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  • Etisalat supports SMEs at 2nd Nigeria Leadership Summit

    Etisalat supports SMEs at 2nd Nigeria Leadership Summit

    Etisalat said it is commited to the development of the Nigerian youth through empowerment and identifying with their goals and passion. The company stated this at the just concluded 2013 Nigeria Leadership Summit, which held in Lagos.

    The three-day summit, organised by Anabel Leadership Academy, in conjunction with Etisalat Nigeria, started on December 9, with a two day conference tagged “Let’s get to work”, put together for the youth and entrepreneurs. The summit ended with a grand finale that was attended by prominent Nigerians, including Chief Emeka Anyaoku, former Commonwealth Secretary General and renowned diplomat, who led the launch of the ‘Empower Nigeria Initiative’ and ‘One Million Jobs for the Nigeria Project.’

    Speaking on the ‘Empower Nigeria Initiative,’ Head, Business Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Bidemi Ladipo, said that Etisalat has always supported youth entrepreneurship programs across the country, citing examples of the annual Market Access and EasyBusiness Millionaire Hunt, a scheme designed to provide grants of up to N20 million in support of SMEs, as some of the ways Etisalat supports entrepreneurship development.

    “In support of the Empower Nigeria Initiative, Etisalat is giving out free EasyBusiness lines to all registered members of the Empower Nigeria Initiative.

    The Etisalat SIM cards will be given to every small business owner irrespective of the number of staff they have. With these lines, members of the initiative can communicate via phone at no cost; calls made to anyone within the network will be charged at no cost. We are also giving out N2 million each to the top 10 best business ideas to support them in their chosen line of business,” he disclosed.

    Mrs. Chima, a business owner and one of the motivated participants mentioned that her determination had been renewed by this gesture. “I must say that this is one of the best news I have heard today. Most times we are afraid to go seeking for loans from commercial banks because of the high interest rates out there. What Etisalat has done by giving us the opportunity to win N2 million is very remarkable,” she said.

     

  • Etisalat partners EDC on global entrepreneurship week

    Etisalat partners EDC on global entrepreneurship week

    Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University, recently held the 2013 edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), targeted at youths and young entrepreneurs in the country, to help improve their chances of succeeding in their various chosen businesses.

    Head, Business Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Bidemi Ladipo, noted that it was important for business owners to have access to the right information needed to excel in business.

    “At Etisalat, we have been relentless in supporting initiatives that go a long way in assisting young people to achieve their dreams as regards successfully setting up businesses. Some of the initiatives we have used to help develop businesses include Market Access which is in partnership with SMEDAN, our Etisalat Easybusiness package which helps SMEs to communicate at a reduced cost and our recently launched promo called Easybusiness millionaire hunt which gives an opportunity for people with great business ideas to win as much as N2 million. This is the 3rd Edition of the Global Entrepreneurship week which we are sponsoring and we are satisfied with the level of impact these trainings have had,” he said.

    Also speaking at a seminar earlier organised for National Youth Corpers, Deputy Director, Enterprise Development Centre, (EDC), Nneka Okekearu expressed satisfaction with the improved turnout at the seminar.

    “It has become very obvious that our contributions to the Global Entrepreneurship are beginning to pay off. In the last three years since Nigeria joined the international event, we have had over eight events, over 50 local partners and more than 1.5 million people have participated at the events held in Lagos and Calabar,” she said.

    She also commended Etisalat Nigeria for once again partnering with the Enterprise Development Centre for this year’s edition.

    “I want to particularly thank Etisalat for the support they have shown to EDC in making this edition of the GEW another success. They have been with us over the years and have continued to demonstrate strong support towards young entrepreneurs,” she said.

  • N100M LAWSUIT: Julius Agwu goes tough on Etisalat

    N100M LAWSUIT: Julius Agwu goes tough on Etisalat

    JOKES apart, rib cracker Julius ‘D Genius’ Agwu seems to be taking his issue with Etisalat telecommunication to a higher level. There had been several rounds of applause since comedian Julius Agwu through his solicitor and lawyer, Festus Keyamo, sued a service provider, Etisalat, for allegedly blocking his line without his consent.

