TD Africa consolidates with Cisco's cybersecurity training - ITREALMS

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In its continuous drive to impact the latest IT knowledge and ensure that the African continent is protected from the globally increasing data breaches, cloud, and network insecurities, among other things, TD Africa, the leading technology distribution company, has facilitated a comprehensive training session on Cisco Network security and collaboration for its client, IT Horizons Limited.

The event, modeled after the 'Train the Trainer' concept, aimed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape. As the continent's leading distributor of Cisco products, TD Africa brought together key decision-makers from IT Horizons' clientele to explore and fully understand the latest advancements in Cisco's robust security and collaboration solutions.

Obu Cement, CCNN to merge as BUA Group consolidates - ITREALMS

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To consolidate position as one of the largest cement conglomerates on the continent, BUA Group’s Obu Cement Company plc has merged with Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN), reports ITREALMS.

Disclosing this in a filing to regulators, BUA also revealed its newest 3 million metric tonnes cement plant which it started constructing in 2018 worth $450million dollars, the Sokoto Kalambaina II plant, which is scheduled for completion in H2, 2020.
ITREALMS gathered that with this addition of the Sokoto Kalambaina II plant, this will bring BUA Cement’s total installed capacity across all its cement holdings to 11 million MTPA.

Commenting, Abdul Samad Rabiu, Founder & Executive Chairman of BUA Group, said that this consolidation marks the culmination of the first phase of the BUA mid-term strategic plan for its cement businesses, which currently include four cement plants spread across Obu Cement Company and the Cement Company of Northern Nigeria. A new $450million Sokoto Kalambaina II Plant is scheduled to come on stream in the second half of 2020 alongside another 48MW power plant to complement the existing assets and take advantage of a growing cement market in Northern Nigeria and the West African region, Rabiu said.

“This consolidation will cement BUA’s position as the second largest cement producer in Nigeria whilst also positioning it to take advantage of the combined synergies to effectively serve Northern and Southern Nigeria based on the strategic locations of these plants – as well as a sizeable export market. “We intend to continue creating value for the benefit of shareholders of the consolidated company by maintaining our focus on outperforming the Nigerian cement industry across key indices through a laserlike commitment to excellent products and service delivery, operational efficiency as well as maintaining our leadership position in our home markets,” Rabiu also said.

Analysts predict that this will put BUA Cement in a stronger position to compete even better and explore export opportunities in neighboring countries.

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Senator Akpabio consolidates defection, visits Asiwaju - ITREALMS

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In efforts to consolidate his rumoured defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) the else while Senate Minority, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Monday, paid a courtesy visit to APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, reports ITRealms.

Akpabio, who was the former Akwa-Ibom State governor, until 2015 had been a known Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for over 18 years.

Although the agenda of the courtesy visit with Tinubu was not made open, Akpabio at the weekend visited President Mohammadu Buhari in London.

Political watchers have been of the opinion that for Senator Akpabio to thought of defection, he definitely should have a very juicy offer from the APC, which may include option of replacing Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and or his Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.

Saraki was accused of leading some 15 Senators and over 30 members of the House of Representatives in the past one week.

At the time of filing this report, PDP had alleged that APC and presidency are jointly plotting impeachment of Senate President, Saraki and his deputy, with offer of some $1m to each collaborating Senators to support the scheme.

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Partner Mobile consolidates first anniversary, unveils PS 3

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Emerging leader in the Nigeria’s fast-growing mobile phone, Partner Mobile has commemorated its first year anniversary with unveiling of its Partner PS 3 into the market, reports ITRealms.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Partner Mobile, Mr. Simon Klepper, told ITRealms that PS 3 is coming into the market to consolidate on the innovative ingenuity of the brand following the success of PS1, PS2 and PS Power.

He also explained that the Partner PS3 is an Android OS 7.1 mobile phone that comes with a whooping deca-core 2.6GHz processor. With a 5.5inch FHD IPS LCD, the phone comes with an innovative dual 13MP back camera and an 8MP front camera. It has a 3350Mah battery and comes with a RAM of 4GB and a ROM of 64GB.

He described the performance of Partner Mobile brand in the Nigerian market for the past 12 months, as successful despite the challenging Nigerian economy, the decreasing value of Naira and political climate.

Klepper attributed the success of the brand to true commitment and perseverance shown by the company. He added that Partner Mobile in the coming years will deeply penetrate the Nigerian market and also establish itself as a reputable company in the country.

“Partner Mobile’s first year in the Nigerian market has got to be viewed as a success. The last year has been a challenging one for the whole of Nigeria with the current dwindling economy, the decreasing value of the Naira and political change.

“For any company to launch itself under such conditions it has to show true commitment and perseverance, Partner Mobile has displayed these qualities,” Klepper said.

Also commenting the Marketing Manager, Partner Mobile, Mrs. Ifeoluwa Akerele-Molokwu, told ITRealms, the brand name has been marketed to a large extent, stressing, “Partner Mobile devices have been made to fit into every social and economic class.”

Pointing out that currently, the Partner Mobile is available in major stores across the country and the company is still working towards reaching more customers by partnering with other dealers.

“We have made available devices to fit into every social and economic class and also putting into consideration the current economic situation. Better said, we’ve got a Partner for everyone.”

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Pix: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Awesome Communications, Joshua Ajayi; Technical Partner, Partner Mobile, Sola Akintola, Marketing Manager, Partner Mobile, Ife Akerele-Molokwu and Chief Operating Officer, Partner Mobile, Simon Klepper at the launch of PS 3  to celebrate Partner Mobile 1st anniversary in Lagos Friday.