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  • Samsung collaborates with Rele Gallery on What’s Cooking?

    SAMSUNG Electronics West Africa and Rele Gallery have collaborated to present aculinary art and photography exhibition as well as online competition, with the theme ‘What’s Cooking?’

    The exhibition featured the works of two prominent photographers, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Ade Asiko Okelarin, who drew inspiration from Nigerian cuisines created by three leading chefs, Tiyan Alile, Ozoz Sokoh (Kitchen Butterfly) and Dunni Obata (Dooney’s Kitchen).

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Smartphone was used to capture the photographs showcased at the exhibition.

    The exhibition was preceded by an online culinary art contest which attracted over 300 entries from across the country and produced three winners who were announced at a private viewing event to mark the beginning of the four-week exhibition at the gallery in Lagos. The Food Art competition engaged talented Nigerians from all over the country trying their hands at culinary artistry by creating an original work of art using real food in line with the exhibition theme. Entries were uploaded by participants on www.techmeetsart.ng and were judged by a reputable panel of chefs and photographers based on published guidelines.

    Mr. Paul Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Electronics West Africa, speaking at the event which took place at Rele Gallery, Onikan, Lagos, said that “Hosting a competition among chefs is logical as cooking is also a form of art. With this novelty, Samsung is rebooting the relationship between art and technology by being a part of exhibitions and initiatives that will foster new collaborations across both disciplines and industries.”

    And Adenrele Sonariwo, founder and curator of Rele Gallery described the event as unprecedented.

    “For the first time ever, Nigerian cuisine gets to be documented as an art piece, to inspire experimentation and exploration of the possibilities,” said Sonariwo.

    “Technology has once again proved to be an important, reliable partner in establishing this narrative.”

    The overall winner of the competition, Ms. Haneefah Adam, a medical scientist and lifestyle blogger whose work depicted the portrait of the African woman with ingredients of the South East Nigerian delicacy, was rewarded with Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone, and had the winning picture displayed at the Rele Gallery. Second and third runners-up were also rewarded with a Samsung Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E respectively. The exhibition which opened to the public on Sunday, May 15 closes on June 10, 2016.

  • Samsung unveils Galaxy J series

    Since the launch of the Galaxy S series into the Nigerian market, Samsung has been turning heads for over a while now. These smartphones are designed with amazing cameras, brilliant displays and pricey price tag.

    Even though there is currently a proliferation of smartphones in the Nigerian market, there are very few devices that not only seek to push the boundaries of mobile innovation, but are also affordable. The Samsung Galaxy J series is one such smartphones.

    The J series, which plays in the mid-range segment of the mobile phone market, also offers impressive spec and features. Many big smartphones tend to be highly priced and beyond the reach of majority of people. This is where the Galaxy J7 stands out: offering users a big device at a price that won’t dig a hole in their pockets. With the introduction of the Galaxy J7, and Galaxy J5, Samsung is set to continue its dominance of the mid-range smartphone segment.

    This unique smartphone, according to Samsung, lets users get the most out of their mobile experience with functions and features that take mobility to an entirely new level. From the brilliant screen, with advanced resolution, contrast, and color reproduction, viewing text, images and video, user experience has never been better.

    The J series captures impressive images with manual aperture settings and even a flash on the front-facing camera. Selfies are immediately improved with Beauty Face Mode, and Palm Recognition makes it easier to snap the photo without ruining your posture. Inside, the mobile boasts the most advanced Central Processing Unit for fast and effortless processing and performance.

    The large 5 inch and 5.5 inch super Amoled display on both the J5 and J7, allows the user view everything and anything on the device comfortably. With the High Definition resolution of the Samsung Galaxy J series, users can now enjoy crystal clear images.

  • Learn Africa, Samsung sign pact

    Learn Africa Plc has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Samsung Electronics West Africa Limited to collaborate on the integration of its educational e-content into Samsung mobile devices.

    A statement by the publishing firm noted that the aim of the agreement is to achieve a partnership that would promote qualitative transformation in the education sector in Nigeria and the West African sub-region.

    With Learn Africa’s over 50 years of experience publishing books widely used within the education system in the sub-region, training teachers and offering digital content provisioning and educational consultancy services, coming together with Samsung’s track record for quality and involvement in customizing solutions for educational institutions in Nigeria, both companies are convinced the pact would evolve solutions that would enhance the education sector and resonate positively with today’s students who are learning in a digital era.

    The educational solutions and products both companies come up with would be promoted to all public and private schools nationwide.

     

  • Samsung hires Nexans for Egina FPSO cables

    Samsung hires Nexans for Egina FPSO cables

    Samsung Heavy Industries has contracted Nexans to supply more than 2,200 kilometres of power, instrumentation and control cables for Total’s Egina FPSO offshore Nigeria.

