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FG- Imo: :Regulatory Oversight of The State Electricity Market Is Now Underr ISERC

By Favour Ifeoluwa & Akinola Ajibade  The Federal Government yesterday( Monday) announced the transfer of Regulatory Oversight of the Electricity Market in Imo State to the state electricity regulatory commission, otherwise known as (ISERC). In a statement issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Common( NERC), the development is in compliance with the amended Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (CFRN) and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), reiterating that all transfers envisaged by this order shall be completed by 31 December 2024. According to the Commission,the transfer Order’s provisions include: “Direct Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to incorporate a subsidiary (EEDC SubCo) to assume responsibilities for intrastate supply and distribution of electricity in Imo State from EEDC, and that EEDC shall complete the incorporation of EEDC SubCo within 60 days from 27th June 2024. The subcompany shall apply for and obtain licence for the in
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Coca Cola takes Nigerians to World Cup competition in Qatar

World Cup Stadium in Qatar 


By Lord Segun


The Coca-Cola System recently brought football  lovers in Nigeria together, with a view to watch  the ongoing World Cup in Qatar.  
The Company, which comprises of  Coca-Cola Nigeria and its bottling partner, Nigerian Bottling Company, achieves this goal through hosting lovers of the round leather game in a viewing centre in Victoria Island. 
Specifically, the centre  is not only located at Landmark Beach, Lagos, but also allowed people to catch fun, while watching the game organised by Federation Internationale Football Association ( FIFA). 
Incidence, Coca Cola is a lead sponsor of the 2022 World Cup, a development, which is borne out of a long standing partnership  with FIFA.
Interestingly, the beverage company was able to treat consumers to an electrifying evening on Sunday November 20th in an ambience that was 
reminiscent of a Qatari stadium.
2022 World Cup's logo 

Speaking on the issue, the Managing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Alfred Olajide explained, “Our Believe and Win ‘Under the Crown’ Promotion was the highlight of the year for our loyal consumers as we excited them with winnings worth over N400m, with five lucky winners securing the coveted all-expense-paid trip to Qatar to experience the live excitement of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Today we are bringing that same magic to our consumers in Lagos, Nigeria through this viewing party as we officially kickstart the football season”.

Similarly, the Matthieu Seguin, Managing Director, Matthieu Segun added:  “Football remains a key passion point for Nigerians, and we will continue to foster optimism and unity through the refreshing taste of our beverages, combined with the sport which we all love”.

Recall that the firm had its 2022 campaign, when it launched what its  describes as " Believe and Win ‘Under the Crown’ Promotion in August to  October this year. Through this, consumers across the country were made to win airtime and 
 and an all-expense-paid trip to Qatar. 

Of note is the fact that the " Believe and Win ‘Under the Crown’ promotion "  reflects Coca-Cola’s continued support for football and the company has promised to continually  provide experiences that help promote bonding amongst consumers during the World Cup games.


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