'Breathe Clean Air, Abuja' campaign: IHS Nigeria, FCT-HSES begin distribution of smart cooking gas - ITREALMS

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IHS Nigeria, the largest communications infrastructure company in Nigeria and part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, , and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have commenced the distribution of smart cooking gasses to underserved households in the FCT under the Breathe Clean Air Abuja Campaign.

This initiative aimed at promoting clean household energy and increasing public awareness on the health impacts of air pollution in the FCT was recently launched at the Kashim Shettima Hall, Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, following an earlier MOU signing between both organisations in September and underscores IHS Nigeria’s continued commitment to promoting sustainable energy adoption and strengthening environmental health standards across Nigeria.

SAfER II: Oyo begins distribution of 10kg rice to 30,000 residents - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has begun the second phase of the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER). The state government kick-started the phase with the distribution of 10kg bags of rice to 30,000 residents at the weekend.

Speaking at the presentation of the food relief item held at the Local Government Training School, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Secretary of the SAfER Committee and Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the food distribution was aimed at alleviating poverty among residents.

Rhapsody Tap2Read bracelets revolutionize global distribution - ITREALMS

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In an extraordinary leap towards global outreach, Rhapsody of Realities has transformed the distribution of its powerful devotional during the ReachOut World 2024 and throughout December 2024 with the groundbreaking Tap2Read Bracelet. This innovative device, which instantly transfers digital copies of Rhapsody of Realities to mobile devices with a simple tap, is reshaping how God’s Word reaches millions worldwide.

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The Tap2Read Bracelet comes preloaded with 50 copies of the devotional and allows for unlimited additional downloads, making it a game-changer in reaching people across the globe. By December 2nd, these revolutionary bracelets had already hit every corner of the world, dramatically increasing the speed and ease with which Rhapsody partners distribute Rhapsody of Realities. Partners can now carry thousands of copies in one simple, portable form and distribute them in even the most remote or challenging locations.

Oyo State, Shell Nigeria Gas partner on distribution network - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government and Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) have signed an agreement to develop a gas supply and distribution infrastructure that will deliver gas to industrial and commercial users in the state.

SNG will build and operate the gas distribution network, which will serve customers across Oyo State, for 20 years.

Subsidy removal: Makinde kicks off distribution of food relief packages, targets 200,000 households - ITREALMS

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In line with the measures put up by his administration under the Sustainable Actions for Economic Recovery (SAfER), to mitigate the hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy, the Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, has kicked off the food relief component of SAfER.

The governor, who kicked off the distribution of the food relief packages at the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Mini-stadium, Oyo, said 200,000 households would benefit from the food relief support, adding that the government took its time to plan SAfER, which according to him is more than just a palliative.

Strengthening Nigeria's distribution system to transform digital economy - ITREALMS

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Recently, I had the task of sending prescription glasses in a case to Benin City. After considering all the available options, it became clear that taking it to a park and paying one thousand naira was the best way to get it delivered, on the same day. It was cost-effective, and timely and ensured that I met my goal. 

 

I spoke to a driver, he very reluctantly revealed that he made, on average, N12, 000.00 daily, from, "help me deliver this". Imagine this: one driver in one park makes an average of N12, 000.00 daily. Multiply this by the number of drivers in that one park, over 50 times the number of interstate transport parks across Lagos and then across the country. We'll be talking billions of naira monthly boosting the informal sector (we should talk about this soon).

Accenture NewsPage to help AB InBev improve sales, distribution in Africa - ITREALMS

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Accenture has agreed to assist AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, better manage its sales and distribution operations in Africa with the Accenture NewsPage Distributor Management System (DMS), reports ITREALMS.

A fully integrated distributor management and sales force automation system, Accenture DMS covers the complete down-stream supply chain, providing consumer goods companies with accurate, reliable data on secondary sales to help them control promotions; improve productivity; and streamline inventory and sales processes and distributor claims.

Under the terms of the three-year contract, Accenture is helping AB InBev implement the latest version of DMS for its operations in Africa. This includes the initial roll-out of the system in Mozambique, Zambia, Ghana and Nigeria, as well as the upgrade of the system in Tanzania and Uganda, where AB InBev has already been using DMS for more than three years.

