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OPPO Celebrates Global Photography Talent at Paris Photo Fair under the theme of “Dear Life”

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PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 November 2024 -This year, OPPO once again shone at Paris Photo 2024. As the event’s global partner, the company celebrated global talents in mobile photography through the award ceremony of its imagine IF Photography Awards 2024. By exhibiting a retrospective of the best artworks from the competition, OPPO also showcased its humanistic vision with an elaborately designed exhibition titled “Dear Life.”
 
“It is a great honor to participate in Paris Photo for two consecutive years and to showcase the exceptional global talents in mobile photography on this prestigious stage. The stunning photos captured with OPPO smartphones from around the world are a testament to OPPO’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.” said Olivella Liu, OPPO Global Brand Director. “Moreover, with the notion we bring to Paris this year, ‘A perfect day is made of nothing but every extraordinary moment that makes you want to take a shot,’ we also hope to further elaborate on OPPO’s understanding of photography, and more importantly, present the beauty of life and cultural diversity.”

imagine IF Photography Awards: Shining the Spotlight on the Global Stage
With over 1 million entries submitted from 81 countries and regions, the Imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 have brought together a vibrant showcase of global creativity and diversity. Following an extensive judging process, OPPO brought 56 award-winning works to Paris Photo and held an award ceremony, celebrating the creativity and cultural richness captured through mobile photography.

OPPO also invited Norwegian Art photographer and Hasselblad Master Tina Signesdottir Hult, a judge for the competition, along with award representatives, to share insights into their photographic journeys and the stories behind their works, providing the audience with a unique opportunity for in-depth engagement and exchange. Behind this shining event and the awarded entries, it is OPPO’s unremitting endeavor to enable users to “Capture the Beauty of Life with Ease,” to explore the humanistic significance of images by letting life itself become the protagonist, and to tell diversified stories from people across the globe.

“Dear Life” Exhibition: Harnessing the Power of Visual Storytelling

Themed around “Dear Life,” OPPO organized an exhibition at Paris Photo to showcase the winning entries from the imagine IF Photography Awards 2024 alongside the company’s official sample photos. The exhibition invites visitors on a deeply personal journey through four zones—Dear World, Dear Time, Dear Friend, and Dear Me—each capturing the beauty of life’s fleeting moments. Through these immersive sections, visitors embark on a heartfelt journey celebrating life, friendship, time, and self-reflection, with all images captured on OPPO smartphones.

Additionally, to tie these evocative stories together, OPPO presented its annual photography film Dear Life, a visual journey which evokes echoes in minds with the grandeur of nature, fleeting moments of life, the warmth of friendship, as well as inner exploration.

“Beyond the Image, Beyond Imagination.” The images presented by OPPO at Paris Photo 2024 go beyond an exhibition; they are snapshots of people’s lives, embodying emotional resonance and human traces left in the universe. By encouraging its users worldwide to unlock the potential of mobile photography and inviting them to capture the most delightful moments of their “Dear Life,” OPPO strives to inspire people everywhere to see the world through a new lens—one that values creativity, diversity, and the beauty of everyday life. For more information, please visit OPPO Paris Photo 2024 Online Exhibition.
 



 

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Lekki Port, Lekki Freeport Terminal, Lagos Free Zone Launch COSCO Shipping, Ocean Network Express (ONE) & ZIM Lines Services

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The launch of the services was signaled by the arrival of the E A Centaurus at Lekki Deep Sea Port on Friday, November 8, 2024

LAGOS, Nigeria, November 11, 2024/APO Group/ — 

In what could be described as a major boost to the Nigerian maritime sector and international trade, the management of Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited (LPLEL), Lekki Freeport Terminal, and the Lagos Free Zone (https://LagosFreeZone.com) have launched the COSCO, ONE (Ocean Network Express), and ZIM alliance services at Lekki Deep Sea Port.

The launch of the services was signaled by the arrival of the E A Centaurus at Lekki Deep Sea Port on Friday, November 8, 2024. The E A Centaurus, with an overall length of 277m and a container handling capacity of 7,000 TEU, is also the largest COSCO vessel to call Nigeria. It docked at the port at about 10:30 a.m.

The Chief Executive Officer of Lekki Freeport Terminal, Christophe Cassang, explained that the launch of the service marks a crucial milestone in the terminal’s development and capacity expansion. He added that the launch of the service demonstrates the company’s commitment to becoming a leading maritime hub in West Africa.

We are realizing our vision of driving significant cargo volumes and further positioning Lekki Port to enhance the Nigerian maritime sector and improve business efficiency

“Through the strategic partnership with global shipping leaders such as COSCO, ONE, and ZIM, we are strengthening our position on the international stage and opening new opportunities for trade and industry in Nigeria and the region. Lekki Freeport Terminal is run by a well-trained workforce, passionate about meeting challenges of the future, and is equipped with the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to meet the growing needs of the shipping lines and of our customers,” said Cassang.

In his remarks during the ceremony, the Managing Director of Lekki Port, Du Ruogang, described the launch of the new shipping line services as a true testament to the company’s commitment to Nigeria’s maritime future. Ruogang noted that the berthing of the E A Centaurus marked the first of bi-weekly calls to Lekki Deep Sea Port by COSCO, ONE, and ZIM shipping lines. He described the launch of the COSCO, ONE, and ZIM shipping lines as a symbol of the company’s unwavering dedication to positioning Lekki Port as a transformative force in the Nigerian maritime Industry.

