Broadcasting
Shoppers in for Massive Deals As Konga Celebrates 9th Anniversary
Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-Commerce giant, turns nine this July.
To celebrate its nine years of outstanding leadership and landmark strides in the e-Commerce sector, Konga is set to treat Nigerians to two weeks of mega deals and special offers.
The Konga 9th Anniversary promotion kicks off on Friday June 25 and runs till Monday, July 5, 2021. The mega promotion, which will see a wide-ranging array of mouth-watering incentives, price slashes, best-priced deals and giveaways placed at the disposal of Konga shoppers, will run online at www.konga.com and offline in every Konga retail store nationwide.
The promotion will run across the entire suite of Konga’s massive bouquet including Mobile Phones, Electronics, Home & Kitchen, Computing & Accessories, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Fashion, Power, Fashion, Baby, Kids & Toys (BKT), Beauty and much more.
Also, to make the ninth anniversary celebration a memorable affair for its customers, the management of Konga says it is rolling out 900,000 assorted products and up to 90,000 special deals for its shoppers. In addition, there is a chance for shoppers to sing and win amazing prizes via the Konga Karaoke.
Furthermore, two lucky Nigerians will get a chance to win shopping vouchers daily on live radio for nine days.
This is in addition to other incentive such as treasure hunts, flash sales, free shipping, app-only deals and a special 9th Anniversary live auction (Konga Last Price) on July 5.
Nick Imudia, Co-CEO, Konga Group, affirms that the Konga 9th Anniversary promotion is one that will situate the company’s landmark achievements in the e-Commerce ecosystem, while affording it the opportunity to reward its loyal customers with mega deals.
‘‘The Konga 9th Anniversary promo is a time to celebrate some of the huge strides we have recorded in the Nigerian e-Commerce space since inception. In nine years, we have successfully fulfilled over 15 million orders, served over seven million customers, amassed 35 physical stores and counting across various cities in Nigeria, set up six thriving entities within the Konga Group, acquired over 400 logistics assets, rolled out 0ver 15 massive warehousing facilities and provided direct and indirect employment opportunities for over 250,000 employees nationwide. This is not to forget the fact that we have expanded our reach to over 75 locations across Nigeria.
‘‘All these would have been impossible without the support of our most esteemed customers. Therefore, we are using this ninth anniversary celebration as an opportunity to express our gratitude to them. A number of special offers have been lined up from Friday, June 25 until the end of the promotion on Monday, July 5.
‘‘These offers are better experienced than imagined. You can walk into the nearest Konga store or go online at konga.com from Friday to experience it,’’ he advised.
Founded in July 2012, Konga holds the prime status of being one of the pioneers of the recent e-Commerce wave in Nigeria. It also pioneered the marketplace structure which has been widely adopted by other players in Nigeria and beyond. Having come under new ownership in 2018, Konga has been set on a path of immense growth which has seen it assume the dominant position in the Nigerian e-Commerce sector.
Broadcasting
How to Beat DStv Price Increase with ‘Price Lock’ Feature
In today’s fast-paced world, where every penny counts, finding ways to save on essential services is more important than ever. And as part of its commitment to customer satisfaction, DStv has reiterated its “Price Lock” feature.
This is in response to the upcoming tariff increase, which the company understands may impose some financial strain on its valued customers.
What exactly does the “Price Lock” feature entail? The “Price Lock” feature offers customers the opportunity to retain their subscriptions at the current rate for 12 months.
To use the “Price Lock” feature, customers simply need to renew their subscriptions before the due date each month, ensuring uninterrupted access to their favourite DStv content at the current rate for the next 12 months.
But here’s the catch: only customers with an active subscription by the 30th of April qualify for this offer, when the tariff adjustment comes into effect.
Make sure you don’t miss the price lock offer! Simply download the MyDStv or MyGOtv app or dial *288# to subscribe, upgrade, or set up Auto-Renewal.
Broadcasting
OJI Demands Ban on Netflix, TikTok, Others over Same-Sex Content
Civil Society Organisation (CSO) under the auspices of Open Justice Initiative (OJI), has threatened to drag the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to court if it fails to ban Netflix, TikTok, and others over the alleged broadcast of offensive same-sex content on Nigeria’s airwaves.
The CSO, also urged NBC to ban other social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, etc with regard to the subject matter.
Donald Ayibiowu, lawyer and programme officer of OJI, gave the warning in a letter addressed to Mr. Charles Ebuebu, director-general of the NBC.
The certified true copy of the letter titled: “Need to ban and bar the continuous broadcast of offensive same-sex contents on Nigeria’s airwaves by Netflix and other specialised broadcast outlets”, made available to newsmen in Abuja, was received by the Commission on April 23, 2024.
The letter said, “We write to draw the esteem attention of your commission to some obnoxious and repugnant same-sex contents being aired or transmitted by some broadcast outfits operating within the Nigeria broadcast space, which platforms includes Netflix and some social media entities.
“These abhorrent contents being campaigned about borders on the promotion of amorous relationships between persons of same sex on the said platforms.
“We received complaints on this topic from well-meaning Nigerians and religious organisations and further discovered that the broadcast contents/materials on these platforms are laced with embedded scenes/episodes where same-sex relationships are practically being propagated.
“We also conducted research on some social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), Facebook (Meta), etc with regards to this subject, and found same hazardous and illegal same-sex content being promoted and transmitted.
“It is clear that there is an agenda to surreptitiously lure the unsuspecting young population of this country to this satanic habit/lifestyle of same-sex practice in Nigeria by subtly introducing same through entertainment and showbiz industry, albeit through the airwaves.
“It is now commonplace to see some of these illegal contents being conveyed on social media and specialised platforms in Nigeria.
“We wish to point out that these contents are clearly being aired or transmitted in contravention of our extant laws such as Sections 4(2) and 5(2} of the Same-Sex Mariage (Prohibition) Act, 2013,” he said.
The lawyer said the act being subtly propagated and promoted via the mediums was targeted at destroying the moral fibre and rectitude, erode, dislodging and polluting the society with unacceptable inhuman values.
He said it was also to erode the age-long cultural practices and sacred religious belief system of male and female gender only as created by God Almighty.
Ayibiowu said, that if the commission failed to block, restrict or scrap the same-sex promotional material/contents from Nigeria airwaves, “we shall proceed to seek further redress in pursuit of our goal of saner Nigeria airwaves”.
Broadcasting
FCCPC to Review Multichoice’s Tariff Hike
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has promised to review recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions to ensure subscribers in Nigeria get value for their money.
Recall that the leading pay TV operator, recently announced increase in the subscriptions for its DStv and GOtv packages by at least 25 per cent.
Multichoice announced the increase in tarrifs in a message sent to subscribers on Wednesday and said that the new regime will be effective May 1.
The company stated this in the statement signed by John Ugbe, chief executive officer was titled, ‘Price Adjustment on DStv and GOtv Packages.’
The pay-TV firm cited the rise in the cost of business operations as the rationale behind the price increase.
The company said, “We understand the impact this change may have on you – our valued customer, but the rise in the cost of business operations, has led us to make this difficult decision.
“It remains our mission to provide the best entertainment and viewing experience to you and are committed to continue to deliver high-quality content and unparalleled service. So, from Wednesday, 1 May 2024, the price adjustment will take effect.”
But Adamu Abdullahi, acting chief executive officer, FCCPC, in a chat with Channels Television on its Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday, provided an update on the summons issued to the owner of a Chinese store in Abuja accused of discriminatory and sharp practices.
He also commented on the adherence to the order given to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, stating that sanctions are imminent for all verified infractions identified by the agency.
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