Dangote Cement Plc, a leading cement brand in Nigeria, has launched a promo that enable its consumers win over N1 billion cash prizes.
The promo, known as Dangote Bag of Goodies Season 3 promo is tagged: “Spell Dangote and become a multi-millionaire.”
According to the company’s spokesman, Timilehin Oyedare, the promo was launched in Lagos yesterday, July 4, in the presence of regulators from the National Lottery Regulatory Commission and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission and is expected to offer life-changing prizes, which will have immense economic values to the loyal consumers.
He said that Dangote Cement Bag of Goodies Promo Season 3, will run from July 5 to October 31,2022, and promises to be a blast as there are over 32.3 million mouth-watering prizes to be won, including television sets, refrigerators, rechargeable fans, 2KVA generators, and millions of airtime gifts of major networks in Nigeria.
According to the spokesman, every single bag of Dangote Cement to be produced daily through the promo period will contain scratch cards for various gifts to be won by consumers.
Timilehin quoted the Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos as saying at the occasion that the Bag of Goodies Promo series is designed to continuously reward loyal Consumers who have stayed faithful and remained the backbone in the cement business.
Michel said that the consumers have contributed in no small measure to make Dangote range of cement products the first choice for construction purposes across the country.
“We are offering life-changing prizes, which have immense economic values as they can be used to kick-start small scale businesses. These prizes are targeted to help many families recover from the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which adversely affected their sources of livelihood.”
Giving details about the promo, National Sales Director, Dangote Cement, Funmi Sanni, described the promo as a huge investment aimed at rewarding new and existing consumers, “especially in these trying times of our nationhood with the much needed financial and material palliatives.”
She said the promo is also targeted at stimulating the economy that has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and global energy crisis to move towards much needed recovery, especially in the construction/real estate industry sector.
“To emerge as one of the lucky winners, all you need to do is to pick out the scratch card inserted in the bag; scratch the panel at the back of the card to reveal what you have won; go to any of the over 200 redemption centers to collect an instant prize. Collect cards, spell D-A-N-G-O-T-E and win a star prize of N1 million instantly. Additionally, if you find an eagle in one of the letters, you will automatically win N5 million.”
Funmi Sanni said that N125 million worth of prizes are expected to be won monthly, among which there will be 25 multi-millionaires. “The good thing about this promo is that a consumer stands the chance of winning the N1 million repeatedly. There is no limit to the number of times you are expected to win. All you should do is continue to buy Dangote Cement.”
Validating the promo, the Head, Lagos Office, Federal Competition, and Consumer Protection Commission, Mrs. Susie Onwuka commended Dangote Cement for giving back to consumers through the Bag of Goodies promo.
“Dangote has always fulfilled its promises to the consumers of its product. Our duty at the agency is to protect the right of the consumers. Dangote Cement has lived up to expectations.”
The Labour Party (LP), with Peter Obi as its Presidential candidate, has called the bluff of the Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, attributing the collapse of the talks on the alliance between the two parties to Kwakwaso’s insistence that he would be flag bearer of the merger.
The temporary running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the person of Dr. Doyin Okupe, in a Channels Television programme “Politics Today” today, July 5, confirmed that the merger failed because Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP insisted on being the presidential flag bearer even when a northern Muslim of same extraction (Muhammadu Buhari) is about to complete eight years in office.
He said that during the coalition talks, he had asked the NNPP leadership if it was fair to field Kwankwaso, a northerner, of which the NNPP leadership said there was nothing wrong with that.
Okupe said that LP is now looking at young running mate of northern extraction, adding that the penetration of Obi in the south is very strong while that of the north is like 20 percent, hence, the need to get a vibrant youth from the north as a running mate.
He said that Kwankwaso is wrongly relying on age as though that gives an edge in political leadership, added that Kwankwaso does not match Obi in terms of national appeal.
“That doesn’t answer the question the youths are asking.
