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Reliance Infosystems Emerges Digital Transformation Provider of the Year @ GITTA 2021
At the 11th edition of the Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards 2021 themed, “Rewarding and Promoting Excellence in Digital Innovations”, Reliance Infosystems, a global ICT organization headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, received the digital transformation provider of the year award under the African Digital Economy Awards Category.
The Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards (GITTA) remains an authentic platform that brings together decision-makers and stakeholders in the IT and telecoms sector to acknowledge, spotlight, and reward organizations as well as industry leaders that have satisfied the required criteria and performed admirably.
Just like Akin Naphtal Chief Executive Officer of Instinct Wave, said: “We cannot underestimate the role of technology and digitization and its importance to national development and the development of the entire continent of Africa.
“Hence we recognize the impact of ICT and telecommunication on the economy and business world at large and for this reason, GITTA strives to encourage the birth of innovative technologies by recognizing exceptional initiatives that have made a positive difference, revamped corporate structure, and spearheaded digital transformation across private and public sectors in Africa. So, it is no surprise that Reliance Infosystems bagged this prestigious award on October 29th, 2021.
Reliance Infosystems remains unrivaled in the IT space with a track record of pioneering digital transformation across a broad spectrum of industries as well as an impressive array of distinguished awards, milestones, and public recognitions certifying its proclaimed capabilities.
As an eight-time winner of the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year award, a two-time winner of the Sophos Country Partner of the Year award for Nigeria, a winner of the Microsoft Country Partner of the Year award for Ghana, and an awardee of the Digital Transformation Company of the Year award at the 2021 Beacon of ICT Awards, amongst several other honors and Advanced Specialization, Reliance Infosystems continues to advance digitization worldwide by assisting organizations to reimagine their business models, operations, customer sets, and capabilities.
This elite organization has also distinguished itself and is setting the pace for tech enterprises in Nigeria and Africa in general by bagging new advanced specializations and a wide range of gold competencies in 2021 alone.
Therefore, we trust that this sincere recognition will serve as motivation and inspiration for this leading corporation to keep doing what it does best: establishing long-term partnerships with organizations and reinventing businesses throughout the world with cutting-edge technology.
Congratulations to all GITTA 2021 nominees and award winners, notably Reliance Infosystems, as we look forward to more innovative achievements in the ICT sector.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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