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  • Toyota introduces Rush into market

    •New SUV targets Sportage, Tucson, Escape market

    Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Ford Escape and others  are in for a serious challenge as Toyota Nigeria Limited (TNL) introduces the new generation Rush into the auto market.

    The Rush is being brought into the market to fulfil customer yearnings for a Toyota Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that will compete with the aforementioned SUVs.

    The Rush was first introduced in 1997 in 5-door estate form and was called Terios Kid or Toyota Cami.

    Its supply was restricted to the Japanese market initially until after a few years.

    Toyota Rush is manufactured in Indonesia from where it is supplied to most of Asia and the African continent.

    The Rush’s first generation was between 1997 and 2006; second generation – 2006 and 2017.

    The third generation, which started from 2018, is known for its bold yet fresh design language that never fails to make an impression.

    Impressive features like projector headlamps, dual-tone grille, LED taillights and more that makes the Rush a head turner.

    With Rush, spacing is never an issue. It does not only offer great boot space but also grants impressive headroom and legroom, allowing occupants to take long journeys at ease.

    The Rush is designed in such a way that it gives the driver a great view of the road ahead

    Speaking at the launch in Lagos last Tuesday, TNL Managing Director, Kunle Ade-Ojo, described the Toyota Rush as a befitting vehicle imbued with the trappings of the Toyota superior quality.

    Ade-Ojo said the vehicle is a beauty to behold, stating that the Rush favourably competes within its segment on the platform of elegance, price and the enviable Toyota family heritage.

    “A heritage built on trust, the will to continually satisfy customers and customer safety which is paramount. As a corporate and responsive organisation, Toyota (Nigeria) Limited will continually strive to yield to the aspirations of our dear customers by enriching our stables with magnificent vehicles, offering attractive variants and surpassing customer expectations,” he said.

    According to him, inclement economic landscape of Nigeria has not deterred the company, adding that it has positively impacted on the company’s creativity in responding to the demands of its customers all over Nigeria.

    He said TNL will continue to push the frontiers of technology to keep its customers satisfied and also uphold its culture of excellence.

    “I am very pleased and thrilled by this model that “fuses dynamic energy with sharp elegant styling”. Available in three variants, the Rush is equally imbued with magnificent interior beauty and comfort. It is targeted at aspirational individuals that love the comfort and status of an SUV with excellent drive and affordable price.

    “It is no exaggeration that the rich pedigree of this model already imbues it with outstanding attributes peculiar only to all its siblings in our model line-up,” he added.

    While presenting the features of the vehicle to its dealers and the public, Marketing Manager, TNL, Bayo Olawoyin, said the automatic transmission developed for the 2NR-VE engine has realised excellent power performance and fuel efficiency.

    The 1.5Litre engine ensures excellent fuel economy and efficiency in the vehicle.

    The 3rd and 4th lock-up ranges have been expanded to achieve further reduction in fuel consumption.

    LTD (Long Travel Damper) adopted for the torque converter restrains the vibration of drive line, and expanded 3rd and 4th lock-up ranges help contribute to good fuel efficiency.The brake is equipped with the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) functions.

    ABS

    In sudden braking, the maximum braking power is produced without locking tyres. This system helps prevent a lateral slip of the vehicle, secure steerability, and maintain tyre grip.

  • Hollandia introduces Evaporated Milk

    Mike is a chemical engineer who works with an oil company. He lives in Lagos with his wife, Sheila, a banker. They have a set of seven-year-old twin boys – David and Daniel.

    Mike and Sheila live a very busy life and are trying to balance very hectic work schedules and being good parents.

    The couple start their day early – getting ready for work and getting the boys ready for school. Mike makes sure the boys are up by 6:00am to take their baths, while Sheila prepares a quick breakfast of some toast and oats for Mike, a smoothie for herself and a bowl of cereal each for the boys, all of which she makes even tastier with a 215 ml pack of Hollandia Evaporated Milk.

