HOUSE-HUNTING GOES MOBILE IN EMERGING MARKETS -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #LAMUDI @Lamudi_NG

Leading property site Lamudi.com launches world-first Android app in Nigeria and 27 other countries.

JUNE 19, 2014: Global real estate portal Lamudi.com has today unveiled a world-first Android app for house-hunters, available in Nigeria and 27 emerging markets worldwide.

Lamudi Nigeria currently hosts more than 18,000 property listings from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan and other cities and towns across Nigeria. Globally, the Lamudi ventures collectively list over 400,000 properties from across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, giving international house-hunters a free mobile platform to buy, rent or sell real estate on the go.
 The launch of Lamudi’s Android app in Nigeria follows the successful roll out of the company’s iOS app in four countries last week. The iOS app for iphones and ipads will be available in the Nigerian market soon after.

The Lamudi apps are designed to meet the growing demand for mobile internet services in emerging markets. A recent State of the Internet report highlighted the pace of growth for mobile in these regions. Out of 56 million Nigerians going online today, an estimated 20 million access the internet via smartphone devices.

The Android platform is now the dominant mobile platform globally, according to recent figures from Statcounter. More than 52% of smartphones are now running Google’s operating system. Apple’s iOS is the world’s second most common platform, capturing 23% of the global smartphone market.

Managing Director of Lamudi Nigeria, Obi Ejimofo during the official launch of the Lamudi App expressed his excitement at this innovation. He said ‘At Lamudi we are in constant evolution mode and constant expansion simultaneously. While launching this ground-breaking app, we are also capping another milestone with 18,000 listings this week. We want to make finding your next home as simple as making a phone call – The Lamudi app makes this possible.”

Sacha Poignonnec, co-CEO of Africa Internet Holding, Lamudi’s holding company, commented on the launch: “The Lamudi app is the first app of its kind in the world, due to the vast outreach of the app to 28 different emerging markets around the world, 17 of which are in Africa. This is a huge step for Lamudi in bringing the global real estate market into the pockets of millions of new users, who will now have access to the world’s largest online real estate platform on the move. Lamudi is revolutionising the way that users are searching for their ideal home, and will continue to underline its dominance as the market leader in Africa and the world.”

Both the Android and iOS apps have customised search functions, allowing users to easily filter results by country. A key feature of the app is the match alert function, which notifies users as soon as a property that suits their needs hits the market. Users can also create a list of favourites to bookmark properties, which can be accessed at any time and on any device.

All listings feature photo galleries, detailed property information, maps, and multiple contact details for property owners or agents. House-hunters can also share their favourite properties with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter or email.

 Download the Lamudi Android app in Google Play today!


About Lamudi

Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 28 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, with 400,000 real estate listings across its global network. The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online.

About AIH

Africa Internet Holding introduces and accelerates the online shift in Africa – for its people and its culture. It is committed to run successful and vibrant internet ventures which boost the evolution of the African online culture. The AIH is the parent group of 9 successful and fast-growing ventures in over 15 African countries occupying more than 2,000 staff. AIH cares about entrepreneurship and brings together all the key elements required to build great companies: team, concept, technology, and capital. The portfolio consists of JUMIA, Kaymu, Hellofood, Lamudi, Carmudi, Zando, Jovago, Lendico and Easy Taxi.


The Ankara Ball -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

After 3 days of pure entertainment through Theatre, Dance, Spoken word, comedy and Music, Taruwa Festival will come to a grand close with The ANKARABALL, a glamorous Ankara-themed night of fine dining, exquisite entertainment and beautiful people.

Date: 07 Jun 2014

Time: 18:30

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Tickets: N5,000

The Taruwa Festival Pass -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

Discounted all access pass into all events at the Taruwa festival except the festival workshop.

*Pass admits 1
*Cost: N10,000

Date: 07 Jun 2014

Time: 18:00

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Spectrum of Sounds -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

SOS - Spectrum of sounds is an event organised by Blackcard empire X SOP, entertainment outfits owned and managed by undergraduates willing to make an impact in changing the youth orientation and perspection of life.

SOS is similar to an open mic/industry night for artists in a serene enviroment where people can connect over music, feeling relaxed, having fun, networking and party at the end of the day. The whole concept behind the event is getting up and coming artists heard and closer to potential fans,meet with other artists and network.

Special appearance : Karat Kid, Pasto goody goody, Hakym, 5mics, Big moh, Trillabank (USA), BallerTosh, Lumi_C, INK, Boogie, MS chief, Cupid, Postly TD, Micheal landers, Vtek, Kryptic Mob, K Shab, Tee-Q, AceKid, ATM, Big markSey byth and EMME

Date: 07 Jun 2014

Time: 12:00

Venue: club ace,The place,GRA Ikeja,Lagos.

