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  • ‘MTN is Africa’s largest music distributor’

    MTN said it has become the largest music distributor in Africa.

    Its General Manager Consumer Marketing, Richard Iweanoge said through its Caller Ring Back Tunes (CRBT), the telco is now the largest music distributor in Africa.

    Iweanoge who spoke against the backdrop of the announcement of the telco’s brand ambassadors for this year and next year said:

    “Through the platform, we ensured that Nigerian musicians would no longer suffer the scourge of piracy. They are able to make good money as a result of their hard work.

    “Also, as Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms company, we have been able to deploy music as a platform to give other value added services to our teeming subscribers, which have also proved to be a significant source of revenue for the artistes such as the MTN Music+ app and a host of other platforms.”

    He said it is in line with its commitment to supporting Nigerian musicians by providing alternative platforms through which they can receive lucrative value for their intellectual property, .

    According to him, this is designed to enable the company continue to support the development of the entertainment industry by financially empowering artistes and musicians through the promotion and monetisation of content on its various digital platforms – MTN Music+, Caller Ring Back Tunes (CRBT) and Value Added Services (VAS).

    Music ambassadors for 2016-2017 are: Praiz (Praise Adejo); Iyanya (IyanyaMbuk); Chidinma (ChidinmaEkile); Falz(Folarin Falana); Tekno Miles(Augustine Kelechi) and Skales(Raoul Njeng-Njeng)

    Four other ambassadors are – Saka, (Hafiz Oyetoro); Nedu (Steve Onu); Osuofia (NkemOwoh) and AdamuZango.

    Iweanoge again said: “With the significant investment made so far in Nigeria’s music industry, MTN remains and will continue to be one of the biggest supporters of the music industry. We have a track record of consistently providing the stage for some of Nigeria’s biggest artistes to shine and express themselves.

    “For MTN, we see the growth of the music industry as a continuum and not a destination. That is why we will continue to engage and support our local artistes so that they can find full expression for their talent. We will also continue to explore other areas of collaboration with all artistes through these platforms and many more, as we work to fulfil our vision to lead the delivery of a bold new digital world.”

    Iweanoge, however, posited that for the purpose of keeping alive the original concept of music brand ambassadorship, MTN decided to retain the services of past winners and participants of its Project Fame music reality TV show, which include Inyanya, Chidinma and Praiz. “MTN is particularly proud of these musicians because we not only gave them the platform to express their talent through Project FAME, we have consistently supported them over the years by making them our ambassadors.

  • NB best distributor sells 5m cartons of beer last year

    After a fulfilling and rewarding business relationship last year, the brewing giant, Nigerian Breweries, has rewarded its distributors and trade partners across the country.

    A distributor, Ken Maduako from Nnewi in Onitsha marketing zone, beat two others to emerge the company best distributor for 2015, selling more than five million cartons of beer.

    Another distributor, Ifeoma Chukwuka Nigeria Limited, who won the last two editions, clinched the seond position, beating Magulf Global Enterprises to third position.

    Maduako has also, by his feat, created a new African record of selling more than five million cartons of beer in his zone last year. He thanked the company for the gesture and advised that the momentum be sustained to stay on top.

    The award ceremony, which took place at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, was to honour the distributors and key transporters of the company, who excelled in  their business partnerships with the brewing giant.

    The Nigerian Breweries’ Sale Director, Hubert Eze, when thanking the trade partners for staying with the company, explained that the award, which was preceded by a Distributors Business Meeting, was conceived to recognise and reward the excellent performance of the company’s distributors and transporters for the year 2015.

    The award ceremony, he added, also provided the platform to evaluate the previous year’s business performance and communicate new business strategies to distributors.

    He disclosed that despite the challenges in the operating environment, the company did well and achieved many milestones that called for celebration. “Our partnership was not built for today, but built for the future. 2016 will be challenging too, but we believe, we Nigerians, are happy people and we are going to win again.  At the end of the year we will gather not to talk only about the difficulties, but our victories,” he told the crowd amidst applause.

