Ugochi Iwuaba Unveils Debut Ready-to-Wear Collection at Runway 40 Fashion Gala

Nigerian-born fashion designer Ugochi Iwuaba, known for her flamboyant ethnic-inspired couture, debuted her first ready-to-wear (RTW) collection at the sold-out Runway 40 Fashion Gala held at the San Diego Air & Space Museum. Hosted by media personality Abena Akuaba, the event celebrated Iwuaba’s 40th birthday and marked a new direction in her design career.

The RTW collection, a vibrant fusion of African heritage and Western influences, included womenswear, menswear and children’s wear. Iwuaba’s signature use of bold colors, intricate patterns, and luxurious fabrics like aso-oke was evident throughout. Standout pieces included streetwear puffer sets in African prints, a tailored aso-oke suit for men, a flowing silk gown with a hand-painted motifs, elegantly structured blazers with traditional embroidery, and a delicate floral pant set.

“With this collection, I wanted to create wearable pieces that celebrate the beauty and diversity of African culture while incorporating modern design elements,” said Iwuaba. “These are clothes I would wear every day. I’m excited by the positive response and can’t wait to see how customers style them.”

The Runway 40 Fashion Gala provided a platform for Iwuaba to introduce her RTW line to a global audience and connect with potential buyers and collaborators.


Ugochi has shown her work at the New York Fashion week, the London Fashion Week and the San Diego Fashion week. Her designs have been worn by Toni Braxton, KMichelle, Spice, Yemi Alade, Nina Parker and many more. Her designs have made it to the best dressed list on the MET Gala and the premiere of Black Panther.

Watch Runway 40 here: https://youtu.be/ZK0FCWJM91Q?si=epWGGQI46mlKvkfr

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Glo to unveil innovation hubs to drive digitalization- Bella Disu

Digital solutions provider, Globacom, has expressed its readiness to help drive the realization of the Federal Government’s digitalization agenda and enablement of technological advancement in the country.

The Executive Vice Chairman of the company, Mrs. Bella Disu, who made this remark at the launch of Nigeria’s Digital Economy Report themed ‘Driving Economic Growth through Digital Transformation’ on Thursday in Abuja, also harped on the need for continuous harnessing of the transformative powers of emerging technologies by Nigeria.

The Glo EVC said, “We see the current challenges in the sector as a responsibility to be at the forefront of enabling tech advancement. We are at the moment doing two things which key into the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy’s strategic blueprint. Under the pillar of Knowledge, the ministry is planning to have about 3m technical talents by 2027 and also increase digital literacy. In Glo, we have a Glo learning management solution which has the capacity to train up to 100,000 users a month on different skill sets from digital marketing and other professional courses some of which we plan to offer as CSR and also on courses covering Python, blockchain, AI to really push digital literacy“.

She added that, “Under innovation, we plan to have four innovation hubs, with one to be rolled out in Lagos in the fourth quarter of the year, and three to be commissioned by the second quarter of 2025 in PH, Ibadan, and Abuja. We see these hubs as being an ecosystem and a catalyst for technological advancement where we have hubs for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, incubators and accelerators to really collaborate, thrive and learn“.

Explaining that the impact of digitalization was already visible in a few sectors, Mrs Disu noted that “digital platforms have completely revolutionised the transportation and mobility services sector with ride-hailing companies facilitating hundreds of millions of rides in the last seven years, in ecommerce, the sector has grown significantly with online user market now about 76.7 million users. We have also seen a huge growth in POS terminals from about 155,000 in 2017 to now 1.8 million in 2023“.

She explained further that more and Nigerians are going into remote work, and with the right training, they will be able to take up even more lucrative roles in the sector. ‘In entrepreneurship and start-ups, through fintech and content creation and startups, the opportunities are vast,” Mrs Disu added, promising that Globacom would continue to support the sector.

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida received Mrs Disu’s commendation for showing their commitment and political will to resolve the challenges in the telecom industry.

In his speech, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy stated that Nigeria is well placed to play a critical role in a connected economy with its huge population and resources.

