TD Africa hosts Checkpoint delegation, strengthens partnership to advance cyber security adoption across Nigeria - ITREALMS

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Tech powerhouse TD Africa, on Tuesday, 11th November, hosted senior delegates from Checkpoint, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity solutions providers, in a strategic meeting aimed at expanding the channel ecosystem and enabling more corporates and institutions across Nigeria to adopt Checkpoint as their preferred cybersecurity solution.

The high-level engagement underscored a central message: as digital transformation accelerates across industries, cybersecurity has become an indispensable foundation for every modern organisation. The discussions focused on strengthening market penetration, empowering partners, and driving greater awareness around proactive cyber defence in an era of evolving digital threats.

Konga Communications hosts NBC delegation, reaffirms commitment to excellence - ITREALMS

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Konga Communications has played host to the team from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) who were on a working visit to the studios of KongaTV and KongaFM 103.7 on Monday, February 24, 2025. 

The visit marked a significant step in the station’s journey toward delivering high-quality, engaging, and regulatory-compliant content.

NAF delegation @Zinox Technologies, explore strategic partnership - ITREALMS

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A high-level delegation from the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) recently visited Zinox Technologies, Africa’s foremost integrated ICT solutions company, exploring avenues for a strategic partnership to strengthen the Air Force's operational and technological infrastructure.

The delegation, led by AVM SK Usman, Chief of Communications Information Systems (CCIS), included notable figures such as Dr. Asogbon, Strategic Consultant on Communication, Air Commodore Isah, Commander of the 041 CIS Dep, Air Commodore AI Hanidu, Director of Information Technology, Air Commodore HC Usman, Director of Electronic Warfare, Squadron Leader Bilawu, and Group Captain Oloretore, Commander of the 641 CIS Group.

Local content: NASENI beckons on Lithium batteries producers, receives Chinese delegation - ITREALMS

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The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) is seeking investors that would collaborate with the agency in local production and domestication of Lithium batteries among other renewable energy solutions, reports ITREALMS.

The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI Dr, Bashir Gwandu speaking in Abuja said the agency was ready to partner with international companies that are willing to set up their industries in Nigeria and start local production of renewable energy solutions, electric vehicles parts and other capital goods that could create jobs and reduce Nigeria dependence on foreign goods that exert pressure on our foreign exchange for the country.

Gambari to lead FG delegation to NCS confab 2022 - ITREALMS

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The Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim A. Gambari has been confirmed to lead the Federal Government’s delegation to the 2022 International Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) holding at the Cultural Centre (June 12) Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun State, reports ITREALMS.

The three-day conference with the theme "Smart, Secure & Sustainable Nation (S3N 2022)" would have Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami as the chairman of the conference.

Buhari leads FG delegation to eNigeria’19 - ITREALMS

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President Muhammadu Buhari has been confirmed to lead the Federal Government (FG) delegations to the 2019 e-Nigeria annual conference as the special guest of honour, reports ITREALMS.

Confirming this to ITREALMS, spokesperson to the Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Mrs. Uwa Suleiman said, Buhari accepted and approved the invitation of the Minister, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) to serve as Special Guest of Honour, through a letter.

The confab scheduled to hold from Thursday, 28th to Saturday, 30th of November 2019 with the theme centred around: Digital Economy for a Digital Nigeria, she said, would be declared open by the President, with the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy as the Chief Host and Chief Convener, Director-General National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mr Kashif Inuwa Abdullahi.

They are expected to be joined by all the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of agencies under the Ministry’s purview will serve as co-hosts. 

These, she said, include the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta; Managing Director Galaxy Backbone PLC, Mr. Yusuf Kazaure; Managing Director Nigeria Communications Satelite (NIGCOMSAT), Dr Abimbola Alale; Acting Executive Secretary Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) Mr Ayuba Shuaibu; and the Post-Master General, Nigeria Postal Services (NIPOST) Barrister Adebisi Adegbuyi.

Also, she said the highlight of this year’s event, would be the formal public presentation for review, in line with the President’s directives, the draft document on the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, in accordance the Ministry’s mandate.

The Minister has also constituted Central Working Committee (CWC), for e-Nigeria chaired by him, with NITDA as its secretariat and coordinator, while the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Parastatals under the Ministry’s supervision serve as members.

Recall that the e-Nigeria Conference is the nation’s flagship IT Conference organized by the Federal Government and coordinated by NITDA, the Federal Government’s Information Technology (IT) develop arm, supervised by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy.

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US seeks Nigerian delegation to 2018 Global Security Exchange - ITRealms Online

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The United States Commercial Service office in Lagos is recruiting an official Nigerian delegation to attend the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2018, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, United States of America, reports ITRealms.

The Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2018, formerly the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, is an International Buyer Program (IBP) scheduled to hold on September 23rd – 27th, 2018.

