Nigerian Christians may occupy Sterling Bank outlets, APCON to sanction bank - ITREALMS

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Nigerian Christians have continued to react over the insensitive Sunday Easter message by Sterling Bank plc, with some planning to occupy any Sterling Bank near them by Tuesday, April 19, 2022, reports ITREALMS.

This is coming as ITREALMS gathered that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has vowed to sanction the bank over the insensitive public Easter message tagged “Like Agage Bread, He Rose.”

More trouble for Sterling Bank over nauseating apology on ‘Like Agege Bread, He Rose!’ - ITREALMS

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As a result of backlash over its Easter Sunday message entitled ‘Like Agege Bread, He Rose!’ shared on social media, the Sterling Bank has committed more nauseating error with what looks like an apology on the initial outburst, reports ITREALMS.

Investigations by ITREALMS revealed that in its bid to apologise, Sterling Bank through its Twitter handle @Sterling_Bankng had asked for those criticizing its Easter message to throw the first stone if they have not sinned before.

Sterling Bank in trouble over 'Like Agege Bread, He Rose!' Nigerians urge boycott - ITREALMS

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Backlash has greeted Sterling Bank’s Easter Sunday message to Nigerians, comparing the risen Jesus Christ to Agege bread, reports ITREALMS.

Sterling Bank had on Sunday morning by 6:41am sent out an Easter message which read “Like Agege Bread, He Rose!” which has set Nigerian Tweeps against the bank with multiple questions begging for answers including some urging Christians to boycott the bank.

TD, MTN, PayJoy partner Sterling bank on device financing - ITREALMS

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TD Mobile in partnership with MTN Nigeria, PayJoy, and Sterling Bank have launched device-financing scheme to boost acquisition of high-end mobile devices based on flexible payment structure in the country, reports ITREALMS.

This innovation financing, ITREALMS gathered, is coming with Samsung Mobile being the first in the row of device manufacturers to sign-up.

Welcoming guests to the occasion at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Victoria Island, the Managing Director, TD Mobile, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun commended PayJoy for the innovative offer and described TD’s role as device suppliers, mostly with this present opportunity to deepen smartphone penetration in the country.

With TD’s agility, she assured millions of Nigerians of product availability of the devices at multiple locations and in every MTN store nationwide.

“We’re delighted at this development as it will not only empower more Nigerians to own devices that were hitherto out of their reach, but will also boost smartphone penetration in Nigeria,” she said.

The General Manager for Africa at PayJoy, Dominique Friedl said the device financing scheme relies deeply on technology in creating a seamless process for subscribers.

“PayJoy’s mobile locking technology and data science enable financial inclusion for billions worldwide. Our secure mobile locking technology and world class data science enables people in emerging markets worldwide to qualify for smartphone financing and cash loans that would otherwise be unavailable.”

“You do not have to be a working-class Nigerian or salary earner to subscribe to this scheme or own that desired device. All you need to do is walk into the nearest MTN store,” he said, stressing that the scheme will be available in designated MTN stores in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.

According to the MTN Nigeria’s Senior Manager, Data and Devices, Abiodun Ajayi, the PayJoy offer stands out from any other device financing schemes due to its convenient, flexibility and value-added benefits subscribers.

“There are loads of freebies and incentives to help interested customers derive more value. These include free 2GB data every month and access to a suite of MTN offerings such as MTN Pulse, MTN Music Plus and many others,” he said.

Equally, Sterling Bank’s Group Head Strategy and Innovation, Shina Atilola revealed their role in the scheme, urging Nigerians to sign up for the offer, no matter their social social status.

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Pix: L-R: General Manager PayJoy Africa, Dominique Freidl; Group Head, Strategy & Innovation, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Shina Atilola; Managing Director, TD Mobile, Mrs. Gozy Ijogun; Sales & Distribution Executive, at the launch of MTN Device Financing Scheme in partnership with PayJoy, Sterling Bank Plc and Samsung Mobile held at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos, at the weekend.