Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, has declared that the company is committed to the production and broadcast of content that aligns with the consumption and technology preferences of its subscribers. Ugbe made the declaration in Lagos recently at the annual DStv Media Sales (DMS) Workshop, held in collaboration with the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN), at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja. He explained that the company can only retain the loyalty of its subscribers through the continuous broadcast of content that meets their taste, adding that this will help strengthen the connection with customers and…
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Nominees for the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards will on Saturday, 19 March, be unveiled in a special broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 9 pm WAT. Nollywood actors, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim-Effiong, will announce the nominees in all 33 categories for this edition. Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola speaking on the broadcast said, “We received a good number of quality entries from across the continent for this edition of the AMVCAs and we are pleased to reveal the final shortlist of nominees,…
FirstBank, Nigeria’s leading financial inclusion services provider has urged its customers to take advantage of the Bank’s ongoing Verve Card campaign designed to reward customers for their continued usage of the Verve debit Card. The Eight-week promo will end on Wednesday, 30 March 2022 as 2,601 customers will win various prizes. These prizes according to a statement by FirstBank, include N20,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 Cash Prize, N10,000 worth of airtime; power generating sets, refrigerator, cooking gas and the grand prize of a brand-new car. The promo will reward customers on a weekly and monthly basis. In every week of…
The 2022 International Women’s Day became a day for the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, to acknowledge his role in women empowerment in the country, as numerous beneficiaries of his efforts decorated him with awards of recognition. The event was a public lecture organized by the Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF), an umbrella body of over 200 women’s rights groups, in conjunction with the Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies (CDS) of Bayero University, to mark the 2022 International Women Day (IWD), which Danbatta chaired in Kano State.…
Women have been urged to wake up to the myriad of opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving 21st Century and take their rightful places in the highly competitive business environment while making their voices heard. The call came from a host of renowned female business leaders, seasoned speakers and resource persons as TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading distributor of technology, services and lifestyle products, formally flagged off The HERwakening, an initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. Held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, the well-attended session was hosted physically at the impressive Yudala…
Nigeria’s caring network, 9mobile, has announced free international calls and SMS to Ukraine to enable Nigerians to seamlessly remain in touch with their loved ones in the Eastern European country, amidst the ongoing military invasion. The free International Calls and SMS Offer to Ukraine will run till March 31. Digital Times understands that regardless of their existing plans, all 9mobile customers will enjoy zero rate international calls and SMS from Nigeria to Ukraine for the duration of the offer. Subscribers will be able to enjoy unbilled calls for up to 30 minutes and send up to 30 SMS while the…
By Emmanuel AKINYEMI When tech founders think about improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, they seem to think of only big changes. However, it doesn’t always have to be. Customers are moved by even the smallest things that signify that businesses care about them. Hence, I think more businesses should be doing these things. To drive home my point in a more relatable way, I’ll tell the story of Max. Max was the owner of a small cafe in the heart of the city. Despite having a loyal customer base, he was always looking for ways to improve their experience and…
Phase3 Telecom, Africa’s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services provider, is enabling advanced digital connectivity, improved performance and enhanced network security for enterprises. This drive is targeted at cost-efficient and unified network endpoint management for businesses in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. This development is also designed to amplify Phase3 enterprise value active network deployments for MSMEs, large scale corporates and institutions. Stanley Jegede, the company’s executive chairman said, “this expansive service optimization is targeted at improved coverage on Phase3 network routes through Africa as well as to assure solutions that help businesses transform and…
Launching a new product is a critical milestone for any organisation, and the success of the launch depends on various factors. This article focuses on the leadership aspects of launching a product, including developing a compelling go-to-market strategy, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and driving user adoption through effective marketing and sales strategies with inputs from a Senior Product Manager, OLUWATOSIN LADAPO who understands the importance of driving product adoption and ensuring a successful product launch. According to Tosin, a successful product launch begins with a well-defined go-to-market strategy. Oluwatosin Ladapo excels in crafting strategies that effectively communicate the value proposition of…
Airtel Nigeria has announced that customers on its network can now call their loved ones, family members and friends in Ukraine for free and without any conditions attached. Airtel noted in a statement that it is important to provide unhindered access to everyone who needs to reach out and connect with their loved ones in Ukraine at this time. The free call service to Ukraine is available to both prepaid and postpaid customers and applies to both mobile and fixed-line numbers in Ukraine. The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Airtel Nigeria, Surendran Chemmenkotil, said, “Airtel understands that many Nigerians…