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  • Electronics firm donates solar borehole to UNIBEN

    Electronics firm donates solar borehole to UNIBEN

     LG Electronics has made history by donating the University of Benin’s (UNIBEN) first-ever solar-powered borehole in the country.

    During the inauguration of the facility last Thursday, attended by the university officials, LG representatives, students leaders, and hostel residents, Corporate Marketing Manager, LG Electronics Nigeria, Mr. Paul Mba, said: “At LG Electronics, we believe in using technology to improve lives.This solar-powered borehole is not just about providing water; it’s about creating a sustainable future where renewable energy plays a key role in meeting basic needs. We are proud to support UNIBEN in this initiative.’’

    He urged the students to maintain the facility, adding that they should see it as their own.

     Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting its significance in addressing the campus’s water supply challenges.

    The VC, represented by the Chairman, Security Committee, UNIBEN, Prof. Fred Ekhaise, said:

    “This project is a game-changer for our university community. Access to clean water is essential for academic and residential life, and having a solar-powered solution ensures reliability while promoting environmental responsibility. We deeply appreciate LG Electronics for this generous contribution.”

    He requested for more solar-powered boreholes to address the pressing water challenges faced by students, adding that reliable access to clean water was essential for their health, hygiene, and overall well-being.

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    Earlier, Dean of Students’ Affairs, Prof. Clement Ighodaro, thanked the management of LG Electronics for the gesture and appealed to the students to appreciate the opportunities provided to them. He urged everyone to take full advantage of the resources available, emphasising the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving their academic and personal goals.

    Ighodaro urged LG Electronics to continue their support, as such partnerships would enhance the learning environment.

    The Students Union Government President, Agboola Israel Timilehin, noted that water shortages had been a persistent challenge on campus.“We often struggle with water supply, especially during peak hours. This borehole will make a huge difference, and the fact that it runs on solar energy means we won’t have to worry about power outages affecting water availability,’’’ he said.

  • Lg thrills customers with Amazon MGM blockbuster Red One

    Lg thrills customers with Amazon MGM blockbuster Red One

    LG Electronics has said its customers can stream the action-packed film of 2024 Christmas season – Red One, with a Prime membership on LG Smart TVs in over 200 countries.

    Red One is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Seven Bucks Productions, The Detective Agency and Chris Morgan Productions.

    The film is exclusive to Prime Video, starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, and J.K Simmons,

    When Santa Claus (Red One) is kidnapped, North Pole’s Head of Security (Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

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    To celebrate the release, LG and Prime Video are offering a first look at Red One through visuals on LG.com, in addition to online and offline sales outlets as well as digital billboards in London’s Piccadilly Circus and New York’s Times Square, the latter an anamorphic, three-dimensional teaser that gives passers by a taste of the film’s fast-paced thrills.

    As part of this partnership, LG sponsored Red One’s United States premiere at the Lincoln Centre in November.

    Reinforcing the company’s Life’s Good promise, LG customers will enjoy a premium viewing experience on LG TVs, including the company’s market leading OLED display, which delivers realistic and immersive viewing.  

     “At LG, we’re inspired by how innovation can enrich everyday life, creating meaningful moments at home” said Chris Jo, senior vice president of platform business at LG Media Entertainment Solution Company.

    “Our commitment is to help people find joy everyday and make memories with family and friends, while enjoying exceptional viewing experience.

    ‘‘Our collaboration with Prime Video is to deliver the latest and best in entertainment, allowing customers to experience premium content through our TVs…”

    Sandhya Iyer, Global head of Distribution and Partnerships for Prime Video, said: “We are constantly seeking new and innovative ways to showcase our content to our global customers.

    ‘‘Thanks to our long relationship with LG, we continue to delight our customers by creating immersive experiences off screen through marketing partnerships and on screen through Prime Video app on LG Smart TVs.”

  • LG fights malaria with ‘mosquito away’ dual inverter AC

    LG fights malaria with ‘mosquito away’ dual inverter AC

    LG Electronics has launched its Dual Inverter Air Conditioner with “Mosquito Away” feature in Nigeria to fight the menace of malaria, marking a new era in air conditioning technology.

    Designed to deliver efficient cooling while ensuring a mosquito-free indoor environment, the Mosquito Away AC is a first-of-its-kind solution in the market.

    The Mosquito Away feature, powered by ultrasonic wave technology, repels mosquitoes by generating sound frequencies inaudible to humans.

    This advanced technology has been rigorously tested and certified by the Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT) at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, with results confirming its efficacy in achieving a 92 per cent mosquito repulsion rate and an 88 per cent knockdown rate indoors.

    Speaking at the launch event in Lagos, over the weekend, Master Trainer, LG Electronics, Mr. Olugbenga Ogunbayo, said: “The ‘Mosquito Away’ AC by LG is the first of its kind in Nigeria!”

