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Continental Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from Houston to Lagos!

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:37:54 +0000

“When Delta Airlines began flight services between Altanta and Lagos in December 2007 after a decade stop by the defunct national carrier, Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL), it was as if the lucrative route should be reserved for one airline as Delta was basking in the euphoria of the breakthrough.

For years when NAL operated Lagos-New York route, no US airline reciprocated the frequencies until the airline became liquidated. And connecting US became costlier than expected because of the gap created by the absence of national carrier as travellers from Nigeria had to go through Europe to connect US cities.

The coming of Delta from Georgia in 2007, however, broke the perceived jinx as travellers on that route heaved a sigh of relief. It, however, looked monopolised as only Delta operated the route for two years before Arik Air, which Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had designated on the route alongside Air Nigeria and Bellview, joined.

Arik soon began operations into New-York, gradually breaking the monopoly with competitive fares. “The direct operations will save travel time and reduce costs. Customers will no longer need to incur the cost of transit visa fees and other ticket taxes associated with flying via Europe. They will also be able to save a considerable amount of time on this non-stop service, equivalent to almost two full business days over the course of a return trip via Europe,” an analyst said.

The duopoly soon got broken as United Airlines got the approval to start operations from Washington-Dulles into Lagos last year. “I think this is good for travellers, we are getting to a point where travellers will have several choices of airlines and fares, the travellers are at the receiving end. . . ”

Full Story on Business Day Online.

Nigerian Idol Season II Kicks Off, Auditions in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Lagos

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:38:03 +0000

Young Nigerians clamoring to be the next Nigerian Idol finally have the chance to be a part of the popular show. With the auditions kicking off for Season II, aspiring music stars now have the opportunity to get their voices heard by millions of viewers who love the show.

There is a new judge on the show this season as Charles [Charly Boy] Oputa joins Yinka Davies and Jeffrey Daniel for Season II. According to Season 1 Judge and Chocolate City CEO, Audu Maikori, “Nigerian Idol is an exciting brand to work with and I enjoyed myself immensely. I am sure all the judges will have blast in Season II.” Popular female musician Tiwa Savage and Veejay Ill Rhymz also join the show as hosts. The winner’s package this year, including management fee, record label contracts and the prize money has been increased to the value of $100, 000. Each of the runners- up and top ten finalists also get mouth watering consolation prizes.

The popular show starts with auditions in four cities across the country; Abuja, Lagos, Port- Harcourt and Enugu. The show begins airing 4th December, until the winner is announced at a grand gala on April 1st 2012.

Nigerian Idol is brought to you by Etisalat, in association with Pepsi and Sony. It is also supported by partners, Air Nigeria and Beat FM.

AUDITION DATES AND VENUES

ABUJA: 7th and 8th October 2011, Chelsea Hotel
PORT HARCOURT: 14th and 15th October, Presidential Hotel

ENUGU: 28th and 29th October, Universal Hotel

LAGOS: 4th, 5th and 6th November, Dream Studios (Bamako Street, Across
Omole Phase 1)

To register:
1. Complete the Registration form at http://nigerianidol.com/registration
2. Confirm your Audition location, by sending an SMS from your Etisalat
line with your FULL NAME & PREFERRED AUDITION CITY to 5599.
3. Show up at the audition venue with the ETISALAT SMS confirmation, a
printed copy of your application form and 2 passport photos.

EVENT: Ludacris in Lagos to Disturb Tha Peace & Chaka Zulu on ‘Em! July 31st, 2011

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:29:56 +0000

(Lagos, Nigeria July, 2011 ) Immediately after his concert tour in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the multi-talented, and multiple award-winning American entertainer Ludacris will be accompanied by his renowned manager, and co-founder of Disturbing Tha Peace Records- Chaka Zulu Obafemi, to Lagos Nigeria to kick-off an Africa-wide project in partnership with Konnect Afrika.

Details of this landmark project will be made public at the Volar Nite club (Jade Palace), in Victoria Island on Sunday, the 31st of July, 2011 at an exclusive V.I.P party with the top brass of Nigerian entertainment, and media personalities.