He said “We can only do that by diversifying our economy and strengthening technical efficiency. This is why there is immense focus on digitalizing our economy and accelerating development in sectors like agriculture and mining to improve quality of education so we can improve learning outcomes and as such deepen pour workforce, improve on transportation and infrastructure so that our economy can get the backbone that is required to make it work for our people“.

The duo of GSMA Africa and the World Bank presented the Digital Economy Report at the event.

It’s Not All Butterflies” Queen Naomi Gives Marriage Advice To Young Girls in Episode 7 of Mercy’s Menu Season 4!

In episode 7, the amazing queen and prophetess Naomi Silekunola graced the superstar actor Mercy Johnson’s kitchen. They had interesting conversations while they whipped up a delicious yam ball and turkey dish.

The episode quickly unfolds with Mercy Johnson engaging Queen Naomi with interesting questions. Queen Naomi spilled the tea on her royalty status, life before royalty, family, and ministry. She also talked about her personality and her philanthropic activities.

Season 4 is proudly powered by Power Oil, in association with Tiger Foods Limited.

You can catch new episodes on ROK every Sunday evenings at 7pm WAT/8pm CAT, the repeats every Wednesday mornings at 8 am WAT/9 am CAT and Friday evenings at 4 pm WAT/5 pm CAT and on Mercy Johnson Cooks Tv on YouTube every Thursdays.

Watch episode 7 below:
https://youtu.be/E_GrRCLOnFs

Orange Group celebrates World Health Day with a Commitment to a Healthier Tomorrow

In celebration of World Health Day, Orange Group, an innovative fast-moving consumer goods leader, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health and wellness with the launch of the pocket-friendly immune booster, Herbasip. This announcement is in alignment with the 2024 World Health Day theme, “My health, my right” which champions the universal right to health, emphasizing the critical need for every person, regardless of location, to access and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

According to the Orange Group Media and Communications Director, Uchenna Ezenna, “At Orange Group, championing innovative, accessible, and cost-effective healthcare solutions has always been at the core of our mission. With the introduction of Herbasip, we continue our legacy as a trailblazer in health and wellness.”

A World Health Organization (WHO) 2020 report reveals a heightened global awareness of health challenges. This includes concerns about pandemics, antibiotic resistance, the rise of chronic diseases, and the impact of stress on our immune systems.

Adding to this challenge, a 2021 World Bank report highlights the financial burden of healthcare. Even before the pandemic, healthcare costs pushed over half a billion people into poverty. This situation likely worsened, underlining the critical need for accessible and affordable healthcare solutions.

The most rewarding part to us is the accessibility to the everyday Nigerian, Uchenna Ezenna explained, “It’s not just about providing an innovative product, but ensuring that it reaches every corner of Nigeria. We aim to break down barriers to health equity, making sure that Herbasip is not only affordable but also easily obtainable for every Nigerian, regardless of their economic or social status.”

Enriched with a potent blend of natural herbs, Herbasip is meticulously formulated to bolster the body’s defenses against diseases, keeping it resilient and healthy. Herbasip is affordable and stands as a testament to Orange Group’s commitment to making health a priority for everyone, affirming the belief that good health should not be a privilege but a right, in line with the message of World Health Day 2024.

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About Orange Group

Orange Group is a large, diversified consumer goods company based in Nigeria with footprints across West Africa. They cover four key sectors: Beverage, Lighting, Personal Care, and Pharmaceuticals.

Learn More About Orange Group:

LinkedIn: Orange Groups Limited Nigeria: LinkedIn

Instagram: @orange_nigeria: Instagram

Facebook: OrangeGroupNG: Facebook

YouTube: Orange Group: YouTube

Email: info@orangegroups.com

Website: www.orangegroups.com

About Herbasip Distributed by Orange Group, Herbasip is a daily immune booster designed to support the body’s natural defenses. This affordable and accessible formula offers a convenient way to promote overall wellness.

MoneyMaster partners “Ounje Eko” for easy transactions

Foremost payment service bank, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), is partnering with the Lagos State Government on its “Ounje Eko” Food Markets, a food price discount initiative to bring succor to residents of the state.

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MMPSB was recently appointed as the collection and payment partner for “Ounje Eko” Food Markets programme which is a government initiative serving the five divisions of Lagos State. By this appointment, MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank will collect payments in 57 LCDAs in the state.

