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“33” Export Rounds off First Quarter of Friendship Experience Parties with Loud Bang
The first phase of the massively popular friendship experience parties organized by “33” Export Lager has rounded off with amazing end-of-the-quarter friendship parties in Umuahia and Eket.
The Friendship Experience Party kicked off its 2018 edition in March and has been a viral success in all the major cities in Nigeria.
From Lagos to Enugu, Uyo to Calabar, Onitsha to Warri, the friendship experience parties were massively attended by the locals everywhere it made a stop.
These past weeks, the friendship party train landed simultaneously in Umuahia and Eket and the experience was no different as residents came out in large numbers with their friends and families to witness the event.
The event lived up to its strong friendship credentials as DJ kentalky, ace comedians I Go Save, Mc Shakara and other top-rated entertainers treated the attendees to plenty comedy and music as well as other fun activities including interesting games such as Connect 4, the famous Jenga, and the beer pong game.
As with every friendship experience party, consumers were also rewarded with exciting prizes in the games.
Some of the prizes won at the events included refrigerators, generators, standing fans and many more.
In all, there have been 30 friendships parties held in 12 different cities across Nigeria this quarter with many more planned to hold at the second half of the year.
Highlighting the importance of the friendship parties, Emmanuel Agu, Portfolio Manager, Mainstream Lager & Stout brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, said: “’33’ Export Lager is big on promoting friendship which explains why we are always delighted to create platforms and opportunities that celebrate real friendships.
“You will agree that friends matter and the memories created with them enrich our lives and make us happier.
“In the next phase of the friendship experience parties, we plan to do even more for our friends and loved ones in line with our commitment to our consumers,” he added.
The friendship experience parties highlight “33” Export’s commitment to helping consumers share memorable moments and deepen friendship connections across different divides.
“33” Export Lager is Nigeria’s leading premium quality beer brand brewed by the master brewers, Nigerian Breweries Plc.
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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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