Brands/Products
Eat’N’Go Opens Two New Outlets in Kano
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Two new stores of Eat’N’Go Limited, a leading franchisee for world-class food brands, Domino’s Pizza, Cold Stone Creamery, and Pinkberry Gourmet Frozen Yoghurt, have been opened in Kano.
The opening of the new outlets in Kano is in line with the expansion drive of the company in order to extend its product and service delivery to several parts of Nigeria.
At the unveiling of the new stores on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, the Governor of Kano State, Mr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who was represented by his aide on Rural Development, Mr Ibrahim Gaya, described the development as “an exciting moment for not just the fast-growing food industry in Kano, but for the economy of our dear state.”
“Over the past few years, we have increased our commitment towards making Kano State a choice destination for businesses to function and Eat’N’Go’s presence in our state confirms that we are on the right track.
“We are excited about the opportunities this will create for the people Kano and we will continue to provide all the support needed to ensure even more businesses come in.”
Business Post gathered that one of the outlets is located at Central Hotel, Bompai Road, while the other is on Zoo Road, Kano.
The Group CEO of Eat’N’Go, Mr Pat McMichael, reinforced the commitment of the company to growing its investments in the country as well as providing jobs and business opportunities for Nigerians across the country.
“Since we commenced operations in Nigeria in 2012, our focus has always been to not just offer delicious offerings to customers, but to largely contribute to the Nigerian economy.
“We believe that expanding our businesses to several parts of the country is a strategic way to provide jobs and business opportunities for Nigerians in Nigeria. Having spread far and wide across the southern and western parts of the country, we are very proud to extend our footprint into Kano.
“Presently, Eat’N’Go is home to over 3000 employees and hundreds of local suppliers. We believe that this expansion will avail us more opportunity to employ more people, especially in the local community here in Kano,” he said.
Speaking further, he said, “We are thankful to all our stakeholders and customers for the continued supports.
“Our focus is our people, and with our excellent service and continuous innovation, we will continue to bring the best of experience to the great people of Kano.”
At the launch event, all guests present enjoyed the pleasure of an immersive store tour, which showcased all offerings including the authentic Eat’N’Go experience.
They were treated with different pizzas from the Halal-certified Domino’s Pizza, consisting of local and international flavours and of course, exposed to the ultimate ice cream experience from different flavours from the number one ice cream brand in Nigeria: Cold Stone Creamery. The new outlets are intended to be the go-to hub for quality food, great service and experience in the Kano metropolis.
The tour also highlighted for those in attendance how Eat’N’Go is well-prepared and adhering to all COVID -19 regulations, ensuring that visiting customers are safeguarded during their time in the store.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
To make finding the right service provider or reaching the right customer seamless, popular local information portal, Connect Nigeria, has introduced a Quote Request platform.
Connect Nigeria described the new system as “a digital solution designed to make connecting with service providers faster, easier, and more reliable.”
It said the Quote Request was built for consumers who need services quickly and want trusted options without the stress of searching endlessly; and service providers and businesses looking for real, high-intent customers without spending heavily on marketing.
“Whether you need a caterer for an event, a plumber for your home, or a designer for your brand, the platform is designed to connect you with the right people,” Connect Nigeria added.
“By connecting demand directly with supply, the platform creates a more structured and dependable marketplace,” it further stated.
At its core, the Quote Request simplifies the entire process of finding and offering services.
To use the service, users have to submit a request describing the service or product needed, which is then sent to verified vendors on the platform. Interested providers respond within 1–2 days, and users compare offers and choose what works best for their needs and budget.
“Instead of searching for vendors, the vendors come to you, with relevant, tailored responses,” Connect Nigeria explained.
The company expects this new platform to eliminate the stress of endless online searches, delayed or vague responses, and uncertainty about service quality.
As for businesses, it solves poor visibility, inconsistent customer flow, and lost opportunities due to slow response times.
Connect Nigeria Quote Request mobile app is now available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
An institutional investor, First Ally Capital, has strengthened a leading Nigerian financial technology company, Mathesis Analytics, to scale its proprietary credit decisioning infrastructure.
It made this possible by injecting fresh capital into the firm, which specialises in AI-powered credit decisioning infrastructure, an action that will directly support the growth and scaling of Mathesis’ core mission of providing the intelligence and infrastructure needed to bridge the credit gap for millions of unscored or underscored individuals across Nigeria.
With this investment, Mathesis will enable financial institutions to confidently assess and extend credit to borrowers who lack a formal credit history by leveraging an expanded pool of alternative behavioural and transactional data.
To date, Mathesis’ systems have supported more than 8 million loans for over 2 million unique borrowers in Nigeria, and the company is actively deploying its infrastructure to establish a growing pan-African footprint.
With the investment from First Ally Capital, Mathesis is well positioned to transform how the credit ecosystem operates, driving financial inclusion in partnership with lenders across the continent.
A significant barrier to credit access in Nigeria, which prides itself on being Africa’s largest economy, is data fragmentation. Borrowers frequently build positive financial behaviours across multiple digital platforms by repaying microfinance loans, saving through fintech wallets, or servicing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities.
However, under traditional credit infrastructure, these achievements remain invisible to new lenders.
Mathesis addresses this challenge through the concept of Personal Equity—the quantified expression of an individual’s financial behaviour aggregated across every institution with which they have transacted.
By translating these disparate signals into a precise, portable measure of creditworthiness, Mathesis creates a comprehensive credit identity that reflects the full breadth of a person’s financial life.
“True financial inclusion cannot be achieved in a vacuum; it requires structural collaboration in which lenders and fintech companies work as partners within the ecosystem.
“This investment from First Ally Capital validates our approach to reshaping credit infrastructure. By quantifying Personal Equity, we empower lenders to safely look beyond the constraints of formal credit histories and recognise a borrower’s true creditworthiness. This capital enables us to accelerate our pan-African expansion while maintaining the robust, institutional-grade infrastructure our partners rely on,” the chief executive of Mathesis Analytics, Winston Osuchukwu, stated.
On his part, the chief executive of First Ally Capital, Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, said, “At First Ally Capital, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop destination for financial solutions, offering a diverse portfolio of services ranging from investment banking and asset management to trusteeship, inclusive banking, and real estate.
“Our investment in Mathesis Analytics reflects our strong belief in the company’s vision and our commitment to supporting forward-thinking enterprises that deliver excellence.”
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Canal+ Africa, Mr David Mignot, has disclosed that MultiChoice is now fully integrated into the media group.
Mr Mignot disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, noting that this development marks a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.
He noted that the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mr Mignot said.
The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.
The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s position in the African media and entertainment market by giving it access to the broader resources, expertise and international capabilities of the Canal+ Group, while reinforcing the group’s commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice operates across sub-Saharan Africa through platforms including DStv and GOtv, serving millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
