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Shittu Extends Partnership Handshake to Oracle Nigeria

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Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communication, in a warm handshake with Adebayo Sanni, Country managing director of Oracle Nigeria and other top management staff of the Company when Shittu's team visited the office in Lagos on Monday.
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Barrister Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communication, has re-echoed his determination on achieving the key focus areas which include, connectivity outreach targeted at deepening Internet penetration across the country and creating about two million jobs within the next six months.

The Minister made the remarks during a working visit to Oracle Nigeria, adding that such Organisations are occupy critical postions in creating an ICT university via the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and leading the postal (industry) transformation.

ICT University
He said that the ICT university has become inevitable for the development of manpowrr with requisite skills to drive the industry forward.

Shittu disclosed that the present DBI cited in Oshodi, Lagos State is equipped for the commencement of the University, adding, “We only need to fine tune the curriculum and get additional faculty, then, the university will be given enough support to commence”.

NIPOST Reforms
Speaking on the NIPOST reform, he said that with 4000 facilities across the country, the post is well positioned to lead the financial inclusion policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through partnerships with commercial banks.

“Currently, NIPOST is a sort of sleeping giant that must be awake to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the economy. We are working assiduously to make the post work again. So, we need the collaboration of all stakeholders,” he said.

He assured Sanni and other top management that Oracle’s expertise will be required in ensuring transparent processes in Governance, “as every company will be given a fair ground to do business in the country.

Startup Incubation Hubs
Shittu promised that upon the budget 2016 Passage into law, the Ministry will vigorously pursue to course for the establishment of startup incubation hubs in four cities- Imo, Borno, Oyo and Katsina.

“Once the budget is approved, we are going to have four ICT hubs in Imo, Maiduguri,  Oyo and Katsina States. We believe that government has a duty to provide foundational infrastructure.

“My thinking is that our agencies make money yearly and they should sponsor these infrastructure as their contributions to social security in the country. During my time as the Minister,  government  will definitely assist hubs. Aside that, we are going to establish learning centers in high schools (secondary schools).

He charged the Oracle team that the Ministry remains responsive to good ideas.

While welcoming the Minister’s entourage,  Mr. Adebayo Sanni, Country managing director, Oracle Nigeria, assured the team of Oracle’s efforts in addressing skills gap in the ICT industry.

He said that though Oracle Academy, Nigeria Oracle User Group, and deployment of key solutions in public sector, the Company has demonstrated willingness to complement government’s efforts to actualise set goals in the sector.

Sanni said that with over 150 Nigerian employees; over 100 local partners; and two offices in Nigeria, Oracle is competently driving over N15billlion in related projects and other initiatives across the country.

“We are working on ways to aid the Ministry fasttrack it’s goals, especially by proposing for a workshop to review the priorities of the Ministry and how we can collaborate.

“We want to help the government save cost, thereby increasing revenue for the government. Also,  we understand the Minister’s passion for creating the posts and establishing the ICT hubs,” he said.

The Oracle’s Boss reiterated the Company’s readiness to drive the Minister’s vision for establishing learning centres in high schools, adding that the relevance of Oracle tools will come to bear as over 125 girls are already beneficiaries of similar programmes from Oracle.

 


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Temu Joins INTA to Combat Counterfeits and Elevate IP Standards Worldwide

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Temu, the global online marketplace, has joined the International Trademark Association (INTA) as a corporate member and serves on its Anti-Counterfeiting Committee.

INTA is a global association that brings together more than 6,700 organizations, representing over 37,000 trademark professionals and brand owners across 181 countries. By joining INTA, Temu deepens its commitment to building a trusted online marketplace and advancing global IP protection through broader, cross-industry collaboration.

“INTA welcomes TEMU’s willingness to engage in anticounterfeiting initiatives, including in the Association’s annual Anticounterfeiting Workshop and Online Takedown Certificate Program which serve to share best practices and connect stakeholders,” said Alastair Gray, Director of Anti-Counterfeiting, INTA. “Constructive collaboration with these efforts can contribute to the protection of intellectual property rights for INTA members and support the removal of counterfeit products from the platform which ultimately protects consumers.”

