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RevolutionPlus Strikes Double With Star Actress, Omoni Oboli

Leader in property development and housing, RevolutionPlus Property Ltd has struck a dual partnership with star actress Omoni Oboli as the company unveiled the leading role interpreter in the movie industry as its latest brand ambassador.

According to Bamidele Onalaja, Chief Executive Officer of RevolutionPlus, the deal will see Omoni Oboli headline mostly the construction arm of RevolutionPlus while the company will in turn partner with the actress on two of her upcoming projects; Sisi London and Unfaithful.

Onalaja had earlier hinted that the RevolutionPlus settled for Oboli out of the many that were screened for the role because of her track record in the industry and being a scandal-free thespian who will be an asset to the RevolutionPlus brand.

According to him, “her wealth of experience and character will boost RevolutionPlus’ profile of integrity and excellence.”

While justifying the company’s choice of Omoni Oboli as the new face of the property giant, Tolu Onalaja, Executive Director, RevolutionPlus maintained that the company settled for Oboli since “we share similar values of excellence and trust” saying it’s a relationship that will be to the benefit of our customers.

Moments after she signed the contract and was unveiled as a brand ambassador of the leading property merchandising company in Nigeria, Omoni Oboli said: “I am attracted to RevolutionPlus because the company radiates trust and excellence being rare qualities we have in common.”

She noted that Nigerians in the diaspora need the services of integrity proved property companies like RevolutionPlus because “Nigerians in the diaspora have been duped in the past by family, friends and mushroom property companies, who they send money to for the purpose of acquiring and developing properties and ended up with nothing.

Billionaire Businessman Prince Ned Nwoko’s Foundation Tee-Off with One Day Golf Par-3 Tournament

It is definitely a week for sporting events as philanthropic billionaire businessman Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation will be hosting golf enthusiasts to a great time on the green with One Day Par-3 Golf Tournament on Saturday 23rd November at Royal Golf Course, Idumuje Ugboko Aniocha North Local Government, Delta State.

This is the second sporting event in one week that has something to do with the foundation of this billionaire with milk of kindness, he had earlier in the week brought in foreign coaches, football agents and football scouts into Abuja the country capital under the Prince Ned Nwoko’s Foundation Soccer Star Project. The project which is a football talent hunt where grassroots players are given opportunity to be coached by foreign tacticians after which their talents will be exposed to the football agents and scouts who will be picking 40 best for a footballing tour of Europe.

The golf tournament is the third edition of the yearly sporting event that is promoting tourism and sport development in the country. According to close source, this year’s event will even be greater as it will attract known international golfers with lots of prices to be won.

Prince Ned Nwoko’s Foundation is a non-governmental, non-partisan ethnic neutral organization that is dedicated to improving sport, tourism and environment while working tirelessly to better the lives of an average Nigerian.

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Heritage Bank celebrates International Men’s Day

Heritage Bank Plc, Nigeria’s Most Innovative Banking Service Provider celebrated International Men’s Day 2019 themed: “Making a difference for Men and Boys”, with event held at every Experience Centres- ECs (branches) of the bank across the country.

The financial institution leveraged on this theme and coined a personal theme, which is “Break the Ice; Inspire another Man”.

To help chart a path that will champion gender parity in grand style, the male staff had engaging activities which include a men’s bonding/mentorship session with various appealing subject of discussions in the ECs, where the senior colleagues initiated the talks alongside other male staff contributed freely to break into the parity ice; pry into how to excel in their homes, career, mental health, politics, family, education, sports and other endeavours of life. Also, as part of the activities are a themed dressing for the men (Club Jerseys or Polo Shirts on Jeans or Beige Chinos) and a celebration of the men by their female colleagues.

Commemorating the International Men’s Day celebrated annually in various countries around the world, the MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo emphasized that its serves as an opportunity to highlight the issues affecting the male gender and to also appreciate the men around us.

