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Pomp, Ceremony @ 5-Star Presentation of TD Mobile

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(L-R) picture shows Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, GMD of Fidelity bank; Mr.Lucas Dada, ED of Etisalat; Mr. Mattew Willsher, Etisalat CEO; and Leo-Stan  Ekeh, chairman, Zinox Group at the unveiling of TD Mobile
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Glamour and glitz were out in force at the weekend as the crème of the Nigerian society and elsewhere line lined up the red carpet for official unveiling of TD Mobile, the revolutionary scion of Technology Distributions (TD) Ltd, sub Saharan Africa’s’ largest ICT Distributions company.

The five-star event held at the prestigious Expo Centre of the prestigious Eko Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos drew who is who in Nigeria; top celebrities; and musical acts.

The guest included: CEOs of top banks in Nigeria like: Phillips Oduoza of UBA Plc; Nnamdi Okonkwo of Fidelity Bank; and Herbert Wigwe of Access Bank.

A-list musical acts like Naeto C, JMartins, Inyanya, Teckno Emma Nyra and a host of others also headlined the event.

Mrs Gozy Ijogun, business manager of TD-Mobile, in her welcome address, cited the desire to win and to further expand the frontiers of internet access as driving motivation behind the launch of TDMobile.

Her words: “We are well aware that despite the increasing growth rate in the ICT industry, over sixty percent of Nigerians still have limited access to the internet.

“TDMobile is the window to the world of access. Our aim is to bridge the divides between the rich and the poor, between the young and the old, between East and West and between North and South through the distribution of a range of smart devices such as Phones, Phablets, Tablets, Laptops, Mobile Printers and devices. We are focused on distribution of genuine Mobile devices  through our hundreds of Partners that will radically change the way we live and do business.” She added

She paid glowing tributes to partner organizations such as HP, Nokia, Toshiba, Dell, Lenovo, IBM, among others and to the TD Mobile team for the support and hard work which went into making the launch a reality.
 
Ime Umoh, managing director of HP Computers, hailed the launch of TD Mobile as a timely response to the dynamic and changing face of the industry and end-user requirements.

According to him, we are living in a technology-mediated world; one in which the customers demand more and more innovative solutions not only in the area of pervasive devices but in other modes as well. In his view, the successful launch of TDMobile is testimony to the vision of the Management of Zinox Group especially that of its Chairman Leo Stan Ekeh, who has continued to drive changes in the ICT industry.

In his Keynote address, Mr. Mattew Wilshire, chief executive officer of Etisalat Nigeria, saw a congruence between the indefatigable Nigerian spirit and the launch of TDMobile. In his words:

“I have been in this country for only about 18 months but I have been impressed about a number of things with this country. The most striking is the people. Nigerians are a resilient, vibrant people who love to take on new challenges and this is crystallized in the launch of new companies as the one we are witnessing today.

“It’s not an easy task but it is a similar story to ours at Etisalat as we are just six years old but we are proud to be associated with TDMobile as major partners.  I am optimistic that the launch of TDMobile signifies the beginning of a new dawn in the area of access to technology for Nigerians and we are glad to be a part of that.”

Mr. Stan Ekeh, chairman/chief executive officer of the Zinox Group, in a landmark speech, traced the history of the organization and also offered an insight into the future with the launch of TDMobile.

“ We are keen to expand the market and move from being the biggest ICT distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa to the  number one position in Africa and this we intend to achieve in the next 18months”. Mr.Ekeh said from October 2nd, Technology Distributions Ltd will split into three arms: TD-Mobile, TD- Mainstream and TD Solutions and Services distributions .He also announced that the group has raised N18B for expansion and our financiers insist we invest a percentage to expand TDGroup while a reasonable percentage is meant for Research and Development and local capacity building in support of the new local content policy of the federal government in the ICT sector. He appreciated the fund syndicators for the trust and assured of prudent use of the fund.  He also said part of the money raised will be for the establishment in Abuja of the single largest ICT Service and Support Center and Products Showroom in Africa. These will be commissioned before end of November this year and subsequently in other regions in Nigeria. “We are fulfilling these commitments this year” Mr.Ekeh said. He also announced the selection of TD Champions this year and assured that partners shall be selected based on their total achievement and winners shall in addition to other perks, will enjoy the benefit of direct mentorship by him.