    Julius Agwu, through Keyamo, is asking for a whopping N100, 000, 000 damages. Julius Agwu said that the line was already registered and that despite promises by Etisalat to rectify the fault and taking pains to meet with them, his line is yet to be unblocked.

    According to the humourist, the telecoms brand granted a third party access into his mobile line and illegally transferred his credit in the process. The unidentified individual also gained access into his credit card account. Julius states that the incident happened when he travelled to the USA to see his family.

    “While I was in America to see my new baby, I suddenly realised that my Etisalat line was inactive. I couldn’t receive and make calls. I went to Etisalat office in Hilton to complain and to discover what the problem was. I was told someone asked the company to swap my line. I got very worried immediately and queried them.

    “How could someone’s line get swapped without the authorisation of the owner? Even as the owner of the line, I would issue an authorisation letter to effect that. I was worried because I personally registered the line and I told them I wanted to know the staff that granted the request but they refused. It was, however, rectified that very day by one Miss Joan and I was able to make use of the line again momentarily, for that day only. I later made several calls to the customer care and till now nothing has been done.

    “Due to their negligence, I have lost few jobs because that is the only line some clients could reach me on. Another painful aspect of it all is that the person broke into my credit card account and it was used in Rome and Milan. And as a matter of fact, I didn’t go to those places. I have to block the card because I have lost money.

    “The credit on the line was also transferred to the new line by the person who swapped it. There is a high level of impunity in this country and nobody cares. I’m crying out so that people can know how shameless and useless some brands can be. I will take this matter to the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) and National Human Rights Commission. I should be fully compensated because even till now, the problem has not been rectified.”

  • Etisalat partners EDC on global entrepreneurship week

    Etisalat partners EDC on global entrepreneurship week

    Etisalat Nigeria in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan Atlantic University, recently held the 2013 edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), targeted at youths and young entrepreneurs in the country, to help improve their chances of succeeding in their various chosen businesses.

    Head, Business Segment, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Bidemi Ladipo noted that it was important for business owners to have access to the right information needed to excel in business.

    “At Etisalat, we have been relentless in supporting initiatives that go a long way in assisting young people to achieve their dreams as regards successfully setting up businesses. Some of the initiatives we have used to help develop businesses include Market Access which is in partnership with SMEDAN, our Etisalat Easybusiness package which helps SMEs to communicate at a reduced cost and our recently launched promo called Easybusiness millionaire hunt which gives an opportunity for people with great business ideas to win as much as N2 million. This is the 3rd Edition of the Global Entrepreneurship week which we are sponsoring and we are satisfied with the level of impact these trainings have had,” he said.

    Also speaking at a seminar earlier organised for National Youth Corpers, Deputy Director, Enterprise Development Centre, (EDC), Nneka Okekearu expressed satisfaction with the improved turnout at the seminar.

    “It has become very obvious that our contributions to the Global Entrepreneurship are beginning to pay off. In the last three years since Nigeria joined the international event, we have had over eight events, over 50 local partners and more than 1.5 million people have participated at the events held in Lagos and Calabar,” she said.

    She also commended Etisalat Nigeria for once again partnering with the Enterprise Development Centre for this year’s edition.

    “I want to particularly thank Etisalat for the support they have shown to EDC in making this edition of the GEW another success. They have been with us over the years and have continued to demonstrate strong support towards young entrepreneurs,” she said.

  • Etisalat unveils top 20 contenders for flash fiction prize

    One of Nigeria’s telecommunications services providers, Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled top 20 finalists shortlisted for the social media driven Flash Fiction Prize built into the Etisalat Prize for Literature, which holds in January 2014.

