E-Business
Massive Turn-Out as Yudala Takes Black Friday Sells to Festac, Trade Fair
By peter oluka
Yudala made it a weekend to remember for scores of enthusiastic shoppers at Sara Stadium, Festac and Trade Fair Complex at Ojo Alaba, who took advantage of the amazing deals in its Mega Black Friday promotion tagged 11/11-12/12.
Determined to ensure that the unreached and under-served members of the public get a chance to enjoy the 11/11-12/12 Mega Black Friday deals, Yudala had stormed both locations by 9am with truck-loads of genuine products from various categories including Home Appliances, Computing, Electronics, Mobile phones, Lifestyle/Consumer Goods, Power Solutions, Food, Wines/Spirits, among others.
It turned out to be an opportunity of a lifetime for thousands of residents in Festac, Satellite Town, Amuwo-Odofin, Agboju, Alakija, Ojo Alaba and environs to shop genuine products at best prices unmatched in the marketplace.
For Mrs. Toyin Moroundiya, a lecturer at the Lagos State University, it was a dream come true.
“In fact, I didn’t believe it at first when I heard about it. I just rushed over and actually it is real. The TV set I had in mind to buy was available here and it’s actually half the price. This is awesome. I think everybody should take advantage of it. Yudala is real,” she gushed.
Another shopper, Arinze Obi, could not hide his excitement after grabbing a number of bargain deals on various items.
“Honestly speaking, I am so excited. At first, I was planning to go to the market to get some items at home and my budget was about N300,000. At the end of the day, I spent just over N150,000 here and I was able to get virtually all I wanted to go out and buy in the market. Left to me, if I am the President of Nigeria, I will find a way to encourage Yudala because they are the only company giving the community what they want at very affordable prices and most importantly, what they sell is very good products, original products.”
He urged other shoppers to follow his footsteps in shopping wisely this season.
“My fellow Nigerians, what I will say to you is: get yourself prepared. Go to Yudala and get whatever you need for yourself at very affordable prices,” he concluded.
Also speaking after experiencing the Yudala 11/11-12/12 Offline Mega Black Friday train, Mrs. Philomena Mbah was effusive in her praises and prayers for Yudala.
“I was directed here by a friend. I was just prepared to get a phone but I just decided to try and see what Yudala is doing, so I drove down here. I was really surprised that Yudala could slash their prices. In fact, Yudala is the best. I had only wanted to shop for an iPhone but ended up buying so many lovely items from them and I am highly impressed. I’m so happy. I just wish they can keep on coming here and making people smile and happy. God will bless the company.”
Next Saturday November 18th 2017, it will be the turn of Agege and Ita Ilewa, Ikorodu to enjoy the Yudala 11/11-12/12 deals galore, with plans already finalized to storm both locations with a mobile store, two 40-feet trucks and buses loaded with eye-catching products and accompanied by dancers, music and digital entertainment.
The Yudala 11/11-12/12 Mega Black Friday which kicked off on Saturday November 11th will run until Tuesday December 12th2017 online @ www.yudala.comand in every Yudala store nationwide.
E-Business
NITDA, NIMC Partner for Seamless Data Exchange Capabilities
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) have announced a collaboration on National Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to enhance synergy between digital identity, payment ecosystems and secure seamless data exchange capabilities for Nigeria.
NITDA, which made the announcement on its X handle, said that the collaboration was to further strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,
During the meeting, Kashifu Inuwa, director general of NITDA, and Bisoye Coker-Odusote, director general of NIMC, with some management staff of both organisations, discussed various initiatives, which include building DPI stacks for a secured and seamless data exchange and forming partnerships to transform the national identity system.
This collaboration also aims to harness the potential of the innovative ecosystem and emphasise the use of public-key infrastructure (PKI) to drive digital transformation in Nigeria.
To ensure a smooth implementation, a 12-man committee was set up.
This committee will play a crucial role in kickstarting and harmonising the initiatives and is expected to deliver a comprehensive implementation report within the next 4 weeks.
E-Business
Expert Urges FG to Harmonise NIN, BVN to Tackle Crimes
Noble Ajuonu, head, Sydani Technologies Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to harmonise National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to tackle crimes and insecurity in the country.
Ajuonu made the call at a media roundtable, organised by Sydani Group in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roundtable focuses on driving sustainability through a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria’s key development areas.
Ajuonu said that Nigeria could overcome its security challenges and pave the way for a safer, more secure future for all Nigerians by embracing technology and implementing practical solutions,
“We need to harmonise data, prioritise seamless integration of databases like NIN, BVN, and security agency records, establish clear protocols for data sharing and access, with robust safeguards against misuse,’’ expert said.
According to him, the unified data pool will empower intelligence gathering and targeted operations.
He also called for investments in smart surveillance, intelligent video analytics software, training of personnel in data analysis, interpretation of data in real-time to combat crimes.
“There is need to implement a legal framework for call interception in criminal investigations, with strict oversight to prevent abuse, encourage community cohesion, training of tech savvy security personnel with tech-enabled tools.’’
Ajuonu also urged the government to address infrastructure deficit in technology, saying that technology was all encompassing to address insecurity.
“According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), as of December 2023, only 104.2 million Nigerians had been enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN).’’
Ajuonu added that over 122.2 million citizens left uncaptured for NIN were people in rural areas where enrolment centres, digital services were limited.
“Most crimes are being perpetuated from rural communities and this lack of comprehensive identification creates a gap where elements not captured in the national database can constitute public nuisance, crimes.
“There is the inadequacy in the integration of NIN, BVN and Voters Identification Number (VIN).
“Advanced call interception and analysis tools, used successfully in other countries, could provide invaluable insights into criminal networks and operations but infrastructure is lacking,’’ he said.
Also, Mr Godfrey Petgrave, the Agricultural Expert, Sydani Group, called for empowerment of smallholder farmers with access to finance and training to enhance productivity.
According to Petgrave, Nigeria requires policy reform and institutional strengthening to improve agricultural practices and embrace digital agriculture solutions to address food insecurity.
Mr Akolade Jimoh, another expert of the group on health, advocated for expanded community-based health insurance programmes for rural and underserved areas.
Jimoh added that the country needed to encourage Public Private Partnership to revolutionise products design and quality improvement on health services.
E-Business
Konga launches Infinix Brand Week with Incredible Deals
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce group, is thrilled to announce the launch of amazing deals at its Infinix Brand Week. Infinix, a leading global smartphone brand known for its innovative products and cutting-edge technology promises exclusive discounts and special offers on select smartphones, marking an exciting milestone in the realm of online shopping.
Shoppers can expect nothing short of extraordinary deals on a wide range of Infinix products, all available exclusively on the Konga online platform. With discounts of up to 30% off, this partnership between Konga and Infinix aims to redefine the shopping experience for tech enthusiasts across Nigeria.
Konga Brand Week has become synonymous with excitement and unbeatable deals, and this year’s edition is no exception. In addition to exclusive discounts on Infinix smartphones, shoppers can explore a diverse array of products across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home essentials, and more.
“At Konga, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the best shopping experience possible,” said Rita Ohaedoghasi, VP Marketing at Konga. “The Infinix Week during Konga Brand Week allows us to continue delivering on that promise by offering incredible discounts and special offers on some of the most sought-after smartphones in the market.”
To stay updated on the latest developments and exclusive deals during Konga Brand Week, shoppers are encouraged to connect with Konga across all platforms, including social media and the Konga website. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to score big savings and elevate your tech game with Infinix and Konga.
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