First female Nigerian to be appointed General Manager Sales Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea, Lufthansa Group]

As of January 1st 2019, Mrs. Adenike Macaulay will be the newly appointed General Manager Sales Nigeria & Equatorial Guinea, Lufthansa Group. Mrs. Macaulay will be responsible for all the commercial and sales activities of the Lufthansa Group Airlines in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, being the first female and Nigerian to take this position.

Lifebuoy further spreads hygiene message, visits Markurdi IDP camp

In a bid to further spread the message of hygiene and disease prevention through handwashing, Lifebuoy today visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Dauda Camp, Makurdi, Benue State.

With over 80 percent of IDPs in the camp exposed to menacing diseases such as diarrhea and pneumonia - which are preventable by regular handwashing with soap - the representatives of the Lifebuoy brand brought  the behavioural change  message  of hand-washing to the camp with the hope of reducing these health risks by two-thirds come 2020.

According to Lanre Odupe,Lifebuoy  brand manager : “Nigeria has one of the largest child mortality rates in the world. We were the country with the 3rd highest number of new-born deaths in 2016 and is projected to overtake India by 2021. Such unpleasant statistics are a  reminder that the local corporates have a role to play in raising awareness for interventions such as hand washing to reduce child mortality, and generally improve the health of as many families as possible.”
Benue State First Lady, Dr. Eunice Ortom, who was present at the visit further added that although the state government is doing a lot in responding to the needs of the IDPs by providing relief materials and facilities at the camps, there has also been a need for private organizations to play active roles in furthering their wellbeing through health education and the provision of materials as demonstrated by Lifebuoy and Unilever.
“The influx of persons into the camps owing to unfortunate circumstances increased the number of IDP camps and the population of these camps have continued to grow. The state government is doing all within its power to see that there is no lack in the camps. Hence, it is great to see corporates like Unilever step up and not only educate the internally displaced persons on proper hygiene practices, provide items that will go a long way in improving the standard of living in the camps,” she said.
This outreach is in keeping with Lifebuoy’s ambition reach 1 billion people with handwashing behaviour change messages by 2020.

                             

RIDE FOR THE BLIND SET TO KICK OFF

The world we live in is fast evolving and the earlier people realise that blind people can be productive the better.

Being blind should never be a reason for anyone not to be successful. There are so many talented and hardworking people in our society today whose only limitation is blindness, and this limitation has stopped them from going ahead with their dreams.
 The Discovery Quest is an initiative that is focused on creating a social dialogue around blindness with a focus on the challenges the blind people in our immediate society face.

Access Bank, 27 other international banks develop Global Banking Principles, Zenith Bank and Keystone Bank endorse

Following the development of the Global Principles for Responsible Banking by Access Bank and 27 other global banks, other financial institutions have now become early endorsers of the Principles. The banks include Caixa Bank, Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (Ccofide), DGB Financial Group, GLS Bank, KB Financial Group,KBC Group, Keystone Bank, Natixis, Qatar National Bank, Standard Chartered PLC, and Zenith Bank PLC.

 The Global Principles for Responsible Banking was launched for public consultation in Paris three weeks ago by the Arab African International Bank (AAIB) (Egypt), Access Bank (Nigeria),Banco Pichincha (Ecuador), Banorte (Mexico), Barclays (United Kingdom), BBVA (Spain), BNP Paribas (France), Bradesco (Brazil), Caixa Bank, CIMB Bank (Malaysia), Commercial International Bank (CIB) (Egypt), Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (Ccofide), DGB Financial Group, First Rand (South Africa), Garanti Bank (Turkey), GLS Bank, Golomt Bank (Mongolia), Hana Financial Group (South Korea), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) (China), ING (Netherlands), KB Financial Group, KBC Group,Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Group (Kenya), Land Bank (South Africa),National Australia Bank (NAB) (Australia), Natixis, Nordea (Sweden), Piraeus Bank (Greece), Qatar National Bank, Santander (Spain), Shinhan Financial Group (South Korea), Societe Generale (France), Standard Bank (South Africa), Standard Chartered PLC, Triodos Bank (Netherlands), Westpac (Australia), and YES Bank (India).