Mr Ekeh also talked about a 24hour intelligent Hub that will go live in the month of November to support end users of ICT products from credible brands.

This and the authentication system will help reduce the abuse of the Nigerian ICT market with fake products.

He also assured friends, the Press and Partners of the Group, that the Group is tinkering listing in the stock Market but that is after achieving number One position in the whole of Africa. He advised all stakeholders in the industry to expect major global positive disruptions in the ICT sector and should be prepare to take advantage of these.

The event ended with a worldclass movie like multimedia presentation by TD-Mobile.


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IHS Nigeria, UNICEF Donate Oxygen Plant to Bridge Health Gap in River State

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IHS Nigeria and its implementing partner, the United Nations Child Education Fund (UNICEF) has expressed satisfaction that the Oxygen Plant recently donated to Rivers State is helping to bridge the health Gap in the state and its environs.

This observation was made recently when officials from IHS Nigeria and UNICEF, carried out a project inspection visit to the plant located at the General Hospital in Eleme, Rivers State.

During the handing over of the oxygen plant to the Rivers State Government in 2024, the facility was reported to have a production capacity of 123 oxygen cylinders and 720,000 litres of oxygen every 24 hours.

The plant was built under a Public-Private Partnership involving UNICEF, the Canadian Government, IHS Nigeria, in partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Health through the State Hospital Management Board.

Speaking during the visit to the facility yesterday, the Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, Titilope Oguntuga, noted that the oxygen plant has saved lives and is helping to bridge health gaps in the eight other states where similar plants are located.

She further explained that the visit reflects the organisation’s commitment “not only to create opportunities for impact but to also continue supporting the healthcare industry by carrying out such interventions that directly impact individuals and saves lives. This plant is one of the nine oxygen plants we have built across the federation,” she said.

“We are particularly excited that it is helping to bridge health gaps—not just in Rivers State and its environs, but in all the states where the plants are currently located.”

Oguntuga informed that in terms of sustainability “we focus our intervention sustainability on four pillars; ethics and governance, education and economic growth, environment and climate change and finally, people and communities”.

She added that “the visit to the Rivers State oxygen plant is to have an assessment of how well the plant is functioning, the impact it is currently making and to generally understand how the operation is going”.

On his part, Chief of UNICEF Field Office, Port Harcourt, Dr Anslem Audu, stated that the plant has been very functional and useful to the people of Rivers State. According to him, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of patients needed oxygen and oxygen was not available. So many children will come down with pneumonia and it will become an emergency, they will need oxygen, but oxygen is not available in the hospital. But with this plant now available no child will die because of lack of oxygen in the hospital. The era of lack of oxygen is no longer there.

Audu added that “You can practically visit any of the hospitals in Port Harcourt and find out that they have oxygen and the product is from this plant all thanks to IHS Nigeria, the Canadian Government and UNICEF”.

The UNICEF field officer, who confirmed that the plant is functioning optimally, said it is producing enough oxygen for the state’s needs.

In his words, “The partnership between these three organizations and the Ministry of Health in Rivers State has really worked, and we are reaping the benefits of the partnership.

He urged the implementing partners, especially the government, to also invest in the sustainability of the facility by providing a source of electricity for the plant to be more functional.

Earlier, the Medical Director Eleme General Hospital, Dr Leechi-Okere Clarabelle, noted that since the day of the unveiling, the plant has been functioning very well. Commenting on impact he noted that “We’ve had success stories whereby oxygen is distributed to public hospitals in the state, including the two teaching hospitals in the state and then we have also extended distribution to some private hospitals within the state.

“We have two hubs that serve as storage and distribution points because of the location of the plant. We produce here and store somewhere in Port Harcourt so that people who come from a far distance can get oxygen from these hubs.

 


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JAMB Accuses Student of Securing Admission through Identity Fraud

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Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has accused a 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate of manipulating his identity and engaging in online blackmail.