ITRealms gathered that GSX is the world’s largest association for security management professionals and is the globally recognized leader for Education, Networking, and Information Resources and builds on a six-decade legacy of event excellence, uniting the full spectrum of security—cyber and operational security professionals from across the private and public sectors, allied organizations and partners, and the industry’s leading solution providers—for the most comprehensive security event in the world.

Officials also informed ITRealms that at GSX, promises a diverse community of security practitioners—from entry level to CSO, to operational and cybersecurity experts, executive protection specialists, IoT security professionals, and everyone in between—ready to exchange ideas, best practices, and business cards.

Interested participants, ITRealms gathered that only individuals with valid U.S. visas will be given priority due to the challenges in getting visa interview dates.

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Telecom World’14: Johnson, ITU’s Zhao, others @Etisalat stand

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The Honourable Minister of Communication Technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson,  at the just concluded International Telecommunication Union (ITU)-organised Telecom World conference in Doha led a delegation of dignitaries  to Etisalat stand, reports ITRealms.

ITRealms correspondent gathered that the visit took place shortly after Dr. Johnson finished speaking at the official opening of the Nigerian pavilion which was sponsored in collaboration with Nigeria's most reliable network, Etisalat among other stakeholders.

Dr. Johnson’s entourage at Etisalat stand comprised of ITU Deputy Secretary General who is the incoming Secretary General, Mr. Houlin Zhao and Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Dr. Eugene Juwah, during the visit to Etisalat’s exhibition stand.

She used the occasion to highlight similarities between the theme of the ITU conference “Future in Focus” and the Nigerian government. 

“The theme of ITU world 2014 resonates with the Nigerian government as we work to build a better and brighter future for our people. Nigeria has developed key policies and initiatives that have set the foundation for the widespread use of ICT by government and businesses,” she said.

Dr. Johnson also noted that conversations at the ITU Telecom World on key trends, developments, business models and applications will be invaluable in helping us to build a better future in the ICT industry.

ITRealms reports that Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Etisalat Nigeria, Mr. Ibrahim Dikko in his remarks commended the Ministry and NCC for developing clear policies to guide the industry and promote healthy competition among the operators.

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Pix: Dikko, CommTech Minister, Johnson and ITU's Zhao at Etisalat stand.

11 Turkish cosmetic firms arrive Nigeria on trade mission

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A total of Eleven Turkish cosmetics manufacturers have arrived Nigeria on special trade mission for a high-level business meetings with leading importers and manufacturers of cosmetics in Nigeria.

ITRealms gathered that from Tuesday, October 29th, the Turkish cosmetics manufacturers will hold a series of business meetings and close deals with selected leaders in the Nigerian cosmetics sector and provide fast track support for the cosmetics sector in Nigeria.

Sources close to the delegation informed that the visit was spurred by the growing strategic importance of Nigeria as a key emerging market and the increasing reputation of Turkey as a world class manufacturer and a reliable supplier of top quality goods and cosmetics.

The Turkish cosmetics sector is particularly growing and realized over $1 billion in export value in 2012 alone. With Nigeria's large population and equally growing cosmetic industry, Nigeria and Turkey are poised for stronger ties and a mutually beneficial trade partnership.

The delegation from Turkey,  will consist of 11 companies, two senior representatives of IKMIB Istanbul Chemicals & Chemical Products Exporters Association and the owner of the project, two representatives from the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Turkey, MetinCobanlioglu the Director  of Globrand, Coordinators of the project. The Head of the delegation is the Chairman of IKMIB Mr. Murat Akyuz

The top cosmetics companies coming from Turkey include Akdeniz Dis Tic. Gida San. Ltd. Sti.;AlfarKozmetik San. A.S.; BeyazKozmetikIth.Ihr.San.ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.; DogatekIcve Dis. Tic Ltd. Sti.; IpekIdrofi I Pamuk San. ve Tic. A.S.;NucosKozmetikKimya San.ve.  Tic. Ltd. Sti.; PinkarKimyaSanayiive Tic.A.S.; RebulKozmetik San.ve Tic.A.S.; SCK Zeta Dis TicaretPazarlama Ltd. Sti.; SebatKimyaSanayiIcve Dis Ticaret A.S. and TurkuazMedikal, Kozmetikve Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sti.

Mr. Akyuz, the leader of the delegation, pointed out that the Turkish cosmetics cluster is a special project aiming to increase international trade as well as boost the exports  of a selective group of companies. The group has been selected from the most competitive manufacturers in the sector.

So far, he said, the project have organized many activities in abroad, namely in Panama, Mexico, Paraguay and Chile, noting that those companies coming to Nigeria for this visit are among the world's best.

Turkish products, he said, are of high quality European standards, just as they also have the advantage of competitive prices, flexibility in packaging and production as well as having the shortest possible delivery periods.

"Our special visit here reflects our commitment to Nigeria and our recognition of its importance as a key strategic market.  We want to develop long term business relations in Nigeria with our high quality products, and also make it easier for Nigerian cosmetic manufacturers and importers to do business with Turkey," Mr. Akyuz said.

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