“The alliance between LP and NNPP is dead over four weeks.”
Okupe argued that it is NNPP that was trying to leverage on the popularity of Peter Obi
A convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media officers ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to Daura for Sallah escaped bandits’ attack today, July 5.
A statement by the senior special assistant to the President on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said that the suspected bandits opened fire on the convoy near Dutsinma in Katsina State.
“The attackers opened fire on the convoy from ambush positions but were repelled by the military, police and DSS personnel accompanying the convoy.
“Two persons in the convoy are receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered. All the other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura.”
Unidentified gunman has opened fire on 30 people, killing six of them and injuring many in the July Fourth parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park.
Security agents today, July 4, swung into action immediately the incidence occurred, and are searching for the suspect believed to have opened fire from a rooftop.
Highland Park Police Commander, Chris O’Neill advised people to stay indoors until the general area is declared safe.
Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman, Christopher Covelli told reporters that the gunman’s rifle was recovered at the scene.
Mayor Nancy Rotering lamented that the community was “terrorized by an act of violence that has shaken it to the core.”
Rotering told a news conference that instead of celebrating freedom, the people are now mourning the tragic loss of life and struggling with the terror.
“Our hearts go out to the families of the victims at this devastating time”, Rotering added.
Illinois Governor, Jay Robert Pritzker condemned the shooting in a statement.
Pritzker said there are no words for a “monster who lies in wait and fires into a crowd of families with children celebrating a holiday”.
The Kano state Pilgrims Welfare Board has blamed Azman Air for the slow pace in the airlift of Kano pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for this year pilgrimage.
The executive secretary of the Board, Alhaji Mohammad Abba Danbatta told newsmen in a briefing today, July 4, that since before the commencement of the airlift of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, the board had formally written to National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) seeking for its approval to allow Max air uplift its pilgrims.
He said that the board made the request because max air had performed the same exercise for many years without any hindrance.
Abba Danbatta said that despite the formal request, NAHCON assigned Azman Air to uplift Kano pilgrims which are over two thousand, adding that since the commencement of the hajj operations, Azman had airlifted only 975 pilgrims.
“Yesterday, Azman directed us to call our pilgrims for airlift to Saudi Arabia. We summoned over 400 pilgrims for screening at the camp, and the pilgrims were left stranded for over 24 hours.”
Abba Danbatta said that the board had complained to NAHCON on the recent development in Kano, adding that NAHCON has now resolved that Azman Air cannot fulfill this assignment and has resolved to hire an air carrier company from Saudi Arabia, named Flyners. He added that the aircraft of this airline can contain over four hundred pilgrims at a time.
Ahead of the conduct of the 2023 national census, the National Population Commission (NPC) has said that a total of one million Nigerians will be recruited by the federal government for the exercise.
The NPC also assured that a reliable technological innovation has been advanced by the NPC for the conduct of the exercise to prevent politicians and interested elites from hijacking or manipulating the process.
The commissioner representing Ekiti at the NPC, Deji Ajayi, who made these known today, July 4 in Ado- Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital, at a media briefing, said that nine towns across nine local governments selected out of the 16 councils in the state, have been delineated into Enumerated Areas (EAs) to ease the trial census.
He said that areas to be enumerated in the trial census in Ekiti include: Ado, Emure, Iro, Ijero, Ikole, Iworoko, Ise, Ikun and Omu Ekiti.
“This is the first time we will be doing a paperless census, everything will be digital to check corruption and bring about accurate data that can help national development.
“Census is a massive operation that will engage one million personnel and managing such a huge workforce manually will raise huge logistical and documentation challenges.
“It is in recognition of this fact that the NPC resolved that recruitment for the 2023 census will be done electronically. This trial census will provide opportunity to test the feasibility of the e-recruitment.”
Investors in the Nigerian capital market have lost N20.60 billion following the dip in equity capitalization by -0.07 percent at the close of the day’s business.
