Extensive research, devt secret of Orijin success- Pike
Orijin may face a formidable competition with the introduction of Ace Roots from the stable of Nigerian breweries. Other bitters brand such as Alomo and Agya Bitters have also stepped up their game for what is now turning into an interesting brand war. In this chat, the Marketing and Innovation Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gavin Pike, explained what has been responsible for the success of Orijin and steps taken by the company to ensure the brand maintains top quality and its status as the consumers’ choice.
Ugwuanyi: An encounter with simplicity
Just recently, the Amube Ohum Orba polling centre of the Governor-Elect of Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi played host to various media houses, INEC officials, security agencies as well as local and international observers who monitored the March 28 and April 11, 2015 general elections in the area.
Boko Haram: NEMA officials arrive Yola to receive 293 rescued victims
A team from the National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA) on Friday arrived Yola, the Adamawa capital, to receive the 293 women and girls rescued by Nigerian soldiers from BokoHaram camps in Sambisa forest.
Long-term sector investment boosts Somalia’s trade with Gulf states
Somalia in 2014 exported a record 5 million livestock to markets in the Gulf of Arabia thanks to heavy investments in animal disease prevention backed by the European Union and the United Kingdom, FAO said today.
Oronto Natei Douglas: A Man of Uncommon Courage
My last Lunch with Oronto was February 22, 2015. Venue was his hotel room on the 9th floor of Eko Hotels, Lagos. President Goodluck Jonathan was just few kilometres away, making frantic consultations on his presidential campaign. Oronto had visited the President briefly in the morning, came back and went straight for a quick nap.
NLC, TUC call for legal framework to revive govt.-owned refineries
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Friday in Abuja called for a legislative framework that would facilitate the revival of government-owned refineries.
Fuel sells for N500 per litre in Oyo as petrol scarcity worsens
The scarcity of petrol worsened on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, with long queues dotting the few filling stations where the product is available.
Obada goal lifts Moroka Swallows off bottom
Nigerian Felix Obada scored as Moroka Swallows defeated Maritzburg United 1-0 Friday and moved off the bottom of the South African Premiership table.
Chibok abduction: Onaiyekan decries slow response of FG
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Thursday decries the slow response of Federal Government after the abduction of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State last year by the Boko Haram sect was slow.
Dance, story-telling, as Peak milk celebrates 60
Dance and story-telling was what Friesland Campina WAMCO Nigeria Plc needed to celebrate Peak Milk at 60. The Managing Director of the company, Mr. Rahul Colaco, while speaking at the celebration ceremony, described Peak as “a truly Nigerian iconic brand,” while expressing happiness and appreciation of Nigerian’s loyalty to Peak milk and “particularly those who have come from far and near for the celebration of 60 years of nourishing Nigeria with quality dairy nutrition.”
Brace for economic realities, Jonathan tells workers
As Nigerian workers join the rest of the world to mark the commemoration of Workers day, President Goodluck Jonathan has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union to brace up for the harsh economic realities in the country occasioned by the recent fall in the price of oil at the international market, saying that industrial relationship can only be more cordial, if democracy is nurtured to grow.
Petrol scarcity: NARTO suspends strike, meets oil marketers
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) on Friday reached an agreement with the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) to suspend their strike, according to an official.
Olu of Warri marks 28th coronation anniversary
The Itsekiri people on Friday gathered at the Palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II to commence the 28th Coronation Anniversary of the monarch.
We will hold Buhari accountable to his promises, – NLC, TUC
Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Friday in Abuja vowed to hold the incoming Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd)-led government accountable in respect of his party’s promises to Nigerians and workers in particular.
Welterweight showdown: Pacquiao the people’s choice
Floyd Mayweather is a slight favorite, but Manny Pacquiao is the people’s choice according to the money being wagered on the Filipino icon ahead of Saturday’s welterweight showdown.
Enugu Gov Poll: Ezea’s lone voice in the wilderness
The Peoples Democratic Party,PDP,governorship candidate,Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s victory at the April 11 poll was a testament to his blistering popularity. It also showed how strong PDP is in Enugu. His victory was so clear and was predicted. And that’s apparently why there’s condemnation of calls from the All Progressive Congress,APC,candidate,Okey Ezea, seeking cancellation of the poll adjudged by international observers as free, fair and credible.
