friendships and spreading the gospel of love while its does its business though.

    The friendship experience parties have become a perfect hangout routine for friends and loved ones to spend quality time together, creating long-lasting pleasant memories and have additional reason to smile and  share among fellow Nigerians.

    Through its signatory amazing Friendship Experience Party the company has been on tour of major cities touching lives, deepening friendships and spreading the gospel of love while its does its business though.

    The friendship experience parties have become a perfect hangout routine for friends and loved ones to spend quality time together, creating long-lasting pleasant memories and have additional reason to smile and  share among fellow Nigerians.

    The ‘33’ Export Friendship Party has helped Nigerians to transcend normal day-to-day relationships among other achievements.

    The 2018 editon of the friendship parties kicked off in March and have typically activated at bars, clubs and restaurants across the country. The brand  which has made several stops in 12 different cities has thrown a total of 30 successful parties so far.

    Conceived to provide unique friendship experiences whilst creating opportunities for consumers to bond, party and create memorable moments as explained by Mr Emmanuel Agu,  Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager and Stout brands, Nigerian Breweries, the friendship experience parties highlights the brand’s commitment to creating moments that matter to consumers across different divides.

    The friendship parties are a perfect blend of good music, comedy, games and unending supply of premium “33” Export beer. Consumers participate in engaging games like Jenga and Connect Four and are rewarded with prizes such as refrigerators, generators, power banks, clippers and other beautiful giveaways.

    Indeed, “33” Export has successfully won the hearts of beer lovers with the friendship parties, spreading love and helping Nigerians create beautiful memories with their friends and loved ones. Frankly, we can’t wait for the next edition of the friendship experience party and who knows, the next edition might just be in your city.

  • Five things you missed at “33” Friendship Parties (PHOTOS)

    You did not attend any of the “33” Export Friendship Experience Parties?

    Here are 5 things you missed.

    Yes we know, the title might be heartbreaking BUT the truth is you were not there and you missed out on a lot of fun, so hide your face (in small doctor’s voice).

     Before we completely shatter your heart down this post, let’s give you a little background…

    Special Moments With Friends

    SPECIAL MOMENTS WITH FRIENDS

    The friendship party created an atmosphere for friends to unwind, relax and have fun, thus creating special moments amongst them away from the daily hustle and bustle. After enjoying chilled bottles of 33 Export with friends they were able to look forward to work the next day with smiles on their faces. 

    Rib Cracking Jokes

    It was indeed a night to remember as comedians  MC Shakara, MC Bash and Laffing Gas made sure consumers had the time of their lives as they continuously had them roaring with laughter to witty and hilarious jokes.

    Engaging Games And Dance Competitions

    Which other way will you connect, bond and unwind with your friends if not with fun and exciting games? True to its nature, the No1 friendship beer in Nigeria came through for consumers present at these events with amazing giant sized games like connect 4, the famous jenga game, beer pong and many more.

    Exciting Prizes

    Winner emerging from different competitions played , got to win amazing prizes like generators, refrigerators, rechargeable fans among other household items.

    Gift

    Good music:

    GOOD MUSIC

    Asides from the amazing finger foods and drinks, the music was on point. DJ Kentalky and DJ Real delivered on different levels with endless mixes making sure consumers were on their feet all through the evening.

    Making New Friends:

    Looking for ways to make new friends? Then the “33” friendship party was the place to be. From playing games and enjoying chilled bottles of “33” Export together, friendship bonds were being created.

  • “33” Export hits Uyo with Friendship Experience Party

    The “33” Export Friendship Experience Party has been held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The ‘’33’’ which has become a leading friendship beer in the country hosted friends to a wonderful experience of music, games, and comedy.

    The event serves as a platform to provide friends and lovers of the brand an opportunity to connect, bond and share moments, the parties are renowned for the experiences and activities which create a positive and enjoyable ambiance for consumers who attend the event in various cities.

    Every weekend, consumers across the country are treated to fun activities provided by top DJs and comedians in the Nigerian entertainment industry such as DJ Real, DJ Kaywise, DJ Kentalky, MC Shakara, Ajebo, Omobaba and Comedian Bash.

