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  • Designer wins award, trip to Dubai

    The founder and creative director,  Creo Hub Designs, Mr Ifeoluwa Sopeju, has won the maiden edition of the Designers Arise Contest (DAC) Live Edition in Lagos.

    With the theme: Let’s design together, the DAC Live Edition, a one-day design competition, that had designers converged and assigned a brief by Wakanow, which was executed in two hours by the contestants.

    The event, organised by Ellae Branding Agency, was borne out of the need to create a community for Nigerian graphic designers, giving them an avenue to interact and learn from one another, while exposing them to local and international opportunities.

    According to the organisers, “over 300 designers applied for the live edition, submitting a number of their works, but only 40 top-notch designers were selected and invited to participate in the live event”.

    They added that the contest would be held quarterly. As the grand prize winner, Sopeju received N100,000 along with a flight ticket to Dubai from the organisers.

    The competition was sponsored by Ellae, Wakanow, Guaranty Trust Bank and Red Bull Nigeria.

    The agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mrs. Noella Ekezie, said: “The Designers Arise Contest will be a quarterly event, and is expected to address every aspect of the design field and draw graphic designers from around Africa. Our aim is to project Africa to the world through designs and to provide an enabling platform for creative talents to showcase their work and get discovered by the global design and tech communities.”

    Sopeju started his career as a Senior Graphics Associate at The Guardian in 2011 and moved to KPMG Nigeria as a graphics design specialist in 2013.

    He joined Deloitte & Touché in 2016 before he was poached by Visionscape Group as a Lead Creative Designer last year, after which he left to establish Creo Hub Designs – a creative outfit proffering design solutions to organisations, small and medium businesses who want to be distinct and remain ahead of their competitors.

    A graduate of Visual Arts from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Sopeju is grateful to God, his family, organisers and co-competitors for the award.

    “I am thankful and grateful to Ellae Branding Agency for putting up an amazing event with the aim of developing and growing the design ecosystem, which I believe has raised the bar for other creative agencies, as no one has done such before,” he said.

  • Nahco gets award

    Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (Nahco Aviance) has clinched the Airport Ground Handling Special Achievement Award at the 2017 Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards.

    Nahco Aviance emerged the winner from 44 categories.

    The awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious in the air transport sector, is organised yearly by FCI International Limited.

    NAHC Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Idris Yakubu, said it was heart-warming to see efforts put in place by the company being appreciated.

    He thanked the organisers for the award, adding that it would only inspire the company to greater heights.

    On the choice of Nahco Aviance, FCI Chairman, Mr. Fortune Idu, said it has consistently demonstrated excellence in the industry.

    According to him, the company’s choice had never been disputed since its culture of excellence sets it apart from other operators.

    Nahco aviance has won several NIGAV awards. These include  Ground Handling Operator in 2009, Best Passenger Facilitation Company  in 2010 and Handling Company of the Year award for 2012 and 2013. This latest award made it the company’s fifth NIGAV award from inception.

    Recently, nahco aviance won the African Corporate Leadership Excellence Prize organised by the African Institute for Leadership Excellence.

  • Association holds award

    Phytotherapists Association of Nigeria (PAN) will today give awards to some of its own for distinguishing themselves in the profession.

    Its President, Alhaji Abdufatai Yusuf, said the award is part of activates to celebrate its one year anniversary.

    The event will hold at D Cubicle Event Centre, Isheri road, Lagos.

    Yusuf, also the Chief Executive Officer of Oko Oloyun Worldwide, said the weeklong anniversary will feature training of its members in soap, cream and paint making, and free medical check-ups to market women.

    He said among other activities marking the anniversary is visit to some motherless homes, general hospitals, prisons and persons living with disability.

    PAN Board of Trustees Chairman and General Manager, Gbelero Alternative Therapy, Sulaimon Osudale, said the association aims to enlighten people to know the efficacy of herbs.

    “We will teach people how to package their products and prepare it hygienically, to attracts more patronage and enable government’s recognition,” he said.

  • Smile gets Telecoms Leadership Award

    Smile gets Telecoms Leadership Award

    A Pioneer and leading 4G LTE telecoms service provider in West Africa, Smile Nigeria has won the Telecom Leadership Excellence Prize.

    The award was given to the firm by The African Institute for Innovation Leadership in Ikeja, Lagos.