This project is powered by Konnect Afrika, an entertainment company based in Atlanta, United States and Lagos, Nigeria, in collaboration with Disturbing Tha Peace Records, a subsidiary of the Universal Music Group is a United States based record label founded by Chaka Zulu Obafemi , Ludacris, and Jeff Dixon.

According to Solomon Sonaiya, the spokesperson for this project, “when we refer to this event as the advent of landmark opportunities for African entertainment, we’re not exaggerating. On Sunday, Nigerians would be proud that such a project was launched from Lagos.” He further intimated that all the details of the project will be made public at the event, whilst a press conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, the 2nd of August to address questions from the media.

The exclusive party taking place this Sunday will be hosted by Ludacris. The party will also parade the crème de la crème of the Lagos society. Broadcast support for this event is provided by Trace Urban.

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For more information, please contact:
James Amuta
(jamuta@jamesamuta.com
james@2digitsweb.com
0803 437 8669)

Water Transport- Changing the Face of Lagos Transportation (Video)

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:41:18 +0000

Lagos commuters can now beat the rush hour with a 15minute commute via water transportation. Jide Cole shares with ABN Digital the huge changes the state has made to encourage water transportation. “With more than 100 km of coastline, Lagos waterways could very well be the solution to the city’s bumper to bumper traffic jams . . .”

5th Annual Lagos Economic Summit (Video): Investment Opportunities in Africa’s Mega Model City

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Sun, 02 May 2010 20:13:57 +0000

“Lagos state officially opened for business this month, inviting prospective investors for the 5th Lagos economic summit, a 3 day intensive look at the various investment opportunities in Lagos.”

Vocal Slender Welcome to Lagos- Part 2 (1-6)

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:28:40 +0000

Welcome to Lagos Part 1 featuring Vocal Slender

Welcome to Lagos from Oo Nwoye on Vimeo.

Part 2 of the Documentary Welcome to Lagos, The Makoko Slums

Photo: Makoko Slums

Lagos Market Wrap: Good News From Nigeria’s Financial Markets

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:08:44 +0000

Market wrap late last week had good news for Nigeria.

IMF forecasts a growth of 7%, there is a huge infrastructural development that is expected to drive the creation of new jobs in the country; and the Oil & Gas Industry Bill signed into law is expected to help grow the local economy, as it requires foreign companies to hire Nigerians. ABN Digital’s Eleni Giokos speaks with Olumide Oyetande from Stanbic IBTC for analysis of The Banking Sector Results.

Yewande Zaccheaus Discusses Doing Busines as a Woman in Lagos/Nigeria (Video)

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:47:11 +0000

Lawyer, Former banker and entrepreneur Yewande Zaccheaus, one of Lagos’s succesful businesswomen, discusses all of the challenges and positives of doing business in Lagos. She says women need to stop blaming men for their problems. Women need to network more and she also points out Nigerian women have historically not kept proper financial records and this has served as a hindrance to obtaining funding for their businesses. ABN Digital reports.

Photocredit: Ralph Images via Bellanaija.com

Women in Lagos Celebrate Global International Women’s Day (Video)

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:45:36 +0000

ABN Digital covers Women in Lagos as they gathered for a celebration of the Global International Women’s day which took place this past March. Present was 1st Lady of the State Abimbola Fashola and Secretary of the State Government Mrs. Aderenle Ogunsanya. Some of the interviewees pointed out the bismal statistics when it comes to women in leadership positions but celebrated the few in leadership positions and their contributions.

House of Makeda Launches Flagship Store in Ikoyi, Lagos

Ladybrille®Nigeria — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:00:45 +0000

Teniade Olafisoye musician and designer launches her flagship store this weekend in Ikoyi, Lagos. Olafisoye’s ‘House of Makeda’ store opening will include the unveiling of a nine(9)piece collection of black dresses with the theme ‘Queen of Sheba.” The two day weekend event is FREE! Guests should expect to be treated to a fun ambience with Afro jazz music, cocktails and canapes.

Event Location: no. 7 Manuwa st, off Keffi st, S.W Ikoyi.
RSVP: 07056289509
08057511922
Admission fee: FREE!