    The Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager and Stout, Nigerian Breweries, Emmanuel Agu,  said the brand will continue to build on this exciting platform to allow consumers create and experience great moments with their friends.

    Effiong Bassey, a guest at the event explained that the event was his first experience of the Friendship Party.  ”Personally, I believe that it’s wonderful to see a brand take such a personal interest in their consumers through friendship. Going forward, it should become an engaging way for all friends to relax and spend time together. Just from today, I understand the love that my colleagues have for these events when they talk about it,” he said.

    Consumers at the event won various prizes such as refrigerators, generators, standing fans and more.

  • “33” thrills consumers with friendship parties

    “33” thrills consumers with friendship parties

    Popular beer brand, “33” Export, has unveiled its Export Friendship Experience Parties, a run of experiential events meant to celebrate memorable moments made special through friendships.

    The event will host friends in popular bars and clubs across Nigeria, and reward consumers with memorable experiences in honour of the bonds they share.

    The series of events commenced on Friday March 10, 2017 in Lagos and Ibadan. They were hosted by popular comedians, DJs and a host of others who thrilled consumers with music, games and other engaging activities.

    Sharing his experience from the event held in Crystal Sapphire, Satellite Town, Lagos, Uzoma Thompson, who attended the party with colleagues said: “Spending time with friends over a few bottles of beer is not merely about drinking; it’s almost the only time we have to reflect on everything we have done together or achieved, even after work or weekends.

    “The event is a wonderful way for people to relate better and celebrate, especially when there is good music and comedy.”

    Speaking at the event held in Joybam Guest House and Bar, Ibadan, the Portfolio Manager, Mainstream and Stout, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Agu, reiterated the role of the brand in facilitating these memorable moments stating that “over the years,”33″ Export Lager Beer has become a brand that creates long lasting memories and experiences for our consumers”.

    He continued by saying that “the success of the “33” Export Friendship Experience Parties is built on the opportunity it provides friends from all works of life to connect and share friendship experience, so that no matter where they are, “33” Export Lager Beer will be found wherever their friendship leads.”

  • FG uncovers 33,000 ghost workers

    FG uncovers 33,000 ghost workers

    Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has said the ministry has succeeded in reducing Federal Government’s  monthly wage bill from N165bn to N142bn by eliminating 33,000 ghost workers.

    Adeosun, represented by the Head of the Efficiency Unit at the Ministry, Mrs. Patience Oniha, at the 2016 Fiscal Liquidity Assessment Committee Retreat, said the ministry had discovered that it could also save money by reviewing government’s procurement processes.

    She said that through the Efficiency Unit, the ministry had succeeded in negotiating huge discounts for government officials travelling on local and international flights for official assignments.

    Adeosun said that the ministry had also been able to save cost by banning sitting allowances, souvenirs at government’s functions and unnecessary adverts which had contributed to the high recurrent expenditure in government.

  • “33” export lager beer hosts Nigerian friends

    Export Premium Lager Beer, which prides itself as Nigeria’s number one friendship beer, recently hosted friends across the country to an evening of games, food, good music and all-round fun at the “33” Export Beer ‘Friendship Parties’, as part of event to commemorate the World Friendship Day.

    The event, which held in 20 locations across five cities saw many loyal fans of the brand rewarded.

    “The “33” Export Beer brand, which is the code of friendship, is about increasing the bond between friends and loved ones,” said the Brand Manager, Mfon Bassey.

    “The World Friendship Day is a day that defines the special moments that brings the world together to acknowledge and foster the feeling of mutual understanding and solidarity. As a brand that celebrates the special bond between friends, the “33” Friendship parties are about celebrating those wonderful moments and days in the lives of our wonderful customers,” Bassey stressed.

    The parties held simultaneously in bars, restaurants, and clubs in Uyo, Benin, Port Harcourt, Osogbo, Badagry, Calabar, Eket, Agbor, Surulere and other locations in Nigeria. To share the insightful knowledge that Nigerians have about friendship, participants took part in challenges where they had to provide answers to intimate and personal questions about their loved ones at the event.

