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  Nigeria’s telecommunications industry witnessed a major milestone as T2, one of the nation’s leading telecoms operators, signed a landmark strategic partnership with Huawei , a global leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The agreement, sealed at a high-level signing ceremony in Lagos, is designed to modernise T2’s core network infrastructure, positioning the company as a trailblazer in delivering next-generation services. T2, Huawei Sign Partnership For Network Upgrade The event brought together senior executives from both companies to mark the start of what has been described as a transformational journey. Representing T2 were its Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe; Chief Operating Officer, John Vasikaran; Chief Technical & Information Officer, Ayodeji Adedeji; Vice President of Corporate Services, Ifeloju Alakija; and Vice President of Brands and Communication, Seni Ogunkola. On Huawei’s side, the deal was formalised by Jiang Junyong, CEO of Hu...

It's not new that the world is in an ever evolving era where technology is rapidly reshaping industries and career landscapes, one truth remains constant: fundamentals matter. That was the central message at the NextGen Konnect 3.0 forum, where thought leaders, professionals, mentors and students gathered to discuss the future of work, the role of technology, and the values that must guide young people as they chart their paths. According to the keynote speaker, Emmanuel Tarfa , management consultant and CEO of Enzo Krypton , the lack of fundamentals in many spheres is the limiting factor behind many people not achieving greatness or even fulfilment. He gave a number of real-world examples based on the theme, “using fundamentals to make money.” This effectively framed the day’s conversations, reminding participants that no matter how fast the world evolves, success is built on mastering the basics before layering or chasing shadows. The Panel Session 1: Evolving with Change and Ear...

The withdrawal of the U.S. as a financier of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2018 will impact negatively on UNESCO’s project in Nigeria, an official has said. The National Programme Officer of UNESCO, Dr Osuji Otu  made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. Otu said the decision by the U.S. to occupy an observer status in the affairs of UNESCO would mean it would stop its donation of up to 20 per cent of the finances used for  implementing projects across countries. “U.S. pulling out of UNESCO indirectly affects us a lot because over 20 per cent of UNESCO funding comes from the U.S. “Some of those funds, when given to UNESCO find their way to projects in Nigeria; so for them to withdraw and just remain as an observer state, indirectly it affects some UNESCO projects in Nigeria. “That means we will not have enough to deliver some of the ...

The Young Innovators of Nigeria, YIN, on Tuesday said efforts were on to launch a hardware laboratory in the Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory,FCT), to strengthen start-ups ecosystem.  The Chief Executive Officer of YIN, Andrew Abu, made the announcement in Abuja that the launch of the laboratory is part of the group’s project for the year.  According to Abu, the hardware laboratory will provide the platform for young innovators a place to test-run their products. “For us as a country to develop our start-ups ecosystem and  build entrepreneurship, we must put in place laboratories for innovators to verify their products. “This is why the Young Innovators of Nigeria are working to establish a hardware laboratory in the FCT by May. “Every effort is in place, we are waiting for our hardware equipment to arrive while we are also going to meet with our development partners to ensure their commitments,” Abu said. Abu said that the lack of mainten...