*ASSOCIATION OF POSTER DISTRIBUTORS OF LAGOS STATE*

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Join the Association of Poster Distributors of Lagos State to Own Advert Boards on Busy Pedestrian Bridges in Lagos State.

The Association of Poster Distributors of Lagos State is approved by LASAA & mandated to regulate Small Format Advertising and Pedestrian Bridge Advertising in Lagos State.

We are currently admitting new members into the association.

*Key Benefits*
- own & manage outdoor advertisement structures on pedestrian footbridges in Lagos state

- take advantage of outdoor advertising opportunities in Lagos state

Registration Cost: #30,000

Closing Date:

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LASAA holds conference, exhibition for stakeholders

Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has announced plans to host the 2021 Out-of-Home Advertising Conference and Exhibition for stakeholders between September 23 and 24, 2021 at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island in Lagos.

The highly anticipated event organised with the theme: “Roadmap for the Growth of Signage and Out-of-Home Advertisement Post COVID-19 in Lagos,” will have in attendance, key stakeholders in the outdoor advertising business as well as local and international sign exhibitors.

LASAA, in a statement signed by its Managing Director, Prince Adedamola Docemo, said the conference aims to find innovative solutions to the issues affecting the outdoor advertising industry since the pandemic started.

He said, “This conference opens the opportunity for all advertising stakeholders to come together in search of a new future for outdoor advertising in line with Lagos’ Smart City plans and the THEMES Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State who is expected to be the special guest at the event.

Docemo noted, “It will also provide an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, debates and deliberations between representatives from the public and private sectors and key players in the outdoor advertising industry, both locally and internationally.”

Prince Docemo added that a special keynote address would be delivered on September 24, 2021 by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on “The Imperatives of Data Analytics and Automation for the Development of a Smart City Lagos.”

Interested participants and exhibitors are expected to register on www.lasaa.com and find out more information about the event.

*LASAA LAUNCHES 2022 MOBILE ADVERT STICKERS FOR BRANDED VEHICLES*

Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), an agency responsible for the control and regulation of advertisement displays in Lagos State, has announced the launch of its 2022 mobile advert stickers.

Managing Director of LASAA, Prince Adedamola Docemo, in a statement released in Ikeja yesterday, said the agency would not use the traditional ceremony for this year’s launch, noting that with the launch, “The 2022 mobile advert sticker will be in force effective January 2022, hence the 2021 sticker will become invalid from January 1, 2022 as all mobile advert stickers will expire on December 31, 2021.”

He explained that the launch is “To review and redefine the mobile advert sticker product and use the opportunity to holistically assess the process for better performance.”

Prince Docemo disclosed that the 2022 sticker has been upgraded with a QR code scanner application, which is readable with a simple smartphone. According to him, “The sticker has been enhanced with internal control mechanism, which comes with a hologram-finish and specialised bar codes with serial numbers.”

He said the improved security features of the sticker have anti-counterfeit properties, which run on a robust and secure database platform, an authentication system against fraud.

Prince Docemo explained that this layer of security measure is to ease confirmation and quicken the process of compliance for clients. He added that all branded vehicles state-wide will be easily captured on mobile advert, thereby making the agency’s ability to monitor compliance and enforcement work much easier.

2022 mobile advert stickers Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA).

BUHARI SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL INTO LAW

The Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 has been signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

On Friday, President Buhari signed the bill at the Presidential Villa’s Council Chamber.

Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President; Ahmed Lawan, President of the Senate; and Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, were all there to witness the signing of the Bill.

In his address, President Buhari said in line with established tradition, he received inputs from relevant ministries, departments and agencies of government after careful and thorough reviews of the Bill and its implications to democratic processes in Nigeria.

He said, “It is gratifying to note that the current Bill comes with a great deal of improvement from the previous Electoral Bill 2021. There are salient and praiseworthy provisions that could positively revolutionize elections in Nigeria through the introduction of new technological innovations. These innovations would guarantee the constitutional rights of citizens to vote and to do so effectively.

“The Bill would also improve and engender clarity, effectiveness and transparency of the election process, as well as reduce to the barest minimum incidences of acrimony arising from dissatisfied candidates and political parties.

“These commendable efforts are in line with our policy to bequeath posterity and landmark legal framework that paves the way for credible and sound electoral process that we would all be proud of.

