Glo partners FAAN on Wi-Fi at 22 airports nationwide

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Globacom, the Nigeria's national telecom carrier, has the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to launch a nationwide Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) across 22 airports, reports ITRealms.

With this development, passengers and other users of the airports will now be able to connect wirelessly to the internet through their smart phones, tablets, laptops and other smart devices. 

The facility was formally commissioned by senior government officials led by the Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Aviation, Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Aviation, Captain Victor Iriobe,  top Globacom, the Managing Directors of FAAN and National Airspace Management Agency, the Rector of Nigeria College of Aviation Technology  and other dignitaries at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja on Monday.

Globacom’s Coordinator, Business Solutions, Mr. Ike Oraekwuotu, said Globacom was "delighted to bring Nigeria up to speed with one of the best trends in the aviation industry worldwide by introducing ultra high speed Wi-Fi data experience for travellers and other users of our airports, beginning with Nigeria’s flagship airport, the MMIA."‎

According to Oraekwuotu, the facility, which will be available at both the domestic and the international wings of key airports across the country, has been made possible due to the great vision and passion demonstrated by the Ministry of Aviation and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) working diligently with Globacom.

Globacom's Regional Chief Marketing Officer, Ashok Israni, explained all passengers using the airport irrespective of the network they are on will be able to connect to the facility. They will subsequently be directed to a subscription page where they will be able to buy a Wi-Fi data plan through three options.

The options, according to him, include using an existing data plan the subscriber has with Globacom, or by recharging their line through a Glo recharge card available at the Glo kiosks at the airport, or by paying for the WIFI plan through a credit card.

“Whichever option a subscriber goes for, they are ushered into a world of reliable, ultra-fast internet so that they can keep in touch with their relatives, friends, colleagues and associates regardless of whether they are connected to a mobile network or not,” he said.

According to him, users can access the Internet at the speed of as much as 100 megabits per second anywhere around the MMIA, including the Departure, Arrival, and Executive Lounges, Ticketing and Waiting Areas as well as Passengers Welcoming lobby.

He said the service will be available in 22 airports nationwide soon.

 

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Peaceful 8 years in Delta is by God’s grace - Uduaghan

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The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has declared that the peace enjoyed in the state during his eight years in office was as a result of prayers, mercy and special grace of God, reports ITRealms.

Speaking on Monday at a special thanksgiving service of the Government House Family to celebrate God's Goodness on his administration for the past eight years at the Government House Chapel in Asaba, Governor Uduaghan said that the prevailing peace and security in the state could be attributed to God’s goodness and mercies and the prayers offered on behalf of the state by clergymen and prayer warriors.

He commended the Government House family for prayerfully supporting his administration in the last 8 years, the governor explained that the success of his administration lies on the strength of prayers offered by people especially members of the “Alter of New Beginning” stressing that “the incoming administration will continue on this path of continuous prayers for peace in the state”.

The governor noted that he was leaving a legacy of peace for the state and know that the in-coming administration would try to sustain this peace with prayers stressing that direct investment have increased in the state as a result of the peace in the state.

“I pray that the peace, God has granted the state will continue to be sustained, foreign Direct Investment can only come into the state when there is peace and security, I thank God today that the era of war, kidnapping and robbery is over in the state as it had massive effects on investments in the state”, Dr. Uduaghan added, stressing that “for the peace to continue we must continue to pray and supplicate on behalf of the state”.

The chaplain of the chapel, Rev. Ben Golley in his sermon said that  it was good to praise and express gratitude to God for his goodness and kindness towards us, explaining that Governor Uduaghan, his family  and members of his administration  have every reason to thank God for his goodness  to them in the last eight years.

He said that the governor’s developmental strides and achievements could be attributed to God’s power and goodness in his life.

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Ingenico in triple award

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It was celebration galore as Ingenico Group, the global leader in seamless payment, grabbed the very coveted ‘Financial Inclusion Platform of the Year’ Award, the Awards for ‘Best Mobile Money/Card Combination’ and ‘Best Data Monitoring Solution’at the 5th edition of the annual Mobile Money Expo in Lagos, ITRealms reports.

“We are very proud to be the ‘Financial Inclusion Platform of the Year’ Award winner, and very honored to be rewarded with 3 Kalahari awards”, commented RachidOuladAkdim, Africa Managing Director, Ingenico Group.