“At the core of our services, we recognise the need for gender equality. As we know that International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March globally. In the same way, there is a day for Men’s on 19^th Novembers, which is also observed worldwide. This day highlight the positive difference that men bring to the world, communities and to their families. It also raises awareness about men’s well-being and issues that men face on a global scale,” he explained.

Addressing the Management and staff of the institution, Sekibo who recognised the immense contributions of the male counterparts, noted, “we are proud to affirm that having you men in different capacities working to imbed a difference in this organization have proved you worthy to be celebrated.

“Strong yet supportive, tough yet so kind…You sacrifice all your life for the family to bring a smile on their faces…You toil in the office just to support your colleagues and the organization.”

He, however, assured the staff, “we also understand that having a family and a career can be a balancing act and strive to support all our staff to ensure that each person is able to reach their full career potential while maintaining a good work-life balance. Maintaining a fulfilled workforce is important to us, whilst we conversely ensure that all our clients have the best possible experience.

“So, here’s a special thank you to all our male brilliant staff who are helping to create a more gender-inclusive world.”

Heritage bank did not fail to celebrate its loyal male customers with the bank helmsman, Sekibo via deploying special messages acknowledged their positive contributions to society, community, family, marriage, childcare and to the environment.

TOP GLOBAL DESIGNERS STORM LAGOS FOR “STYLE BY ZENITH 2.0” LIFESTYLE FAIR

Top global designers and brands will storm Lagos for the “Style by Zenith 2.0” Fair, the second edition of Zenith Bank’s highly anticipated Lifestyle Fair, which holds from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Eko Energy City, Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Some of the top designers billed to feature at the fair include Tom Ford, Dolce and Gabbana, Tokyo James, Eyola, Mai Atafo, Okunnoren Twins, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri, Telvin Nwafor, Fikirte Addis, House of Kaya, Gozen Green, Trish O, Chulaap, Agatha Moreno, Sunny Rose, Nonnistics, Caesar Couture, Yartel, Orapeleng Mdutle, Mustapha Hassanali and the Fabric Hub, amongst others.

Aside showcasing their designs during the runway modelling sessions at the fair, they will also be participating in the various Lifestyle masterclasses, offering expert opinions on recent trends and designs in the global fashion industry.

Launched in 2018, the “Style by Zenith” initiative was created with the objective of supporting and creating value for customers by focusing on various aspects of their lifestyle.

“Style by Zenith 2.0” caps a year of all-encompassing customer lifestyle engagements by Zenith Bank through events such as the Aspire Music Festival, a musical concert for millennials held in Lagos in September and the Aba SME Fair organised for SMEs in the Aba Fashion Market, Abia State last month. This is in addition to the Light-Up Ceremony of the yuletide decorations on Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island coming up by the second week of this month.

The three-day fair has an interesting line up of activities including runway modelling by leading Nigerian and international models accessorized by top global and Nigerian designers, modelling masterclasses, exhibition of lifestyle, beauty, health & fitness products, food and drinks, games arcade for both children and adults as well as musical concert featuring Nigeria’s biggest artistes.

Fashion One, the leading global fashion and lifestyle channel will once again be working with Zenith Bank on the “Style by Zenith 2.0” initiative.

Registration for the event, which is free for everyone, can be done by visiting www.zenithbank.com/style.

Zenith Bank Plc is recognized as one of the most innovative financial institutions in Nigeria and was voted the most customer-focused bank in Nigeria for the Retail and SME segments in the 2018 KPMG Annual Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (BICSS). Most recently, the bank won the Best Bank in Retail Banking and the Bank of the Year at the 2019 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BOFI) Awards, and was ranked as the Best Digital Bank in Nigeria 2019 by Agusto & Co.

Hon. Ned Nwoko Honored by Africa Advancement Forum UK

It is the general belief that no good work is lost, this can well be used to describe what happened recently when Honourable Prince Ned Nwoko was being given an award of honour as the Africa Community Developer of the Year by some Africans in diaspora under the name Africa Advancement Forum UK.