The partnership underscores the quality of payment solutions that MoneyMaster is renowned for deploying to its growing business partners in private and public sectors. MoneyMaster is one of the five Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed Payment Service Banks (PSBs) to promote financial inclusion across Nigeria

By this arrangement, MMPSB is expected to lend its cutting-edge payment solution to facilitate seamless payment and reconciliation to smoothen the experience of Lagosians who will be getting their food supplies from the markets. Its payment solution is also robust and can provide real time value to payment destinations.

“Cook food for your family, Home made food is better “- Patience Ozokwo advises in Episode 9 of Mercy’s Menu Season 3!

On the recent episode of Mercy’s Menu Season 3, the ever smiling host Mercy Johnson Okojie had in her kitchen, the Award winning Nollywood veteran, Patience Ozokwo, also known as Mama G.

Episode 9 was filled with words of wisdom and amazing conversations as the iconic duo prepared catfish pepper soup with unripe plantain.

Patience Ozokwo spoke on her love for God, cooking, family, and reasons while she didn’t remarry, charity, domestic violence, infidelity, and many more

Watch the video below:

“DROP YOUR PRIDE”- ENIOLUWA ADVISES IN EPISODE 1 OF MERCY’S MENU SEASON 3!

The most anticipated kitchen Talk show Mercy’s Menu is back! with it’s third season.
Hosted by Nollywood Superstar and ever gorgeous Mercy Johnson Okojie.

On the first episode of this season, Mercy welcomes Beauty & Lifestyle Brand Influencer, Writer and Content creator, Enioluwa Adeoluwa also known as the Lipgloss boy to her kitchen as they prepared Boli, Fish and Oporo sauce.

While whipping up the delicious meal, Enioluwa spoke on Family, Friends, Brand Influencing, Education, Relationship status, His rise to fame and plans for the future.

Watch the new episode below

‘MERCY’S MENU’ SEASON 3 SET TO RETURN THIS NOVEMBER!

Nollywood superstar and entrepreneur,  Mercy Johnson Okojie is set to return with the third season of her kitchen talk show,  Mercy’s Menu this November where she invites celebrities and public personalities into her kitchen to cook and talk about lifestyle, their opinion on different salient issues in the society.

The 13 episode kitchen talk show features Joke Silva, Patience Ozokwo, Waje, Yvonne Jegede, Shaffy Bello, Anita Asuoha aka Real Warri Pikin, Adaeze Yobo, Deyemi Okanlawon, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Chinonso Egemba aka Aproko doctor,  Nwanneka Nkumah, Nelly Agbogu aka NaijaBrandChick, Ifedayo Agoro aka DiaryofaNaijaGirl.

Host, Mercy and Guests share juicy information on family, personal life experiences, work, scandal and some of the most challenging points of their lives.

Season 3 promises to be exciting, funny and emotional. The show is set to be aired from November 19, 2022 on Africa Magic Family at 6:30 pm WAT every Saturday & Wednesday and Thursday on YouTube.

Mercy’s Menu Season 3 is produced by MJO Productions and WildFlower Productions and directed by Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh.

WIMCA 2022: Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh Named  Amongst Top 50 Most Influential Women In Marketing and Communications In Nigeria!

Founder and Principal Consultant of WildFlower PR and Company, Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh was honored as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Marketing and  Communication in Nigeria.

Women in Marketing and Communications Conference/Awards (WIMCA) 2022 held it’s sixth edition on Saturday, 8th October, 2022, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The recognition came as a result of her efforts in pushing the frontiers of excellence as well as contributing to the growth of brands, marketing and communication industry.

Speaking on her groundbreaking feat, Ifeoma Areh thanked WIMCA for the recognition. She stated that the recognition gave credence to her drive for delivering bespoke solutions to client’s need across diverse business verticals, which has led to optimum productivity and progression as intended.

“I am deeply humbled by this recognition. This further validates my work and focus on using the media to inspire and deliver cutting edge marketing communication solutions. I believe there is no potent force in the world like that of an inspired individual, that has been the crux of my communication.” She said

She dedicated the award to the entire WildFlower PR and company team for their hard work and consistency throughout the year.