“Distinguished Senators and Honourable Members of the National Assembly, from the review it is my perspective that the substance of the Bill is both reformative and progressive. I am making this bold declaration because I foresee the great potentials of the Bill. Worthy of note include the democratic efficacy of the Bill with particular reference to sections 3, 9(2), 34, 41, 47, 84(9), (10) and (11) among others.

“This, however, cannot be said about one provision as contained in the proposed Bill, which provision constitutes fundamental defect, as it is in conflict with extant constitutional provisions.

“Section 84 (12) constitutes a disenfranchisement of serving political office holders from voting or being voted for at Conventions or Congresses of any political party, for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election in cases where it holds earlier than 30 days to the National Election. The section provides as follows: “No political appointee at any level shall be voting delegate or be voted for at the Convention or Congress of any political party for the purpose of the nomination of candidates for any election”.

“This provision has introduced qualification and disqualification criteria that ultra vires the Constitution by way of importing blanket restriction and disqualification to serving political office holders of which they are constitutionally accorded protection.

“The practical application of section 84(12) of the Electoral Bill, 2022 will, if assented to, by operation of law, subject serving political office holders to inhibitions and restrictions referred to under section 40 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

“It is imperative to note that the only constitutional expectation placed on serving political office holders that qualify, by extension as public officers within the context of the constitution is resignation, withdrawal or retirement at least 30 days before the date of the election.

“Hence, it will be stretching things beyond the constitutional limit to import extraneous restriction into the constitution on account of practical application of section 84(12) of the bill where political parties’ conventions and congresses were to hold earlier than 30 days to the election.

“Arising from the foregoing, with particular regards to the benefits of the Bill, industry, time, resources and energy committed in its passage, I hereby assent to the Bill and request the Nationally Assembly to consider immediate amendments that will bring the Bill in tune with constitutionality by way of deleting section 84(12) accordingly.”

NBC can’t regulate advertising in Nigeria – Court rules

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has held that the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) acted beyond its powers in seeking to regulate the practice of advertising in Nigeria contrary to the provisions of the extant Advertising Practitioners (Regulation) Act of 2004.

The court also declared that the NBC lacks the power to prohibit exclusivity on privately acquired intellectual property right in programme contents of a right holder viz a viz the salient provisions of the constitution and the copyright act.

Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa also set aside the proposed amendment to the 6th Edition of the NBC Code for being ultra vires, incompetent null and void, and perpetually restrained the Commission from implementing it.

The court delivered the judgment, in a suit filed by a Lagos based journalist, Mr Femi Davies.

Mr Davies had approached the court contending among other things that the amendment sought by the defendant to the 6th edition of the Nigerian Broadcasting Code is in violation of his rights to own intellectual property in Nigeria over which he can exercise exclusive rights.

He had also argued that the amendment if allowed will greatly affect business and the development of the country as a whole as it will frustrate tonnes of investment and hard work of many years.

The NBC on its part had submitted that the amendment to the 6th broadcasting code was done to protect local operators, promote creativity and maximize local contents due to the anti trust provisions contained in the amendment.

It also claimed that the amendment was intended to among other things stimulate growth in the industry and attract foreign investment which would benefit the media industry generally.

But the plaintiff, Mr Davies argued amongst other things, that if allowed, the amendment would greatly violate his right to a fair hearing.

He asked the court to uphold his six reliefs as set out in his originating summons.

The plaintiff’s reliefs include “a declaration that the NBC lacks the requisite vires to prohibit exclusivity on privately acquired intellectual property right in program content of a right-holder viz-a-viz the salient provisions of the constitution and the Copyright Act.

“A declaration that the commission acted ultra-vires in so far as it sought to regulate the practice of advertising in Nigeria contrary to the provisions of the extant Advertising Practitioners (Registration, etc) Act, 2004.

“A declaration that the commission acted ultra vires when it sought to retroactively compel right holders of programme content to compulsorily share extant right acquired under existing licence under the proposed amendment to the 6th Edition of the NBC Code.

“A declaration that the commission acted ultra vires when it sought to retroactively compel right holders of programme content to compulsorily share extant right acquired through a partnership and /or joint venture with an investor under the proposed Amendment to NBC Code.

“An order setting aside the amendment of the NBC Code and an order of perpetual injunction restraining the NBC from implementing the Amendment to the NBC Code.