    To keep their routine going smoothly, when she goes shopping, Sheila buys Hollandia Evaporated Milk 215g packs. She it gives a ‘25 per cent more’ than any other evaporated milk brand at same price, and that it is tastier and creamier.

    Hollandia Evaporated Full Cream Milk is the first milk brand in Nigeria to be packaged in Tetra pak, taking product packaging and convenience to a whole new level. The product is designed to provide consumers with creamy, great tasting, highly nutritious and affordable evaporated milk in handy 215g packs. Hollandia Evaporated Milk’s 215g unique packaging ensures supreme convenience as the innovative Pour, Cap and Keep pack eliminates the hassles of milk storage and the design ensures longer safety from spoilage and contamination.

    According to Chi Limited’s Managing Director, Mr. Deepanjan Roy, “we want to draw consumer’s attention to the 25 per cent extra milk in Hollandia Evaporated Milk 215g pack when compared to any other milk brand at same price. We are committed to ensuring that our loyal consumers continue to get value and satisfaction for money whenever they buy Hollandia Evaporated Milk”.

  • Skye Bank introduces instant ATM card

    Skye Bank introduces instant ATM card

    Skye Bank Plc has begun instant card issuance service to both new and existing customers for improved customer experience in its branches. This service is currently available in selected branches, but is being gradually deployed to all branches of the bank.

    Head of Technology and Service Delivery Channels at Skye Bank, Markie Idowu, indicated that henceforth, all branches of Skye Bank will prime debit cards instantly on new accounts and when cards are reported lost, stolen or damaged; customers can expect instant replacements.

    “Instant Card Issuance will improve our customers’ banking experience by eradicating logistics problems that have resulted in delays in debit card delivery.  Instant card issuance is seamless, so customers can walk into any Skye Bank branch, request for a debit card and collect it instantly,” she said.

    On the bank’s recent strides, the Head, E-Channels, Akinwale Ojo, said the company has significantly improved its uptime and responsiveness through a series of initiatives that have significantly increased the efficiency of its automatic teller machines.

    “We have entered into strategic alliances with leading card providers to improve card use and promote e-commerce for the economic development of Nigeria. Our cards have been restructured, segmented and streamlined for optimum performance,” he said.

  • Jumia introduces new windows app

    Jumia introduces new windows app

    Jumia has launched a new App on windows App store for customers to get unlimited shopping experience on the largest online store in Nigeria with over 200,000 items listed.

    It also offers customers a great shopping experience with the expansion to Windows phone for customers to enjoy large assortment of products.

    Speaking about Jumia’s innovation for the Windows phone, its Nigeria’s Managing Director for Marketing & Sales, Jonathan Doerr said: “We are giving Nigerians the best shopping experience with technology innovation such as the new App for windows phone. This is to extend our relation to customers, giving them the option to make Jumia their home with the app shopping through our major categories and getting the best price.”

    Microsoft Mobile West Africa’s Managing Director,  Nick Imudia,   said the Jumia app is one of the more interesting additions to the Lumia device.

    ”We are happy to partner with the Jumia, the leading e-commerce company in Nigeria, to bring this on the Lumia device. This is one of our ways of ensuring that our customers get access to the tools they need on their Lumia devices. The app allows people to shop for any of the items available on the Jumia website right from their Lumia device anytime and anywhere.”

    For customers, this is like a back door access to Jumia’s 200,000 products with the new Jumia App for windows. The app is available for free download on all Lumia range of devices with free shopping discount voucher for every user. Jumia is also giving one windows phone user the chance to win a Nokia Lumia phone when they download the new Jumia App.

  • Kimberly Clark introduces Huggies pure and natural diaper

    Global leading diaper manufacturer, Kimberly Clark, has introduced Huggies Pure & Natural diaper into the Nigerian market. Its brand is a super premium product made from pure and organic cotton ingredients that provide gentle protection for new born babies.