JAMB Accuses Student of Securing Admission through Identity Fraud

Fabian Benjamin, head of public affairs, JAMB, issued a statement on the matter on Thursday.

He said one Chinedu Okeke, currently a 400-level Medicine and Surgery student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), gained admission in 2021 while claiming to be from Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos state.

JAMB said Okeke’s national identification number (NIN) records from 2021 confirm his Lagos origin.

The board stated it does not alter candidate information provided through NIN.

The board, however, said the 400-level student, who is facing potential challenges for incorrect credentials, is now claiming that it retrieved the wrong details for him from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in 2021.

“[This] is unequivocally false, aimed at fabricating a defence for his case,” Benjamin said.

“The evidence suggests that Chinedu altered his records as filled in 2021 before registering for the 2025 UTME, a fact confirmed by even his advocates.”

The board questioned why a 400-level medical student would seek to study mechanical engineering in 2025, especially with “inconsistencies in his claims.”

JAMB alleged that Okeke “took advantage” of Lagos state’s quota in 2021, thereby obstructing the admission opportunities for other deserving candidates from the state.

It added that he then “attempted to manipulate his details with the NIMC” to unjustly claim representation from Anambra state in 2025.

The board criticised “online advocates” for “actively reaching out to Chinedu’s parents to extract emotional narratives rather than factual clarifications, neglecting to seek information directly from the university.”

JAMB affirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate records and preventing candidates from exploiting loopholes.

It warned that if UNN confirms any inconsistencies, it would notify the Medical and Dental Council to consider delisting Okeke.

“When a nation trivialises illegalities, it breeds a future fraught with potential criminality,” Benjamin’s statement concluded.


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Check Point Report Finds Africa as Top Target for Cyber-attacks

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Africa has become the most targeted region globally for cyber-attacks in the first quarter of 2025, according to new research from Check Point Software Technologies. The company’s Q1 2025 Global Cyber Attack Report reveals a steep rise in malicious activity as the continent continues to accelerate its Digital transformation.

Ethiopia emerged as the most targeted country in Africa during the reporting period. FakeUpdates ranked as the most common malware, while 80% of malicious files across the continent were delivered via e-mail. In contrast, 62% of threats in SA were distributed via the web.

On average, organisations in Africa faced 3 325 cyber-attacks per week – a staggering 72% above the global average of 1 938 attacks per organisation.

Check Point Software unpacked the findings at a media roundtable in Johannesburg. Eli Smadja, global research group manager at Check Point, provided a detailed overview of Africa’s evolving cyber threat landscape, which he said is increasingly defined by AI-powered threats, ransomware, infostealers, edge device vulnerabilities and cloud-based risks.

Among the most concerning developments was the discovery of a previously undocumented multi-stage backdoor, dubbed Stealth Soldier, currently being deployed in cyber operations targeting North African government entities. The malware forms part of a broader command-and-control infrastructure used in spear-phishing campaigns.

Smadja noted a growing trend in malware designed to bypass AI detection systems.

“These aren’t aimed at advanced large language models (LLMs), but rather at lower-level ones,” he said. “It’s about LLM evasion – fooling the AI and manipulating prompts.”

Despite the increasing use of AI in cyber security, Smadja cautioned against over-reliance on AI-driven defence systems. “AI still requires human prompting.”

Check Point is advocating for a zero trust model and a holistic, automated and consolidated approach to cyber security. This includes centralised threat visibility and simplified controls to protect against ransomware, phishing, data theft and vulnerabilities at the edge.

“Just having something at the perimeter isn’t enough,” Smadja said. “Cyber-attacks are not just targeting PCs or servers anymore. For instance, we’ve seen state-sponsored attacks aimed at fuel pumps to disrupt national supply chains.”

He highlighted the importance of understanding external risk – threats originating outside the organisation – especially as AI-driven ransomware and attacks on third-party service providers continue to rise.

“Printers, for example, are a major attack vector,” he added. “They’re often network-connected, and threat actors can exploit them to gain broader access.”

Credentials, Smadja noted, are also a lucrative commodity on the dark web, often selling for around $500.

 


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