In his judgment, Justice Lewis-Allagoa held:

“I agree with the submission that acquisition of exclusive rights to Broadcast a particular program is an investment for returns and by virtue of the above-stated provisions, no one should be forced to surrender same when it is lawfully acquired…

“I am in agreement with the plaintiff counsel that the said proposed amendment is a violation of the principle of fair hearing and natural justice. The proposed amendment purports that the defendant NBC shall without any fact-finding or recourse to the other party place the advertising agency on its black list, solely based on the complaint of a media house to the defendant and the defendant acting has the authority to itself shall pass its verdict without hearing the other parties.

“I have determined the questions in the originating summon in favour of the plaintiff.

“For reasons hereinbefore given, consequently, all the reliefs sought by the plaintiff are granted as prayed. That is the judgment of the court .”

*STICKER ADVERTISING*
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BRT BUS ADVERTISING

Combining up-to-the-minute technology and unrivaled campaign flexibility, BRT Bus Advertising combines up-to-the-minute technology and unrivaled campaign flexibility. BRT Bus advertising media formats include LBR Large, LBR Medium, Primero, BRT TV, and bus interior posters; Head Set, Back of Seat, Hand Holders, etc. These media formats grasp the attention of active consumers of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic on their commute to and from work or to run daily errands.

BUS INTERIOR ADVERTISING

Capture the attention of a completely captive audience with vibrant, attention-grabbing messages. Interior bus advertising allows your message to resonate with bus riders as they travel to and from work and shopping. Bus advertising cost efficiently brings your ad campaign to the masses with daily exposures in a stand-alone environment.

BUS TAIL ADVERTISING

Tail and Fullback Bus Tail Displays are a colorful advertising medium which draws attention to your message, reaching active, on-the-go consumers in the marketplace. These advertising displays are perfect for reaching both pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

BUS WRAP ADVERTISING

Bus Full Wraps combine the size of a billboard with market penetration and eye-level impact. Place Full Wraps on specific bus routes for extra targeted coverage. Bus Wraps offer high profile visibility while dominating the streets with coverage in the most popular areas. These impossible -to-miss buses are constantly stopping in high traffic areas including TBS, CMS, Oshodi, Victoria Island, Ajah,, Maryland, Ojota, Ikeja, 3rd Mainland Bridge, Yaba, etc.

BRT BUS BRANDING ADVERTISING IN LAGOS..

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Symmetric Communications.

POSTER POLITICS IN NIGERIA

_Written by: Ernest Davids_

Campaign posters are the pedestrians' visual language of established party candidates. Adventurous political campaign posters are memorable and effective.

The best ones that promote a candidate inspire hope and optimism. The best ones that oppose a candidate use humor or satire to critique the candidate for what they've done, or for what they promise or threaten to do.

Supporters hold up posters of their preferred candidates during a campaign rally, debate, congress, convention and electioneering campaign.

Posters remain one of the most effective and powerful tools for holding political leaders accountable.

To be frank, the vast majority of Nigeria campaign posters are boring. Most are simply a picture, logo and text of the candidate's name, with party identity.

Giant posters of political party candidates are mounted and pasted in major towns, bridges, express ways, high ways, street, buildings and structures and in the backyard of supporters of these candidates, politicians.

Political campaign posters are designed to cajole people who may be undecided to vote for whoever seems to be the most popular candidate -- and the more signs, posters, out there, the more popular that candidate will appear.

Campaign posters need to convey stability and promote confidence.

All over the world, posters are primarily used to oppose politicians in power and also to support diverse individuals and causes.

During demonstrations, demonstrators hold up posters depicting pictures and inscriptions that promote their cause.

As long as people have political opinions, printed posters and their unique forms of art are a fundamental tool to express their political views, aspirations, affiliation, opinions, etc.

WE PASTE POLITICAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN POSTERS, STICKERS IN NIGERIA.

Contact:
Symmetric Communications.

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2000 FLIERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THIS SUNDAY

- House on the Rock Church, Lekki: 1000 Fliers, 2 skaters

- DayStar Christian Centre, Ikeja: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters

TIME : Sunday Morning.

*10,000 COPIES OF FLIERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED AS FOLLOWS:*

*DAY 1: LAGOS ISLAND*

- Lekki: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- VI: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- Ikoyi: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- Lagos Island: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- Ajah: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

*DAY 2: MAINLAND*

- Ikeja-Shoprite: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters

- Surulere: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- Magodo: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

- Yaba (Unilag): 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters

- Maryland: 1000 Fliers, 2 Skaters,

*MEANS OF EVALUATION:*
Pictures & Video