    “This cutting-edge technology ensures not only enhanced comfort but also improved safety for households, addressing a critical need in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases.”

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    The LG dual cool air conditioners also feature LG’s renowned Dual Inverter Compressor, offering fast, quiet, and energy-efficient cooling that uses up to 70 per cent less energy than traditional models.

    Additional standout features include Volt Care, which ensures uninterrupted operation even during voltage fluctuations, providing a reliable cooling experience in Nigeria’s often unstable power grid environment.

    There is also Gen Mode+, which offers adjustable energy consumption to support optimal performance when running on generator power, allowing for continued cooling without overloading appliances.

    The innovation’s ThinQ App also empowers users to monitor energy consumption conveniently from anywhere.

    With its dual functionality—combining mosquito repellent and superior air conditioning—the LG Mosquito Away AC addresses both comfort and safety concerns for Nigerian consumers.

    Managing Director, Fouani Nig. Ltd, Mr. Mohammed Fouani, highlighted the customer-centric innovation: “By responding to the needs of Nigerian households, LG continues to deliver solutions that promote well-being and peace of mind. The Mosquito Away AC represents a step forward in creating safer, healthier, and more comfortable living spaces.”

    The LG Mosquito Away Dual Inverter Air Conditioner is now available at all LG and Fouani showrooms, as well as authorized dealers across Nigeria.

  • Firm unveils hi-tech product

    Firm unveils hi-tech product

    LG Electronics, dealer in home appliances, is set to give customers a unique experience with its cutting-edge washing machines.

     It has intoduced smart AI Direct Drive (AI DD) intelligent technology into its washing machines to keep pace with household tasks.

    General Manager of Home Appliances Division for West African Operations, Brian Kang, said: “We are more likely to do something if it is easy and repeatable, so we don’t have to use up a ton of mental energy to get the job done.

    ‘’I find that having the right products and tools makes doing laundry easier,’’ he said. 

    With its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, the firm’s latest washing machines are designed to enhance laundry experience.

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     Nollywood Actress and  company’s Brand Ambassador, Rita Dominic, said: ‘’LG builds innovative solutions to revolutionise washing clothes. The technology uses artificial intelligence and advanced fabric care to deliver performance, speed, and convenience.

     ‘’With AI DD, the machines can automatically determine the best settings based on weight and softness of fabric.

    ”Experimenting with different cycle settings saves time and energy, Rita said, adding: “My machine offers a Quick Wash function, so if I have something I need cleaned fast, it’s a 39-minute cycle.”

    “AIDD measures a laundry load’s weight and fabrics’ softness. The wash cycle is adjusted for each load,” she said.

    Its TurboWash360° feature uses four directional 3D multi-nozzles to reach the laundry. Steam+ comprises steamer that enhances hygiene by killing dust mites .

  • LG electronics launches second free wash centre in P/Harcourt

    LG electronics has commissioned a new free wash centre tagged “Life’s Good with LG Wash,” equipped with state of the art facilities to meet the laundry needs of people living around Mgboba community and its environs.

    The Wash centre is the second free laundry outlet is situated at the LG Fouani showroom on NTA road, Mgboba, Port Harcourt.

    It was launched by top management staff of LG Electronics West Africa operations. The event was attended by Mr. Hari Elluru, Head of Corporate Marketing Division, LG Electronics West Africa operations; Mr. Jiung Park, General Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa operations; Mr. Mahmoud Youssef, Branch Manager, Fouani Nigeria Limited Port-Harcourt; alongside other key staff, media and general public.

    It is important to note, that the pilot initiative of the Free-Wash CSR initiative was first launched in Ogba area of Lagos state just over a year ago, with the intention of replicating it across strategic locations in the country. The free wash centre is designed to operate on a daily basis in order to improve the living conditions as well as support the daily washing needs of people in the area.

    The Corporate Marketing Head LG Electronics, Mr. Hari Elluru in his opening remarks said, “The whole idea about the project is to encourage proper hygienic living amongst the people. It is instructive to note that this initiative is LG Electronics modest way of saying thank you to her esteemed consumers living within this community for their unwavering support and believe in our brand and most importantly for patronising us.”

    Also commenting at the occasion, General Manager, Home Appliances Division, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Jiung Park said, “This is want I truly call giving back to the society because the real beneficiaries of this project are directly the people, whom I believe will utilize it very well to make life better for them. You can be rest assured that life is always good with LG. The facility is fully equipped to operate optimally.”

  • Healthy lifestyle critical to productivity – LG

    Healthy lifestyle is critical to enhancing productivity at work places and promoting family ties, South Korea technology firm, LG Electronics has said.

