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Organizers Unveil Agenda for Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0

InnovationHub Africa, the organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) have announced the top agenda for the event.

Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS)
Now in its 9th year, the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of the economy to discuss ground-breaking ideas, trends, opportunities, and numerous verticals to accelerate innovation, attain global competitiveness and explore present innovative approaches to fixing existing problems, redundant economic playbooks, systems, and structures.
Disclosing the event’s agenda, Mr. Tony Ajah, the Programme Director of the Summit, says, “This year’s event with the theme Building a Culture of Innovation will explore how an innovative culture is essential for national development and provides opportunities for economic growth.
“As leading nations around the world have used the culture of innovation to improve the quality of their lives, Nigeria and Africa should not be left out.”
Mr. Ajah stressed that “To establish this culture of innovation, we must build strong institutions that leverage emerging technologies to solve critical local problems.
“Hence, NIS is designed to be the springboard of such insights and challenge the minds of stakeholders to begin leveraging innovative culture for global competitiveness and digital acceleration.”
The highlights of NIS2024 include the Nigeria Innovation Experience Talks (NiX Talks); Innovation Tours, Innovation Showcases & Exhibitions, Startup Pitch, the 2024 Nigeria Innovation Awards, and more.
NIS 9.0, which holds on 2nd October, 2024 at the Muson Centre, Lagos, will witness a plethora of speakers from government agencies, corporate organisations, investment groups, international bodies, research institutions, and leading startups in Nigeria and around the world. The event will also be live-streamed to a wider audience across Nigeria and beyond on our YouTube and Facebook pages.
Through previous editions, NIS has attracted over 10,000 delegates, 200 speakers and panellists, 100 tertiary institutions and research centres, 40 government ministries, attendees from 36 states, over 100 sponsors and partners, 40 countries in attendance, and over 85 award recipients.
These organisations play in key sectors ranging from governance, fintech, information technology, retail, e-commerce, banking & finance, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, foreign relations, diaspora communities, and foreign diplomats.
NIS has continued to partner with the world’s leading innovation providers from the academic community, government, and industry in order to connect Nigerian businesses and innovators to the global innovation ecosystem.
The 2024 edition of the Summit offers great opportunities through sponsorship, partnership, and exhibitions of innovative products, ideas, and services. Participation is open to all the stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. For more inquiries and participation, please visit: https://innovationsummit.ng/
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Glo Unveils Immersive Gaming Experience, Travel Saga

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.

Travel Saga is a story-driven, intricately connected role-playing game designed to provide the thrill, complexity, and competitive intensity of some of the most well-known action games in the world.
The game, which has been painstakingly optimized for mobile devices, redefines mobile gaming as a full-fledged digital battlefield by translating a console-grade experience onto data-enabled handsets.
Fundamentally, Travel Saga takes users on quick virtual journeys against recognizable international landscapes. In a dynamic, ever-evolving gaming environment, players are thrown into furious missions, fierce fights, and ever-expanding tales where talent, strategy, and endurance determine who rises through the ranks to become a true war hero.
In addition to the excitement of fighting, users are encouraged to go to various locations, take part in thrilling challenges, and participate in intense competition for in-app rewards like points and victory badges. With each encounter and accomplishment, the immersion increases with each level, maintaining momentum and excitement.
Flexible subscription plans with one-time or auto-renewal choices are available to subscribers for the service, which costs ₦100 per day and ₦250 per week. By dialing *70021#, customers can quickly subscribe and gain instant access to the action.
With Travel Saga, Glo reaffirms its dedication to innovation and high-end digital experiences, making top-notch gaming easily accessible to its customers. The game offers uninterrupted action, adventure, and competition, all smoothly supported by the Glo network.
Telecom
SHELT Named in Prestigious 2025 MSSP 250 List for Cybersecurity Excellence

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.
Telecom
Meta Names Ex-Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President

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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