    Its Senior Category Manager, Chidinma Uwadiae, disclosed during a hospital sensitisation tour at the Mezonel Hospital, Surulere, Lagos,  that the product was made specifically for Nigerian babies. She said the country’s climatic condition was taken into consideration while sourcing for materials and throughout the production process of the product.

    ”Huggies Pure and Natural diaper is specifically made for Nigerian and African new born babies, putting into consideration the climatic condition. Besides, Huggies is a household name for diapers. The new Huggies Pure & Natural is a special product. It is here in Nigeria, for Nigerians and Africans. It is in line with our resolve to deliver our best for Nigerian and African babies,” Uwadiae said.

    She stressed:  “We have embarked on this activation for a few months now to familiarise the product with mothers. Relating with the mothers, we found out that the number one unmet need is a diaper that provides superior dryness, and understands the sensitivity of their new born babies. This is what Huggies Pure and Natural stands for. Nigerian mothers have finally met what they are craving for; a diaper that is soft, breathable and gentle.”

    Responding to the sensitisation, an expectant mother, Chinazor Onuoha, expressed excitement at the news that Huggies specially made for new born babies is now available in Nigeria, adding that Huggies diaper brand has for long been the category leader.

    The new Huggies Pure & Natural diaper is hypoallergenic, latex and fragrance free, and features a breathable outer cover that includes organic cotton. Its lining include natural Aloe and Vitamin E from renewable sources. The new diaper comes in two sizes: one and two.

  • MultiChoice introduces Fashion Protégé

    MultiChoice introduces Fashion Protégé

    MultiChoice Nigeria has launched a new initiative, The Fashion Protégé, which is aimed at recognising the talents of budding designers and fashionistas.

    Described as the first fashion TV reality show in Nigeria, the five-episode reality television series, which will be anchored by popular OAP Fade Ogunro, begins airing today on Africa Magic Entertainment. It showcases the journey of the contestants and chronicles their struggles as they strive to put their stamps on the fashion map.

    The General Manager of Marketing, Martin Mabutho, said:  “With Fashion Protégé, we have gone a step further by contributing to the development of the fashion industry in Nigeria. Nigerians are highly fashionable people and have garnered a reputation for being stylish. It is that vibrancy we hope to showcase. We also believe in nurturing the young and creating a platform for them to grow. It is not about searching for the next supermodel; rather, it was borne out of the need to grow the fashion industry.”

    According to the organisers, fashion lovers between the ages of 18 and 35 had partaken in the auditions.  However, the lucky contestants were mentored by Lanre Da Silva Ajayi and Mai Atafo.

    Prizes to be won include a trip to the London Fashion Weekend sponsored by the British Council, N1million cash prize, spotlight feature on BellaNaija as well as a fashion magazine and a one- year free subscription on DStv, among others.

  • US introduces new $100 bill to Nigerians

    US introduces new $100 bill to Nigerians

    The American government yesterday officially introduced the new American $100 bill to Nigeria.

    Speaking at the United States Consulate, Lagos, its acting Consul General, Dehab Ghebread said the new $100 came into use in the United Stares of America (USA) on October 8 but that it became necessary for users of the currency in the international community to be educated on its unique features.

    According to the US Federal Reserve, the redesigned $100 note incorporates new security features meant to deter counterfeiting and help businesses and consumers tell whether a note is genuine.

    “The new designed note incorporates security features that make it easy to authenticate, but harder to replicate,” said Federal Reserve Board Governor, Jerome H. Powell. “As the new note transitions into daily transactions, the user – friendly security features will allow the public to more easily verify its authenticity,” he added.

    Ghebread said the Federal Reserve, US Department of the Treasury, US Bureau of Engraving and Printing and US Secret Service partnered to redesign Federal Reserve notes to stay ahead of counterfeiting threats.

  • Panasonic introduces home appliances

    Panasonic has introduced some new products into the market. They were showcased at its Dealers’ Convention at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The Managing Director of Panasonic Marketing, Middle East and Africa, Masao Motoki, said: “The new range of room air-conditioners with AVS system is to protect component such as compressor from severe voltage fluctuation in Nigeria.”