    According to the organisers, the award was given in recognition of Smile’s excellence in Leadership Innovation and Customer Satisfaction. On hand to receive the award on behalf of the Managing Director, was Head, Brands and Communications, Smile Nigeria, Lotanna Anajemba. He assured that the company will remain steadfast to the noble ideals that have informed its unending quest for excellence. He said the award would help in energising the company to continue to deliver the best services and products, promising that the firm will not relent in its quest to offer consistent service delivery, super fast and reliable broadband internet services to Nigerians.

    Reaffirming the firm’s commitment to speed, quality and reliable 4G LTE mobile broadband services, Smile Communications recently secured additional capacity on IRU basis with one of the leading telcos in the country to improve its service quality and customer experience across Smile coverage areas.

    The company received commendation for keeping to its promise and sustenance of high-speed 4G LTE broadband internet and clear voice services, which it provides consumers in major cities across the country. The organisers also noted Smile’s contribution to the development of Nigeria and indeed Africa’s economy by providing a platform that enables its citizens achieve more both in their personal and business lives.

    Anajemba dedicated the award to Smile’s customers, trade partners and workers.

    The company has won the ‘Best Premium Quality Super Fast 4GLTE Mobile Broadband Service Provider of The Year 2016’, ‘The Most Innovative Broadband Service Provider of the Year’ at the 2016 Titans of Tech Awards, ICT Investment Award and Leadership Newspaper ICT/Telecoms Company of the year 2016, among others.

  • Access Bank wins Euromoney’s award

    Access Bank wins Euromoney’s award

    Access Bank Plc has emerged winner of the best ‘Commercial Banking Capabilities’ award by Euromoney, a leading global financial publication.

    The award was presented to the Bank’s Group Managing Director/CEO, Herbert Wigwe at the Euromoney Private Banking Awards 2018, which held at the Landmark in Marylebone, London yesterday.

    The Awards are the most prestigious in the growing area of wealth management and cover over 60 countries each year, as well as global and regional awards.

    Euromoney in its recently released results of the annual Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey noted that Access Bank’s Commercial Banking Capabilities showed significant improvement within the past year. The Award is given to honour firms that have proven to be leading providers of exceptional commercial banking services and have also shown outstanding contribution to the banking sector.

    The annual Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey is the industry’s leading barometer of the world’s best service and product providers to the world’s wealthy.

     

  • Rivers lawmaker hails Sirleaf for Mo Ibrahim Award

    A member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, representing the people of Port Harcourt Constituency 1, Hon. Victoria Nyeche, has congratulated the immediate past President of Liberia, Mrs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for winning the prestigious Mo Ibrahim Award.

    The prize recognises and celebrates excellence in African leadership.

    Nyeche said: ” It is of note that this woman of rare leadership qualities not only provided excellent leadership for her country but has also raised the leadership bar, thereby shocking naysayers who imagined that it will be impossible for a woman to drive the economic recovery and sociopolitical stability process of post-war Liberia.

    “My joy knows no bounds. I feel inspired by her achievements, she is a trail blazer and a symbol of courage to  women. I am proud that an African woman  did significantly well to reposition her country and has been so recognised.”

  • Agip to enforce London Court award

    After five years of legal battle, the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an application by the Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited to enforce an award made by the London Court of International Arbitration in a dispute with Allied Energy Plc and Camac International (Nigeria) Limited.

    Justice Hadiza R. Shagari gave the order following an application by Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited. Allied Energy Plc and Camac International (Nigeria) Limited are the respondents.

    The applicant prayed the court to grant leave for the final award made in London Court on February 14, 2017 between it and the respondents to be recognized and enforced in Nigeria.

    The application was brought pursuant to “section 31 (1) and (2), Section 51 (1) and (2) and Section 57 (1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act CAP A18, Volume 1, laws of the Federation of Nigeria.”

    Ruling, Justice Shagari granted the application as prayed. She held: “It is hereby ordered that leave be granted to the Claimant/Applicant that the London Court of International Arbitration Final Award made in London between Nigeria Agip Exploration Limited and Allied Energy Plc, Camac International Limited and Camac International (Nigeria) Limited be recognised and enforced by this honourable court.”

  • Lawyers hail Bauchi governor’s wife on award

    Lawyers hail Bauchi governor’s wife on award

    the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bauch Branch, has commended Governor Mohammed Abubakar’s wife, Hajiya Hadiza, on her award as the Most Outstanding First Lady  Award.

    The award organised by Total International Magazine, Abuja.