The award which is coming barely a month after the philanthropic billionaire had empower 50 Nigerians with a support cash of one hundred thousand Naira each through his Instagram account, an act that shows the Delta State born Businessman cum Politician as a natural giver and not one that gives only for publicity sake.

Presenting the award to Mr Nwoko during a brief ceremony in Abuja, the director, International Cooperational Africa Advancement Forum, David James Egwu said the award was in recognition of the frantic efforts and sacrifices being made by the recipient in the area of human and community development.
He urged the recipient to continue with the good works he has been doing and ensure that the image of the black man is restored through his philanthropic works.

Receiving the award, Mr Nwoko who expressed delight over the award said he felt inspired by the award to do more in sports and youths’ development.

Mr Ned Nwoko who is currently on the process of establishing a sports University in Idumuje Ugboko, Delta State said any young man or woman interested in sports and education combined would find a place at the University when recognized by the National Universities Commission, NUC.
According to him, the university will cover all Olympic sports when eventually commissioned.

Mr Nwoko noted that five of the seven structures recommended by NUC for a start are already in place, adding that efforts were on to ensure close collaboration with the Delta State government.

ZENITH BANK IGNITES LAGOS WITH “STYLE BY ZENITH 2.0”

Following the success of the maiden edition, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank Plc is set to ignite Lagos with the second edition of its highly anticipated Lifestyle Fair, “Style by Zenith 2.0”, which holds from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2019.

First launched in 2018, the “Style by Zenith 2.0” initiative, which was created with the objective of supporting and creating value for customers by focusing on various aspects of their lifestyle, will hold at the Eko Energy City, Eko Atlantic, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This year, “Style by Zenith 2.0” takes things up a notch with the theme, “Style the Life you Desire”, aimed at encouraging Nigerians to live their best lives and be extraordinary.

The three-day fair has an interesting line up of activities including runway modelling by leading Nigerian and international models accessorized by top designers, modelling masterclasses, exhibition of lifestyle, beauty, health & fitness products, food and drinks, games arcade for both children and adults as well as musical concert featuring Nigeria’s biggest artistes.

Fashion One, the leading global fashion and lifestyle channel will once again be working with Zenith Bank on the “Style by Zenith 2.0” initiative.

Attendance at the fair is free for everyone. However, the music concert is exclusively reserved for Zenith Bank customers, although non-Zenith customers can still attend the concerts by simply opening a Zenith Bank account and registering to attend at www.zenithbank.com/style.

Ethnic Business Awards Rewards Best Foreign Enterprise

A chapter and befitting accolades for foreign business personalities and migrants community who have chosen to find a home in the Nigeria’s stormy trading soil have finally birthed. Billed to hold at the prestigious Oriental hotel, Lekki Lagos on February 14th, 2020, the epoch making event is no doubt, the most appropriate way of celebrating the historic St. Valentine’s Day.

Sprouting under the acronym of The Ethnic Business Awards (www.theethnicbusinessawards.com), the awards project promises to celebrate and honour recognized Nigeria-based foreign investors, dedicated entrepreneurs, business moguls, corporate firms, the diplomatic coterie as well as the migrants community.

The Ethnic Business Awards, according to Lanre Odukoya who’s the project’s scribe, is aimed at recognizing and appreciating the outstanding contributions of foreign businesses, organisations, individuals and communities to corporate Nigeria, “this is like thinking outside the box, the awards is designed to reward and encourage innovations and excellence among Nigeria-based foreigners in enterprise”, Lanre said.

Inspired by the growing population of foreign investors, organisations, individuals and migrants communities who have impressed with remarkable inputs into the growth of the Nigerian economy, the Ethnic Business Awards [EBA] seeks to reward the best practices in commerce, international diplomacy and excellence across other industries.