The DMS implementation will enable AB InBev to track its distributor network and increase visibility into its product stock and sales in Africa. By consolidating all product transactional information — from activities of the sales force and distributors— DMS gives AB InBev’s sales teams the data they need to build relationships with distributors and customers and to closely track product promotions and performance.

The DMS software — which is integrated with the Salesforce-based solution that ABI uses to drive its contact strategy with its customers — will be used by more than 1,570 mobile and 620 back-office users and made available to more than 100 of AB InBev’s distributors.

Accenture has already completed the upgrade of DMS in Tanzania and Uganda, with the implementations in the other four countries taking place over the next several months. Once Accenture has implemented the DMS solution for AB InBev in the six countries, it will continue to support the solution, providing continued hosting, maintenance and application support for the duration of the contract.

“Accenture’s DMS solution has enabled us to enhance our sales and distribution operations in Tanzania and Uganda over the past three years, and we’re excited to upgrade to the latest version and expand its use to other countries in Africa,” said Lee Dawson, Vice President, AB InBev. “With DMS, we’re better positioned to achieve our goal of becoming the number one brewer across the continent.”

Marlize Claasen, managing director at Accenture, said, “AB InBev understands that expanding sales, enhancing efficiency and improving profitability requires full visibility into its sales and distribution operations. We’re excited to be able to continue our successful collaboration with them as they seek to expand their market share in Africa, while developing a more connected and modern relationship with consumers.”

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GE unveils Whitepaper on African energy transmission digitization, distribution - ITREALMS

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The General Electric (GE) Power has released a Whitepaper on digitization of energy transmission and  distribution in Africa, reports ITRealms.

According to ITRealms findings, the White paper highlighted the future of smart energy in Sub-Saharan countries, its challenges and opportunities.

Also, it discussed role of smart technology to transform grids and the way energy is generated, distributed, traded, managed and stored, underscoring necessary steps to grid modernization.

GE further recommends holistic solutions to leapfrog ahead Africa’s energy sector and showcases regional examples.

As Africa faces emerging opportunities to help deliver efficient, affordable and reliable electricity to consumers, GE Power’s Grid Solutions business, unveiled a whitepaper on the “Digitization of Energy Transmission & Distribution in Africa.” The paper explores the opportunities and challenges faced in Sub-Saharan Africa as the new future of energy and electrification emerges.The paper also looks at the role of smart technology to transform grids as they continue to reflect the changes in the way energy is generated, distributed, traded, managed and stored.

Co-authored by the Strategic Marketing unit of GE Power in Sub-Saharan Africa and Energy & Environment Research Analysts of Frost & Sullivan, the white paper presents several challenges that affect energy access and power supply stability in Africa. They include inadequate power generation but more significantly, low levels of electrification caused primarily by faulty, aged or wrong setup of transmission and distribution infrastructure.

With the digital transformation of the energy sector rapidly gaining traction on a global scale, new opportunities are emerging to help deliver efficient, affordable and reliable electricity to consumers. 

According to the whitepaper, smart grids can create the potential to combat SSA’s power sector challenges, and provide the opportunity for the region to develop its energy capabilities and, therefore its energy security as well as security of supply. The digital transformation of grids allows users to take a holistic approach to achieve efficiency, flexibility, transparency and long-term sustainability.

•             Information Communication Technology Integration will support real-time or deferred bi-directional data transmission that will enable stakeholders to efficiently manage the grid through increased speed and volume of data output, providing utilities the opportunity to maximize cost reductions, increase power reliability and increase customer satisfaction

•             Wide Area Monitoring and Control ensures visibility into the power systems to observe the performance of grid components allowing for major cost-saving benefits associated with predictive maintenance and self-diagnosis.

•             Smart technology like Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Advanced metering infrastructure and grid automation ensure seamless transition and integration of renewable generation or micro-grids where necessary; predictive maintenance in distributed grids to reduce outages; and effective revenue management.