Samson Itodo emerges The Future Awards Africa 2018 Young Person of the Year] Inbox x

 Samson Itodo, sponsor of the ‘Not-Too-Young-To-Run bill, emerged The Young Person of the Year at the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa held yesterday, 16 December, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

The ground-breaking bill, which was finally signed in 2018, sought to advance youth participation in Nigerian politics, challenging post-Independence laws that preclude citizens under the age of 30 from participating in Federal, State and Local Government election.

Samson Itodo took the top prize in a category made up of several inspiring Nigerians including author, Tomi Adeyemi; artiste, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke; academic, Nemitari Ajienka, and scientist, Dr. Mahmoud Maina.

More pictures from The Future Awards Africa 2018]

 Several dignitaries and personalities attended the 13th edition of The Future Awards Africa today at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

 Among them are Ibukun Awosika, Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria; Biodun Shobanjo, Chairman, Troyka Holdings; Kingsley Moghalu, 2019 presidential candidate, Young Progressives Party; entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jumoke Adenowo; Salawa Abeni and many more.
Described by the World Bank as the “Nobel Prize for young Africans”, The Future Awards Africa celebrates inspiring, young Nigerians changing the African narratives and making impact through their initiative, skill and creativity, thereby raising responsible citizens with the desire to achieve more and create better communities.

The Future Awards Africa 2018‎ is presented by The Future Project, Guaranty Trust Bank, and H20h.

Zapphaire Events set to launch ‘The Event Xperience Africa’ in January

Nigeria’s pioneer event planner and founder, Zapphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, has announced the launch of the maiden edition of The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) to be held from 15 – 17 January, 2019. 

A new Miss World 2018 has been crowned

 Miss Mexico Venessa De Leon.Dressed in a beautiful off-shoulder ivory gown...Congrats

PLUSSIZE FASHION WEEK AFRICA PRESENTS“GLOW UP & FLAWLESS"MASTERCLASS

Before now, being plus sized was seen as being unhealthy or unattractive, in recent times the narrative has changed and Plus sized women are being celebrated.
PlusSize Fashion Week Africa presents the first Edition of its Masterclass themed ‘Glow up and Flawless’, the masterclass is aimed at helping plus-sized women see beyond their body size help them cultivate an attitude of positivity in every facet of life. During the masterclass there would be talks on different on topics with seasoned panellists on board, the topics up for panel discussion are Business/finance, mental wellbeing, plus-size modelling and many more.

The master class is set to take place at 1 pm on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at the Main Banquet Hall, Oriental Hotel, Lagos.

MEDIA RELEASE [Call for Nominations for The Future Awards Africa 2018 closes in Today!

Africa biggest awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) has announced that its 2018 call for nominations will close in today, October 31, 2018.

The Central Working Committee (CWC) of the awards stated that the nominees should be young people who had made significant strides, defying the odds within the year under consideration. The public is encouraged to nominate trailblazers from their communities in categories ranging from social activism, business, professional service to media, and entertainment for the year in view.

DJ Spinall Releases 4th Studio Album - Iyanu

 

Iyanu // 'amazing' or 'miracle' Sound the alarm as Spinall's new studio album - Iyanu is now available on all streaming platforms. With two multi-platinum hit singles in the bag like Nowo & Baba.

PHOTOS FROM LAGOS FASHION WEEK

Models present creations by Nack on the runway during the Lagos Fashion Week on October 25, 2018. – Lagos Fashion Week aims to promote the Nigerian, African fashion industry and facilitate contact between entrepreneurs and consumers, including the media to view the current collections of designers participating at the event.

Models present creations by Cynthia Abila during the Lagos Fashion Week on October 25, 2018. – Lagos Fashion Week aims to promote the Nigerian, African fashion industry and facilitate contact between entrepreneurs and consumers, including the media to view the current collections of designers participating at the event. (Photo / AFP)

People Are Calling This Little Nigerian Girl “The Most Beautiful Child In The World”

According to mofebamuyiwa“All I can see is a powerful woman “ scripted by @lamboginny .
When he said this , I looked at the image again and I saw better Revelation !!!! TEAM
Muse : @the_j3_sisters
Make up by Dammy of @iposhlooks
Creative style direction @mofebamuyiwa
Hair by @totalshopwigs
Hair styled by @hairkarved
Styled by @styledbyseun
Assisted by @adebimpe_aj @ernest_chuxx @official_bigjosh

As seen on instagram we love this picture ...