    According to Nexans, the cables are designed to prevent gas leakages, making them much safer for use in flammable or high-risk environments. This means that the project is able to comply with local fire safety regulations and meet the IEC standards and Bureau Veritas certificate, Offshore said..

    The Executive Vice President Middle East, Russia & Africa Global Oil & Gas activities, Benjamin Fitoussi said: “Nexans is incredibly proud to have been selected as cables supplier for this ambitious project. The contract with SHI is our largest FPSO contract to date.”

    The FPSO is 330 metres (1,083 ft) in length, 61 metres (200 ft) across, and 34 metres (112 ft) high, with a storage capacity of 2.3 million barrels (mmbbl) of oil.

    The Egina oil field is located 150km off the coast of Nigeria. The field is being developed by Total Upstream Nigeria (24 per cent) in partnership with CNOOC (45 per cent), Sapetro (15 per cent) and Petrobras (16 per cent). Egina is the third deep offshore development of Total in Nigeria. The field is currently under development and the production is scheduled to begin by the end of 2017.

    Located about 20km away from Akpo field, Egina field lies within the block Oil Mining Lease (OML) 130 and covers an area of around 500 square miles. It is situated at a water depth of up to 1,750metres.

  • Samsung unveils brand theme, Palm Selfie Competition

    Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced the launch of a new brand theme, Dream Your Dream, which seeks to nurture the aspiration of young Nigerians who have great dreams with the potential to impact the country positively.

    Speaking on the new theme, its Managing Director, Mr. Brovo Kim, said the company understands that the desire of people to succeed in the pursuit of their dreams is enhanced by their ability to access the needed resources. “Samsung’s culture of innovation is reaching beyond products, helping people realize their dreams by drawing on our entrepreneurial spirit to provide our customers a window to the world. Our commitment to the success of the country has led to the launch of our new theme, Dream Your Dream,” Kim said.

    Its Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Emmanouil Revmatas said the theme tends to inspire progress and spur dreams to success. Nursing a dream is one thing, seeing it to fruition is another, he said. “Samsung is on a mission to provide the required tools needed to propel the future of our customers by delivering solutions that enrich their lives. We are expanding the boundaries of technology helping our customers succeed in their daily lives, encouraging them to take the required steps to becoming the change the country has been waiting for,” he said.

    The company stated that it would kick-off the new theme campaign with the launch of the Samsung J7 device, which is being launched with “Picture Your Dream” as its slogan. The slogan will drive a palm selfie competition with one lucky Nigerian having his dream actualised.

    The Picture Your Dream campaign is expected to kick off in September. Individuals will be requested to participate in a palm selfie competition where their dreams will be written on their palms, uploaded to www.pictureyourdream.ng. “The idea is to select seven finalists based on internal judges’ discretion who will be rewarded a Samsung Galaxy J7 each. The seven finalists will then compete for social media votes in the second and final round. The finalist with the highest number of votes will emerge as the winner,” Mr. Kim added.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of about $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.

     

  • Samsung, Redeemer’s varsity partner on digital learning

    Samsung, Redeemer’s varsity partner on digital learning

    Samsung Electronics West Africa, in partnership with Redeemer’s University (RUN), Ede, Osun State, has inaugurated 30 electronic boards in the school. It is a joint initiative aimed at improving students’ learning experience.

    The e-boards come with easy-to-use immersive technology for the digital classroom. The new technology in the classroom, according to Samsung, is set to change dramatically how students learn and teachers pass on instructions.

    Samsung launched the ‘Classroom digitisation’ in collaboration with one of its key partners, Beecit Solutions, who also worked to deliver advanced solutions for the digital classroom.

    The widespread adoption of tablets, mobile applications, social networks and digital content is having a profound effect on students around the world, including Nigeria.

    Director, Samsung Enterprise Business, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr Charles Ojei, said the collaboration would meet students’ expectations for an interactive learning environment.

    “We are committed to partnering with this university to ensure that you achieve your goals in terms of digitization,” Ojei said.

    The Samsung e-boards are in-built with powerful software that provides simplified direct access to e-books, CDs, videos, animations, images, PowerPoint presentations, learning materials and internet content.

    “The e-boards will help to deliver rich content and interactivity to the classrooms. It will also provide the teachers with greater control over their classrooms and increase student engagement while ensuring a more efficient transfer of materials to students. It will aid more participation, more efficient communication and an improved classroom management and performance,” said Head, Enterprise Display Solutions, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Anu-Rotimi Agboola.

    Thirty e-boards have been launched at Redeemer’s University, making them the first institution in Nigeria with the largest e-board distribution.

