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Kodex Africa, Anambra State ICT Agency Host Young EDC Entrepreneurs on Innovation, Entrepreneurship Tips
Kodex Africa and the Anambra State ICT Agency on Thursday,21st March 2024, played host to a delegation of budding entrepreneurs from the Enterprise Development Centre (@EDC4SME), fostering innovation and collaboration within the Anambra State’s tech ecosystem.
The visit, part of a broader initiative to nurture entrepreneurship, as explained by the Head, of the Alumni Relations and Support Services Department at the Pan Atlantic University, Mrs. Nnenna Ugwu, highlights the partnership between the EDC and the Mastercard Foundation for the implementation of the ‘Transforming Nigeria Youth Programme’.
According to Mrs. Ugwu, “This program is dedicated to empowering Nigerian youths, between ages 15 to 35, by providing them with essential skills and resources to generate sustainable employment opportunities.
“With various training programs, consulting services, and incentives, EDC is fostering entrepreneurship and empowering youths across Nigeria,” she said.
Mrs. Ugwu underscored the tangible benefits of such collaborative ventures, citing significant advancements in job creation, market access, business formalization, and overall economic development within the region.
She further expressed profound appreciation to the team at both Kodex Africa and Anambra State ICT Agency for their hospitality and knowledge shared as well as potential for future partnerships.
In his remarks, the MD/CEO, of Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA shared success tips with the eager entrepreneurs and highlighted the critical role of partnerships in entrepreneurial success.
“Partnerships are the cornerstone of success. There is a whole lot you can achieve when you collaborate with the right people. I encourage you to leverage partnerships that work, and target trending skills like AI to propel your business forward,” CFA added.
On his part, Barr. Ifedi Eze, Director at Kodex, urged participants to keep partnership and collaboration at the forefront of their minds in achieving the shared vision for Anambra’s tech ecosystem.
During the event, Chidimma Idika, Operations Lead at Kodex, provided invaluable insights into the company’s activities and its unwavering commitment to fostering entrepreneurship not only in Anambra but across the African continent.
Similarly, the ICT Agency team seized the opportunity to showcase Anambra’s technological advancements under the visionary leadership of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, further cementing the state’s position as a hub for technological innovation and entrepreneurial growth.
The event featured enriching discussions and experience-sharing sessions around entrepreneurship and the ongoing developments in Anambra State. Mr Governor Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo was greatly commended for his efforts in this regard.
On behalf of the young entrepreneurs, Mr. Okorie Kalu expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the Kodex team and ICT Agency for their invaluable contributions and insights shared on their learning experience to the state and pledged to work with the state to achieve greater heights.
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.
Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
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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