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Buyright Africa to Unveil NEDWS
By Ikenna UGWU
ABUJA: The Nigerian Employees Digital Welfare scheme (NEDWS) powered by Buyright Africa, a genuine digital Lifestyle company that offers a convenient payment scheme on ICT equipment, Home Appliances and other lifestyle products, will be formally unveiled by the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu, CON, Minister of Communications Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson and the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Ibrahim Omar on the 6th of December at Abuja Transcorp Hilton hotel.
According to Mr. Mukoro Emomine, managing director of Buyright Africa, “We have been test running this credit scheme for over 7 months and have over 7,500 certified employees who have benefitted from it”.
NEDWS allows Nigerian Employees in both the public and private sectors to buy ICT equipment like Computers, Smart Phones, Printers, Scanners , projectors , UPS and home appliances like TVs, Refrigerators, Deep Freezers, Microwave, Electricity Generating sets of any brand of their choice from Buyright Africa with the convenience of paying over a period of 6 months at zero interest rate.
The intention of NEDWS and its partners is to build financial and moral integrity in the Nigerian Employee of the 21st century towards the development of a viable credit based society. Mr. Mukoro said the focus is to encourage employees to enjoy a minimum standard of living while working hard to improve productivity and reduce fraud at their work places.
Going philosophical, Mr. Mukoro asked – “How long will it take a young graduate who just secured a job on a salary of N75,000 per month to save and buy a new laptop or TV? This is one of the questions this scheme is structured to answer and has been answering; it is one of the problems of our growing society. As different governments and the private sector struggle to survive globally, NEDWS is meant to empower employed citizens to extend quality living to their households.
“This is the trend in the civilized world but here companies and individuals are afraid to extend credit facilities to employees without asking for an arm and a leg including the burden of completing complicated forms. The Nigerian Employees Digital Welfare Scheme, NEDWS, is a complete departure from that tortuous Past,” he added.
“Buyright Africa”, Mukoro maintained, “instituted a process that has certified as at the end of October over 19 companies in the private sector, 9 Federal Ministries and MDGs, two state governments, 6 tertiary institutions, 2 churches and 5 Co-operatives. Staff of these certified institutions will only complete simple Application forms, issue their post dated cheques and the ICT equipment or Household Appliances of their choice will be delivered to them with no hassles. The list of the certified institutions and governments would be released at the launch. Employees of companies, institutions or government not yet certified shall also enjoy the scheme but may be guaranteed by their Management or Co-operatives.
“This may take few hours longer than the certified organizations and governments. NEDWS is not demanding any form of Bank guarantees and is not working with any bank and that is why it is interest free. All items offered on this scheme are global brands and Applicants are free to choose any brand they like.
Also, at this launch, Buyright Africa, with the permission of MayFive Media Ltd, a company owned by ex- Newswatch Directors, will present Mr. Leo stan Ekeh – the Chairman of the Zinox Group, and Africa’s leading Digital Entrepreneur in a 45 minutes talk, a glimpse from his upcoming thought provoking and insightful book –“THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ABOUT THIRD WORLD ENTERPRENEURS”.
Though it will be delivered with great caution noting the limits agreed with the publishers, it will touch on issues like digging Deeper and building Miracle Corporates in a tough economy. He will touch on the next best options in the market place for new starters, why so many Nigerian Entrepreneurs will continue to lose money and how to avoid the big holes created by big ticket fraudsters.
Mr. Echika Ezuka, Media Consultant to Buyright Africa, said it promises to be a rewarding experience because it took weeks for the publishers to accept the plea to release a glimpse of this explosive but highly cerebral book that will touch the foundations of this country and shall be officially released in 2014. That is why this launch is strictly by invitation and we expect those who wish to attend to apply online through www.buyrightafrica.com to be screened or contact BuyrightAfrica by phone to be registered for this event.
In efforts at spicing up the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, the management of ITREALMS Media has partnered with E-waste Producer Responsibility Organization of Nigeria (EPRON) membership organisations for a day-long collection scheme of small electronic waste on Friday, December 15, 2023.
The EPRON members aligning their partnership with 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue are EL-AS Tech Enterprises Limited and WEEE Eco-Friendly.
ITREALMS’ day-long collection scheme is part of the commemoration of 2023 international E-Waste Day (IEWD) within the ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue with the theme “You Can Recycle Anything with a plug, battery or cable” at Welcome Centre Hotels, International Airport Road, Lagos.
Revealing this collaboration, the Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media, the organisers of the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue, Sir. Remmy Nweke, urged mobile device enthusiasts to come along with their devices that have reached their end-of-life to the venue for proper disposition by professionals who would also be on grounds to address some topical issues.
The collection of small electronic wastes especially mobile phones and like-devices, would be carried out by EPRON member organisation, EL-AS Tech Enterprises Limited as facilitated by ITREALMS Media group as part of this year’s ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue on Friday, December 15, he added.