    The RUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof Adebowale Adeyewa, said he expected the facilities to help the students learn better.

    “Redeemer’s University is committed to bringing new technology closer to our students, while shaping their destinies.

    Our partnership with Samsung is yet another step in this direction. We believe that this collaborative learning environment will improve students’ retention rates.”

    Speaking for the students, President, Redeemer’s University Students Association, Samuel Akinnuga, said: “We can proudly say that our future starts now. We are also proud of the management for its effort at providing qualitative education for us.”

  • Smile, Samsung mull LTE smartphone for Nigeria

    Mobile phone manufacturer, Samsung Electronics West Africa and Smile Communications Nigeria Limited, are partnering to launch the first long-term evolution (LTE) or 4G compliant smartphone in Nigeria.

    Smile Communications Nigeria pioneered the deployment of the 4G LTE services in the country and would be the first to go into this  deal with Samsung, a global technology giant.

    Chief Marketing Officer, Smile Nigeria Alero Ladipo, and Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Samsung Electronics West Africa, Emmanouil Revmatas, who spoke during the unveiling of the partnership at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos stressed the need for both firms to enhance the customer experience through their product propositions.

    The firms underscored the noble pedigree and innovative streak of both companies which they are determined to harness in serving the best interest of their customers. The offer will be available at all Smile Stores and some selected Samsung stores.

    On the partnership, Mrs. Ladipo said Smile Communications is focused on the importance of partnerships of this nature to deliver on the end-to-end needs of the customer.

    “The customer experience at our shops should create a lasting impression with the customer. A customer must enjoy the simplicity of the service and leave ready-to-go. Our partnership with Samsung gives the customer the opportunity to own the latest Samsung LTE compliant smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S6 edge with a Samsung complimentary clear cover), a 5GB bundle SmileOn plan for a fixed price,” Ladipo added.

    According to Revmatas, the Galaxy S6 edge has the world’s first-ever dual curved edge display, which distinguishes the device as the ultimate premium Smartphone. This partnership with Smile on S6 edge is the first of its kind in Nigeria, offering consumers the opportunity to drive productivity with a unique smartphone coupled with the 4G experience that Smile LTE network offers.

    “Our collaboration with Smile on the Galaxy S6 Edge LTE launch is a staunch affirmation of Samsung’s drive for novelty in the smartphone market globally. Samsung is committed to continuously engaging in partnerships that highlight innovations that create an impact in the life of consumers. This partnership with Smile on S6 Edge will give Nigerians the opportunity to drive productivity with a unique smartphone coupled with the 4G experience that Smile LTE network offers,” said Revmatas

    The 4G LTE mobile network will allow faster Internet on the S6 Edge which includes video calls, faster music, video streaming and conferencing, faster downloads and more pictures. “We are pleased that Nigerian consumers will have the opportunity to reach new and progressive frontiers with their Samsung Galaxy S6 edge device,” Revmatas said.

     

  • Samsung unveils brand theme, Palm Selfie Competition

    Samsung Electronics West Africa has announced the launch of a new brand theme, Dream Your Dream, which seeks to nurture the aspiration of young Nigerians who have great dreams with the potential to impact the country positively.

    Speaking on the new theme, its Managing Director, Mr. Brovo Kim, said the company understands that the desire of people to succeed in the pursuit of their dreams is enhanced by their ability to access the needed resources. “Samsung’s culture of innovation is reaching beyond products, helping people realize their dreams by drawing on our entrepreneurial spirit to provide our customers a window to the world. Our commitment to the success of the country has led to the launch of our new theme, Dream Your Dream,” Kim said.

    Its Director, Information Technology and Mobile, Emmanouil Revmatas said the theme tends to inspire progress and spur dreams to success. Nursing a dream is one thing, seeing it to fruition is another, he said. “Samsung is on a mission to provide the required tools needed to propel the future of our customers by delivering solutions that enrich their lives. We are expanding the boundaries of technology helping our customers succeed in their daily lives, encouraging them to take the required steps to becoming the change the country has been waiting for,” he said.

    The company stated that it would kick-off the new theme campaign with the launch of the Samsung J7 device, which is being launched with “Picture Your Dream” as its slogan. The slogan will drive a palm selfie competition with one lucky Nigerian having his dream actualised.

    The Picture Your Dream campaign is expected to kick off in September. Individuals will be requested to participate in a palm selfie competition where their dreams will be written on their palms, uploaded to www.pictureyourdream.ng. “The idea is to select seven finalists based on internal judges’ discretion who will be rewarded a Samsung Galaxy J7 each. The seven finalists will then compete for social media votes in the second and final round. The finalist with the highest number of votes will emerge as the winner,” Mr. Kim added.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of about $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.

