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Mr Bigg’s revamps operation, introduces contemporary restaurants
After 46 years of being the most sought-after fast food restaurant in Nigeria, Mr Bigg’s is no longer big as it used to be having struggled to deliver on its ‘pay-off’.
After 33 years of being the most sought-after fast food restaurant in Nigeria, Mr Bigg’s is no longer as big as it used to be, having struggled to deliver on its ‘pay-off’ and compete in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) market that’s in a shake-out phase already.
In a bid to revive the heritage of its QSR arm, being run by its subsidiary, UAC Restaurants Limited, UAC of Nigeria has commenced an initiative aimed at remodelling Mr Bigg’s restaurants.
Speaking on the new initiative, the Marketing Manager of UACN Restaurants, Ethel Mba said Mr Bigg’s was committed to revamping its restaurants into a scintillating go-to restaurant of high-value lifestyle.
The new model at a glance: Mr Bigg’s has pioneered a model restaurant of the new initiative, which promises the sustainability of excellence in a wide variety of dishes, pastries and confectioneries to the delight of its teeming consumers.
[READ MORE: 46-years after, Mr Bigg’s is not so big anymore]
The new initiative restaurant, which was pioneered at VGC, according to Mba, would remain the ‘signature poster’ for all the other restaurants in the new concept, aimed at bringing world-class meal experience for consumers in Nigeria with regards to customer service and restaurant ambience.
Why this matters: The new initiative is expected to boost Mr Bigg’s market value, and at the same time, enhance the company’s competitive prowess.
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BREAKING: Channels TV, LTV allegedly attacked, shut down
Channels Television and Lagos State Television (LTV) have been reportedly shut down.
Channels Television and Lagos State Television (LTV) have been reportedly shut down by unknown persons.
According to a staff of Channels TV, who prefered to remain unnamed, the Management moved them to a safe location within the premises, when hoodlums kept banging the gate in a frantic attempt to gain access to the premises.
As of the time of this report, the attempt has been unsuccessful.
In the case of LTV, operations were shut down after hoodlums attacked the station on Wednesday.
Members of staff of LTV said they have been asked to vacate the premises of the station, located at Alausa Lagos.
At present, the station has gone off the air.
An Editor in the station, who pleaded to be kept anonymous, disclosed that the station was attacked by hoodlums around 9 am today.
Details later …
ENDSARS
#EndSARS: Access Bank debunks aiding military onslaught against Lekki protesters
Access Bank has dismissed rumours on social media suggesting it aided military onslaught against protesters.
Access Bank Nigeria Plc has vehemently debunked rumour making the rounds that it aided the military onslaught against peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki, by allowing military snippers access its head office tower for operations.
Backstory: Recall that Nairametrics had earlier reported on how soldiers allegedly fired gunshots to disperse #EndSARS protesters in Lekki yesterday.
In view of this development, there have been public outcries and ensuing allegations, one of which is that Access Bank Nigeria Plc aided the military onslaught.
What they are saying
In response to the allegations, the bank first reacted to the development by expressing condolence. A verified tweet by the bank read thus: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the unfortunate loss of innocent lives yesterday at the Lekki Toll. We pray that the souls of the innocent rest in peace”.
(READ MORE: Soldiers fire gunshots to disperse #EndSARS protesters.)
In addition, the bank stated: “We wish to address the statement by Arise TV alleging that Military Snipers were allowed access to our Head Office Tower for operations at the Lekki Toll Gate area. This is absolutely untrue. The video shared on Arise TV featured an employee of the bank conducting routine maintenance at the Tower location. It is unfortunate that this was reported as a sniper without any proof. As a corporate citizen with the purpose of impacting lives positively, we will never endanger the lives of Nigerians.”
We wish to address the statement by Arise TV alleging that Military Snipers were allowed access to our Head Office Tower for operations at the Lekki Toll Gate area. This is absolutely untrue.
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— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) October 21, 2020
ENDSARS
Just in: UK High Commission shuts down visa centres in Nigeria due to #EndSARS protests
The UK High Commission in Nigeria has announced the shutdown of its VISA application centers in Nigeria.
The United Kingdom High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, announced the shutdown of its VISA application centers in Nigeria for the next 48 hours, with effect from today (Wednesday), due to the ongoing #EndSARS protests in the country.
This comes barely a day after the US shut down its Lagos consulate, following the outbreak of violence from the #EndSARS protests in major parts of the country including Lagos State and the FCT.
The disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the UK High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.
The High Commission in a brief statement, also asked applicants with appointments for Wednesday and Thursday, to reschedule their appointments from Monday, October 26th.
“Due to the ongoing protest in Nigeria and for the safety of both staff and applicants, our Nigeria centres will be closed for 48 hours at a minimum. For applicants with booked appointments within this period, please you will need to reschedule your appointment for next week, from 26th October 2020.
“We will continue to post regular updates on this page, so please keep checking back for the latest information on reopening. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.”
(READ MORE:#EndSARS: Nigerian Army set to commence Exercise Crocodile Smile VI)
Update on UK Visa Application Centres:
Our TLS contact Visa Application Centres in Nigeria are currently closed.
For further updates on the closures please visit:
Abuja: https://t.co/7qzDLW3O2H
Ikeja: https://t.co/DX9Mlej4Mn
Victoria Island: https://t.co/B17AtE4kqv
— UK in Nigeria🇬🇧 (@UKinNigeria) October 21, 2020
BREAKING: Channels TV, LTV allegedly attacked, shut down
#EndSARS: Access Bank debunks aiding military onslaught against Lekki protesters
Just in: UK High Commission shuts down visa centres in Nigeria due to #EndSARS protests
#EndSARS: Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Lekki shootings
JUST IN: #EndSARS: NPA headquarters set on fire by hoodlums
Soldiers fire gunshots to disperse #EndSARS protesters.
#EndSARS: Lagos orders investigation of Lekki Toll Plaza shooting
#EndSARS: Hillary Clinton tells President Buhari to stop killing young protesters
Update: US embassy shuts down consulate in Lagos over violent #EndSARS protests
Just-in: #EndSARS: GTBank on Admiralty, Lekki allegedly on fire
