E-Business
CWG Boss Inducted into ADA Hall of Fame
Austin Okere, founder and chief executive officer, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) Plc, has been inducted into the maiden Africa Digital Awards Hall of Fame for his sterling contribution in Information and Communication Technology development in Nigeria and Africa at the just concluded Africa Digital Awards Hall of Fame organized in Lagos by ICT Watch Africa Digital Network.
Speaking at the event at which Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, executive governor of Osun State was the special guest, Okere, in his speech remarked that Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, former EVC of NCC has achieved significant milestones in the Telecoms industry and is well on the way to accomplish more.
His appointment by President Goodluck Jonathan as Co-Chair of the Broadband Council has already began to yield much fruit, with a target to increase broadband penetration in the immediate term to 10%, and 25% within the next five years.
He also noted that the gap between the State governments and the Telecoms Operators in penetration strategy arising from Right of Way charges seems to be thawing, as the Lagos State Government under Governor Raji Fashola has seized the gauntlet by significantly slashing the perceived exorbitant fees.
He applauded the executive governor of Osun state for the immensely innovative Opon imo (tablet of knowledge) in Osun State which has improved the educational standard in the state and has received many international awards.
He highlighted the contribution of CWG PLC to Broadband penetration in Nigeria by working with the NUC (National Universities Commission) and the World Bank to connect 29 universities to the information super highway through the NgREN (Nigerian Research and Education Network) project.
The special guest, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, in his paper presentation titled “Deepening e-Governance, Transparency with Broadband Access”, highlighted the impact of Information and Communication Technology in Osun State, and how the deployment of appropriate technology riding on affordable broadband infrastructure helped him to detect and correct the leakages in their Revenue and also improved the educational system.
He noted that the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of his State moved from N300m (Three hundred million Naira) per month to N1.6billionper month without tax increment or increase in the number of tax payers.
Also, the Osun State government under the leadership of Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola has remarkably improved the educational system leveraging on the potentials of Information Communication Technology through the Opon Imo initiative.
Dr. Ernest Ndukwe (OFR) the chairman and chief host of the event who spearheaded the innovation of mobile telecommunication that most Nigerians enjoy today highlighted the efforts around making broadband available and affordable in the country.
According to him, to achieve this, stakeholders and various governors of different States ought to be sensitized about making sure ‘right of way’ is provided for the operators without punitive taxation, as Broadband penetration will hugely impact economic growth to the benefit of all.
He however, noted that some governors such as Lagos State’s Raji Fashola are already working in that direction and thus availing their citizens of this technology of the future. He took the opportunity to invite the other governors to also come on board.
“A good example is the recent drastic reduction on the cost of fiber links that pass through Lagos state”, he pointed out.
Other inductees included; Engr. Bayo Banjo, chairman, Nigeria Internet Group (NIG) Emmanuel Ekuwem, chairman, Teledom Group, Engr. Lanre Ajayi, president, Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) amongst others.
Temu, the global online marketplace, has joined the International Trademark Association (INTA) as a corporate member and serves on its Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.
INTA is a global association that brings together more than 6,700 organizations, representing over 37,000 trademark professionals and brand owners across 181 countries. By joining INTA, Temu deepens its commitment to building a trusted online marketplace and advancing global IP protection through broader, cross-industry collaboration.
“INTA welcomes TEMU’s willingness to engage in anticounterfeiting initiatives, including in the Association’s annual Anticounterfeiting Workshop and Online Takedown Certificate Program which serve to share best practices and connect stakeholders,” said Alastair Gray, Director of Anti-Counterfeiting, INTA. “Constructive collaboration with these efforts can contribute to the protection of intellectual property rights for INTA members and support the removal of counterfeit products from the platform which ultimately protects consumers.”
At the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting held in San Diego in May, Temu participated in the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee Roundtable, serving as a moderator to facilitate discussions among brand owners, online platforms, and government officials on emerging technologies, best practices for collaboration, and strategies to strengthen global anti-counterfeiting efforts.
“Joining INTA and serving on its Anti-Counterfeiting Committee reflects Temu’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a trustworthy online shopping experience,” said a Temu spokesperson. “We value collaboration with industry peers and stakeholders and are dedicated to advancing collective efforts in intellectual property protection.”
Temu also participates in INTA-led online workshops, including the Online Platform Notice and Takedown Certification Program, which outlines the latest procedures and best practices used by e-commerce platforms and social media companies. These workshops aim to enhance the quality and accuracy of rights-holder notices, promoting more effective takedown processes and content moderation.
Since launching in 2022, Temu has made significant investments in IP enforcement. Its measures include comprehensive seller vetting and compliance training, 24/7 algorithmic monitoring with manual review, a dedicated IP protection portal and brand registry to streamline takedown submissions, and an internal enforcement team that handles claims with speed and accuracy.
China’s Huawei Technologies unveiled an AI computing system on Saturday that an industry expert said rivals Nvidia’s most advanced product, as the company aims to expand its footprint in the country’s booming AI sector.
The CloudMatrix 384 system made its public debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), a three-day event in Shanghai, attracting a large crowd to Huawei’s booth with its showcase of cutting-edge AI innovations.
The system has attracted significant interest from the global AI community since Huawei (HWT.UL) first introduced it in April. Industry analysts see it as a direct challenger to Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72, the most advanced system-level offering currently available from the U.S. chipmaker.
In an April article, Dylan Patel, founder of semiconductor research firm SemiAnalysis, stated that Huawei now possesses AI system capabilities that could surpass those of Nvidia.
Huawei staff at its WAIC booth declined to comment when asked to introduce the CloudMatrix 384 system.
A spokesperson for Huawei did not respond to questions.
Huawei has become widely regarded as China’s most promising domestic supplier of chips essential for AI development, even though the company faces U.S. export restrictions.
Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang told Bloomberg in May that Huawei had been “moving quite fast” and named the CloudMatrix as an example.
The CloudMatrix 384 system features 384 of Huawei’s latest 910C chips and, according to SemiAnalysis, surpasses Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 in certain performance metrics, despite the latter using 72 B200 chips.
SemiAnalysis attributes this performance advantage to Huawei’s strong system design, which offsets the lower power of individual chips by leveraging a greater number of them and incorporating system-level innovations.
Huawei describes the system as utilizing a “supernode” architecture that enables ultra-high-speed interconnectivity between chips.
In June, Zhang Pingan, CEO, Huawei Cloud confirmed that the CloudMatrix 384 was already operational on Huawei’s cloud platform.
Transcorp Hotels Plc has delivered a stellar performance in the first half of 2025, recording a 60% year-on-year surge in revenue to ₦47.57 billion, up from ₦29.72 billion in H1 2024. Gross profit climbed 71% to ₦36.21 billion, maintaining a strong 76% margin despite inflation and operational headwinds.
The hospitality giant, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, also announced an interim dividend payout of ₦1.024 billion — offering ₦0.10 per 50 kobo ordinary share to shareholders.
In a bold move, the company unveiled Nigeria’s largest corporate venue — the 5,000-seat Transcorp Centre — staking its claim as the new leader in event hospitality. Chairman Emmanuel Nnorom described the results as proof of Transcorp Hotels’ transformative strategies and unwavering investor commitment. MD/CEO Uzo Oshogwe attributed the success to relentless execution and a resilient business model.
Transcorp Hotels, renowned for iconic assets like Transcorp Hilton Abuja and its digital platform Aura, says it isn’t just leading Nigeria’s hospitality sector — it’s redefining excellence across Africa.
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