    The competitions allowed participants to make calls to their unwitting friends who were meant to save them from ‘trouble’ in specified locations. Those who showed up to save their friends were subsequently rewarded with various gifts and cash prizes.

     

  • Navy arrests two boats with 671 bags of rice

    Navy arrests two boats with 671 bags of rice

    The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy in Calabar, yesterday, arrested two large wooden boats popularly known as `Cotonou boats’ with 22 passengers alongside 671 bags of rice brought into the country from Cameroon.

     

     

    Flag Officer Commanding of the Command, Rear Admiral Atiku Abdulkadir, said that the boats were arrested by men of the Navy on board `Nigerian Navy Ship Makurdi ‘while on sea patrol along the Calabar waterways.

     

    Abdulkadir said that one of the boats was carrying 14 Nigerians with 550 bags of rice, while the other carried eight Cameroonians with 121 bags of rice.

     

    According to him, the boats were arrested because the passengers on board had no valid traveling documents, hence the need to check them and hand them over to the relevant agencies for further actions.

     

    “These boats were arrested by our men on patrol Nigeria Navy Ship Makurdi with 671 bags of rice. 14 of the passengers are Nigerians while eight of them are Cameroonians.

     

    “We want to search them and see what they are up to, because, out of the 22 of them, only one woman has a valid traveling passport that can be identified.

     

    “We have to pick them up, do more investigations and hand them over to the relevant agencies for further actions.

     

    “If we find them free of any security threat, we would easily release them.

     

    “We are concerned about security on the water ways, we must continue to maintain our presence at sea and also maintain our intelligence network’’, he said.

     

    The FOC said that the Navy would carry out more enlightenment campaigns to sensitise the public on the need to process valid traveling documents before leaving for another country.

     

    “Some of the passengers are ignorant over this, we must continue to enlighten them. We must also continue to mount our presence at sea in other curb illegal movement, sea piracy and oil theft’’, he said.

     

    Mr Samuel Bassey, 33, Captain of one of the boats, said he bought the rice from Cameroon to sell in Nigeria to make some profit.

     

    Bassey who admitted not having a valid traveling passport, said that he has been using the boat for transport business for over three years.

     

    “I have been using this boat for over three years now. I don’t have a valid traveling passport, but I intend to have one soon’’ he said.

     

  • 33 Immigration officers promoted in Enugu

    The Nigerian Immigration Service, Enugu State command has decorated 33 newly promoted officers of the command.

    The comptroller, Enugu State Command, Ibrahim Bashiru Ismail while speaking at the event, said that the 33 officers were among the over 700 officers that were recently promoted nationwide by the Nigerian Immigration Service.

    The comptroller stated that the promotion of these officers was based on merit, effectiveness, loyalty and hardwork.

    He praised the present administration for its spirited efforts to encourage officers who work hard by the promotion, even as he advised the promoted officers to justify the promotions by working harder.

    He told the decorated officers that: “to whom much is given, much is expected; now you need to do more as gallant officers”.

    He went further to advice other officers who were not among the promoted ones to keep working hard and waits for their time, which he said would come at the appointed time.

    The Enugu State Director of State Security Mr. Victor Duru who was in attendance congratulated the newly promoted and decorated officers and urged them to give their all to the command.

    He stated that both the promoted officers and those that were yet to be promoted should ensure they work selflessly to support the Nigerian Immigration and the country especially now that the country has numerous security challenges.

    The Enugu State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Adamu Abubakar who also spoke at the event, stated that “this occasion is very great, it is something to celebrate.  Officers are always encouraged to do more by promotion, and I advice them not to relax, now is when they are expected to even work harder”.

    The Commissioner of Police also said that promotion which is based on merit and performance is done cadre by cadre and no officer can be promoted above his seniors or when it’s not yet their turn and therefore urge the yet to be promoted officers to exercise patience keep working hard and wait for their time.

    One of the newly promoted officers Mrs. Chinenye Emelemmadu, who was promoted from the rank of Chief Superintendent of Immigration to the rank of Assistant Comptroller of Immigration while expressing her joy thanked the immigration service for what she called an honour, and promised to work as hard as her new rank requires.