    Director of Brands & Communication at Etisalat Nigeria, Enitan Denloye, said in Lagos Flash Fiction is important in the Etisalat Prize for Literature and in literary circles because “it represents the short form of storytelling, a common stepping stone for accomplished writers. Short stories are where a lot of writers discover and perfect their talent, especially in the social media driven world today of digital communication where content is absorbed in 140 characters or less.”

    In pursuit of its vision of encouraging and inspiring creativity, Etisalat called for entries for the Flash Fiction Category in the Etisalat Prize for Literature. According to Denloye, “entries opened on September 2 and closed September 30, 2013. We received over a thousand entries after close of entries, the public started voting online in keeping with the guidelines of the competition. Voting lasted from the October 1 through 31 and the result of the voting are the top 20 unveiled.”

    The Flash Fiction category is designed to celebrate the short form of storytelling for the upcoming writer. Three prizes will be awarded to the top three writers in this category selected by a high profile judging panel for the Flash Fiction Prize. The winning author will get a cash sum of £1,000,a digital tablet, and will be promoted online and via digital media platforms. The category will also produce two runners up, with each receiving a cash sum of £500 and Samsung Galaxy Note for their literary efforts. The top stories will be compiled into an e-book anthology of flash stories which will be promoted online. Details of the top 20 contenders whose entries are now being assessed by a panel of writers, publishers and respected individuals in the literary community to select the winning flash fiction writer are available on http://etisalatprize.com/etisalat-prize-flash-fiction-top-20/.

     

  • Africa’s Next Top Model premieres today

    Africa’s Next Top Model premieres today

    PLANS are currently being concluded to hold the premiere of the first season of reality model show, Africa’s Next Top Model, starting today, November 10. The programme is a television franchise format of America’s Next Top Model, created by American Supermodel, Tyra Banks, and will be hosted by international supermodel, Oluchi.

    Set in Cape Town, South Africa, the show features 12 girls from different parts of Africa competing for a chance to win the grand prize of a one-year modelling contract with New York-based modelling agency, DNA, a product endorsement deal and a cash prize of $50,000.

    Director, Brands and Communication at Etisalat Nigeria, sponsors of the show, Enitan Denloye, speaking on the company’s participation in the show, said it was a delight to be a part of a competition that promotes African beauty on an international platform. “The Africa’s Next Top Model reality search competition is uniquely different, in that it beams its searchlight on eight countries in Africa, giving an opportunity to a lot of young African supermodel hopefuls. We believe that this competition will discover and groom these girls that will enable them compete with their international counterparts,” he said.

    On Etisalat’s role in the competition and general proposition to the youth market, Denloye said the company is keeping true to its commitment of nurturing and celebrating talents. “At Etisalat we are distinguished by our innovative and unique approach to our business. We believe that our growth in the last five years is a testament to this. We will continually delight our customers with our world class standard products and services as well as our support of laudable initiatives such as the ANTM,” he said.

    The show features Aamito (Uganda), Cheandre (South Africa), Joyce (Nigeria), Marwa (Tunisia), Michaela (Angola), Michelle (South Africa), Omowunmi (Nigeria), Opeyemi (Nigeria), Rhulani (South Africa), Roselyn (Ghana), Safira (Mozambique) and Steffi (Kenya) as they strive to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the world of modelling.

  • Etisalat supports HSE confab

    Etisalat supports HSE confab

    Etisalat has lent its support to the third West African Safety Health Environment and Quality (WASHEQ) Conference in Lagos.

    Chief Commercial Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Matthew Willsher said as a company, Etisalat Nigeria places priority on issues of safety, health, environment and quality, hence it was an easy decision to identify with the Conference and its objectives.

    “Etisalat is an organisation that is particular about quality of service, but quality can only be guaranteed when employees are safe and in good health. Good health to a great extent can be impacted by the environment, hence we make conscious efforts to strike a balance in all the key areas,” Willsher said.

