Tingo Mobile Lands A Great Merger

Representatives of Tingo Mobile Ltd and MTI PLC announced today that the two companies will be merging, resulting in Tingo Mobile PLC.

Tingo Mobile rose to prominence so quickly by focussing on Nigeria and East Africa, selling cheap smart and feature phones to farmers' cooperatives, market cooperatives, artisans and transport unions across Nigeria. Tingo Mobile sold over eight million phones to these groups in the first quarter of 2015.

Tingo is also taking the mobile chat and mobile payments market by surprise, with emphasis on African and Indian contents. Tingo has also been developing nano-battery technology and a cloud operating system for mobile phones. Tingo is yet to announce a date for its retail release.

"This merger redefines technology business in Africa and berths an ecosystem convenient for Africa and other third world nations, it charts a new course for both companies in delivering greater value to our customers, clients and shareholders"- Dozy Mmobuosi ( CEO, Tingo Mobile).

MTI PLC is licensed to provide a broad spectrum of world class telecommunication products and services (these include switches, GSM Base Transmission Stations, fibre, broadband, sales and production of telecoms devices and equipment). MTI PLC has partnered Itatel of Milan, Planeta Luz of Brazil in a joint venture along with Beijing Runs Enberger and Eastcom China.

"This deal brings to the centre stage; world class expertise, new and viable technology and access to a larger market"- Dr Nosike Agokei (Managing Director, MTI PLC)

Tingo Mobile is set to commence operations in India as well via Pluggdd India, a fast rising mobile technology and application services provider. Tingo Mobile holds 60% equity in this special purpose vehicle company.

"We are innovating and uncovering how best a cloud operating system can become friendlier for markets such as Africa and India. Along with the Operating Systems, we are also working on smart and super phones that alleviate battery and connectivity challenges. We thoroughly understand the technology needs of third world markets and we are addressing them." - Tabrez Alam (Chief Executive Officer, Pluggdd India).

“The merger is expected to be concluded in a couple of weeks as shareholders of both entities have approved. We expect that the parties to this transaction will conclude and consummate this deal"- Chidiebere Ugochukwu- Company Secretary, Tingo Mobile.

Pluggdd India Vision

Design and develop hardware for smartphone and feature phones, keeping in mind the needs of the Indian Subcontinent and African Continent markets. The company shall design/ ideate and collaborate with OEMs to launch products that can make a mark in the above mentioned markets.

Design and develop applications and software for smartphones and feature phones, that improve the utility of smartphones for end users. Apart from developing indigenous versions of already available applications (such as messengers, wallets, etc); also look at developing new products for Smartphones.

Key Objectives

•             Launch Pluggdd/ Tingo branded phones in the Indian Market

•             Look at capturing 10% of the Indian Smartphone Market

•             Design and Develop convergent systems and applications for mobile phones

Pluggdd India – Current Focus Areas

1) Battery - Longetivity and Speed of Charging: Identification and finalization of technologies to be used for improving the longetivity and charging speed of batteries.

2) Operating System (Cloud Based): To develop proprietary Operating System that serves the purpose of the devices launched by Tingo and Pluggdd.

3) Applications (Existing/ New and Innovation): Ideate and develop more applications; and enhancements to existing applications for greater ease of use for the end users.

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2015: ‘Youth Development Is President Jonathan’s Top Priority’ – Aide

President Goodluck Jonathan has reiterated his mission to focus on youth development and capacity building as his priority if voted into office for second term.

Speaking at a meeting held with the youth leaders in Benin –City on Saturday, December 27, 2014, Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Students Affairs, Mr. Jude Imagwe, said that the Federal Government had laid the foundation on youths development in the first term of President Jonathan’s administration, stating that the second term bid was to actualize and consolidate on the achievements made so far.

The president also urged Nigerian youths to stay away from crime and support the Federal Government as it provides the enabling environment for them to succeed, the President identified that the excesses of Nigerian youth and unethical restiveness in some parts of the country as a deterrent to development the nation.