“After 18 months of commencement of commercial operations and continued efforts, we are proud to welcome COSCO, ONE, and ZIM shipping lines to Lekki Port. With the bi-weekly calls of the consortium, we are realizing our vision of driving significant cargo volumes and further positioning Lekki Port to enhance the Nigerian maritime sector and improve business efficiency across the country. The achievement is not the end but rather the beginning,” he said.

In her statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Lagos Free Zone, Adesuwa Ladoja, described the launch of COSCO, ONE, and ZIM shipping lines services at Lekki Port as a momentous occasion and significant achievement not only for Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal but also for Lagos Free Zone as it is bound to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) to the zone.

“From one shipping line, we now have four shipping lines calling at the Lekki Deep Sea Port; it is significant because we now have more options that allow more customers access to the state-of-the-art facilities at the Lekki Port. It also allows the growth of enterprises in the Lagos Free Zone and, in fact, the entire Lekki economic axis. The companies can bring their raw materials through any of the four shipping lines and move them straight into the factories for production. They can also export finished goods to other parts of Africa and, indeed, the world. This is the economic rejuvenation we are all looking for, and Lekki Port and Lagos Free Zone are happy to be doing our part”, she said.

In their reaction, the COSCO, ONE, and ZIM shipping line representatives expressed their excitement about partnering with Lekki Port and Lekki Freeport Terminal. They expressed satisfaction with the world-class infrastructure and facilities available at the port. The companies were represented by the Deputy Managing Director of COSCO Shipping Lines Nigeria Limited, Rex Wang, Director, Ocean Network Express (Nigeria) Limited, Stefan Pedersen, and Managing Director, Lansal, Todd Rives.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Lagos Free Zone (LFZ).

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Afreximbank approves US$200 million Facility to support BUA Industries Limited (BIL) expansion plans

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The first tranche of $150 million was disbursed on October 16, 2024

CAIRO, Egypt, November 11, 2024/APO Group/ — 

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$200 million Corporate Finance Facility in favour of BUA Industries Limited (BIL) to support its expansion plans.

With Afreximbank’s support, BUA can increase investments to strengthen industrial capacity and meet regional demand

BIL is a Nigerian conglomerate with diversified business interest spanning across, sugar and cement manufacturing, flour milling, oil milling, port logistics, real estate development, oil and gas, and shipping. The first tranche of $150 million was disbursed on October 16, 2024.

Commenting on the transaction, Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra Africa Trade and Export Development, Afreximbank, said that the facility will provide critical financial support to a leading Nigerian conglomerate as it pursues its expansion plans, thereby boosting its industrial base and Nigeria’s export manufacturing capacity.

“We are delighted at this partnership which promises to deliver significant impact through job creation, import substitution and export diversification – thereby boosting Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).”

On his part, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, CFR, CON, Chairman of BUA Industries Limited, said that the $200 million corporate finance facility marks a crucial step in BUA’s commitment to industrializing Nigeria’s manufacturing, infrastructure and energy sector for local use and export. “With Afreximbank’s support, BUA can increase investments to strengthen industrial capacity and meet regional demand. Our goal is sustainable growth that boosts Nigeria’s self-sufficiency and Africa’s global trade presence, creating jobs and building economic resilience,” he said.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Afreximbank.

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Ecobank Partners with Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments Across 35 African Markets

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Nium announces its partnership with Ecobank, a pan-African financial solutions leader, bringing real-time cross-border payments to 35 markets on the continent

SINGAPORE, Singapore, November 11, 2024/APO Group/ — 

Nium (https://apo-opa.co/3Cl0CMy), the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. (www.Ecobank.com), the leading independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers. This partnership is set to revolutionise the region’s payments landscape by enabling faster, more efficient international payments for businesses and consumers alike.

Nium’s real-time payments infrastructure will be integrated into Ecobank’s existing banking operations, empowering Ecobank to enhance its services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ecobank will connect its existing Swift workflows to Nium, gaining access to real-time transfers, updates, clearing, settlement, and payment tracking, without the need for complex API integrations. This will significantly reduce waiting times for cross-border payments, enabling businesses to make faster payments to over 220 markets, including over 100 countries with real-time capabilities.

Partnering with Nium allows us to enhance our service offerings and provide our customers with faster, more efficient cross-border payment solutions

Ecobank is a critical financial partner in sub-Saharan Africa. Through this partnership, Ecobank’s customers across the region will benefit from an enhanced payments experience that allows faster and more efficient cross-border transactions, unlocking new opportunities for SMEs to connect with global markets.

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager and Executive Vice President for APAC, Middle East and Africa at Nium, said, “We are thrilled to partner with Ecobank and introduce Nium’s cutting-edge real-time payment capabilities to Africa. This collaboration represents an important step forward in expanding our global payments network, and we are proud to support Ecobank in delivering faster, more efficient payments for its customers across the region.”

Partnering with Nium allows us to enhance our service offerings and provide our customers with faster, more efficient cross-border payment solutions. By leveraging our unique API-based payment platform, this collaboration is a significant step towards advancing financial inclusion and connectivity across Africa and enabling businesses to thrive in a global marketplace,” said Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group.

Ecobank can exchange its existing SwiftMT & ISO20022 messages with Nium to initiate payments on the real-time platform, accelerating business growth and improving the speed and accuracy of cross-border payments for African businesses.

The partnership also aligns with Nium’s broader strategy to enhance global financial inclusion, enabling access to real-time payments in regions where traditional banking systems may be slow or unreliable. Through this collaboration, Ecobank is now better equipped to provide an unmatched cross-border payment experience for its customers, while Nium continues its mission to democratize access to the world’s largest real-time payments network.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated.

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