Banking
Peak Wazobia: A Story Of Quality Nutrition At Pocket Friendly Price
By Dipo Olowookere
If quality and affordability is what you are looking for, look no further. East, West, North or South; Peak Wazobia Milk is the brand that provides quality nutrition to all classes of people at a pocket friendly price.
Milk is a highly essential and nutritious dairy product fortified with essential nutrients to enhance the performance of the body and mind.
This dairy product forms a key part of most homes breakfast table and can be taken with cereals, pap, custard, tea and so many more. East or west, north or south there is no demographic barrier to the consumption of milk or is there a class of people that doesn’t consume this nutritious dairy product.
To make this nutritious product affordable to all, Peak Wazobia; A low unit portion pack (LUPP) at the unit price of N50 was recently introduced to Nigerians and the acceptance has spread rapidly like wild fire.
The reason is not far-fetched, Peak milk is an international brand which has been around in Nigeria for over 60 years, the name Peak Milk is synonymous with quality and is the choice of many homes.
According to Ifeanyi Hamilton; Managing Director of The New Diplomat Multimedia Limited, Peak Wazobia is a pocket friendly product that compliments his cup of tea every morning.
“I can’t leave my house in the morning without a cup of tea; Peak Wazobia Milk comes in handy just for that. With prices of milk shooting through the roof, the affordability of the Peak Wazobia is a welcome development. And don’t forget, it is the same widely accepted peak milk that all Nigerians have come to love” he said.
He is not alone, Opeyemi Adeyinka, also shared her Peak Wazobia experience.
“Peak Milk is an accepted brand that is synonymous with quality. That, coupled with the low price makes it a double winner. It sounds almost unbelievable that you can buy Peak Milk Wazobia for N50, but thanks to Peak Milk for making it happen.”
Mrs Isijola Bakare, a mother of two from Sango Ota in Ogun State said Peak Wazobia is her children’s favourite.
According to her, Peak Milk is a household’s name in the country and the introduction of the Wazobia pack has further entrenched its acceptance.
“I grew up knowing Peak Milk. In fact, Peak Milk is synonymous with milk in the country. The introduction of the Wazobia Pack is a welcome development. At this time that resources are scarce, it is good to know that you can get same quality at a lesser price,” she said.
“Whenever I go to the market with my kids, they always point to Peak Wazobia; they enjoy it with their cereal, beverages and also like to take it like that directly from the sachet.”
Samuel Onojafe, a blogger said the introduction of Peak Wazobia is the in thing for him now.
“Peak Milk is my all-time favourite milk, but with the state of the economy, I could not afford to buy as often as I wanted, you could then imagine my joy when I heard of the Peak Wazobia which sells for just N50.
“At first, I was a little bit sceptical that it was impossible to get the same quality associated with the iconic Peak Milk for that small amount, but, alas, a trial convinced me,” he said.
He went further to express gratitude to the company for supplying the nutritional need of Nigerians at such a small price.
It is not only consumers that are benefitting from the impact of Peak Wazobia, Adamu Abubakar, who operates a kiosk in Alagbado reveals that Peak Wazobia is one of the fastest moving products in his kiosk as customers are always demanding for the product which in turn translated to better sales.
“I go to the market almost every week as Peak Wazobia Milk is always in constant demand by customers, and you know the better the sale, the more money for me,” he said in smattering English language.
It’s not only the content that sets the product aside from its counterparts, the easy to use nature and well-designed pack makes it a choice for many.
With its mastery of the industry and ever improving innovation, it is safe to say that Peak Wazobia Milk has come to stay and will continue to be at the peak while providing nutrition at an affordable price.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Goldman Sachs have announced a new partnership with African banks, including Nigeria’s Zenith Bank and Stanbic IBTC Nigeria to support the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative, a joint programme launched in 2008 to provide access to capital and training for women entrepreneurs globally.
The two Nigerian banks are part of nine financial institutions from across Africa which have agreed to join the 10,000 Women initiative committing to leverage the business education and skills tools the programme provides to create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs across the continent by providing access to business education.
