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Microsoft, Nokia Take Agric, Educational Solutions to Calabar
Microsoft and Nokia are targeting solutions to fan up agricultural and educational transformations in the country at Innovation Forum 2014 to be hosted by Cross Rivers State Government.
The 2014 Innovation Forum organized by Microsoft and Nokia holds in partnership with Dahlberg, a global development advisors, in order to brainstorm and agree initial action plans on how innovation and technology solution can be deployed in the two key sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
The forum, scheduled for April 11 at the Tinapa Lakeside Hotel in Calabar, will look at ICT innovation in Education and Agriculture as key drivers for the country’s development and at state level, with a special focus on Cross River State.
It would also provide a great platform for public-private partnerships across the widest number of stakeholders including governments, businesses, academia, civil society and local entrepreneurs.
Speaking on the Forum at a press conference, at the weekend, Mr. Odo Effiong, special adviser to the Cross Rivers State Governor on ICT, described the State as delighted to host the forum, adding that the administration has been focusing on other sectors, particularly ICT as means to end excess dependence on oil.
According to him, the choice areas-agriculture and education, was timely, highlighting that 70% of the State population are mostly farmers and are expected to benefit from solutions expected to be unleashed at the Forum.
“We want to see how technology can be used to change the mentality of our people and reposition farmers in the State, who make about 70% of the population. We are excited partner Nokia, Microsoft and other stakeholders who are interested in using ICT to better the worth of the rural dwellers as well.
“We are re-strategizing on ICT usage. We are thinking outside the box by not depending on oil as the only source of revenue or to build our developmental plans on oil. For instance, 60 out of 242 public schools in the State have been upgraded with ICT facilities to meet the educational quests of our people,” he said, adding that they the State had partnered with Microsoft on several areas to maximize technological trends to improve on educational programmes.
Earlier, Mr. Chuma Ukeagu, director, Public Sector, Microsoft Nigeria, said that the platform-Innovation Forum should be viewed from its national relevance as issues discussed revolve round e-health, e-governance, agriculture, education, among others.
“For Example, the unemployment situation in the country should be seen from the perspective of curriculum disconnect. By the time someone graduates from school, is there anything to lay hands on as models to direct the focus. So, we in Microsoft have discovered that one of the ways to address this challenge is by digitalizing the curriculum.
“It does not stop there. We want to make sure that someone can actually get information on starting up a business, write a business oriented proposal and the likes. So, we have dedicated a portal to that effect,” he said.
He maintained that Microsoft has been on the vanguard for Nigeria’s knowledge base economy quests.
From Nokia’s perspective, Mr. Olumide Balogun, senior product manager, Nokia West Africa, said that the Mobile devices company described the Innovation Forum 2014 as invention inclined.
He added, it is an opportunity to reach out to the software developers’ community, aiding them to articulate solutions capable of re-inventing the primary economic sectors to be focused on during the Forum.
Also, Ijeoma Abazie, head, corporate Affairs, Microsoft Nigeria, said at least 12 developers are expected to make presentations on solutions to galvanize education and agricultural sectors in the State and Nigeria in general.
She said, some of the developers have already demonstrated and implemented such solutions in other few States.
“The Forum was introduced in 2012; this year, we will be focusing on agriculture and discussing it on a national scale and zero-in on Cross River State. The Forum dwells on the usage of innovations and technology orientation solutions to spur our national competitiveness. Developers are coming with their solutions to give farmers hope, among other important discussions to be looked at,” she added.
Studies have actually shown the link between ICT and national competitiveness hence the imperativeness of the Forum in driving Federal Government’s vision 20:2020 agenda.

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LG Nigeria Begins Nationwide Search for Oldest Working TV, Rewards Loyalty with AI QNED Upgrade

LG Electronics has announced the launch of a nationwide campaign aimed at celebrating decades of customer loyalty and technological heritage by searching for the oldest still-functioning LG television sets across the country.

The initiative, themed “The Oldest LG TV”, seeks to honour long-time customers whose LG screens have stood the test of time, while introducing them to the future of home entertainment through LG’s advanced AI QNED TVs.
For generations, LG televisions have been more than an electronic device in Nigerian homes, they have been silent witnesses to family milestones, cultural moments and shared memories.
This campaign bridges nostalgia with innovation, acknowledging the emotional connection Nigerians have built with the brand while showcasing LG’s leadership in AI-powered display technology.
The campaign features a storytelling -driven narrative that highlights community, heritage and the evolution of viewing experiences. Participants are invited to share the stories behind their long-serving LG TVs, transforming everyday screens into symbols of trust, resilience and innovation.

In creative twist, the campaign also introduces LG’s AI-enabled televisions as responsive companions that understand viewer preferences, recommend content and enhance picture quality in real time. This shift from nostalgia to futuristic interactivity underscores LG’s continued commitment to delivering smarter, more personalized entertainment solutions.
To participate, simply visit https://lgsearchcampaign.vercel.app/, upload a photo or video of your old LG TV and share the story behind it – how long you’ve had it and the memories it holds.
The winner walks away with a brand-new LG AI QNED TV, effectively trading legacy for luxury.
At its core, this campaign reminds us that technology is not only about pixels and processors, but about people. It’s about the laughter in the living rooms, the silence during tense match moments and the comfort of family routines.
By celebrating the oldest TVs still standing strong, LG is celebrating the people who kept the on, families who trusted the brand through changing times and evolving technologies. In doing so, LG isn’t just upgrading television, it’s upgrading memories into the future.
According to Mr. Choongbae Seok, General Manager, Media Entertainment Solutions, LG Electronics Nigeria, “The journey from our classic CRT Televisions to today’s AI QNED technology reflects how far both our customers and our innovation have come. Those early sets were built to last, and many are still functioning today, a testament to durability and consumer trust. This initiative allows us to honour that legacy while introducing a new era of intelligent viewing, where the screen does more than show content; it adapts, learns and enhances every moment”.
LG Display 2026 TV Models at InnoFest
LG Electronics (LG), a leader in AI-powered solutions for the home, outlined plans to accelerate growth in emerging markets at LG InnoFest 2026 MEA. The event, held in Abu Dhabi, provided a forum to share LG’s strategic direction and market outlook with regional partners. At the exhibition, LG displayed its premium 2026 AI TV lineup focusing heavily on advanced processing power, smarter picture and sound technologies. The flagship OLED evo G6 and 100-inch Micro RGB evo TVs are powered by the new Alpha 11 AI processor Gen 3 enabling faster and more intelligent performance. The OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV, an ultra-slim television designed to sit flush against the wall like artwork uses true wireless connectivity, reducing cable clutter and creating a cleaner, minimal setup.
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AfCFTA, AGRA Collaborate to Reduce Non-tariff Barriers to Intra-African Food Trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nonprofit organisation Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), towards improving agricultural trade in the continent.

On the margins of the 39th African Union Summit over the weekend when the MoU was signed, Wamkele Mene, secretary-general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, said the three-year ‘Agriculture Trade Action Plan’, was created to ensure better distribution of food products and solve enduring food insecurity for producers, processors and consumers across the continent.
“The continent of Africa in the last few years has been undergoing a food crisis. Africa has the grains but we continue to be a net food importer.” The Secretariat would leverage on the “technical skills,” and “the expertise of AGRA combined with trade tools to enable movement of agric products across the African continent.”
“The main objective is to reduce the cost of food import bill in Africa,” he added.
On its website, AGRA says it is an African-led institution focused on scaling agricultural innovations that help smallholder farmers to increase incomes, live better, and improve food security.
Mene said the Secretariat had spent the last three years working on the plan that is expected to “reduce the cost of food and help to develop agro processing industries. Ministers of trade will adopt it and take it to heads of state for adoption,” he said.
Alice Ruhweza, president of AGRA said the partnership was about “virtual water.”
“When we trade maize, citrus and processed dairy across borders, we’re also trading the water we use to produce them,” she said “And by integrating our markets, water-abundant regions can nourish water-scarce regions,” she said.
AGRA and the AfCFTA said they will commit to protecting food systems from drought and floods, by linking food corridors and food baskets into agro-processing zones that utilise sustainable water management
“We will empower smallholder farmers to ensure the free trade prosperity reaches farmers and youth who farm our land and protect our streams,” they promised, with the end goal being that “ no child goes to bed hungry.” “Let this partnership prove that when Africa trades with itself, it feeds itself,” Ruhweza said.
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African Leaders Highlights Africa’s AI Ambitions

African leaders used the AU Summit in Addis Ababa over the weekend to sharpen the continent’s technology agenda, with Ethiopia positioning artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure and connectivity as pillars of Africa’s economic future.

Opening the 39th African Union Summit, Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed outlined an ambitious vision to place Africa at the forefront of the global AI race, anchored by Ethiopia’s plan to launch what he described as Africa’s first AI-focused university.
“In 2020, Ethiopia established Africa’s first Artificial Intelligence Institute. Building on this foundation, we are preparing to launch an AI university anchored in the philosophy of Medemer, purposeful collaboration, to unite human values with machine intelligence and position Africa as a global leader in the age of intelligence,” Abiy told delegates. “
He framed AI not as a standalone sector, but as a cross-cutting enabler for governance, industry and social development. “Every river we manage, every city we design, and every digital platform we deploy must generate resilience, opportunity and dignity,” Abiy said. He further linked digital transformation to Agenda 2063’s long-term prosperity goals.
Beyond AI, the high-powered AU summit discussions highlighted digital identity, cross-border connectivity and telecom expansion as critical building blocks for an integrated African market. Ethiopia’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 roadmap, including its Faida digital ID ecosystem, was cited as a model for secure, interconnected public services.
Abiy pointed to aviation and telecom infrastructure as key accelerators for economic development across the continent. “Through Ethiopian Airlines, we connect people and markets. Ethio Telecom is expanding partnerships across Africa to bridge the digital divide,” he said.
The Ethiopian leader added that large-scale infrastructure projects are designed to anchor Africa deeper into global value chains.
The broader summit tech agenda also touched on regulatory harmonisation, digital trade and data governance, with leaders emphasizing that continental cooperation is essential to avoid fragmented digital markets.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the need for inclusive innovation, telling delegates that Africa’s digital rise must be “people-centered and opportunity-driven,” while African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stressed coordinated policy frameworks to accelerate adoption.
“AI capability, digital infrastructure and unified regulation are no longer optional ambitions, but strategic imperatives shaping the continent’s competitiveness in the intelligence era,” he said.
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