Tickets: standard- N2,000; VIP- N4,000; Tables- N6,000

INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR (IDS 2014) -- #Nigeria #events #seminar


Individual Development Seminar is human capacitydevelopment Seminar that features some of Nigeria's best Speakers to come talk from their wealth of experience.

Individual Development Seminar features versatile and well experienced speakers and we've been doing this for 7years. This year promises to be highly Impacting, A Platform for Impact, learning and Networking.

Click to Register http://www.jciikeja.org/events/2014-individual-dev-seminar

Date: 07 Jun 2014

Time: 9:00

Venue: LAGOS BUSINESS SCHOOL, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, Lagos.

Tickets: N15,000

Taruwa Night -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment


Get set for non-stop entertainment as carefully selected acts thrill you with the finest performances in music, spoken word and comedy. Guaranteed the most fun-filled Friday evening you've had in a while!

Date: 06 Jun 2014

Time: 18:30

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island Lagos.

Tickets: N3,500

EASY TAXI APP NOW ON AFRICA’S FIRST MOBILE PHONE; MI- FONE -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment @EasyTaxiNigeria

Easy Taxi, Africa’s no 1  taxi booking apps, has teamed up with Mi-Fone, the first Africa Mobile brand to offer its services to even more customers across Nigeria and Africa, with the Easy Taxi app to be pre-installation of the Easy Taxi app on their mobile phones.

This latest partnership shows the innovation of African manufacturers and the changing landscape of African consumer habits as e- and m-commerce continues to grow at a tremendous pace. Users are increasingly turning to smartphones apps and mobile-friendly sites to make their everyday lives easier and more efficient.


Easy Taxi Nigeria offers a fast alternative to the infamous traffic jams in Lagos by enabling users to access a database of registered and licensed drivers throughout the city.

CEO and co-founder of Easy Taxi Nigeria Bankole Cardoso commented on the Mi-Fone partnership: “We are delighted to be have the opportunity to partner with Africa’s first mobile brand and bring the Easy Taxi app to an even wider audience of users across Nigeria and Africa.  The first 40,000 of M-Fones have the Easy Taxi app pre-installed and now, with the introduction of the Oju Emotion app, it will become more popular with the African market.

About Easy Taxi
Easy Taxi is a taxi service that operates through the use of a mobile app to connect independent drivers registered to the Easy Taxi network with passengers in a smooth, easy and safe way. Easy Taxi began operations in Nigeria in July 2013.

Taruwa Festival Performance Workshop -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

A 1-day Performance workshop musicians, spoken word artists, actors and comedians.
Facilitators will be Chocolate City's Audu Maikori, Nollywood Veteran Charles Novia and Alternative Soul Singer Bez as facilitators and coaches.
The workshop will take the form of a performance event with participants as performers for the day, and the facilitators as judges and coaches.
The aim of the workshop is to improve the craft of Nigerian performers as well create a stage for expression, so each participant will have an opportunity to give a timed performance.
Participants get a ticket to theTaruwa Night holding on the same evening, and an automatic chance to perform at the next Taruwa event holding after the festival, on Tuesday, June 24, 2014.
Facilitators
*Audu Maikori is a poet, savvy business man and lawyer, successful record label owner.
*Nollywood Veteran Charles Novia is a Producer, Director, Performer and 'Star-maker'
*Alternative Soul Musician Bez is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer
 
Date: 06 Jun 2014

Time: 10:00

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island Lagos.

Tickets: N5,000
 

Ijodee International Dance Exchange -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

Experience the side to Dance you never really knew existed as Taruwa Festival presents Ijodee International Dance Exchange, a dance production featuring FIVE dance companies including the Korean Dance Express in Africa!

Date: 05 Jun 2014

Time: 18:30

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Ticket: N3,000

The Engagement -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

A family is at odds on the day of their daughter's engagement ceremony.
Watch as the plot thickens and the twists take new turns! The Taruwa Festival of Performing Arts kicks off with this witty and dramatic stage play written by prize winning Nigerian author and playwright, Seffi Atta.

Show Time: [2 Shows] 4:00pm & 6:30pm

Date: 04 Jun 2014

Venue: Terra Kulture,Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Tickets: N3,500

Taruwa Festival Returns with a Bang for a Second Edition! -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment

This June, the city of Lagos will be given an unforgettable experience as Taruwa Festival of Performing Arts in Nigeria [TAF] returns with a second edition themed 'Telling Our Stories'.
The festival which debuted a year ago is back with an assortment of events spread out through 4 days from Wednesday, June 4 to Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the prestigious arts and culture hub, Terra Kulture.
Day 1 - Wednesday 4th of June, The Engagement.
Day 2 - Thursdays 5th of June, IjodeeInternational Dance Exchange.
Day 3 - Friday 6th of June, Taruwa Festival Performance Workshop.
Day 3 - Friday 6th of June, A Special Taruwa Night.
Day 4 - Saturday 7th of June, Ankara Ball & Closing Ceremony.