WIMCA is the largest gathering of female brands and marketing communications professionals in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa; gathering over 700 participants at each edition of the event.

The annual event also recognizes and celebrates leading women who have weathered the storm, and have risen through the ranks to attain remarkable heights in the brands, and marketing communications industry.

WildFlower PR and Company Bags Award for Most Reliable Quality Strategic Communications Company of the Year 2021

WildFlower PR and Company has won the award for the most reliable quality strategic communications company of the year at the National Award for Excellence and Achievement 2021 organized by the National Quality Conference.

The event, which was held on Monday, 11th October, 2021, at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos had in attendance several brands and top industry leaders. The NQC used the event   as an avenue to celebrate companies for their resilience in constantly innovating and delivering outstanding products and services to their highly esteemed customers in spite of the harsh global economic realities, the international shut down occasioned by Covid-19, and national security.

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The award for the most reliable quality strategic communications company of the year was presented to WildFlower PR and Company by the Chairman of the occasion, Mr. Femi George in recognition of its effort in providing quality and innovative services to its highly esteemed customers.

 “At WildFlower PR and Company, innovation, quality and attention to detail are our watchwords. We believe there is always a fresh angle to every strategy. Our keyword is quality and we have our eyes focused every step of the process and will never relent in providing quality services to our customers.” Founder and Principal Consultant WildFlower PR, Oma Areh said represented by, Mr. Chibuzor Ugwuanyi.

Guest Speaker at the event, Mr. Patrick Okechukwu highlighted continuous improvement of skills, quality appraisal, and ability to strategize and improve quality of service in the Covid-19 era as the basis for celebrating companies at the event.

He stressed on the importance of quality management in an organization; “An organization is as strong as its strongest unit, and as weak as its weakest unit,” … Therefore, For every organization to achieve quality the whole organization must see it as a way of life. The whole organization must be integrated,” he said.

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About WildFlower PR and Company

WildFlower PR and Company is an award-winning public relations, communications and media firm, with expertise in customized strategic campaigns in the areas of personal publicity, development communication, entertainment PR, new media PR, specialized corporate communications and reputation management.

WildFlower PR is a fully integrated agency that prides itself in a blend of innovative solutions and proven result-oriented methods when addressing clients’ goals.

The agency represents leading entities in Telecommunications, Energy, Aviation, Government, Technology, Entertainment and Non-profit. Their client base ranges from global corporations and government agencies, growing businesses to some of the biggest entertainment personalities on the African continent today.

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Glo-sponsored African Voices features 2 Nigerian changemakers

This weekend’s edition of Globacom-sponsored African Voices Changemakers on CNN International will have two change agents of Nigerian origin as special guests.

According to a vignette of the magazine programme released by the telecommunications company, the guests are Chuks Collins, a fashion designer, and Adenrele Sonariwo, an art curator. 

Collins, who is based in the United States, launched his fashion business in 2010. He says his goal in the industry is to style people in a manner that will give them respect and a sense of pride.

Despite two serious setbacks in 2012, a major accident and a kidney problem that required a kidney transplant, Collins was not discouraged. He had his debut collection ‘Survival’ and two more collections named ‘The Journey’ and ‘The Dream’ in quick succession.


He has become a major participant in fashion shows in New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey. He has also made a mark for himself in Canada and Belarus designing for Ralph Lauren and other notable fashion labels in New York.

The second guest, Sonariwo, is the founder of Rele Arts Gallery which she established in 2010. She has two offices – one at Onikan, Lagos, and the other in Los Angeles, United States of America.

She won The Future Awards for Arts and Culture in 2016 and was on the Power List of influencers in culture in 2016 and 2017. In March, 2017, she was listed as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria. She has participated at TEDx events, and was also a member of the jury at the 208 Dak’art Biennale.

Viewers can watch the interesting edition on CNN on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. Repeats of the programme will be beamed on Sunday at 7.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m., 7.30 p.m., 11.30 p.m. and on Monday at 5.30 a.m.