After eight hours of trading today, July 4, the equity dropped from N27.94 trillion to N27.92 trillion to push back the bourse into bearish territory.
The All-Share Index was down by 38.22 basis points to close at 51,791.45 compared to 51,829.67 achieved last Friday.
Investors traded 194.12 million shares worth N2.82 billion in 4,899 deals on Monday.
This surpassed 127.03 million shares valued at N1.70billion which exchanged hands in 3,718 deals last week.
Fidson led the gainers with N1.10kobo to move from N11.20kobo to N12.30kobo per share.
Learn Africa gained N0.22kobo to move from N2.25kobo to N2.47kobo per share.
UPDC’s share value was up by N0.10kobo to end trading with N1.13kobo from N1.03kobo per share.
Prestige gained 8.33 percent to close at N0.39kobo from N0.33kobo per share.
Regal Insurance’s share appreciated by 7.69 percent to rise from N0.26kobo to N0.28kobo per share.
Unknown arsonists have razed the offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The attack happened at 11.48pm on Sunday 3rd July 2022, according to the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Enugu State, Emeka Ononamadu.
The arsonists overpowered the security guards, forced their way into the premises and set the building ablaze. Although no casualties were reported, 748 ballot boxes, 240 voting cubicles, office furniture and equipment were destroyed in spite of the best effort of the Enugu State Fire Service deployed from Nsukka.
The Commission is working to ascertain the status of voter registration machines for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as well as uncollected Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) locked up in the fireproof cabinet.
The incident has been reported to the Nigeria Police for investigation and further action.
The attack, coming in the middle of the voter registration exercise and other preparations for 2023 General Election, is worrisome. It will be recalled that on 23rd May 2021, our office in the neighbouring Igboeze South Local Government Area was attacked in a similar manner by unknown gunmen. This followed earlier attacks on Udenu Local Government Area office on 13th May 2021 and the State Headquarters in Enugu on 16th May 2021. The Commission has since substantially recovered from these attacks and resumed normal activities there, including the CVR and collection of PVCs.
The Commission will continue to work with the security agencies and the emergency services to protect our facilities.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s State Visit to Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday 28th June to 2nd July was a first class success story and this is measurable by outcomes, not least, the real determination of the two nations to engender a close relationship.
Many in Nigeria remember that historically, Portuguese sailors were the first in Europe (ahead of British) to have contact with the territory now called Nigeria, when a certain Explorer, Rui de Sequira visited the Lagos area in 1472, actually naming the area around the city as Lago de Curamo, which means Lake of Curamo (Curamo, recall Kuramo Lagoon, Kuramo Beach and Kuramo Hall at the famous Eko Hotel, Lagos).
Among the important things embedded in the vision of Nigeria’s role and place in the world , clearly laid by President Muhammadu Buhari, is the revival of important relationships that have suffered long neglect. In addition, he has a strong willingness to assume the leadership expected from Africa’s largest country in population and economy.
So herein lies the first importance of this visit.
One, there can be no better illustration of the larger strategic goal of the future of this relationship than the eight agreements and Memoranda Of Agreement, MOUs signed in the course of this visit.
These are the MOU on political consultations, diplomatic training, research and exchange of information and documentation; cooperation in the field of culture; in the field of women and girls development, empowerment and gender affairs; youths and in the area of sports.
At the very well attended Portugal and Nigeria Economic Forum with the chosen theme: “Expanding Investment and Trade Between Nigeria and Portugal,” two agreements also were signed, one between the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council and AICEP, its Portuguese equivalent and another between the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, NACCIMA and the similar body in Portugal.
Two, this visit achieved a desire for a strategic partnership to strengthen the work Nigeria has been praised for doing by all levels of Portuguese authority- President, Prime Minister, President of National Assembly and Mayor of Lisbon-which is her stabilizing role in West Africa and importantly for the hosts, the stability and support of the ex-Portuguese territories in the subregion, specifically Guinea Bissau and São Tomé and Principe. This is resonating very well with the Portuguese.