    The awards,  which was in 10 categories included: National Volume Champion; National Volume Champion (1st & 2nd runner up); Regional Champions; Regional Volume Champion -1st runner up; Regional Volume Champion – 2nd runner up.

    Other categories are: Millionaire Club (SKDs who achieved between 1million and 1.99million cases); Millionaire Club (SKDs who achieved between 2million and 2.99million cases); and Millionaire Club (SKDs who achieved three million cases and above.

    Prizes carted home by the lucky distributors included: Brand new Man Diesel truck; Mitsubishi Canter trucks; Mitsubishi L200 double cabin; Forklifts; sound-proof generating sets; cash rewards and several free cartons of Nigerian Breweries products.

    Apart from rewarding the distributors, the night was spiced with lots of entertainment from A list musicians such as Onyeka Owenu, stand-up comedian, Seyi Law and Joseph Benjamin, who compered at the event.

     

  • Traders accuse LG distributor of fraud

    Traders accuse LG distributor of fraud

    There is a Lagos distributor of LG products that collected money from some traders?

    The traders are accusing the distributor of defrauding them.

    They alleged that the firm closed its store without delivering their goods.

    The store introduced “pay little by little” offer to traders last October.

    It was gathered that some of the traders got their appliances but others didn’t.

    A trader, Mrs Adetoun Abiolu, said she paid N53,000 out of N60,000 for a freezer, adding: “When they came last October, many of us joined because we saw that it was real when we got to their office. We paid whenever we had money. At times I paid N2000 sometimes N5000. We were issued receipts. I took my N7000 balance there last week but I was asked to return this week. Last December, I was told the price may change because the price of dollars had increased; I agreed. I am just shocked the store was closed on January 18. I haven’t seen any of the workers. I also heard the boss is not around.

    “The painful part is that I introduced eight people and their money is times two of my money. They have been asking what happened and I am tired of explaining to them.”

    Another trader, Chinedu Ogboji, said he paid N56,000 instead of N51,000, the initial price.

    Chinedu said when he first went to the store to pay the balance, he was asked to come back as the product wasn’t available.

    “After I paid N56,000, they asked me to come back last December 24 and when I did, they had closed for the year. When I got there on Monday January 11, I was told the price of the television is now N70,000 and that if I couldn’t afford it, I could pick a Samsung Television which I agreed. I don’t have the television, my money is gone and the workers are nowhere to be found,” he said.

    Mrs. Olubunmi Fashina, who wanted to buy a washing machine worth N65,000, said she lost N42,000.

    She said majority of the traders took advantage of the offer when the first set that started got their products.

    “We are not happy about the situation. I even heard the workers are being owed for months and their boss cannot be found. Even when I requested their boss’ mobile line from one of the workers, he said she never disclosed her line to any of her staff. As if she saw this coming. What did they do with our hard earned money? It is painful. My balance is N13,000 but what of those who lost N250,000 to them. An old woman almost became unconscious on seeing the store locked last Monday. I remember the worker that registered me. He kept coming to my shop before I decided to join. I have been to their head office and I have not gotten a positive reply,” she said.

    A trader, Oluwafemi Adebamigbe, who deals in jewellery, said it was the week after he collected his product that the shop was shut.

    He said: “I am happy I didn’t fall a victim but it is unfair. Most of us can’t afford to buy what we need once; that is why we went for the offer and now we have been cheated. I pray they return soon so they can refund our money.”

    At the Ogba, Lagos office of Fouani Ltd, the sole distributor of LG Electronics in Nigeria, the sales representative, who simply identified herself as Omobolanle, disagreed that the distributor has absconded with the traders’ money.

  • Equipment firm appoints local distributor

    FYB, the world largest suppliers of OE (Original Equipment) and Aftermarket Shock Absorbers and Struts has appointed APT (auto parts technology) as official distributors in Nigeria.

    KYB is introducing OE to Nigeria’s evolving market to help restore confidence in the aftermarket segment of the country’s automobile market and essentially, reinstate vehicles’ original handling and control.

