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ATCON Unveils Speakers for 5th Edition of TERF
Following the announcement of the date for the 5th edition of its Telecom Executives and Regulators Forum (TERF), the National Executive Council of the Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has unveiled speakers for the Telecom Executives and Regulators Forum.
Ajibola Olude, Executive Secretary, Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) stated this in a statement released on Thursday, in Lagos.
According to Olude, “We are pleased to keep the entire telecom and ICT stakeholders abreast of the 5th Edition of our Telecom Executives and Regulator’s Forum 2019 which is scheduled to hold on July 11, 2019 at Fourpoint by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“This year’s edition of TERF 2019 is pivotal to addressing issues that are confronting the telecoms and ICT sector in Nigeria.
“The topics that are lined up for discussions are well researched and we are certain that our carefully selected keynote speakers, panel chairs, panel discussants and quality audience will do justice to them and the expected growth in terms of engendering an enabling environment that promote further investment in the Nigerian telecom and ICT sector.”
Confirmed Panel Chairs and Panel Discussants
Panel Chair: Funke Opeke, MD/CEO, MainOne, “Formulation of Policy and Regulation for OTTs: Challenges and Prospects”.
Ms. Funke Opeke,
Panellists:
- Ikechukwu Nnamani, Managing Director/CEO, Medallion Communications Limited
- Wale Odeyemi, Managing Director/CEO, Vodacom Business Nigeria
- Shola Adeyemi, Director Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Airtel Networks
- Ikenna Ikeme, General Manager, Regulatory, MTN Nigeria
- Onochie Amasiani, Managing Director/CEO, Trefoil Networks Limited
- Arun Panda, CTO, Spectranet Limited
- Ibrahim Kabir, Chief Operating Officer, HD Technologies Limited
- Titi Akinsanmi, Head, Policy and Government Relations, Google West & Francophone Africa
- Yatish Gowreesunker, Head of Operations, Network, Unotelos Limited
- Francis Okoh, Business Development, Business Group Africa, PCCW Global
- NCC Representative
Panel Discussion
Panel Chair: Yusuf Kazure, MD/CEO, Galaxy Backbone, “Funding Telecoms and ICT Investment in Nigeria: How would the deficit in the Nigerian telecom infrastructure be financed”
Panellists:
- Mohamad Darwish, Managing Director/CEO, IHS Nigeria Limited
- Soji Maurice-Diya, Chief Commercial Officer, ATC Nigeria
- Ibrahim Dikko, Managing Director/CEO, Backbone Connectivity Network Nigeria Ltd.
- Lekan Balogun, Managing Director/CEO, Bitflux Communications Limited
- Wole Abu, Managing Director/CEO, Pan African Towers Limited
- Yemi Oshodi, Managing Director/CEO, Information Connectivity Solutions Limited
- Aminu Buhari, Managing Director/CEO, HD Technologies Limited
- NCC Representative
- NITDA Representative
Panel Discussion
Panel Chair, Ayotunde Coker, MD/CEO,Rack Centre Ltd “Regulation and Policies on Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity threats in Nigeria”
Panellists:
- Oyaje Idoko, Managing Director/CEO, Layer3 Limited
- Muhammed Rudman, President, Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
- Muyiwa Ogungboye, Managing Director/CEO, eStream Networks Limited
- Prof. Olayinka David-West, Academic Director, Lagos Business School
- Peter Osuere, Senior Manager, Business Solutions, Cyberspace Limited
- Ifeloju Alakija, Head, Regulatory Services, MainOne
- Dapo Akanbi, Managing Director/CEO, Telepro Consulting Servicing Limited
- Gboyega Ojuri, Managing Director/CEO, Juniper Solutions Ltd
- Malek Jaber, Enterprise Account Manager, FireEye META
- Michael Ayoade, Managing Director/CEO, DotMac Technologies Limited
- Olatunji Igbalajobi, Director of Infosec Development, Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN)
- Sean Hsu, President/CEO, Netcom Africa
- Adamu Garba, CEO, IPI Solutions Nigeria Limited
- Managing Director/CEO, IpNX Limited
- Managing Director/CEO, Radical Technology Network Limited
- Representative, Microsoft Nigeria
- NCC and NITDA’s Representatives
Panel Discussion
Panel Chair: Ahmed Adeniyi Ojikutu, President,Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN) “Eradication of the influx of cloned and fake phones and other telecoms devices in Nigeria: The role of NCC, ONSA, Nigerian Custom, SON, Nigerian Shippers’ Council and other Relevant Government Agencies”
Panellists:
- Osita A. Aboloma, Director General/Chief Executive, Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
- Representative, Nigerian Shippers’ Council
- Ezekiel Egboye, Chief Operating Officer, Rack Centre Limited
- Pradeep Kumar, Managing Director/CEO, Teletok Nigeria Limited
- Mayowa Adekoya, GM, Implementation, Sales & Support, Unotelos Limited
- Representative, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
- Representative, Office of the National Security Adviser
- Representative, OPPO Mobile Nigeria
- Representative, Nokia Nigeria
- Representative, Samsung Mobile Nigeria
- NCC Representative
- NITDA Representative
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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