Three. Invariably linked to this is the convergence of strategic interests and the laying of a framework to strengthen security and cooperation between the two states.
Portugal which has an association with with its former territories in Africa, the equivalent of our own British Commonwealth made up of Angola and Cape Verde in addition to the two others states mentioned. They have troops deployed for safekeeping duty in West Africa. They have committed to support Nigeria in military training, the sharing of intelligence and in the war against terrorism.
Four. Nigeria and Portugal have equally identified a common interest and goal in the transatlantic gas pipeline for which our country needs investment and security. This is with a view to finding a market in Europe for the enormous gas resources available to us. After listening to a briefing on the pipeline by Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, President Marcelo de Sousa was quick to show interest in the maritime mapping of the gas pipeline, instead of the Trans Saharan pathway which is equally an option. Portugal, says President Sousa has chosen for itself, the role of the spokesman and defender of African interests in the EU.
Nigerian LNG is important for Portugal especially at this time of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the regime of western sanctions imposed on the Russian supply of oil and gas.
With 60 percent of our LNG going to Portugal, meeting 30 percent of their energy needs, Portugal is today more energy secure than most of their Russia-dependent European neighbours. It is noteworthy that the Portuguese are very appreciative of the consistency and reliability of the gas from Nigeria, thanks of course to good management from NLNG.
Five. The Kano-Maradi railway line being constructed by a Portuguese company, Mota-Engil, is turning out to be a significant factor in the emerging relations between our countries.
Despite President Buhari’s emphasis at several speaking opportunities that the contractor met all requirements to beat others to get the job, the Portuguese authorities see it not only as a milestone in trade relations but also as a trailblazer and a precursor to the evolution of Nigeria as the gateway to the vast African market opened up by the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.
President Sousa spoke about their wish for the entry into the Nigerian market of Portuguese companies, “not in 30s or 100, but in their thousands.”
Six, Portugal, which was a strong force in the UN recognition of Nigeria as one of five centres for vaccine production in Africa has determined to key into our health sector. They will come in. It’s a country with a very strong pharmaceutical economy.
Seven, in the choice of Jose Peseiro, the Portuguese coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria struck yet another positive cord that resonates politically and diplomatically.
Even before the advent of coach Peseiro, there are more than 200 professional football players of Nigerian origin in Portugal.
Some of them were brought to a meeting with the President, coordinated by Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Now, we have a commitment that the country famous for producing Ronaldo, and for its globally recognized football academy is opening up chances for our youth to train.
Eight, there is also a welcome plan to share the achievements of Portugal in the field of renewable energy. With 60 percent of their energy got from renewable sources, that country ranks among the world leaders, hoping to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
For the Buhari administration, and hopefully for the succeeding ones, the attainment of set climate change objectives will continue as a priority. For our two countries, this will be a win-win.
Nine, we have now an MOU on political consultations, diplomatic training, research and exchange of information and documentation. This will see our two nations working hand in hand at multilateral institutions including the UN. Portugal prides herself with experience in international relations.
Ten. Lastly is the important thing about the very strong alignment of strategic interests of both countries. It’s rare to see this anywhere. The commitment to be with Nigeria is everywhere: All levels of authority in the country: President, Prime Minister, President of the National Assembly, and Mayor of Lisbon showing a total commitment to align with Nigeria. President Sousa in his second term said “I waited six years for this marriage.”
They honored him with that country’s highest national order.
For President Buhari, this visit is an affirmation of the norm that global aspirations must be accompanied by global engagements and a demonstration of his determination to turn commitments into actions.
Hopefully, these will lead to the acceleration of the nation’s economic growth, securing the country, attracting investment and creating jobs.
Garba Shehu is Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity.