“With the policies and programmes initiated by Jonathan’s administration, there is hope for youths in the country. We have programmes such as YOUWIN, Youth Employment in Agriculture programmes and many others. In life, we have every right, as growing people, to get ourselves involved or associated with anything that makes us happy”, he said.

“But in whatever we do, we must realize that in becoming that man you want to be tomorrow, you must stay alive, because if the man you want to be tomorrow, had died yesterday, you certainly will not have somebody you want to be like. Another thing I want us to understand is to believe in ourselves. A whole lot of us give up on ourselves. We believe we have tried and had failed. Many among us today or even among those sitting with us, failed several times yesterday but they refused to allow their failure defect who they were.

“Our challenge does not defer who we are but it is our hope that makes us who we are. These challenges will always be there but when this hope is strong, it will give us a reason to identify our challenges.

“Our hope will give us a reason to confront our challenges and our hope will give us the strength to address these challenges and this is what makes us who we are. I advise the students to be careful of what they think and the thoughts they allow to settle in their minds because an issue that is not addressed today, will certainly disgrace you tomorrow” he advised.

He further urged the youths to support President Jonathan in the 2015 general election so as for this administration to complete its task.

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NEW MUSIC: "CANCER" BY SEAN PAYNE

Real name Sean Collins Emeason hails from Imo state grew up in the northern part of Nigeria "Sokoto" later moved to Abuja but currently in Lagos. Aside composing songs he's also a song writer, SEAN PAYNE decided to hook up a #banger. "CANCER" produced by ZIKAY, all I can say is seanpayne is definitely an act to watch out for.

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Dont Get It Twisted! 21 Signs It’s Just Sex… Not A Relationship

I hear so many of my friends talking about how they met a guy and had wonderful sex and then the guy only calls or comes by when he wants sex. OK honey what you need to know is that what you had with him was a physical attraction that magnified feelings of a deeper nature. Now let me make myself clear he is not a bad guy, for the most part, he was simply thinking “it’s just sex what’s the harm in that”. So here are some super signs to look for to see if it is just sex:

1. Every Time You See Each Other It’s Only to Have Sex

So many women and men are having this type of relationship thinking that it’s more and it’s not. It’s Just Sex.

2. Only Comes over at Night

They call you around 10 pm or later asking if you can come over or if they can come over around midnight. A lot of people think “oh they are just really busy” no they are calling for a booty call. It’s Just Sex.

3. Doesn’t Want to Go Out Anywhere

Yes staying at home is nice sometimes but there is a whole world outside of the bedroom. It’s Just Sex

4. Never Talks about Family And Friends

Think, do you even know if their parents are alive, do they have siblings. If you don’t know it might just be sex.

5. Doesn’t Want to Hear about Your Family And Friends

Are you bummed out about your family and want to talk about it and they don’t want to hear about it. It could be just sex

6. Phone Conversations Or Text Messages Are Only in a Sexual Nature

Do you only swap sexy texts or photos? Some relationships are like this but others are Just Sex.

7. You Only Meet at Places Where Sex Can Occur

Only going to their house/apartment or vice verse might just be sex.

8. No Sleepovers

They come over at midnight have sex and then around 2 am they want to go home or send you home. Oh yeah it’s just sex.

9. You Don’t Eat Together

Ever hear that old saying “a couple that eats together stays together”.

10. They Take a Shower Right after Sex And Send You on Your Way

Normally you want to rest a bit and maybe talk. When they all of a sudden they want you to leave it’s probably just sex.

11. Never Talk about Life outside The Bedroom

There are so many other things going on that you could talk about.

12. You Only Have a Cell Phone Or Beeper Number

It could be Just Sex

13. When You Talk It’s Only to Setup a Sex Time

Ever call then and setup a time to meet and you end up having sex. It’s Just Sex.

14. They Avoid You in Public

You see them and you know they saw you and they turn away. It’s Just Sex.