Nigeria became Africa’s largest economy for the second year in a row according to a multinational professional services network, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), in 2019. Beyond doubts, this feat would have been impossible without the faith reposed in her by men and women of other nationalities who have defied doom prediction to swarm Nigeria to grow her commerce.

The EBA (www.theethnicbusinessawards.com) pays very special attention to promising and established foreign companies, communities, organisations and individuals of sterling qualities all of whom will be identified and grouped into different categories following a public opinion poll and wide consultations with some of the industry’s finest experts.

Though debuting tad late, the organizers, Pun Communications’ recognition of this very vital segment of the nation’s economy will boost the morale of the recipients of the honour and intending foreign investors, groups or individuals to join the Africa’s largest economy.

The grand celebration of the winners and presentation of the awards is scheduled to hold on February 14, 2020 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Lagos SCID train Officers on Community Engagement, Security Services

In addition to efforts of the Nigeria Police Force and Lagos state Police command to further strengthen Community Policing and ensure maximum safety of lives and properties in the state, the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Lagos, has on Monday trained police officers on community engagement and security services.

The one-day workshop which was approved by the Lagos state commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu, and facilitated by United Kingdom-based security company, Target Search Global (TSG) was held at the department’s lecture hall at the SCID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos.

According to the Officer-in Charge of the SCID, Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Yetunde Longe, she said that the training has become necessary in order to reaffirm the vision and dedication of the Inspector-General of Police towards reforming the Police and members of the Nigerian Police Force.

The Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos state Commissioner of Police are working tirelessly in reforming the Police force and ensuring maximum safety of lives and properties. This is why the CP has approved this training in order to further help us improve on our relationship with members of the public as one of the steps in achieving this goal.” She added.

Speaking to one of the facilitators of the workshop and Lead Consultant of Target Search Global, Mr. Olufemi Aratokun-Ale he also added that the training will also focus on unveiling new trends and techniques of combating security issues and eliminating security threats in Nigeria.

Other area of focus during the training include: Mental health awareness, intelligence profiling, criminal data collection, modern interview technique, forensic evidence analysis, and so on.

L-R Business Executive Director TSG Nig. Ltd- Blessing Nwakanma, Officer-In-Charge of the SCID- DCP Yetunde Longe, Lead Consultant Target Search Global Nigeria- Olufemi Olatunji Arotokun-Ale

Sight & Sound of Regina Daniels Nwoko Birthday Bash in Dubai

Much has been said about the exquisite birthday bash thrown by Hon. Ned Nwoko the billionaire husband of beautiful Nollywood actress Regina Daniels Nwoko, for her in far away Dubai recently.

The birthday which have in attendance very few people was described as simple but fabulous and it is to mark the twentieth (20th) years birthday of the beautiful script interpreter. Though there has been so much said about it but we will be giving you all the footage of the high-class event and some interview sessions with the celebrant;

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Seyi & Layal Tinubu’s Noella Foundation Partners Food Clique Support to Feed 5,000 Students and Homeless on World Food Day

In 1945 the United Nations with the objective of eliminating hunger and improving nutrition and standards of living by increasing agricultural productivity decided to form its oldest permanent specialized agency, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). So in commemorating the aim of the FAO October 16 was set aside in 1946 to celebrate World Food Day.

World Food Day is a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger as people from around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate worldwide hunger from our lifetime.

This year, Nigeria join the rest of the world by celebrating World Food Day. Seyi and Layal Tinubu owned Noella Foundation decided to partner with Food Clique Support to promote national awareness for those who are suffering from hunger and most importantly for the need to eradicate Hunger across the country ensuring food security and nutritious diets for all.

The event which took the team to Kano Street in Ebute-Meta area see then treat 5,000 students and homeless children to sumptuous and nutritious meal, the event which was attended by Seyi Tinubu in company of his wife and Bolajoko Fadipe of the Food Clique featured prominently homemade food which they serve those who trooped out to witness this year’s celebration.