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SAHARA WEEKLY, URBAN LIFE, ISLANDERS, THE SOCIETY NIGERIA, OTHERS FLOAT GUILD OF SOFT SELL PUBLISHERS

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A new group of Soft Sell Publishers trading under the name GUILD OF SOFT SELL PUBLISHERS has berthed. The new group with initials (GoSP) is an assemblage of like mind publishers of soft sell magazines in Lagos. The group rose from a meeting that also served as the inauguration of their new association theGuild of Soft-Sell Publishers (GoSP) today Wednesday 19, 2015 at popular fun spot De Genesix Hotel Oke Ira Lagos.

 

In the meeting, the GoSP decries the dearth of investigative journalism in the industry, while pledging that the group would be committed to giving all affected parties fair chance to explain their sides to stories.

 

The members of the GoSP includes; Sahara Weekly Magazine, Urban Life Magazine, Islanders International Magazine, City Pride Magazine, Society Gazette Magazine, Beth News Magazine, The Society Nigeria, Blissful Affairs Magazine, Society Herald Magazine, Conquest Magazine.

 

Members of the group explained that the formation became necessary when they are not properly represented like other such organizations like Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), and that the group is to monitor, control and educate its members on investigative reportage which is the bed rock of soft sell, while to also serve the people undilutedly and truthfully at all times

 

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Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank’s ‘Read2Lead’ Writing Competition

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Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank’s ‘Read2Lead’ Writing Competition

 

 

A student of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, Miss Iremide Ogunyemi, has won N2 million cash, a publishing deal worth N2 million and another N2 million to upgrade her school’s library after emerging the star prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Fidelity Bank organized Read2Lead writing competition. This was disclosed at the competition’s prize presentation event held in Lagos over the weekend.

 

 

Welcoming guests to the event, Mrs. Pamela Shodipo, the Executive Director of South Directorate, Fidelity Bank Plc, who represented Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe,OON, the bank’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, said the initiative was created to unlock the creative potentials of students and help them become better positioned for successful careers.

 

 

“All over the world, young people are driving change through innovation and Nigeria is no exception. As a Bank, we believe in the transformative power of education in changing the fortunes of any nation. It is this belief that led us to organize the Read2Lead initiative. By fostering the fundamental yet crucial skill of reading and writing from a young age, we aim to empower children to face academic challenges confidently and solve life problems skillfully.

 

Iremide Ogunyemi wins Fidelity Bank's 'Read2Lead' Writing Competition

“The Read2Lead initiative, therefore, encapsulates our approach to instilling a culture of reading and writing among young people. As highlighted by the esteemed American journalist, critic, and social reformer, Margaret Fuller, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader”; we believe that igniting our youths’ imagination early can unlock their potential and set them on a path to success”, explained Onyeali-Ikpe.

The prize presentation ceremony had in attendance the representative of the Ogun State Commissioner of Education, management staff of Fidelity Bank Plc, the top 30 students from the competition, their parents, teachers, colleagues and media personalities.

“When I started, I didn’t know I would emerge a finalist in the competition. I just decided to participate because I love writing. This was the first competition that I saw that asked for a fictional essay. As that is what I like, I decided to write. I want to thank Fidelity Bank for coming up with this initiative as it is a really good and creative competition”, disclosed an elated Miss Ogunyemi.

In a surprising twist of events, Miss Mfeheke Okoko and Miss Daniella Orji, also of The Ambassadors’ College, Ota, Ogun State, took home cash prizes for N1.5million and N1million for emerging the first and second-runners up respectively in the competition which saw students from across Nigeria compete in three phases of writing challenges.

In the first stage of the initiative, tagged, “The National Writing Showdown”, over 3,000 students were tasked with a creative writing task for a spot among the top 150 writers.

In the second stage known as “The Sweeta Writing Mastery”, the top 150 participants were given a novel to read and requested to write an alternate ending for the book for chance to join the top 30 finalists.

In the third and final stage themed, “The Author’s Workshop”, the top 30 students were enrolled in an immersive writing boot camp anchored by experienced writers and facilitators who selected the top three finalists.

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Zenith Bank Enhances E-Channel Services for Customers

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Zenith Bank Enhances E-Channel Services for Customers

 

 

Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has restored improved services across its electronic transaction channels, ensuring customers have seamless access to banking services.



Zenith Bank Enhances E-Channel Services for Customers

In a statement released on Thursday via its X handle, the bank confirmed that customers can now conveniently conduct transactions across various platforms following a recent upgrade. These enhancements follow temporary glitches caused by routine IT maintenance aimed at optimizing service delivery.

Zenith Bank reiterated its commitment to providing improved services and highlighted the various channels available for customer transactions, including:

– Zenith Bank Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards
– Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)
– Point of Sale (POS) Terminals
– Zenith Bank Mobile App
– Internet Banking Platform
– Zenith Agents nationwide for agent banking

Customers are also encouraged to visit any of the bank’s branches across the country for in-person transactions.

Zenith Bank reassured further improvements in service delivery following the IT infrastructure upgrade. Customers with bulk payments and salary requests are encouraged to present payment mandates at any Zenith Bank branch nationwide for expedited processing.

Zenith Bank remains dedicated to enhancing customer experience and ensuring reliable banking services across all platforms.

For further inquiries, customers can contact Zenith Direct at +234 201 278 7000, 0700ZENITHBANK, or 0904 085 7000. Alternatively, they can send an email to [email protected].

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Infrastructure Upgrade: Zenith Bank Apologizes for Disruptions, Assures Customers on Improved Services

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Infrastructure Upgrade: Zenith Bank Apologizes for Disruptions, Assures Customers on Improved Services

 

 

 

Nigeria’s leading financial institution, Zenith Bank, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades.

In a message posted on Thursday, the bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period.

The bank clarified that the glitches were a result of routine information and technology maintenance, which is essential for optimizing service delivery.

Zenith Bank emphasized its commitment to ensuring 100% uptime, stating that it takes this responsibility “very personally” and continuously allocates resources to maintain uninterrupted service availability.

In the statement, the bank expressed its sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to customers during the upgrade process, highlighting that the information technology enhancements are designed to improve the quality of service for its esteemed clientele.

The message reads in part:

Dear Valued Customer,

We sincerely apologise for the service disruptions you experienced recently on our banking channels. This was due to an information Technology upgrade aimed at improving the quality of service we provide.

We have made significant progress with the upgrade and you can now perform transactions conveniently with the following Zenith bank Channels:

Your Zenith Bank Debit Card
The Zenith Bank Mobile App
The Zenith bank Internet Banking Platform
Zenith Agents nationwide (Agent Banking)

You can also visit any of our branches nationwide to perform your transactions

Please direct all enquiries to Zenith Direct on +234 201 278 7000,
0700ZENITHBANK, 0904 085 7000 Or via email at [email protected]

Thank you for banking with us

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