Brands/Products
Eko Shortlets Expands Services With Holiday ShortStays
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A top apartment management company in Nigeria, Eko Shortlets, has expanded its business with the unveiling of Holiday ShortStays, a service aimed to benefit property owners and travellers.
A statement from the firm disclosed that in addition to helping travellers get seamless accommodation in strategic locations in the country, Holiday ShortStays will help them locate the best hotels, boat rentals, and car rentals.
“Holiday ShortStays is a marketplace where people who have apartments can put it up there to find those who need these services, including property owners, managers, car and boat rentals, and hotels,” the Managing Director of Eko ShortLets, Mr Tobi Misan Adegboyega, stated.
“What this offering solves is that it makes your travel plans seamless. You as a customer don’t have to worry about stress because Holiday ShortStays has handled it,” he added.
It was gathered that the new business is positioned to serve travellers who want to vacation anywhere in the world and will help them with the best of planning and lodging solutions in their destination of choice.
Eko Shortlets commenced operations in 2020 and has shown that it can achieve anything as the uncertainties brought about by the coronavirus pandemic created new opportunities, one of which is the expansion of the company to other parts of the country.
Mr Adegboyega disclosed that Eko Shortlets will expand its footprints from Lagos to Abuja, Delta, and some other parts of Nigeria, adding that the growth will see the company launch its presence in the international scene with locations like the United States, London, Dubai, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania.
“It is really good when you understand the market as we do at Eko Shortlets, we value our clients and the importance we put on them is why we will be able to serve them in other parts of the world.
“Banking on the trust they have shown them with what we have done in the last 12 months, the feedback that we have gotten from them has also led to the creation of Holiday ShortStays.
“Holiday ShortStays will cater to your need in any location in the world, the hospitable treatment we give people in our country will be extended and if we can serve you better here, imagine what we can do anywhere else.
“It is really a thing of delight to be able to expand the footprints outside the shores of Nigeria to anywhere people choose to go,” Mr Adegboyega added.
He assured that the organisation will continue to place its customers first by providing affordable apartments while providing solutions to the housing market in Nigeria.
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.
By Adedapo Adesanya
FoodCourt, a Nigerian cloud kitchen startup backed by Y Combinator, has suspended operations after months of unpaid salaries and mounting debts to vendors triggered a staff strike and forced the company to halt customer orders, according to a report by TechCabal.
The publication reported that customers first noticed on March 4 that they could no longer place orders through the FoodCourt app after the company disabled ordering as kitchen workers, delivery personnel and branch staff embarked on strike over unpaid wages. The company also owed outstanding payments to vendors.
By April 19, FoodCourt had temporarily shut its last operating branch after suspending activities across its Lagos and Abuja locations while seeking fresh funding and restructuring the business, according to the report.
The company’s chief executive, Mr Henry Nneji, said the decision to pause operations was not caused by a single issue but by a combination of operational, organisational and working-capital challenges.
“It’s important to clarify that the decision to pause operations wasn’t driven by one single issue. We reached a point where it became clear that continuing to patch those issues while operating wasn’t the right long-term decision,” he said.
“The objective is to build a stronger business than the one that existed before the suspension. We fully intend to bring FoodCourt back,” he added in an emailed response.
The company acknowledged outstanding obligations to employees, vendors, riders and service providers, but declined to disclose the number of affected workers or the total amount owed. It said efforts were underway to resolve the liabilities as part of its restructuring process.
It was also reported that the startup’s financial difficulties worsened after expansion into additional locations increased operating costs, while its cloud kitchen model came under pressure from rising labour, logistics, food and marketing expenses.
Despite the shutdown, Mr Nneji said FoodCourt intends to relaunch after completing its restructuring, adding that the company believes demand for its products remains strong.
Founded in 2021 by Henry Nneji and Paul Adokiye Iruene, FoodCourt operates cloud kitchens under multiple virtual restaurant brands through its consumer app. According to TechCabal, the startup had previously disclosed raising $1.7 million, delivering more than one million meals and reaching $4.3 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2024.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
To further reinforce its commitment to continuous enhancement of customer experience through menu innovation and quality improvements, Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has improved its Smokey Jollof recipe across restaurants nationwide.
As a customer-centric brand, Chicken Republic regularly evaluates consumer feedback, dining trends, and product performance to ensure its menu continues to deliver the quality and value to which customers have become accustomed.
The updated Smokey Jollof is part of this ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
The refreshed recipe represents the latest evolution of one of the brand’s most popular offerings.
Developed with a focus on richer flavour, greater consistency and an even more satisfying eating experience, the improved Smokey Jollof reflects Chicken Republic’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes and expectations of its customers.
“At Chicken Republic, our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are constantly listening, learning and looking for ways to improve the experience we deliver.
“The improved Smokey Jollof is a reflection of that commitment. We’ve refined the recipe to deliver an even richer, more enjoyable taste experience while maintaining the flavour profile our customers know and love,” the Managing Director of Food Concept, Mr Olumide Aniyikaiye, stated.
“Great brands evolve with their consumers. This update is not about changing what people love, but about making it even better.
“We are confident that customers will enjoy the improved recipe and appreciate the attention we continue to invest in delivering quality meals every day,” Mr Aniyokaiye added.
The improved Smokey Jollof is now available at Chicken Republic outlets nationwide, allowing customers to experience a more flavourful and consistent version of a fan-favourite menu item.
This latest enhancement underscores Chicken Republic’s broader commitment to innovation, quality and creating memorable meal experiences for customers across Nigeria.