He disclosed that the exercise would commence at Welcome Centre Hotel by 9am till close of work hours the same day.
Nweke pointed out that the collection of small e-waste items would include mobile phones, pointers mouse, earpieces, rechargeable torches, phone chargers, to name a few.
Further, he said, that this initiative has become time-serving because some people may have missed any other opportunity before now for the year-long campaign, hence this awareness on e-Waste has to be continuous, “ITREALMS came up with this scheme.”
Nweke beckoned on Nigerians, especially mobile phone users, to leverage the opportunity in disposing of their mobile devices they no longer use, of course in exchange for a voucher or gift item.
In her reaction to this year’s day-long small waste collection, EPRON Executive Secretary, Mrs. Ibukun Faluyi, described the initiative as commendable, expressing confidence it would intensify the collection of end-of-life devices for proper disposition.
Mrs. Faluyi, also urged Nigerians to take advantage of this day-long collection of small wastes courtesy of ITREALMS Media.
Recalling for instance that in October 2022, EPRON had partnered SLOT alongside some UN agencies for collection of small e-waste items in Lagos, including the United Nations Information Centres (UNIC), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Labour Organisation (ILO), Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
This is even as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Aminu Maida and Director-General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Aliyu Jauro, would both lead speakers at the 2023 ITREALMS E-Waste Dialogue slated for this Friday, December 15, in Lagos.
Today, September 12, the tech corporation Apple will introduce the iPhone 15, their newest iPhone model.
According to a Forbes story, this model, which will be introduced at the company’s “Wanderlust” event in Cupertino, California, will be available in four variations: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Here are five things you should know about the new iPhone 15 model.
1. The new model is made of titaniu, not stainless steel as some other Apple smartphone models, Senior research analyst at DIGITIMES, Luke Lin reports.
2. The Pro Max model will feature double the optical zoom on the iPhone 14 as it comes with a newly-introduced ‘periscope lens upgrade, performing 5-6x optical zoom.’
3. The Pro models will carry an A17 bionic chip expected to make it perform faster.
4. The iPhone 15 model will feature a USB-C charging port, the same port featured on some Android phone models.
5. Due to its titanium shell, the new model is anticipated to be more expensive to purchase. The following is the speculated price list, as reported by Forbes:
The iPhone 15 starts at $799, the iPhone 15 Plus at $899, the iPhone 15 Pro at $1,099 ($100 increase), and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at $1,299 ($200 increase).
In an effort to reduce the exorbitant cost of Premium Motor Spirit, better known as petrol, the Infrastructure Bank Plc announced its collaboration with FEMADEC Group on Monday to offer 500 buses powered by autogas (Compressed Natural Gas).
Partners in the agreement claimed that the project was created to provide citizens with dependable, affordable, and environmentally friendly travel options, taking into account the negative effects of the nationwide increase in PMS costs.
Under Decree No. 51 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s 1992 Constitution, the Infrastructure Bank, originally known as the Urban Development Bank of Nigeria Plc, was founded in 1992 to promote the quick development of infrastructure throughout the nation.
In a statement issued in Abuja on its partnership with FEMADEC, the bank said, “The preliminary offer extended by TIB lays a solid foundation for the expansion of FEMADEC Group’s CNG bus fleet.
“With plans to introduce 500 CNG buses within the next five years, commencing with an initial batch of 50 buses in the forthcoming year, this proposal stands poised to instigate significant change.
“The acceptance of this proposition by FEMADEC Group, notably championed by Fola Akinnola, the Group Chief Executive Officer, is a testament to their zeal and dedication to this alliance.”
The bank described the partnership as a “pivotal endeavour that is primed to redefine Nigeria’s public transportation landscape, offering dependable, cost-effective, and ecologically conscious travel alternatives for citizens, while harmonising with the nation’s broader sustainability ambitions.”
“This partnership represents a remarkable stride towards a more ecologically aware future for Nigeria’s transportation sector, highlighting the shared commitment of both TIB and FEMADEC Group to sustainable advancement and progress.”
It said FEMADEC Group’s strides in operating Compressed Natural Gas buses, including the existing fleet of 20 CNG buses under LAMATA, underscored their unwavering dedication to ecologically sound solutions, a commitment predating the fuel subsidy removal.
“Their leadership within the CNG value chain is undeniable, and the new alliance with TIB underscores their foresight.
“This partnership seamlessly aligns with TIB’s sustainability objectives, echoing their resolute endorsement of the government’s net-zero and climate change agenda.
“The bank’s aspiration to champion Nigeria’s infrastructure progress is evident in its endorsement of pivotal initiatives like this, yielding expansive positive impacts on both the environment and society,” the bank stated.
The bank added that it would continue to make a significant contribution to the country’s growth as a leading financial institution committed to advancing effective and long-lasting infrastructure projects.
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