    Its Managing Director for West Africa Operation, Mr Taeick Son, said the firm is therefore committed to innovative designs that will enable lifestyle convenience while creating seamless user experience of its products.

    Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the unveiling of the firm’s new products, Son said: “Today, families are paying more attention to healthy lifestyle and appreciating the importance of having a family meal. These have led to a rising interest in getting smarter in the kitchen. We want to make life better for everyone by providing affordable devices,”

    He said the firm is offering customers choices kitchen with LG’s fastest-growing feature for the kitchen — LG Instaview —adding that with the firm, there’s no compromise on quality.

    Speaking on the Instavuew refrigerator, he said  when one knocks twice on the mirrored dark-tinted glass panel on the right side door of the refrigerator, he said the interior lights up to reveal the contents without letting cold air out. “A clear barrier called a Coldsaver Panel between the rest of the fridge and the door-in-door compartment reduces air loss even more. Savvy consumers who want to save time and money will likely learn to put refrigerated snack foods and drinks in the door-in-door compartment for quickest access,” Son said.

    He said LG’s collection of high-end door-in-door refrigerators set the gold standard for food preservation. In addition to their innovative and ergonomic designs, these refrigerators use insights gleaned from decades of research to lock in cold air and prevent food from degrading.

    “The ergonomically-friendly design can even decrease the refrigerator’s environmental footprint by decreasing energy consumption,” he added.

    According Son, LG‘s kitchen package comes with 99.99 per cent anti-bacterial EasyClean feature in NeoChef Microwave Ovens and a catalytic easy clean feature in gas cookers for effortless cleaning

    He said: “LG gas cookers with catalytic clean feature allows users to clean the oven part more easily, by oxidizing food residues when the inner temperature reaches to 200 degrees Celsius, thereby freeing you from the hassle to wipe out the backside of the oven,” he explained.

  • Healthy lifestyle critical to productivity – LG

    Healthy lifestyle is critical to enhancing productivity at work places and promoting family ties, South Korea technology firm, LG Electronics has said.

    Its Managing Director for West Africa Operation, Mr Taeick Son, said the firm is therefore committed to innovative designs that will enable lifestyle convenience while creating seamless user experience of its products.

    Speaking in Lagos yesterday at the unveiling of the firm’s new products, Son said: “Today, families are paying more attention to healthy lifestyle and appreciating the importance of having a family meal. These have led to a rising interest in getting smarter in the kitchen. We want to make life better for everyone by providing affordable devices,”

    He said the firm is offering customers choices kitchen with LG’s fastest-growing feature for the kitchen — LG Instaview —adding that with the firm, there’s no compromise on quality.

    Speaking on the Instavuew refrigrator, he said  when one knocks twice on the mirrored dark-tinted glass panel on the right side door of the refrigerator, he said the interior lights up to reveal the contents without letting cold air out. “A clear barrier called a Coldsaver Panel between the rest of the fridge and the door-in-door compartment reduces air loss even more. Savvy consumers who want to save time and money will likely learn to put refrigerated snack foods and drinks in the eoor-in-door compartment for quickest access,” Son said.

    He said LG’s collection of high-end door-in-door refrigerators set the gold standard for food preservation. In addition to their innovative and ergonomic designs, these refrigerators use insights gleaned from decades of research to lock in cold air and prevent food from degrading.

    “The ergonomically-friendly design can even decrease the refrigerator’s environmental footprint by decreasing energy consumption,” he added.

    According Son, LG’s kitchen package comes with 99.99 per cent anti-bacterial EasyClean feature in NeoChef Microwave Ovens and a catalytic easy clean feature in gas cookers for effortless cleaning

    He said: “LG gas cookers with catalytic clean feature allows users to clean the oven part more easily, by oxidizing food residues when the inner temperature reaches to 200 degrees Celsius, thereby freeing you from the hassle to wipe out the backside of the oven,” he explained.

  • LG harnesses steam to home appliances

    LG Electronics is obviously raising the bar to a new level of home appliance innovation generating a whole new set of washing options. With the current demand of time and energy-saving homes appliances, its latest TrueSteam technology is all about efficiency and innovation, helping to get more clothes and dishes cleaner in less time. It is unique and redefines the concept of laundry.

    Disclosing this recently at a press briefing at the company’s brand office in Ogba, Lagos, the Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Taeick Son, explained that “the success recorded in home appliances can be largely credited to the company’s ability to harness the power of steam in a number of its popular products such as dryers, dishwashers and LG Styler. All the popular LG appliances employ steam to clean by killing harmful bacteria or odours that permeate our clothes and our homes. The solution to remove such threats as allergens and bacteria is high-temperature steam from pure water. Though, a temperature above 100°C (212°F) will kill bacteria.”