SGTC FASHION PARTY AND WORKSHOP SIDEWALK RESTAURANT & BAR. VICTORIA ISLAND

SGTC Clothing is a contemporary Afrocentric, ready-to-wear fashion brand that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes. We believe diversity in womanhood is a major ingredient to their beauty and it’s also one of the various factors that makes them powerful and special. To stay true to diversity, we ensure we don’t repeat prints used for our garments. This encourages exclusivity as well as the availability of options.
With over 150 designs under our belt, we are consistently thinking of ways to improve, stay fresh, keep our clients pleased and satisfied. Our journey has been that of intense hard work and firm consistency. We have expanded exponentially, from a little business to daily delivering to clients globally. From a little tribe to building a culture of presenting our African prints especially Ankara in a unique way hundreds of people globally want to be a part of.

It’s been an exciting 2 years of creating quality and Uber stylish pieces. We would like you to join us as we celebrate our 2 years anniversary. In honour of that, we will be having a fashion party and a give back with Workshop featuring industry experts and lots of giveaways.

We have decided to have an "Intellectual Giveaway " which simply means giving something back to the Youths that would truly inspire and drive them to do better and be better in our Society.

FASHIONS FINEST AFRICA AWARDS WINNERS LIST

 FASHIONS FINEST AFRICA AWARDS WINNERS LIST
Fashions Finest Africa Awards was all glitz, glam and grandeur. The Fashions Finest Africa Awards was birthed out the need to celebrate those who have made a mark in the fashion industry.
The Fashions Finest fashion Africa weekend extravaganza kicked off in the morning on Friday, May 25, 2018 with an enlightening fashion conference at the Balmoral Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos themed “Increasing Nigeria’s Participation in the Global Garment Production Industry”. Then, in the evening, the Fashions Finest Africa Awards took place at the same venue
The show’s host, Bolanle Olukanni, did what she knew how to do best carrying the crowd along and she also looked stunning in all her outfits. There were also breathtaking performances by AFX Theatre Company and Juliana Dede.
 The fashion weekend will come to an end on Monday featuring Student designers, New and Emerging designers and established designers out of Africa, there will also be exhibitions all day giving lovers of fashion opportunities to shop all the way. 

                           Sharonojong

                          Bolanle (Host)

                        Adetoke Oluwo

After the Fashion show on Monday evening, the Epic Show will be closed with the Fashions Finest Africa Rave where everyone would hit the dance floor and have even more fun with DJ Crowd Kontroller on the wheels of steel.

FASHIONS FINEST AWARDS WINNERS
Male Model of the year – TOSAN DUDUN
Female Model of the year – AYOMMIDE AYODELE
 Fashion Retail Store of the year – PAYPORTE
Fashion Icon of the year – DEOLA SAGOE
Fashion Blogger of the year – KEFI BOO
Fashion Influencer of the year –  TOKE MAKINWA
Designer of the year – LISA FOLAWIYO
Emerging Designer of the year – RICH MNISI
Men’s wear Designer of the year  - MAI ATAFO
Women’s wear Designer of the year – TUBO
Young Designer of the year – EMMY KASBIT
Makeup Artiste f the year – D'ARTISTE BY DODOS
Stylist of the year – THE STYLE INFIDEL
Fashion Show of the year – GUARANTY TRUST BANK FASHION WEEKEND
Outstanding Contribution to Nigerian Fashion Award – OMOYEMI AKERELE
Accessories Designer of the year – PICHULIK
Creative of the year – PAPA OPPONG
Shoe Designer of the year- BUQISI - RUUX
Bag Designer of the year – FEMI HANDBAGS
Fashion Photographer of the year – REZE BONNA
Fashion Magazine of the year – SCHICK MAGAZINE
Indigenous Fabric Maker of the year - ADIRE LOUNGE