Association of Mass Communications Graduates,1992 set, has donated a television studio worth over five million naira to the the Department of Mass Communication of the institution.
The donation of the N5 million worth of equipment to the television studio is part of activities commemorating the 30th anniversary of their graduation.
Receiving the equipment, the Rector of the institution, Dr. Adeoye Odedeji, described the gesture as timely, saying that the institution is planning to host the officials of the National Board of Technical Education in a few weeks.
“One of the ways to ensure MAPOLY remains the best polytechnic in the country is by encouraging the alumni association members to come back and share in our aspirations for the improvement of the polytechnic and we have started seeing the dividends.
“For example, recently, the alumni members of Marketing donated N80 million Marketing Department to the polytechnic and another set of alumni, AMACOS alumni of the institution, donated a big generator to power the new radio station that we have just commissioned.
“Also today, the AMACOS ’92 alumni association refurbished the TV studio to the Department of Mass Communication.”
This was even as the Chairman, AMACOG 1992 set, Kunle Adeshina, said that the set decided to give back to the institution.
Adeshina explained that the 1992 set raised funds among its members to refurbish the training television studio as its token to advance the practical knowledge of broadcasting.
He added that it would ensure that students who choose to study Mass Communication would henceforth enjoy the benefit of being trained with some of the best and latest high tech equipments that were obtainable in distant locations.
He stated that the state government alone should not be saddled with the task of providing the infrastructure needed to ensure that tertiary institutions not only has the requisite manpower needed to train employable graduates, but that the right facilities were also provided.
Adesina said that the set would also provide after installation training on how to operate and manage the equipment in the new studio.
He however enjoined alumni on the need for old students to play active roles in developing their alma mater.
“We have accomplished set of gentlemen and ladies who have made their marks in various fields of endeavours after graduating from this Department.
“We have them in the media world as CEOs, Publishers, Editors and Line Editors of national dailies.
“We looked at area of deficiency where we could assist with our little might.”
“We realised that the highest concentration of students who applied to the department are for broadcast.
“We now felt if we want to be impactful in terms of touching the department, the school and the public at large, we should do something about the television studio.”
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10 Takeaways From Buhari’s State Visit To Portugal, By Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari’s State Visit to Lisbon, Portugal, Wednesday 28th June to 2nd July was a first class success story and this is measurable by outcomes, not least, the real determination of the two nations to engender a close relationship.
Many in Nigeria remember that historically, Portuguese sailors were the first in Europe (ahead of British) to have contact with the territory now called Nigeria, when a certain Explorer, Rui de Sequira visited the Lagos area in 1472, actually naming the area around the city as Lago de Curamo, which means Lake of Curamo (Curamo, recall Kuramo Lagoon, Kuramo Beach and Kuramo Hall at the famous Eko Hotel, Lagos).
Among the important things embedded in the vision of Nigeria’s role and place in the world , clearly laid by President Muhammadu Buhari, is the revival of important relationships that have suffered long neglect. In addition, he has a strong willingness to assume the leadership expected from Africa’s largest country in population and economy.
So herein lies the first importance of this visit.
One, there can be no better illustration of the larger strategic goal of the future of this relationship than the eight agreements and Memoranda Of Agreement, MOUs signed in the course of this visit.
These are the MOU on political consultations, diplomatic training, research and exchange of information and documentation; cooperation in the field of culture; in the field of women and girls development, empowerment and gender affairs; youths and in the area of sports.
At the very well attended Portugal and Nigeria Economic Forum with the chosen theme: “Expanding Investment and Trade Between Nigeria and Portugal,” two agreements also were signed, one between the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council and AICEP, its Portuguese equivalent and another between the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, NACCIMA and the similar body in Portugal.
Two, this visit achieved a desire for a strategic partnership to strengthen the work Nigeria has been praised for doing by all levels of Portuguese authority- President, Prime Minister, President of National Assembly and Mayor of Lisbon-which is her stabilizing role in West Africa and importantly for the hosts, the stability and support of the ex-Portuguese territories in the subregion, specifically Guinea Bissau and São Tomé and Principe. This is resonating very well with the Portuguese.