At the 2025 INTA Annual Meeting held in San Diego in May, Temu participated in the Anti-Counterfeiting Committee Roundtable, serving as a moderator to facilitate discussions among brand owners, online platforms, and government officials on emerging technologies, best practices for collaboration, and strategies to strengthen global anti-counterfeiting efforts.

“Joining INTA and serving on its Anti-Counterfeiting Committee reflects Temu’s ongoing commitment to ensuring a trustworthy online shopping experience,” said a Temu spokesperson. “We value collaboration with industry peers and stakeholders and are dedicated to advancing collective efforts in intellectual property protection.”

Temu also participates in INTA-led online workshops, including the Online Platform Notice and Takedown Certification Program, which outlines the latest procedures and best practices used by e-commerce platforms and social media companies. These workshops aim to enhance the quality and accuracy of rights-holder notices, promoting more effective takedown processes and content moderation.

Since launching in 2022, Temu has made significant investments in IP enforcement. Its measures include comprehensive seller vetting and compliance training, 24/7 algorithmic monitoring with manual review, a dedicated IP protection portal and brand registry to streamline takedown submissions, and an internal enforcement team that handles claims with speed and accuracy.


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Huawei Unveils AI Computing System to Challenge Nvidia’s Flagship Product

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China’s Huawei Technologies unveiled an AI computing system on Saturday that an industry expert said rivals Nvidia’s most advanced product, as the company aims to expand its footprint in the country’s booming AI sector.

Huawei Unveils AI Computing System to Challenge Nvidia’s Flagship Product

The CloudMatrix 384 system made its public debut at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), a three-day event in Shanghai, attracting a large crowd to Huawei’s booth with its showcase of cutting-edge AI innovations.

The system has attracted significant interest from the global AI community since Huawei (HWT.UL) first introduced it in April. Industry analysts see it as a direct challenger to Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72, the most advanced system-level offering currently available from the U.S. chipmaker.

In an April article, Dylan Patel, founder of semiconductor research firm SemiAnalysis, stated that Huawei now possesses AI system capabilities that could surpass those of Nvidia.

Huawei staff at its WAIC booth declined to comment when asked to introduce the CloudMatrix 384 system.

A spokesperson for Huawei did not respond to questions.

Huawei has become widely regarded as China’s most promising domestic supplier of chips essential for AI development, even though the company faces U.S. export restrictions.

Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang told Bloomberg in May that Huawei had been “moving quite fast” and named the CloudMatrix as an example.

The CloudMatrix 384 system features 384 of Huawei’s latest 910C chips and, according to SemiAnalysis, surpasses Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 in certain performance metrics, despite the latter using 72 B200 chips.

SemiAnalysis attributes this performance advantage to Huawei’s strong system design, which offsets the lower power of individual chips by leveraging a greater number of them and incorporating system-level innovations.

Huawei describes the system as utilizing a “supernode” architecture that enables ultra-high-speed interconnectivity between chips.

In June, Zhang Pingan, CEO, Huawei Cloud confirmed that the CloudMatrix 384 was already operational on Huawei’s cloud platform.


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Transcorp Hotels Delivers Stellar H1 Results, Declares Over ₦1Bn Dividend

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Transcorp Hotels Plc has delivered a stellar performance in the first half of 2025, recording a 60% year-on-year surge in revenue to ₦47.57 billion, up from ₦29.72 billion in H1 2024. Gross profit climbed 71% to ₦36.21 billion, maintaining a strong 76% margin despite inflation and operational headwinds.

The hospitality giant, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, also announced an interim dividend payout of ₦1.024 billion — offering ₦0.10 per 50 kobo ordinary share to shareholders.

In a bold move, the company unveiled Nigeria’s largest corporate venue — the 5,000-seat Transcorp Centre — staking its claim as the new leader in event hospitality. Chairman Emmanuel Nnorom described the results as proof of Transcorp Hotels’ transformative strategies and unwavering investor commitment. MD/CEO Uzo Oshogwe attributed the success to relentless execution and a resilient business model.

Transcorp Hotels, renowned for iconic assets like Transcorp Hilton Abuja and its digital platform Aura, says it isn’t just leading Nigeria’s hospitality sector — it’s redefining excellence across Africa.


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