According to the Managing Director, ITRealms learnt “Ingenico Group leverages both its in-depth market knowledge and technology to enable its customers to have a long-lasting, positive impact on developing communities, while still growing their business and contributing to positive economic growth. These awards confirm our strategy as we are committed to pursue our vision to deepen financial inclusion and offer the African market evermore empowering services and solutions,”Akdim stated.

The Kalahari awards are dedicated to acknowledging creativity, commitment and excellence in the mobile financial services across Africa.

ITRealms reports also that each award is given based on a number of criteria, including geographic market penetration, ongoing of commercial campaigns, regulatory compliance, cross-sector partnerships, active deployments and future potentials for further growth.

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Omatek set to address irregular electricity in factories, schools, hotels

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The Group Managing Director of Omatek Ventures Plc, Mrs. Florence Seriki, has said the Omatek solar energy, will address irregular supply of electricity in factories, schools, public offices, hospitals, hotels as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) business across Nigeria, reports ITRealms.
 

Speaking in Lagos recently, Mrs. Seriki noted that as a local computer manufacturer and provider of reliable solar power solutions in Nigeria, Omatek is set to cause a revolution in the Nigerian economy by offering cost efficient solar power solutions to schools, small businesses and big organisations in the country.

"The use of our solar/Light Emitting Diode (LED) solution can result in provision of power and in significant operational and maintenance cost savings for factories, schools, public offices, hospitals, hotels and SMEs in the country," she said.

The company, she said, has commissioned its 50KVA 3-phase off-grid solar solution factory that will represent the solar solution for factories, banks, telecommunications firms, government and other organisations that require big power installations.

She explained that off-grid solutions, on-grid solutions as well as LED bulbs are available at affordable prices. 

Omatek Solar Solution, she pointed out, is a hybrid solution that provides 24 hours lighting/power solution, while providing 70 – 90 per cent cut/deduction in power consumption and drastically reducing power consumption by an average of 90 per cent on the overall, grid, thus enhancing growth in the real sector and general economic development, she said.

She listed some of the benefits of Omatek solar powered solution to include noise free, zero heat emission, brighter lighting, zero contribution to global warming, eco-friendly solution, zero maintenance costs, local content, health and safety benefits, long-life LED bulbs of 3-5 years and cost saving, among others. 

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Signal Alliance, Microsoft partner NIA on cloud adoption

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Signal Alliance and Microsoft Nigeria are collaborating with the Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) to promote cloud technology adoption and information Technology (IT)-driven insurance solutions for the robust development, with limited free usage offer, reports ITRealms.

In a recent joint workshop with NIA, ITRealms gathered the parties agreed to develop technology solutions that will enhance the practice of Insurance in the country as it was attended by some big players including participants from NEM Insurance, IEI, FBN Insurance, and Cornerstone Insurance among others.

Speaking on the workshop, Signal Alliance (SA) Enterprise Solutions Development Lead, Mr Anthony Nwankwo said their  vast knowledge in deploying technology in the Nigeria financial services sector and global experience of SA partner Microsoft have been made available to enable this sector operate more efficiently.

“Thereby giving workers and customers a whole new experience,” he said.

Nwankwo also said the fact that Cloud is the way to go for the insurance companies because it will enable them to achieve economies of scale – increase volume output or productivity with fewer people; Reduce spending on technology infrastructure through pay-as-you-go model (weekly, quarterly or yearly).

In addition, he said cloud offers insurance companies options to streamline  their processes and enable them to get more work done in less time with less people; Capital cost reduction. They don’t need to spend additional money on hardware, software or licensing fees; Mobility and Improve accessibility. It will enable their workers to have access anytime, anywhere; Keep to budget and monitor projects more effectively; and Minimize licensing new software. Stretch and grow without the need to buy expensive software licenses or programs.

For Audu Dunni Oladokun, NIA Chairman Education Sub-Committee, “The knowledge shared at this roundtable has shown us how trending technologies can transform insurance businesses in Nigeria.”

The forum noted that there was need to automate the process of design and approval by incorporating secured digital signatures in a holistic manner that will ensure speed, convenience and mobile access.

 Ola Williams of Microsoft expressed Microsoft readiness through Signal Alliance to see to the success of the effort of any insurance company that wants to fast track cloud technology adoption in a bid to be more productive and efficient in their operations.

At the roundtable, various technologies and solutions for insurance business were discussed. It includes; Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Mobility, Software development and Unified Communications.

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