REGISTER YOUR NIN EASILY WITH GLO APPOINTMENT MANAGER

To make it easy to register for the National Identity Number (NIN), telecommunication solutions provider, Globacom, recently launched Appointment Manager, an app designed to assist subscribers to book appointments online for the registration.

Globacom said in a press statement that, through the app, subscribers are able to choose when and where to carry out the process of NIN registration devoid of stress. This will conserve their time and also simplify the registration process in a safe and Covid-19-compliant environment with fewer people in attendance.

With the Appointment Manager, subscribers can choose the day, time and Gloworld outlet most convenient for them to visit for the exercise.

To use the appointment manager app
1.      Enter the URL https://ninappt.gloworld.com on any browser and enter
phone number in this format: 08050000000.
2.      Click on the date icon to select available dates for the month,
select desired state, Glo world outlet, and desired time.
3.      Verify you are a human with a number code on the app
4.      Submit.
5.      Customers will then receive an SMS notification with an ID, Scheduled
date and Gloworld outlet to visit which will be presented at the outlet.
For subscribers yet to link their NIN with their mobile number, text NIN to 109 or dial *109*NIN# to submit your NIN or call 109 to update NIN via voice call. For further inquiries, contact 121 for pre-paid and
200 for post-paid or visit https://www.gloworld.com/ng/nin

Girls with Period Initiative

KINDNESS UNHINDERED PARTNERS WITH GIRLS WITH PERIOD (GWP) INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE MENSTRUAL HYGIENE!

Kindness Unhindered, a not-for-profit organization that supports projects which contributes to the growth and development of young people across Africa recently organized and hosted an event at Federal Science and Technical College, Yaba with Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative on the 23rd of February, 2021. The event focused on educating female students in the school about menstrual hygiene, menstrual health, self-esteem and the misconceptions of period.

In attendance at the event were female students of the school, Founder of Kindness Unhindered, Dr Ralu Onubogu, Actress & member of Board of Trustees for Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Founder of WildFlower PR & Company and Chairman of Board for Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative, Oma Areh, amongst others.

Dr Ralu Onubogu, Founder of Kindness Unhindered expressed her excitement to be part of the momentous event stating;

I am happy to be part of this life-changing project that aims to eliminate period poverty and promote menstrual hygiene, self-esteem, amongst others. As an organization that focuses on supporting sustainable projects and organizations like the Girls With Period Initiative, this event is one of the many ways we hope to reach and impact people across Africa for a better tomorrow.

Dr Ralu Onubogu, Founder of Kindness Unhindered

Speaking at the event, Actress and member of Board of Trustees for Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative, Mercy Johnson-Okojie shared her view on period stigmatization and also demystified the myths and misconceptions of period.

Period is nothing to be ashamed about and it’s very important for boys to be included in period conversations to know more about this natural phenomenon. As women, we need to understand that we should never be ashamed of the things that make us a woman. That is why this event is important to show every girl child out there that period is nothing to be ashamed about and they are no longer in this journey alone. We are here with them.

Actress and member of Board of Trustees for Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative, Mercy Johnson-Okojie

At the event, students and guests were educated about menstrual hygiene, self-esteem and the misconceptions of period. A Q and A session was also conducted and the Founder of WildFlower PR & Company and Chairman of Board for Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative, Oma Areh enlightened the students on their questions ranging from menstrual hygiene, period misconceptions, self-esteem, amongst others. She also encouraged them to be confident about their period and practice proper menstrual care.

We need to be hygienic during our periods and practice proper menstrual care. We also need to be confident and comfortable about our period. Period is normal and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Every woman and girl deserves a healthy and hygienic period. Through this event and many others, we plan to reach and impact more girls and women across Africa.

Patricia Vin-Okopi, Founder and Project Manager of Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative expressed her delight for the successful event and the impact it made to eliminating period poverty stating;

This event means a lot to me and I’m really thankful for the support from Kindness Unhindered. We need to let girls and women know that they are no longer alone in their period journey. We will continue to provide menstrual sanitary kits to women and girls across Africa and educate them on menstrual hygiene, self-esteem as well as fight for free access to sanitary pads across Africa.