     

  • Samsung eyes SMEs with smart signage solution

    Samsung Electronics has launched a Smart Signage TV, designed to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with all that they require to get up and running with digital signage.

    Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa’s Enterprise Business Division, Mr. Charles Ojei, said the new smart signage solution is specifically targeted at SMEs to improve productivity as well as lower operational cost.

    “At Samsung, we understand the unique challenges that small business owners face when it comes to selecting and implementing technology, and we built this product to address the market need for a cost-effective, easy-to-manage, professional-grade solution that is better suited for these environments. With Samsung Smart Signage TV, we’re giving SMEs the power to enhance their customer communications and enable them to create more personalised content to drive conversations that extend long after a customer leaves the store to keep them coming back. The solution helps to Turn on Your Business,” he said.

    Speaking further on the solution, its Head of Enterprise Display Unit, Mr. Anu-Rotimi Agboola, said: “It is available in 40-inch and 48-inch models, Samsung’s smart signage TV provides a complete platform for displaying digital content on promotions, sharing educational information about products and services, and broadcasting live TV for customer entertainment. Business owners can wirelessly connect to the TV from their laptop, tablet or mobile device to instantly publish and update content, or load new content using a USB drive. The solution boasts over 200 free templates for creating personalised signage designs and split-screen content.’’

     

     

     

  • Samsung launches Galaxy S6 Edge+

    Samsung Electronics at the weekend in Lagos, launched its newest flagship device, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. The device, which is the most attractive in its category in the market, has sleek ergonomic edge design, and a stylish, slim and light body made from metal and glass. It was unveiled at an unpacked event in New York, August 13, 2015, and in Nigeria at a media event in Lagos.
    According to the firm, the look and feel of the S6 Edge+ design portrays sophistication and excellence. The sleek phablet has a gorgeous, curved design and the beautiful harmony of metal and glass combined for durability. The glass includes a reflective surface to highlight color characteristics, which creates unique effects and depth definition when reflecting light. The device is available this week in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.
    Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, who spoke during the unveiling said dual edge display technology has been taken many notches higher with the new Galaxy S6 Edge+.
    “At Samsung, we pride ourselves at being the first in developing the newest technology that improves the way we live, communicate and shape the world. We pioneered large display phones and then led the way with curved glass technology. Today, we are bringing these two technologies together, by offering a device that is intuitive and efficient with a bigger screen, allowing consumers achieve more with their smartphone,” Kim added
    Another exciting feature of the device is the Live Broadcast, which allows users share or broadcast a video in real time over YouTube. With this feature, users can easily share special occasions as they happen with family and friends. The thrilling thing about this feature is that broadcasts can be sent directly from the camera app and friends and family can be invited to watch via text messages, e-mail, and social networking platforms.
    Another exciting video feature is the video collage, where Samsung took the photo collages a step future into videos. Users can combine multiple short videos and make them into one single video, giving each video a different look and feel-one can be slow motion while another black and white in a single video giving users exhilarating collage of videos that can be uploaded to different social media platforms.
    The Fast Wireless Charging is an impressive feature that takes just two hours to fully charge a discharged battery and compatible with most wireless chargers available. With the super-fast charging feature, once the device is connected to the fast-charging power adaptor, the device is fully charged in 90 minutes when the battery is completely out.
    The device combines the exceptional features of the Galaxy S6 Edge including the People Edge, Edge Lighting and Information Stream. One of the biggest improvements is the addition of app shortcuts to the Edge Screen. Users can now add shortcuts to five favourite apps and access them with just a swipe, saving you a tap or two.
    Its Director of Hand Held Products, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas, described the S6 Edge+ as an entertainment power-house, intensifying multimedia experience with a big beautiful screen.
    “Two years ago, we took a decision to deliver a superior display technology, great camera and best-in-class design, which led to the coming on stream of the S6 Edge. The dual edge design was like nothing else out there and the curved display resonated with our customers,” he enthused, adding: “Now, we are bringing everything you love to a big screen by improving on the features and design. The display is sharp, brilliant and the curve creates an added sense of depth. Due to the high definition screen, the colours are deep, rich and vibrant.”

    The brilliantly built phablet comes in a slimmer and lighter body with an improved curved screen of 5.7” Super AMOLED and a QHD 2560×1440 pixel resolution, delivering excellent sharpness, brightness, saturated colours and overall image quality as expected from Samsung, enhancing entertainment experience. The Quad HD provides a resolution that offers crisp and vivid images, delivering an immersive viewing experience
    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems, and semiconductor and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries with annual sales of US $196 billion. To discover more, please visit our official website at www.samsung.com and our official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com