    A part of KUNECH Group, owners of AutoNation Africa, a leading automotive service company, APT seeks to synergies with Tokyo-Japan based KYB to restructure Nigeria’s aftermarket with OE supplies and increase vehicle and plant performance beyond original handling and control.

    KYB is a $4.2 billion worth global manufacturers of a variety of world class ride control products used as original equipment and replacement parts in automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, specialty vehicles, buses, aircraft, railroad cars and agricultural applications.

    The varied uses and application of KYB products and equipment demonstrate her commitment to helping create a safer, more efficient and more comfortable society APT National Parts Manager Tushar Gomase said

    Addressing parts marketers at the inauguration of APT headquarters in ASPAMDA Plaza, Trade Fair Complex Lagos, Tushar urged them to do away with old habits and embrace world class standard, adding that: “We are proud to be associated with KYB and together we will transform Nigeria parts’ market and restore confidence of plant and vehicle owners as well as independent garages in parts sourced locally.”

    APT already has a large stock of OE including batteries, filters, cooling systems, brake pads with linings; suspensions, engine parts, belts, lubricants and tyres sourced from KYB and other well-known manufacturers based in Korea, Japan, and Indonesia.

    The company similarly has several accredited parts’ dealers at the popular Ladipo, Idumota and Obalende markets in Lagos and Ibadan, Oyo State with plans to appoint dealers in Kano, Abuja, Benin City, Onitsha and Port Hartcourt by September.

    Tusshar said: “The Safety of Nigerians is the company’s top priority and we are committed to supplying standardised OE parts to traders in these markets and consistently invent proactive communication strategies to discourage stocks of substandard and fake parts.”

     

  • BRAS becomes sole distributor of SeaRay boat in W/Africa

    SeaRay, the world’s most renowned luxury boat builders, based in Knoxville, USA, has appointed BRAS Marine and Yacht Services Nigeria as its sole distributor across the West African sub-region.

    With this appointment, BRAS Marine and Yacht Services will market, order and import a range of SeaRay exotic boats on behalf of discerning customers within the West African sub region, with special consideration for Nigeria.

    SeaRay designs, builds, supplies and maintains a range of boats from a host of offices worldwide; chief among which are its Knoxville USA office, which looks after the US and Canadian markets, the Merritt Island, Florida, and Amsterdam offices which oversee operations in Latin America and the Caribbeans and Europe, African and Middle East markets, respectively.

    The burgeoning Nigerian economy has seen more and more Nigerians appreciate leisure provided by boat cruises and voyages in the pristine waters of Lagoons and indeed the West African Atlantic Ocean open seas. Thus, the new emergent Nigerian nouveu riche who desire the good life, acquire boats of all kinds of designs and sizes to complement leisure lifestyles they crave.

    SeaRay is a brand recognised worldwide with an unbeatable reputation; the boats come with elegant styling and superior technology and craftsmanship, ensuring that once in water they surge with matchless strength and performance. SeaRay customers will enjoy very spacious interior which has been described as ground breaking achievement in boat design and innovation.

    Customers will also enjoy powerful and unmatched luxury and consistent resistance to salt water corrosion; this is besides the endless and unparalled customisation for individual tastes, as well as choice of fabric options and accessories.

    SeaRay brand of boats, not totally new to the Nigerian waters, have been sourced and acquired by individuals who have hitherto imported them on their own.

    With the appointment of BRAS, SeaRay brand holds a strong promise in Nigeria and West Africa; the brand will assume a more focused marketing approach and Nigerians will be able to purchase their preferred models hassle-free.

    “We are poised to satisfy the yearnings of all Nigerians who desire the good life, and a life of luxury as provided by SeaRay boats. Each boat is built with modern technology and parades an array of creature comforts that will delight each customer. Indeed, our boats are a new breed that breaks the rules, especially with our very competitive pricing and standard warranty,” enthused Yomi Sonuga, Chairman BRAS Marine and Yacht Services.