Telecom
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
Google has launched its Search Live feature globally to over 200 countries, including Nigeria, where AI Mode is available, enabling voice-and-camera conversations in users’ preferred languages.
Powered by the new multilingual Gemini 3.1 Flash Live model, it delivers natural, real-time interactions via the Google app on Android or iOS—tap the Live icon under the Search bar.
Ideal for hands-free help, users can speak queries for audio replies, follow-ups, or web links. Camera integration adds visual context, like troubleshooting a shelving unit, or pairs with Google Lens for real-world chats.
From the app or Lens, Nigerians can now explore, learn, or solve tasks instantly, boosting everyday productivity worldwide.
Clean and reliable power for telecom networks in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone will be expanded following a $45 million investment by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in IPT PowerTech.
The investment targets countries where limited power supply continues to slow digital connectivity and broader economic participation, the institution stated earlier this week.
To enable this expansion, the IFC is providing a $45 million corporate financing package consisting of an A-loan of $27 million and $18 million in blended finance.
The blended portion is sourced from the Canada-IFC Blended Climate Finance Programme and the IDA20 Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility.
The initiative marks the IFC’s first direct infrastructure engagement in Liberia in a decade and in Sierra Leone in six years.
It will help scale solar- and battery-based power systems that reduce reliance on diesel and support greener, more resilient telecom networks.
By improving the quality and stability of power to telecom towers, the initiative will strengthen mobile coverage and ensure that households, schools, health centres, and small businesses can depend on consistent digital services, said the IFC.
The funding supports the modernisation, operation, and maintenance of 2 235 telecom sites across the three nations. More than 90% of these are located in off-grid or weak-grid locations.
With new solar and battery systems powering these sites, mobile networks will experience fewer outages and improved service quality.
Optimising the energy mix is estimated to reduce power costs for operators by up to 30% in Liberia, 26% in Sierra Leone, and 52% in Ethiopia.
This transition is also expected to cut emissions by more than 10 624 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Furthermore, the partnership will promote gender inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in technical, operational, and leadership roles within the sector, says the IFC.
This agreement reflects a shared vision for a greener telecom industry and empowers the company to scale its innovative energy platforms, according to Nabil Haddad, CEO of IPT PowerTech Group.
Reliable and affordable power for telecom networks is a cornerstone of Africa’s digital transformation, said Nathalie Kouassi-Akon, IFC regional director for West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.
Through this partnership, the institution is supporting a scalable, private sector-led solution that enables mobile operators to reach underserved and fragile communities more sustainably, added Kouassi-Akon.
The project advances the World Bank Group and African Development Bank’s Mission 300 initiative, which aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030.
Expedier has unveiled “Expedier for Business,” an online pro-banking platform to simplify global payments, multi-currency transactions, and financial operations for expanding companies.
Kingsley Madu
The tool centralizes payments, invoicing, payroll, and treasury into one secure dashboard, tackling challenges like fragmented systems and poor visibility that hinder international scaling.
Kingsley Madu, Co-Founder and CEO of Expedier, said: “African businesses are increasingly global… Expedier for Business was built to simplify how companies manage money across borders while maintaining visibility, control, and compliance.”
Key features include customizable dashboards for payments, invoices, and workflows; support for USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, and more; virtual cards; automated payroll/invoicing; currency swaps; and real-time tracking.
Security measures cover two-factor authentication, KYC/KYB verification, and team access controls.
As cross-border trade and remote work boom in Africa, the platform aids firms dealing with international suppliers, teams, and customers. It is now available for organizations scaling globally.
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