Three. Invariably linked to this is the convergence of strategic interests and the laying of a framework to strengthen security and cooperation between the two states.
Portugal which has an association with with its former territories in Africa, the equivalent of our own British Commonwealth made up of Angola and Cape Verde in addition to the two others states mentioned. They have troops deployed for safekeeping duty in West Africa. They have committed to support Nigeria in military training, the sharing of intelligence and in the war against terrorism.
Four. Nigeria and Portugal have equally identified a common interest and goal in the transatlantic gas pipeline for which our country needs investment and security. This is with a view to finding a market in Europe for the enormous gas resources available to us. After listening to a briefing on the pipeline by Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, President Marcelo de Sousa was quick to show interest in the maritime mapping of the gas pipeline, instead of the Trans Saharan pathway which is equally an option. Portugal, says President Sousa has chosen for itself, the role of the spokesman and defender of African interests in the EU.
Nigerian LNG is important for Portugal especially at this time of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the regime of western sanctions imposed on the Russian supply of oil and gas.
With 60 percent of our LNG going to Portugal, meeting 30 percent of their energy needs, Portugal is today more energy secure than most of their Russia-dependent European neighbours. It is noteworthy that the Portuguese are very appreciative of the consistency and reliability of the gas from Nigeria, thanks of course to good management from NLNG.
Five. The Kano-Maradi railway line being constructed by a Portuguese company, Mota-Engil, is turning out to be a significant factor in the emerging relations between our countries.
Despite President Buhari’s emphasis at several speaking opportunities that the contractor met all requirements to beat others to get the job, the Portuguese authorities see it not only as a milestone in trade relations but also as a trailblazer and a precursor to the evolution of Nigeria as the gateway to the vast African market opened up by the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA.
President Sousa spoke about their wish for the entry into the Nigerian market of Portuguese companies, “not in 30s or 100, but in their thousands.”
Six, Portugal, which was a strong force in the UN recognition of Nigeria as one of five centres for vaccine production in Africa has determined to key into our health sector. They will come in. It’s a country with a very strong pharmaceutical economy.
Seven, in the choice of Jose Peseiro, the Portuguese coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria struck yet another positive cord that resonates politically and diplomatically.
Even before the advent of coach Peseiro, there are more than 200 professional football players of Nigerian origin in Portugal.
Some of them were brought to a meeting with the President, coordinated by Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Now, we have a commitment that the country famous for producing Ronaldo, and for its globally recognized football academy is opening up chances for our youth to train.
Eight, there is also a welcome plan to share the achievements of Portugal in the field of renewable energy. With 60 percent of their energy got from renewable sources, that country ranks among the world leaders, hoping to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
For the Buhari administration, and hopefully for the succeeding ones, the attainment of set climate change objectives will continue as a priority. For our two countries, this will be a win-win.
Nine, we have now an MOU on political consultations, diplomatic training, research and exchange of information and documentation. This will see our two nations working hand in hand at multilateral institutions including the UN. Portugal prides herself with experience in international relations.
Ten. Lastly is the important thing about the very strong alignment of strategic interests of both countries. It’s rare to see this anywhere. The commitment to be with Nigeria is everywhere: All levels of authority in the country: President, Prime Minister, President of the National Assembly, and Mayor of Lisbon showing a total commitment to align with Nigeria. President Sousa in his second term said “I waited six years for this marriage.”
They honored him with that country’s highest national order.
For President Buhari, this visit is an affirmation of the norm that global aspirations must be accompanied by global engagements and a demonstration of his determination to turn commitments into actions.
Hopefully, these will lead to the acceleration of the nation’s economic growth, securing the country, attracting investment and creating jobs.
Garba Shehu is Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity.