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Huawei Partners TD Africa on Clean, Digital Power Solutions for Nigeria
Huawei Technologies, a leading global provider of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices has partnered with TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech, services and lifestyle products to launch a suite of revolutionary digital power solutions targeted at various categories of users in the Nigerian market.
Justin Tinsey, Principal Consultant on Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd in
The well-attended launch event was held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Tech Experience Centre, Yudala Heights in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Chioma Ekeh, chief executive officer (CEO), TD Africa identified the perennial public power supply challenge in Nigeria as an opportunity for Huawei’s Digital Power solutions.
Mrs. Ekeh referenced the instability in the global crude oil market which has been worsened by the ongoing war in Ukraine, while also citing environmental concerns and issues with ensuring a steady and affordable supply of crude oil products such as petroleum and diesel, among others in Nigeria, as factors necessitating a shift away from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Addressing guests at the event, she said: ‘‘The new money will come from digital energy. I encourage our partners to embrace these products which are being unveiled here today as they represent one of the avenues of making new money.’’
In his presentation, Justin Tinsey, principal consultant on Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd in Nigeria, disclosed that the launch of the company’s Digital Power Solution in Nigeria is motivated by the desire to drive down energy costs, while also playing its part in establishing a greener future built on sustainable, stable and cost-efficient electricity supply in the country, in line with its long-term vision of global carbon neutrality.
While introducing the company’s Digital Power Solution which cuts across Residential, Commercial/Industrial and Utility Scale, Justin recalled that Huawei is currently one of the market leaders in global PV inverter shipments, with its Fusionsolar PV solution proving a popular choice worldwide.
He identified the Huawei Intelligent Power Mate Solution or iSitePower-M as the ideal solution for homes or residential users, delivering reliable 6kVA power round-the-clock in a flexible and compact configuration unit of power and battery.
The solution, he revealed, also uses every available energy, including solar, grid and Distributed Generation (D.G), with assured resistance to power grid jumps, high voltage and in-built anti-surge current for high-power loads, along with a five-year warranty.
According to Justin, the iSitePower-M is guaranteed to reduce household energy costs by 50-70%, while equally delivering green, stable and sustainable electricity with robust load capacity.
He added that Huawei residential ESS are better known for their latest technology, lithium iron phosphate, user reliability, their aesthetic design which is suitable for homes, 100% depth of discharge, quick commissioning, parallel connection of up to 45kWh, excellent safety and pack level optimization.
Further, he introduced the Huawei iSitePower-S, the commercial and industrial option, as a stable and low-cost power solution ideal for no-grid access areas such as remote villages or islands, primary schools and clinics or border checkpoints and camps.
Describing it as a Hybrid Solar Power System Architecture, Justin stated that the solution is simple, reliable and efficient, even as he noted that the solution is enjoying positive reviews from users such as banks and other large apartment owners, due to its utility and other exciting benefits.
Furthermore, he stated that Huawei’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar solutions for enterprises contribute to reduced power consumption costs, increase energy yield by 30% with optimizers and provide active safety for solar systems to prevent arc faults which create heat and potentially lead to electrical fires.
On Utility Scale solutions, Justin disclosed that this combines the FusionSolar 6.0 and Utility Smart PV Solution.
He affirmed that this option refers to a Full-stack Mini Grid Solar Solution, adding that it is guaranteed to reduce the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) by 15%, while also achieving higher yields, active safety and grid forming.
‘‘The smart ecosystem for energy efficiency is rapidly evolving globally and Huawei’s Digital Power department is at the center of its development.
“Smart power residential solutions, as evident by our iSite PowerM — to large-scale commercial and industrial as well as utility-scale solutions – as evident by Huawei’s iSitePower-S and Fusion Solar solutions – are leading the smart ecosystem revolution,’’ Justin stated.
Also justifying the relevance of the Huawei Digital Power Solution, Victor Koyier, Key Account Manager, Renewable Energy for Huawei Technologies in Nigeria, disclosed that renewable energy is set to become the major global energy source by 2050, while adding that there has been an observed rise in interest for solar power solutions in Africa and Nigeria, in particular.
He identified other digital power solutions within the Huawei bouquet to include its UPS which has a wide range application for various categories of users; while also introducing the SmartLi, Huawei’s revolutionary small smart lithium battery.
Earlier, Niyi Onabanjo, head, Corporates/DMFI Sales at TD Africa, restated the company’s dominant position in the technology distribution ecosystem in the sub-region as the key driver of trade revolution across Africa and with a growing partner database of over 2000 resellers.
He added that TD Africa is in a strong position to take Huawei’s Digital Power Solution to the nooks and crannies of the market as part of its mission of making products and services accessible, affordable and usable across Africa through its efficient distribution network.
The event witnessed the attendance of several channel partners drawn from TD Africa’s extensive database, as well as key officials from both Huawei and TD Africa.
University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has officially banned skitmaking, content creation and other video recording activities within its campus and hostels without prior authorization.
Mrs. Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, head of Communication, UNILAG, in a statement, said that the ban followed growing concern over the increasing use of university facilities for unapproved video productions, including comedy skits, vox pops and film shoots.
“The attention of the University Management has been drawn to the rising use of the University premises, including hostels and other facilities, for shooting of films, videos, skits, and similar cinematographic activities without proper authorisation,” parts of the statement read.
According to UNILAG, the decision aims to safeguard the institution’s image, maintain decorum within the academic environment, and ensure that its premises are not misrepresented in online or public content.
The university emphasized that any individual, whether a student, staff member, or external party, must seek and obtain formal approval from the institution’s Communication Unit before carrying out any form of recording or production on campus.
While acknowledging the importance of creative expression and media engagement, UNILAG maintained that all such activities must comply with its established rules and procedures to preserve order and safety.
The statement also appealed to members of the university community and the general public to strictly adhere to the new directive “in the interest of order, safety, and collective responsibility”.
Multichoice Nigeria Limited has been been ordered by Lagos Court to pay damages for breaching consumer rights, in rulings hailed by regulators as victories for consumer protection.
In Lagos, the High Court presided over by Justice R. O. Olukolu awarded ₦5 million in damages against Multichoice for unlawfully disconnecting a paid DStv subscription belonging to Mr. Ben Onuora.
The court held that the disruption caused undue hardship to the subscriber and his family, and ordered the company to reconnect the service and extend the subscription to cover the lost period.
The judgment cited Sections 130, 136, and 142–145 of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018.
Reacting to the judgments, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) described them as landmark decisions that reinforce Nigeria’s consumer protection framework.
In a statement signed by Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, director of Corporate Affairs for Mr. Tunji Bello, executive vice chairman, FCCPC, said the rulings demonstrate the effectiveness of judicial enforcement under the FCCPA.
“These outcomes strengthen consumer confidence and marketplace accountability,” Bello said, commending the judiciary and encouraging consumers to continue seeking redress through lawful channels.
Between March and August 2025, the FCCPC facilitated recoveries exceeding ₦10 billion for consumers across 30 sectors, according to the Commission.
The FCCPC reiterated its commitment to promoting fair markets and protecting consumer rights nationwide.
MultiChoice Group is set to delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on December 10 2025, after Canal+ secured control of more than 90% of its shares, effectively completing its takeover of the African pay-TV giant.
The Group, in a notice to shareholders at the weekend, announced that trading of its shares on both the JSE and A2X will be suspended from Monday, October 27, 2025.
The official delisting date of December 10 is pending regulatory approvals from the JSE, A2X, and the Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank.
Canal+, a French media conglomerate and subsidiary of Vivendi, crossed the 90% shareholding threshold, enabling it to invoke Section 124(1) of South Africa’s Companies Act.
This legal provision allows Canal+ to compulsorily acquire all remaining MultiChoice shares from shareholders who did not accept its offer.
According to the notice, Canal+ will acquire the remaining shares on the same terms and offer price presented during the takeover bid.
“The Remaining MultiChoice Shareholders are reminded of their rights to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction within 30 business days after receiving the Notice in terms of section 124(2) of the Companies Act (“Section 124(2) Rights”).” The notice read.
If no legal challenges are raised, Canal+ will complete the compulsory acquisition six weeks after the notice date, finalising MultiChoice’s transition into a wholly owned subsidiary of the French media group.
The delisting will mark the end of MultiChoice’s 6-year presence on the JSE, where it was listed in 2019 following its spin-off from Naspers.
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