Others banks include Stanbic Bank Kenya, Ecobank Kenya, Ecobank Cote d’Ivoire, Equity Bank Group, Banco Millenium Atlantico – Angola, Baobab Group, and Orange Bank.
Speaking on this, Ms Charlotte Keenan, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs said – “10,000 Women has had a powerful impact to date, but we know that there are more women to reach and more potential to be realized.
“We are delighted to partner with IFC to supercharge the growth of women-owned businesses across Africa, and mainstream lending to female business leaders. We remain committed to supporting entrepreneurs with the access to education and capital that they need to scale.”
Since 2008, the 10,000 Women initiative has provided access to capital and business training to more than 200,000 women in 150 countries.
“This expanded initiative marks a significant step forward in creating equitable economic opportunities for women in Africa, enabling them to build stronger, more resilient businesses and to realize their entrepreneurial goals,” said Ms Nathalie Kouassi Akon, IFC’s Global Director for Gender and Economic Inclusion.
Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Women initiative complements the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (WEOF), launched in 2014 by Goldman Sachs and IFC as the first-of-its-kind global facility dedicated to expanding access to capital for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In recognition of its unwavering commitment to fostering access to financing for Nigerian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Development Bank of Nigeria Plc has been rewarded with the Financial Inclusion Leadership Award at the Champions of Inclusion Nigeria Financial Inclusion Awards.
This was at the 2024 International Financial Inclusion Conference (IFIC) organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the World Bank and other stakeholders.
The chief executive of the lender, Mr Tony Okpanachi, said the recognition affirms the company’s efforts in expanding access to financial services for MSMEs in Nigeria.
“We are honoured to receive the Financial Inclusion Leadership Award, which is a testament to our bank’s commitment to expanding access to financial services for all Nigerians. This award recognises our efforts to bridge the financial inclusion gap, particularly for a priority sector like the MSMEs.
“Additionally, this award is a validation of our strategic focus on driving financial inclusion for small businesses, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this initiative that drives that. We will continue to innovate and expand our financial inclusion programmes, ensuring that more Nigerian small and startup businesses have access to services,” he stated.
On his part, the Chief Operating Officer of DBN, Mr Bonaventure Okhaimo, said the accolade demonstrates the firm’s dedication to driving financial inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria.
“This award acknowledges our Bank’s innovative approach to widening opportunities for MSMEs in Nigeria to grow and scale their businesses,” he said.
“This award will motivate us to continue pushing the boundaries of financial inclusion, exploring more innovative solutions and partnerships to expand our reach and impact.
“We are committed to ensuring that more small businesses and startup enterprises in Nigeria have access to financial services, this award will further inspire us to accelerate our efforts in this regard,” he stated.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group in the United Kingdom has announced Zenith Bank Plc as Bank of the Year, Nigeria.
At the Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards 2024 held on in London on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, it was stated that Nigerian lender clinched the award for its strong management, sound business model and strategy, and approach to sustainability and ESG banking practices.
The chief executive of Zenith Bank, Ms Adaora Umeoji, described the recognition as a “testament to the unwavering trust and loyalty of our esteemed customers, the unparalleled leadership and guidance of the board and management as well as the hard work and dedication of our staff.”
She said, “It also reflects our bank’s steadfast commitment to delivering excellent services to our customers and contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy.”
“We will continue to invest in innovative technologies, expand our range of products and services, and maintain our commitment to exceptional customer service in order to sustain our position as Nigeria’s Number One Bank,” Ms Umeoji assured.
The Banker’s Bank of the Year accolade is among the most coveted and widely regarded award in the banking industry.
Often contested by the world’s leading financial institutions, the winners span across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North America and Western Europe.
Recall that last month, Zenith Bank commissioned its branch in Paris, France following the granting of the final approval by the country’s banking regulator, the Autorité de ContrôlePrudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR).
This is part of the bank’s global expansion strategy, and its commitment to serving clients wherever their businesses are around the world.
Zenith Bank has continued to earn numerous awards, with this latest accolade coming on the heels of several recognitions, including being the Number One Bank in Nigeria by Tier-1 Capital for the 15th consecutive year in the 2024 Top 1000 World Banks Ranking, published by The Banker Magazine.
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