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Samsung Pledges Commitment to Nigerians
Samsung Electronics is giving away Samsung Olympic medals and numerous Samsung products in its Olympics Go-For-Gold promo and the ‘Text-A-Guess Promo as a way of affirming their position in the global market.
Mr. James You, managing director, Samsung Nigeria, disclosed this at the media launch of the initiatives in Lagos, last week.
He said "here in Nigeria, the 2-in-1 Samsung Olympics Promotions consist of the Text-A-Guess promo which entails the general public to share in the spirit of the games and win medals and Samsung product prizes by sending their predicted winners of 3 key events – football, boxing and 100 meters sprint; and the Samsung Olympics Go-For-Gold promo which will enable consumers of Samsung products – from mobile phones to consumer electronics and ICT devices – share in the Olympics spirit and win Samsung Olympic medals and product prizes".
Also speaking at the event was Charles Uwa Omoregha, marketing manager, Samsung Nigeria, who said "only buyers of Samsung products are eligible for the Samsung Olympics Go-For-Gold promo and they are to text the word ‘Samsung’, their names, phone number, state of residence, the item bought, the IMEI number (in the case of mobile phones) or serial number (for other products) to 32050, leaving a space after each piece of information."
"The Text-A-Guess promo would require participants to text their predictions of winners of the 100 meter sprint event, football and boxing competitions. They are text the word ‘Samsung’, their names, the sport event, predicted winner’s name and their phone number, leaving a space after each piece of information," he added.
Omoregha also informed that participants can win 10 46-inch LCD TV sets, 20 giant ultra-stylish Refrigerators and 300 of the SGH-J700 ‘Drogba’ phones in the Samsung Olympics Go-For-Gold promo while prizes up for grabs in the Text-A-Guess promo include 10 32-inch LCD TV sets, 200 SGH-J700 phones and 50 DX 1200 Home Theatre Systems.
You reaffirmed Samsung’s commitment to Nigerians, informing that they are not particular about the monetary value of the promo and assuring that winners would redeem their prizes provided they had supplied the right information.
Old buyers of Samsung products however, would not be eligible for the Olympics Go-For-Gold promo.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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