    Motoki, who said Panasonic’s Africa marketing strategy, is to understand the choice of the consumer. He further said the air conditioner would also help in tackling the country’s key challenge of air purification and energy-related concerns.

    The firm also unveiled a new app to provide Panasonic Viera TV users with 5,000 Nollywood movies.

    This is in partnership with Iroko TV. “The irokotv has been dubbed as the ‘Neflix of Africa’ as it is one of first VOD platforms for the continent,” he said.

    Panasonic also released its pro-style shouldermount full-HD camcorder HCMDH2 into the market. Equipped with the ‘simultaneous recording’ function, the camcorder allows recording on dual memory devices simultaneously.

    The new nanoe-G technology embedded within the air conditioner will enable users to deactivate 99 per cent of bacteria and virus attached to filter while the intelligent EcoNavi sensor will save up to 35 per cent energy without sacrificing the comfort level.

    It also brought into the market two new hair trimmers ER-GC30 and GC 33 designed for a professional, smooth and safe haircut.

    These hair trimmers help make a sharp front line cut with less damage to the skin and it is easily usable even without cord for 40 min when fully charged. Its cord and cordless operation makes it extremely user friendly where the user can use it even when the power is off.

    The firm has also introduced the world’s First Nollywood Smart TV App – iROKO TV In Nigeria for its Smart VIERA TV’s.

    Head of Business Development for iROKOtv, Mr Adi Nduka-Agwu, said: “We are very happy to have collaborated with one of the world’s leading electronics manufacturers and this exclusive partnership between Panasonic and iROKOtv symbolises a new era for Nollywood movie distribution.

  • Etisalat introduces 10k/sec community tariff

    Etisalat Nigeria has unveiled the revamped Easy Cliq for more value.

    Customers on the Easy Cliq platform will now enjoy 10k/sec tariffs in the biggest and coolest community of Easy Cliq subscribers, bonus on incoming calls, free 90MB data monthly, in addition to free midnight intra network calls from 12:30am to 4:30am.

    Speaking on the revamped package, the Chief Commercial Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Wael Ammar, said the new offering is to enable customers enjoy more value from the network.

    He said: “The revamped Easy Cliq gives customers access to lower tariffs based on their daily spends. This unique tariff plan is such that when a customer has used N25 in a day, his/her tariff to all networks drops instantly.”

    Mr. Ammar said the lowered tariff is in addition to the benefits EasyCliq customers are used to.

    “The threshold daily spend is N25, which calls would be at 40k per second to all networks. Upon attaining the N25 threshold, tariffs drop automatically to 10k per second for EasyCliq to EasyCliq calls, 20k per second for intra network calls and 30k to other networks. All these in addition to bonus free minutes on incoming calls, 90MB of free data monthly, unlimited free SMS intra network and N4 SMS to other networks,” he added.

    The EasyCliq package is tailored to support the communication needs of Etisalat’s youth customers.

  • Firm introduces unity game

    Anew game show is coming to Abuja. The game known as Unity Game Show is expected to promote peace, unity and harmony by uniting Nigerians from different ethnic groups.

    The Director of Blacksmith Global Resource Limited, Stephen Nnam disclosed this during a media briefing in Abuja.

    Stephen said: “The unity game show is a weekly reality TV/Radio quiz initiative designed as an effective national tool to promote peace.”

    He added: “We intend to institute in the minds of the citizens the true essence of integration, uphold the unity, increase awareness, encourage tourism, preserve and promote the valuable customs while mending fragile relationships among various ethnicities in the country.”

    The director noted that the concept is a “time-based” quiz platform, adding that:

    “contestants represent themselves and their geo-political zones in a feat to ‘gain more’ points in cash benefits. The questions will be based on issues concerning the contestant’s region and each week‘s show ends with every competitor winning a cash reward.”

    He expressed the hope to partner with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, government and the private sector for finance and security.