In concluding the event, menstrual sanitary kits were distributed to students and guests to promote menstrual hygiene and health. Covid-19 safety protocols were also observed during the event.

ABOUT KINDNESS UNHINDERED

Kindness Unhindered, a non-profit organization supports positive and life-changing projects that contributes to the growth and development of Africans. It focuses on bringing change to the lives of young Africans through quality empowerment and support. The organization partnered with Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative to promote menstrual hygiene, self-esteem and also eradicate period poverty. For more details, contact at +2348116009977

ABOUT GIRLS WITH PERIOD (GWP) INITIATIVE Girls With Period (GWP) Initiative aims to completely eradicate period poverty across Africa by providing and distributing menstrual sanitary kits to women and girls as well as educate them on menstrual hygiene, self-esteem, amongst others. It has been able to impact over 10, 000 women and girls across Africa since its establishment. To support the Girls with Period (GWP) Initiative, contact at +2347065694161 or info@girlswithperiod.org.

NCC, NBS data show Glo contributed the highest in telecom industry growth in 2020

A new report from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed that Globacom recorded the biggest percentage increase in data users, thereby contributing mostly to the growth chart in the telecommunications industry in Nigeria in year 2020.

This correlates with an earlier report by  the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) which showed that Globacom led  in internet subscriber growth in the telecommunications sector in the third quarter of 2020. 

NCC indicated on its website that the telecommunications  sector grew by 22percent with  28,145,458 new internet users from 125,728,328 at the end of December 2019 to 153,873,786 in December, 2020. 

According to the commission, this growth in internet subscriptions and consequently in telecom sector culminated in  the quick recovery of the nation’s   economy from its recent  recession with a contribution of 12.45% to the Gross Domestic Product. 

Globacom garnered the most percentage growth from  28,934,439 data users at the end of 2019 to 40,106,659 at the end of 2020, an addition of 11,172,220 new data subscribers or 39% growth in its data subscriber base. The growth outstrips the 22 percentage growth recorded in the sector in the year under review.

MTN was  second on the growth chart with a   21% growth, while Airtel recorded 20% increase to place third with  9mobile suffering  a loss with a 12% drop in its  data subscription figure.

Industry watchers disclosed that Glo data services are buoyed by the huge capacity international submarine cable called Glo1, a wholly owned facility that brought unprecedented bandwidth from Europe to Nigeria and other West African countries.

 It is the only  operator in Nigeria with integrated domestic and International network, while its high speed optic fibre network spans thousands kilometers covering almost the entire Nigerian landmass.

Globacom has a history of consistent network upgrade  which is recognized as one of the factors which  enhances data service delivery to Glo  subscribers who enjoy  attractive data packages with unmatched value.

Glo’s Appointment Manager further eases NIN registration

The hassles encountered by Nigerians in registering for the National Identity Number (NIN) were further reduced on Tuesday as Globacom launched an app that makes it possible for people to choose a day, time and location convenient for them to undergo the process.

According to Globacom, the app, tagged Appointment Manager, was “unveiled to help our numerous subscribers and Nigerians in general to reduce the stress involved in the NIN registration process”.

The Company added that, through the utilization of the app, customers will go through the process hassle-free, which saves them time and also ensures the registration is done in a safe and Covid-19-compliant environment, with fewer people in attendance.

To use the app, Glo said the customer will “Enter the URL https://ninappt.gloworld.com/  on any browser and enter phone number in this format: 08050000000. This will be followed by clicking on the date icon to select available dates for the month, followed by selection of desired state and shop. Next is the selection of the desired time to be followed by entrance of the number provided by the app to ensure the customer is indeed a  human being, after which he or she will click on Submit.”

The company added that, “Customers will then receive an SMS notification with an ID, Scheduled date and shop to visit which he will present at the shop”.

Globacom which urged its subscribers to make utmost use of the app for the registration, also advised those who are yet to link their NIN with their mobile numbers to text their NIN to 109, adding that they can also dial *109*NIN# to submit their NIN or  call 109 to update their NIN via voice call.

For further enquiries, the company urged members of the public to contact its customer contact channels, 121 for prepaid and 200 for post paid, or to visit https://www.gloworld.com/ng/nin