GTBank and Etisalat Partner to Offer New Retail Banking Service

PRESS RELEASE Guaranty Trust Bank plc, a foremost financial institution in Africa and Etisalat, one of Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company have partnered to introduce GTEasySavers, a savings account that is easy to open and easy to save; designed to enable under-banked and unbanked individuals achieve their financial goals while operating a regular bank account via their mobile phones. This strategic alliance which will enhance the service delivery of both brands, will offer customers, unparalleled lifestyle and loyalty benefits. Registered subscribers of Etisalat network can conveniently open a GTEasySavers account by simply dialing a USSD short code – “737*0#” via their mobile phones, and a ten digit GTBank account number is sent via SMS immediately. Funding of the account can be done by Cash deposits at Etisalat Experience Centers and GTBank branches; electronic transfers from other bank accounts; Cash Deposit ATMs at GTBank branches and GT Express Agent locations. Speaking on the partnership, the Managing Director and CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Mr. Segun Agbaje stated that “we are passionate about driving the CBN’s financial inclusion strategy in ensuring the under banked and unbanked, begin to find the propositions of banking services more attractive and convenient and then take the bold step of patronizing our numerous bank products and offerings, a passion which we fully share with Etisalat Nigeria”. The GTEasySavers account operates like a regular bank account and is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s financial inclusion strategy for the country. Transaction limits on the account is pegged at CBN’s Tier 1 KYC status limits of N20,000 for single deposits and maximum cumulative of N200,000 account balance at any point in time. Benefits for account holders include free airtime, higher interest rates on savings and quarterly rewards. "This is a new chapter in the continuing growth of the banking industry made possible through GTEasySavers by GTBank and Etisalat Nigeria. Enabling account opening via an Etisalat phone will make it more convenient for individuals to carry out transactions using the transformative power of the banking system. Etisalat currently has the highest quality network in Nigeria and our partnership with GTBank is designed to add value to the lives of our customers and make banking more accessible. We will continue to offer innovative products and services in fulfillment of the promise we made to Nigeria over six years ago when we commenced operations in the country. The partnership will also begin the journey for unbanked customers from our over 22 million subscriber base," said Etisalat’s CEO Matthew Willsher. Customers who sign up for this account need not provide any initial documentation but can upgrade the status of their accounts to Tier 3 at any time, by simply visiting any GTBank branch with additional information/documentation, including a valid identification card and utility bill.

Snap to Stardom! Miss Fotogenix Nigeria 2014 Season 2 Calls Out To Contestants!

Using photography as a vehicle, Miss Fotogenix Nigeria is poised to empower a new crop of young, intelligent and beautiful ladies in view of harnessing their capacity through the grooming and projection of their innate and physical features as potential brand ambassadors, Miss FotoGenix Nigeria 2014 has been announced open with call for audition to interested contestants. The pageant which is scheduled for October will focus on unlocking the potentials of contestants on a transformational scale by equipping and nurturing them for thriving future careers or enterprises in modelling, advertising, communications, media, entertainment, fashion, beauty, human development, social services, entertainment and other enterprise schemes relevant to their growth as has been the case with many other young women albeit through pageantry. The annual pageant will facilitate mentorship of the contestants in their aspiration to blossom into successful African Women will feature a camp session where selected contestants will be engaged in trainings and activities by a group of professionals on: • Communication Skills • Stage Presence • Posture Techniques • Camera Presence • Beauty & Skin Maintenance • Physical Fitness • Hair Care • Makeup • Diet & Nutrition • Music - Dance Choreography • Brand promotions Contestants will go through outlined screening procedures which will facilitate the final selection at the Grand Finale set to hold in Lagos, based on the decisions of the panel of judges and votes via social media. Recognition awards will also be presented to individuals who have played a pivotal role to the advancement of photography and the Fotogenix Initiative. How to participate: Entry is open to all Nigerian females between the ages of 18 and 27, irrespective of height, size with unique facial structure, poise and intelligence to fly the Fotogenix brand and raise awareness to photography and social causes. Entry forms are available till 26th September, 2014. Pay #3500 to ACCESS BANK (Bliss Media Limited, 0060476586) Fill the form at: http://fotogenix.org/index.php/blog/18-miss-fotogenix Contestant requirements include 1 (one) portrait picture showcasing contestants photogenic features concentrating on their facial strength, teller number and bio data to: Miss@fotogenix.org Miss Fotogenix Nigeria is an initiative of the Fotogenix brand created with the objective to promote and celebrate photography through various line-ups of event. The Fotogenix brand is positioned to capture, promote and celebrate the essence of photography year round through the varying channels: • World Photography Day • Miss Fotogenix • Fotogenix Awards The Miss Fotogenix Nigeria 2014 is proudly supported by For more information visit: www.fotogenix.org For sponsorship details contact – (0)70 – 333 – 831 – 31 or email: admin (at) fotogenix.com - Yemi Royal, Event Coordinator For promotional support / inquiries call – (0)81 – 309 – 778 – 77 0r email: crystaldigest (at) gmail.com

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