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  • PMAN Collaborate With Zenith Bank, Launches Members’ Biometric Registration

    PMAN Collaborate With Zenith Bank, Launches Members’ Biometric Registration

    The Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN), the body founded in 1984 by Christy Essien-Igbokwe and Sunny Okosun and legally charged to promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria has launched its members’ biometric identification card.

    President of the body, Mr. Pretty Okafor announced this at a press conference which held at Eko Hotels in Lagos yesterday. The feat which is expected to positively revolutionise the body’s mode of operation was attained in partnership with Zenith Bank PLC, whose staff were also present at the event.

    The introduction of biometric cards is expected to frontally eliminate issues related to copyright protection and royalty distribution. Other benefits include quick and convenient access to medical insurance, legal assistance, issues at embassies and so on. It will also guarantee free legal services, health insurance, address pension issues and so on.

    Also present at the event were the President of PMAN, Pretty Okafor, the Edo, Bayelsa, Kaduna and Lagos PMAN Governors. Other members present are; First Vice President, Sunny Neji, second Vice President, Zaki Azay, Treasurer, Gangali Asha, General Secretary, Benny Aita, Innocent Idibia, better known as 2baba, Terry G, Arthur Pepple and Ruggedman.

    The President also announced the near-completion of a system to partner with other musician’s Association from Sixteen African countries. He said: “In other to address issues of effective copyright protection and efficient royalty distribution, all players in the industry must actively collaborate closely and speak with one voice”.


    He said the purpose of the biometrics is to have a database which will seamlessly and efficiently administer the over Five Million members of all artists in Nigeria under a single demographic umbrella. Members were also adviced to take advantage of this proactive measure by visiting the nearest Zenith bank branch, pay a registration fee of N6000, then proceed to PMAN website for registration.

    The body also pledged its continued determination to continually protect and promote the interests of musicians in Nigeria. Attendees were thrilled by members like Ruggedman who thrilled with renditions of some of his hit tracks from way back.

  • Paralex Logistics Limited Introduces Tech-Driven Legal Support Services

    …set to Unveil Mobile App Platform, Offers Cutting-edge Services

    Paralex Logistics Limited, an information and communication technology (ICT) managed logistics company, is set to launch its mobile app platform which encompasses its service portfolio to businesses and individuals across the country and beyond for optimal satisfaction and gains.

    The web base is already launched while the app introduction is slated for the 7th of September, 2021.

    Zainab Lawal Akapo, Deputy General Manager, Paralex Logistics, revealed that the company which will deploy its services in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Kano in the first rollout, leverages modern technology as a Paralegal and a logistics service platform, with a broad range of services which include Litigation, Logistics, Legal assistance, Bail bond, Virtual court, Webinar, and Cloud storage.

    She further added that the mobile app on-the-go offers end-users access to legal services from accredited lawyers and law firms, communication services; a trusted link to regulatory services, public sector contacts, and other institutional and private entities.

    Essentially, Paralex Logistics is set to reduce the stress associated with legal practice and related logistics issues.

    Its cloud services enable end-users to work on documents from different devices picking up from where they left off, thus providing the best satisfaction, improved business productivity as well as other economic and social benefits.

    With a team of skilled and dedicated personnel, Paralex Logistics ensures that individuals and corporate organizations have access to legal assistance, to get value for their money and enhance access to logistics of legal processes through the use of leading-edge ICT solutions for exceptional services in the industry it operates.

    Its unique features for logistics delivery include package security, real-time online tracking of parcel movement till the last mile by both sender and receiver, delivery alerts to the sender by email report and SMS, cashless and robustly secured payment system with debit/credit card, bank transfer or wallet, etc.

    It has free and subscribed users which come with added services. Also, there is a 10 % discount for all subscribed users on all logistics orders. The on-the-go mobile app is due for launch soon, while information about its services can be accessed on the company’s website, www.paralexlogistics.com; on Instagram: Paralex logistics limited and Facebook: Paralex logistics limited

    The company’s litigation service on the mobile app provides a link for users to consult, engage and retain lawyers and law firms to handle their lawsuits across various jurisdictions and court hierarchy; while its logistic services involve pickup and delivery of legal documents, monitoring, and tracking of official approval requests, submissions and renewal of official documents regarding legal obligations.

    Through its legal assistance, Paralex Logistics mobile app has the authorization to be an out-source service platform for rendering non-core in-house facilities for law firms; while its bail bond offering involves the provision of surety for persons undergoing investigation that may lead to a criminal trial or those in a criminal trial. This is enabled because it is licensed by the High Courts in Lagos, while that of Abuja is in view, to render such services, depending on the complexity of the case.

    It provides virtual court service as it has been tailored to the Nigerian Court System, while its webinar offering allows a smooth flow of meetings and conferences from across the globe.

    In addition, the company’s services allow easy storage of huge data which can be sourced from any location.