15. Only Spends a Couple of Hours with You

Only spend enough time with you to have sex. Then It’s Just Sex.

16. There Is No Quality Time

No matter how busy he says he is, if was serious about the two of you he’d make an effort to spend time with you outside the bedroom.

17. He Keeps His Distance

He makes sure the two of you never get too close emotionally by keeping things from you. If you tell him you like it when he does a certain something, he’ll stop because he wants to keep things casual emotionally.

18. He Tells You So

Has he ever straight-up told you that he’s not interested in anything serious and just wants to play the field? He wouldn’t be saying these things if it weren’t true!

19. You Initiate All Communication

If it’s not about sex, all communication is likely to come from you. Are you the only one suggesting dates? Are you the only one who tries to start a real conversation when the two of you are together?

20. He Doesn’t Care If He Hurts Your Feelings

If you get visibly upset about the lack of communication or closeness between you two and doesn’t care, he probably doesn’t care about you, either.

21. He Cheats

Or should I say he has multiple sex partners that he’s not very private about. If the guy is openly having sex with multiple partners, it is definitely not a relationship.

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6 Manly Qualities Women ABSOLUTELY Love In Men

There are certain qualities in men that women absolutely dig.

It’s not just about being tall, dark and handsome. There are certain ‘manly’ qualities about guys that can make any woman go weak in her knees. And while you may think it’s all about the looks, guess what? There’s more. It’s a potent mix of both, physical attributes and of course, that all important emotional touch. Here, we tell you about six points you need to heed.

1. Well groomed
Yes, we said tall but the reality is that height is really not as important a factor as how you present yourself. Just like guys like a women who is well turned out, women too dig guys who ensure that they are perfectly groomed a la Leonardo DiCaprio. The basic funda women believe in is that if you are careful enough to take care of yourself, they can trust you to take care of them. So, remember guys, sloppy dressing, uncombed hair, dirty nails, smelly socks, stained shirts or jeans and the likes are an absolute no-no when you are trying to make that all important impression on someone from the opposite sex.

2. A sense of style
Women would rather have you splurging on them than on obscenely priced designer wear. So, even if it’s a typical roadside purchase that you swear by, make sure you adopt a certain classy and stylised look and maintain it. Women don’t really expect you to be a picture copy of a Pierce Brosnan or a David Beckham, but trying to imitate their style will surely up your popularity quotient. Keep yourself updated on the latest trends. Also, just as you have your reservations against the ‘nun-type’ dressers, women too hesitate when it comes to the boring office type dresser.

3. Laugh it out 
One of the most important trait that woman dig is a sense of humour. Women have more than enough problems to deal with and don’t really need the company of another equally depressed soul. Yes, you have your bad days, but it does go a long way if you have a good sense of humour, and clean humour at that. Beware, taking a dig at others and constantly putting others down do not really spell fun for women. And we can’t tell you enough how much women love people who can laugh at themselves and their own mistakes.

4. Show them you care 
Women need to be constantly reassured that they are loved and cared for. Acts like holding their hand while walking down the road, watching the sunset, an occasional hug and peck on the cheeks and making sure that they cross the road safely mean that you are proud to be seen with them and care for them. Remember, not displaying your affection openly is a sign that you are ashamed of who you are with. However, beware of being crass while displaying you affections.

5. A sexy smile/wink 
There’s a reason why women absolutely adore Richard Gere or Hugh Jackman and it has a lot to do with the way that they smile or that glint in their eyes. Believe us when we tell you that if you look at them and smile like that, it does make them feel very special, like they are one in a million.

6. Be calm 
Woman are known to be harrowed and frenzied. Yes, they do tend to get hyper very easily and that is the precise reason why you need to be the calming factor in their lives. It really doesn’t help if you too get stressed out or fly off the handle at any and every incident. Your sex appeal lies as much in your looks as it does in your attitude – women dig guys with a cool and peaceful attitude, the one who is able to calm them down and reassure them that all is well.

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