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Nigeria Inaugurates First Fibre Optic Cable Factory in West Africa
Otunba Niyi Adebayo, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment and Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, were among high-profile names who pledged support as the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, inaugurated West Africa’s first fibre optic factory.
The factory, built by Coleman Technical Industries Limited, in collaboration with an American firm, Fibre Business, EMEA, is the fifth of its kind on the African continent.
Speaking at the inauguration of the facility held in Ogun State on Thursday, George Onafowokan, the Chief Executive Officer of CTIL, described the project as a response to the call by the Federal Government for rapid development of digitalisation penetration in Nigeria and the drive for local content development.
He also appreciated the government of Ogun State for its support in the course of erecting the facility.
Onafowokan said, “I must admit that it has not been an easy task to maneuver the processes of approval through our board of directors and our financial institutions led by Bank of Industry, which played a major role from conceptualisation of this project to its commissioning being witnessed today.”
On his part, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, lauded the Coleman CEO for the courage to embark on the project despite the daunting challenges being faced by manufacturers at the moment.
Abiodun said, “We are, as a state government, elated to be part of this history. We are the first state to manufacture fibre optic cable in Nigeria. Let me say that what we are witnessing today is another example of numerous developments happening in different parts of our state, and these are no coincidences. They are all results of our deliberate, strategic and methodical approach to governance.
“This is underscored by our vision, which remains to provide an enabling environment for performing private sector partnerships, which we believe is fundamental to the development of this state.
“In our administration, we have absolute faith in the ability of the private sector to give impetus to the socio-economic development of our state and our country.”
Abiodun further stated that his administration would continue to provide support and impetus to private enterprises in the quest to boost industrialisation and create employment opportunities for the people.
On his part, Adebayo, who was represented by the Director, Industrial Development Department of the Ministry, Mr Adewale Bakare, said the newly commissioned factory had finally positioned the company to meet the demand for cables and wire in Nigeria
He said, “This factory is for the production of signal-transmitting cables for telecommunications for both commercial and industrial uses. This is indeed a commendable achievement for the board, staff and management of Coleman Technical Industries Limited.
“The company and its products have become a household name in Nigeria. The expansion of your factory, from electrical wires and cables to the production of fibre optic cables is a confirmation of your confidence in the industrialisation drive of the Nigerian Federal Government.”
In the same vein, Wabote hailed Coleman for its backward integration policy of making use of locally sourced materials for production needs.
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Marybeth Leonard, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, Managing Director of the Bank of Industry, Mr Olukayode Pitan, and former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, were also special guests at the event.
With the introduction of Travel Saga, a premium, fast-paced gaming experience that is currently live and accessible to customers on its network, Globacom has lifted the bar for mobile entertainment in the country.
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SHELT, a leading cybersecurity-as-a-service provider, has earned inclusion in the 2025 MSSP 250, the annual ranking of the world’s top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) by MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance publication.
SHELT
The list evaluates firms on business performance, service breadth, and industry impact, spotlighting those excelling in growth, operational excellence, and advanced managed security amid rising cyber threats. Selection criteria include annual recurring revenue, profitability, workforce expansion, business growth, and the depth of managed security offerings.
SHELT’s recognition underscores its investments in scalable security operations, threat intelligence, and tailored managed services across multiple regions, enabling clients to navigate complex risk landscapes effectively.
“Being recognised in the MSSP 250 is a meaningful milestone for our team,” stated Youssef Abillama, CEO of SHELT. “It validates our focus on building practical, resilient security services that help organisations manage risk and respond effectively to today’s evolving cyber threats.”
The company hailed the honour as testament to its teams’ dedication and expertise worldwide, reaffirming commitment to enhancing capabilities and delivering trusted cybersecurity solutions.
Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former adviser to President Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chairman, bolstering its leadership amid aggressive AI and infrastructure expansion.
Dina Powell McCormick
The announcement, made on Monday, positions Powell McCormick – who recently stepped down from Meta’s board after eight months – to guide overall strategy, including multi-billion-dollar investments in data centres and global partnerships.
A Goldman Sachs veteran with 16 years in senior roles and prior stints as deputy national security adviser under Trump and in the Bush administration, she brings deep finance and international ties to the role.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg hailed her as “uniquely qualified” for the company’s next growth phase, while President Trump praised the move on Truth Social as a “fantastic choice”.
The hire signals Meta’s efforts to strengthen White House relations, following recent dinners with Trump and U.S. investment pledges worth hundreds of billions
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