    Focal Point for WASHEQ in Nigeria, Jamiu Badmos, said: “We brought this year’s conference to Nigeria because there are quality, health, safety and environment challenges confronting the economy and we feel that holding it here would help address, and proffer solutions to these challenges, thereby impacting on socioeconomic activities in Nigeria and by extension West Africa.”

    The conference had as theme “Avoid being in the line of fire,” with active participation from relevant stakeholders including the Federal Road safety Commission, representatives of the Lagos State government and leading corporate bodies in West Africa.

  • Etisalat sponsors Lagos apps summit

    Etisalat sponsors Lagos apps summit

    Etisalat Nigeria has picked the gold sponsor scale of Nigeria App Summit scheduled to hold in Lagos.

    Organisers of the event, 70th Precinct Limited, said in a statement that the event would allow stakeholders in the ICT sector to profer solutions to the challenges facing the apps development sub-sector of the ICT industry.

    Billed to hold in Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos, early November, it would bring together enthusiastic and passionate mobile app companies, developers, entrepreneurs, experts, venture capitalists and students to celebrate the power of mobile app technology.

    The event provides a platform to the businesses, consumers, companies, individual developers and the common public to gather and share latest technologies of mobile apps. The exciting event will focus on lifestyle value of apps in gaming, entertainment, banking, enterprise, health, media, social causes, and local content.

    Chief Executive Officer of 70TH Precinct, Osamede Umweni, said: “We live in an exciting and innovative era. Mobile phones have empowered enterprises and now smart phones and mobile apps allow the convenience of business practices all at the tip of their fingers. The genesis of this event was to build a platform to bridge the gap between consumers and businesses with the power of mobile app technology. We are delighted that Etisalat a major player in our ecosystem is joining us to develop our local content.”

     

     

     

    With several keynote sessions, an exhibition and a developer pitch zone, the summit will foster the sharing of ideas, build networking opportunities and finally entertain attendees at the summit.

  • Subscribers laud Etisalat

    Subscribers laud Etisalat

    Etisalat customers in Kaduna have lauded the company for its customer-centricity and innovative offerings. The customers made the commendation at the Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna, during Etisalat Nigeria’s customer feedback session tagged ‘customer forum’ held last weekend.

    At the forum, one of the customers, Alh Awwal Mahmoud, a business man and politician, said that Etisalat is his network of choice. According to him, one of the reasons for his attestation was that Etisalat’s service offerings are yet to be matched by any other telecommunications operator in Nigeria.

    “I had patronised all the telecommunications networks we had before Etisalat came to Nigeria. I decided to give Etisalat a trial in 2009 and got hooked. In fact, I have never for one day regretted it and my reasons are numerous. For instance, no other network has a forum like this where they interface closely with customers to listen to what we like and what needs to improve,” he pointed out.

    Another customer, Aisha Ishaku, who came from Zaria to attend the forum also spoke similarly.

  • Etisalat introduces Easyblaze multi-device plan

    Etisalat has introduced a Multi-Device Plan to complement the Easyblaze mobile internet service.

    It allows users to access the same data bundle from various devices by duplicating a primary (parent) SIM card into up to four other SIMs. These duplicate SIMs can be inserted into data-only devices such as tablets, USB modems and 3G cameras.

    In a statement, Director, Business Segments at Etisalat Nigeria, Lucas Dada, explained that the plan is a solution which gives customers better control over their data, by managing their data use on multiple devices from a single source, usually their Smartphone.

    “Many of our premium customers own more than one data-enabled device, and for them convenience is a priority as they go about their busy lifestyles. The idea behind this service is to ensure that they have uninterrupted access to data on all their devices irrespective of where they are,” he said.

    He said to create a duplicate SIM to be used in other devices, customers should dial *215*PIN*1*new Number*newPUK# from their main line.

    Alternatively, they should send the following via SMS to 215: Add new Number, 1,PIN,new PUK. For subsequent child SIMs, replace ‘1’ with ‘2’, ‘3’ or ‘4’.