    The branch chairman Mohammed Maidoki said she deserved the honour.

    Hajiya Abubakar was named winner of the 2018 edition of the award.

    Maidoki said: “She really deserves  the award. She  has succeeded in impacting positively on the lives of the common man in the state, particularly in the women and vulnerable children through the Bauchi  Sustainable Women Economic Empowerment Peace Initiative ( B-SWEEP).

    “She is known by all for her selfless service to humanity.”

    Former chairman of the branch, Mr. Matthias Tsuwa said the award was a good to reward for excellence and hard work.

    “One of our problems as a country is the recognition and reward of laziness, cronyism and nepotism to the detriment  of hard work and excellence.

    “So, awards like the one won by  Hajiya Abubakar is a welcome development.

    “It also testifies to the good work her husband is doing in Bauchi State. She has done so well that the people of Bauchi have asked him to do another term,” he said.

    A statement by the Special Assistant  Communications to Governor Abubakar, Mr. Shamsuddeen Lukman said: “The prestigious award is based on her exceptional contribution towards women development and other extraordinary activities that will improve substantially on the quality of life and living standard of Nigerians in both urban and rural communities, particularly the vulnerable group – the women of Bauchi State through her pet project.”

    At the event were Governor Abubakar, party leaders, Secretary to the Bauchi State government, National Assembly members, traditional rulers, top ranking government officials, among others.

  • Agency chief gets ‘Ondo Man of the Year’ award

    The Executive Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Ife Oyedele, has won this year’s Ondo State “Man of the Year” award.

    He beat 10 other nominees selected for this year and the 10th edition of the award.

    The corporation chief polled the highest votes to defeat 10 other nominees in an online selection.

    The award presentation, which will take place in Akure, the state capital, early April, will attract eminent dignitaries within and outside the country.

    The event was organised by Hero Magazine.

    Its Project Director, Dr. Akinbiola Sunday, extolled Oyedele’s virtues for his developmental strides in Ondo State and Nigeria.

    Sunday said Oyedele’s empowerment drives, people’s opinion and philanthropic gesture are exceptional.

    He noted that the corporation chief was chosen for the honour because of his “good attributes of hard work, development initiative and philosophy of giving back to the society”.

  • Lagos gets ‘Outstanding Hajj Performance’ award

    Lagos gets ‘Outstanding Hajj Performance’ award

    •Commissioner: Ambode deserves second term

    THE Lagos State Government has  received an award for its ‘’Outstanding Hajj Performance’’.

    The award was presented by UNILAG Muslim Community Chairman Prof Lai Olurode to the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, at the Annual Media Conference organised by the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Lagos Chapter.

    Olurode said the honour was deserved because of the state’s superb handling  of the Hajj operation in 2017.

    The don thanked Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for providing the  facilities that made it possible for the state to achieve the feat.

    Dr AbdulLateef thanked media practitioners for  projecting and documenting Ambode’s achievements.

    He urged the media and other segment of the society to continue to support the governor to protect his good legacies

    The commissioner called on Lagosians to re-elect Ambode to sustain the legacy of continuity in the state.

    The administration, he said, would complete all the projects it initiated, adding that the governor would not be distracted from implementing the social contract he has with the people.

    According to him, it would be suicidal for another person to take over and halt most of the projects the governor has started.

    He said: “For instance, the plan of the governor to build an Independent Power Project that would generate 3000 megawatts would take three years, hence the governor must be re-elected to complete the project. The governor is committed to the completion of all ongoing projects because Lagosians are the most enlightened, most resourceful and well informed people who are witnesses to the unprecedented infrastructural renewal in the state.

    “It is better for the projects and the programmes to campaign for the governor than for the governor to leave what he is doing and start reacting to those I called political Lilliputians.

    “And Lagosians are expected to own most of these projects. The ongoing projects at Oshodi, the Light Industrial Park at Imota and Igbonla; the BRT lane from Oshodi to Abule Egba, the 10-lane Oshodi-International Airport road meant to be completed in 15 months and so many other projects.

    “Most politicians today do not understand the benefits of continuity. What Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu started which Fashola built on is what Ambode is consolidating on. So, most of the projects that Governor Ambode has initiated, we must give him the opportunity of completing them.”

    Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr Idiat Adebule, who was represented by a Director in the Education ministry, Mrs Folashade Lediju, also thanked media practitioners for supporting  Ambode’s administration.