“Transmission and distribution networks are seen to be the weakest links in Africa’s power systems and hence represent a huge opportunity area for improvement,” said Lazarus Angbazo, CEO, GE’s Grid Solutions business, Sub Saharan Africa. “Going forward, there is a need to move beyond simply maintaining and repairing aged infrastructure. To truly advance the power sector, a holistic approach needs to be adopted; one that ensures sustainability, reliability and longevity of power supply. By utilizing internet of things (IoT) technology, the smarter grids of tomorrow will deliver all-encompassing solutions based on the convergence of operating technology (OT) with information technology (IT) and incorporating emerging concepts such as distributed generation and energy storage,” he further added.

Smart grids will play a key role in the region’s transition to a sustainable energy system through facilitating smooth integration of new energy sources; promoting interoperability between all types of equipment; enabling the growth of distributed generation and its potential incorporation into the main grid; supporting demand-side management; and providing flexibility and visibility of the entire grid. GE’s grid solutions six-step process highlighted in the whitepaper will help utilities along the digitization journey of their energy infrastructure.

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TV5MONDE, SES partner on distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa

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One of the world's leading television networks, TV5MONDE, has signed a long-term distribution contract with SES to broadcast three major free-to-air channels to the French-speaking and Francophile public in sub-Saharan Africa, reports ITRealms.

As part of the agreement, TV5MONDE will use the SES-5 satellite to broadcast three channels: its main channel TV5MONDE Afrique, as well as two themed channels, the youth channel TiVi5MONDE and the lifestyle channel TV5MONDE Style HD. The three signals will be relayed to the satellite by the SES Video team.

Located at 5 degrees East, SES-5 provides optimal coverage for sub-Saharan countries. The video position 5 degrees East is a fast growing neighbourhood, made up of renowned TV platforms and more than 500 local and international channels, including 65 French-language channels.

"Thanks to Africa, the French language is being offered a new opportunity to broaden its reach, which is all the more decisive in a digital world where language is becoming increasingly important," said Yves Bigot, Directeur Général of TV5MONDE. "This partnership with SES Video offers us ideal coverage to reach our numerous viewers and a recognized expertise to broadcast our three channels".

"We are delighted to help TV5MONDE extend the distribution of its channels across sub-Saharan Africa and, in our own way, contribute to the spread of the French language on this continent," said Ferdinand Kayser, CEO of SES Video. 

In addition, Kayer said, TV5MONDE’s decision demonstrates the quality of its infrastructure and assets in these countries. 

"Thanks to its powerful and robust coverage, our SES-5 satellite will allow TV5MONDE to distribute this new content offer in an optimal manner to cable and IP networks in the region, as well as reach the 3.8 million TV homes equipped with direct reception at 5 degrees east" the SES boss said.

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Phase 2: Osun State commences distribution of Tablets of Knowledge

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The State of Osun has commenced the distribution of Tablets of Knowledge, otherwise known as Opon Imo in local parlance to students across its domain, reports ITRealms.

Leading this exercise, the Permanent Secretary, State of Osun Ministry of Education, Mr. Lawrence Oyeniran made presentations Friday to some Senior Secondary School Students across the public high schools.

ITRealms reports that the beneficiaries in this phase include students of Adventist High Schools Ede, while the Principal of the school, Mr. Anthony Ojo and teachers where at hand to witness the presentations to students.

In his remarks, Mr. Lawrence charged the students and the school to ensure good use of the tablets for their benefit and future of the state.

Responding, the principal, Mr. Ojo commended the state government for the choice of the school and promised that they will endeavor to tap into the Tablet of Knowledge, which will improve the performance of the students.

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Pix:  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Lawrence Oyeniran, presenting Tablet of Knowledge (Opon Imo) to an SSS 3 Student of the
Adventist High School, Ede, Ogundiya Musefiu; Principal of the school, Mr. Anthony Ojo (4th right), and a teacher, Mrs. Ogungbaroye Janet,
during the second phase flag-off and distribution of Tablets of Knowledge to Senior Secondary School Students across the Public High
Schools in the State, at the Adventist High School's Premises, on Friday 13-11-2015.