    Explaining further, he said that though “the TrueSteam technology is one of the most effective ways to kill germs, a steam generator in LG’s washing machine heats water to 100°C, making it hot enough to eliminate bacteria and even allergens from pet hairs, dead skin cells and mold. LG’s TrueSteam technology not only removes 99.9 percent of allergens but also the residue left by dead allergens. Steam softener technology found in LG washing machines softens clothes by reviving each fibre without the use of any chemicals, making the ply of fabrics even and smoother. Soap residue and fabric softeners that can irritate sensitive skin are less of a problem when pure steam is used instead of extra detergent.”

    The TrueSteam is also employed in LG Styler to reduce the presence of allergens and germs in clothes, bedding, sportswear, even children’s plush toys. In fact, LG Styler has earned the asthma and allergy-friendly certification from the respected Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) for its superior performance in ridding fabrics of allergens. LG Styler’s TrueSteam technology reduces or eliminates the smell of smoke, perspiration and foods that cling to fabrics and knitwear.

    Commenting on the feats recorded with the steam technology, Son said: “The success of LG washers can be attributed to a number of innovative advances in washing technology which we would keep improving upon. In the long run, we want to ensure that our esteemed consumers are satisfied with the quality of our products.”

    Likewise, TrueSteam technology in LG’s dishwasher generates and emits pure steam to ensure hygienic cleaning and anti-bacterial disinfection of plates, utensils and glassware eliminating any dangers of food borne illnesses. Steam refresh feature in LG washers’ removes wrinkles and smells in just 20 minutes without damaging even the most delicate of fabrics.

  • LG releases new video

    LG Electronics (LG) has released a light-hearted video highlighting the knock-on feature of its InstaView Door-in-Door. In this video, comprising a series of stories of a family, “knocking” is shown as the best solution for preventing problems in everyday life.

    Through familiar and entertaining episodes at home and in the office, a single knock hardly seems trivial. As seen in the video, the knock can preserve one’s love, social life, dignity and other things. By highlighting the differences between situations with and without knocks, the video accentuates the high utility of InstaView Door-in-Door’s extraordinary knock-on feature.

    After conducting extensive consumer research, LG has incorporated this knock into its InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator. Consumers were found to open their refrigerator doors an average of 66 times per day, 32 of which were for just checking something without taking anything out, this leads to loss of cold air and energy. To resolve this common complaint, users can simply see what’s inside by knocking twice on the glass of InstaView Door-in-Door without needing to open it.

    InstaView Door-in-Door has a sleek glass panel that illuminates the interior when the panel is knocked on twice, enabling users to see what’s inside. Meanwhile, the spacious Door-in-Door compartment is great for storing frequently accessed snacks and beverages, while reducing cold air loss up to 41 percent and keeping food fresher longer.

    This trailblazing refrigerator is the culmination of LG’s ultimate objective of improving consumer life through innovative and convenient home appliances. By eliminating the need to open the door, LG has set yet another benchmark in the history of refrigerator innovation. The knock-on feature drastically reduces loss of cold air and wasted energy caused by opening the door without a specific reason. The convenience-boosting and energy-saving InstaView Door-in-Door of LG is sure to be unique in the market.

  • LG donates materials to hospital

    As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, LG Electronics, a global leader in Consumer Electronics and Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning, paid a courtesy visit to Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital Ibadan, where it donated some units of All New Gencool Inverter Air Conditioners, Jet Cool Air Conditioners as well as treated mosquito nets to the hospital.

    Welcoming LG Electronics team to the hospital, the Chief Medical Director, Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Dr, Adeyanju Olusoji, praised the team that shortlisted the hospital as a beneficiary of the donation for a job well done.

    Head of Corporate Marketing, LG Electronics West Africa Operations, Mr. Hari Elluru, who led the delegation, said: “We have remained competitive while improving sustainability; we have enabled investment and innovation required to deploy new technologies and to safely and responsibly develop progressive products.”

    Responding on behalf of management of Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, the representative of the Chairman Oyo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Oni Lawrence, expressed the management’s gratitude to LG Electronics for deeming it fit to stop by at the hospital to make the donations. By donating these innovative electronic products, LG Electronics through this act of kindness has shown itself to be a brand that truly believes in the health sector. We are indeed very proud to be associated with the brand. Let me assure you that all the items donated here today will be put to good use.”

    Regional branch manager, LG, Ibadan, Mr Jad Atwi, who represented Fouani Nigeria Limited at the occasion, said: “This visit which is part of LG Electronics’ Corporate social Responsibility (CSR) activities is aimed at reaching out to health institutions in the country. It is my firm belief that the items we are donating today will go a long way to empower this health facility as well as the people of this community in their quest to enjoy sound health by empowering the hospital staff to do their jobs more efficiently.”