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For Nollywood, Technology is Key to Future

For Nollywood, Technology is Key to Future

Ndubuisi Eluwa Despite many challenges confronting Nigeria ‘s film industry popularly known as Nollywood, the industry can still meet expectations, if players rely on technological advancements and get distribution right. This is the stance of Femi Odugbemi, managing director/CEO DVWORX... (Continue reading)

NAFDAC gives nod to GSK Agbara plant

Ralph Tathagata The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has validated the newly upgraded GlaxoSmithKline GSK, manufacturing plant located in Agbara, Ogun State. Paul Orhii, director general of NAFDAC, who made this known to M2 in... (Continue reading)

Labour Institute Holds Workshop

Labour Institute Holds Workshop

Kenneth O. Eze The National Institute for Labour Studies has concluded its maiden workshop on Corporate Governance which held at the prestigious Leisure Spring Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, last week. The three-day event ran from September 22 through 24, 2010, and... (Continue reading)

Beauty of Africa Pageant Commences Soon

Beauty of Africa Pageant  Commences Soon

Nze Eunice The 4th edition of the Beauty Africa International Pageant has been officially announced at a press conference held last week at Hotel 1960, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos . The pageant, which will cut across the six geo-political... (Continue reading)

SON Partners ISO on Social Responsibility

SON Partners ISO on Social  Responsibility

Blessing Nwobodo The world acclaimed index for measuring the quality of social interventions by companies, ISO 26000, has been adopted by Nigeria according to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria, SON. To sensitize stakeholders on the new ISO 26000 code, SON... (Continue reading)

SERA 2010: MTN is Most Socially Responsible Company

SERA 2010: MTN is Most Socially  Responsible Company

MTN Nigeria last weekend got honoured as Nigeria ‘s Most Socially Responsible Firm at this year’s Social Enterprise Report and Awards SERAs, on an evening seven other corporate Nigerian giants got recognised for sterling contributions to society. Ken Egbas, managing... (Continue reading)

Winds Unveil New Mr Biggs

Winds Unveil New Mr Biggs

Blessing Nwobodo The suspense surrounding the ongoing rebranding of popular restaurant chain, Mr Biggs, may have been lifted unceremoniously as strong winds unveil the new brand logo dotting some of its outlets. Prompted by the appearance of new signage bearing... (Continue reading)

Cheap Imported Detergents Invade Markets

Cheap Imported Detergents Invade Markets

M2 Open Market Survey reveals that several cheap imported detergent brands have begun to invade the open markets, mostly from Cotonou and Asian countries. According to traders that spoke to the survey team, majority of the new competitors look like... (Continue reading)

Repackaged Bournvita Hits Markets

Repackaged Bournvita Hits Markets

Stories by Ndubuisi Eluwa Bournvita lovers are currently being treated to a totally repackaged and attractive chocolate beverage as Cadbury Nigeria , owners of the brand, introduces a repackaged 50g sachet, M2 Open Market Survey reveals. The new look sachet... (Continue reading)

Dangote Flour does not compete with price

Dangote Flour does not compete with price

Kenneth O. Eze Dangote Flour Mills’ strategy to win the marketing battle is to give consumers better choices, higher quality and fresher products, says BabatundeOduwaye, acting chief finance officer of the company, at a media parley held last week to... (Continue reading)