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TD Africa Staff Features in Trending Blockbuster Movie – King of Boys
A staff of TD Africa, Peace Udochi Egege has again demonstrated that the company, Sub-Saharan Africa’s technology, lifestyle and solutions distribution giant, is filled with budding talents ready to take up any challenge and see them through with distinction,
Peace Udochi Egege
The TD Africa sales operations team member rubbed shoulders with several high-profile actors who featured in the Nigerian blockbuster movie, King of Boys- The Return of the King, which has been showing in cinemas and on Netflix since August 2021.
Egege featured among the cast who went to the airport to welcome the King in the highly talked-about movie.
An epic film by popular Nigerian filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, the political-crime movie is a sequel to the hugely successful 2018 movie of the same title. The movie tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami played by Sola Sobowale-a businessperson and philanthropist with a promising political future. She is the eponymous King of Boys, heading a table of gang-lords, who are obligated to give her a percentage whatever loot they get.
Sharing her experience over her role in the movie, Egege revealed that she was contacted for the role by a friend.
“Iwas so excited when I received the offer. It was cool and fun appearing in the movie, even though it took a whole night to cast just a scene. At some point, we got tired, and I just realized that most of the movies we watch at home take lot of efforts and time to produce. In fact, I am happy that I participated in the movie,” Egege disclosed.
The sales specialist stated that since the movie was released, she has received quite a number of calls from many who know her as a staff of TD Africa.
In addition to distinguishing itself in the marketplace and in the African ICT ecosystem, TD Africa is filled with creative talents, including budding musical artistes, actors, decent footballers, chefs, dancers, writers and public speakers, all of whom engage their creative energies, leveraging it in contributing their quota in maintaining TD Africa’s position as the biggest technology and lifestyle brand in the region. Aside ensuring a comfortable atmosphere for these talents to thrive, TD Africa also provides various opportunities for her staff members to express their talents, without fear of retribution.
Furthermore, Egege revealed her delight in being a part of the TD Africa family.
“We are like family in TD Africa. You know that in a family, there are different talents. This is whatyou will find with TD Africa. I am a supporting actress based on my appearance on King of Boys. However, there are many of my colleagues who have even more outstanding talents.
‘‘We could express those talents because we work with TD Africa. Not every company, especially in the tech environment, gives that kind of support. I am really grateful for the support I receive from TD Africa and my colleagues,” she said.
Mr. Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, took centre stage at the Nigerian Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) annual end-of-year meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, recounting the company’s remarkable growth and reaffirming free IT training for journalists.
Tim Akano, New Horizons Chief Executive Officer, in a group photograph with NITRA Members
Speaking directly to IT media members at the company’s training facility in Lagos, Akano acknowledged the critical role journalists played in supporting New Horizons during its formative years two decades ago.
He detailed how the firm evolved from a handful of staff to one of Africa’s leading ICT skills training organisations, now employing about 500 staff across multiple training centres nationwide.
Akano Spotlights Youth Training, University Partnerships
Akano highlighted that New Horizons has trained over 500,000 youths, particularly tertiary institution students, equipping them with practical IT skills essential for Nigeria’s digital economy.
He announced recent partnerships with universities, including a new agreement with Afe Babalola University, to scale hands-on training programmes for students.
“This growth would not have been possible without the media’s support in documenting our journey,” Akano stated, pledging continued free IT skills training for media members to remain competitive in the evolving digital landscape.
Reciprocal Support Defines Long-Standing Partnership
The venue hosting the NITRA meeting underscored Akano’s generosity; NITRA Secretary Chidiebere Nwankwo secured the free facility after contacting him—a gesture consistent with New Horizons hosting multiple association events and training IT journalists since its inception 20 years ago.
Participants shared personal testimonies of Akano’s support, including veteran journalist Aaron Ukodie, whose daughter—an Accounting graduate from the University of Johannesburg—received NYSC placement and IT scholarship at New Horizons.
The Guardian’s Yemi Adeyemi recounted Akano accommodating his editor’s child for mandatory IT training after other firms declined.
Members praised Akano’s commitment to human capital development as evidence of deep appreciation for the media community that chronicled New Horizons’ success over two decades.
National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched the NIMC Pre-Enrolment Portal to revolutionise the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment process, enabling applicants within Nigeria and in the Diaspora to capture biodata online prior to biometric verification at enrolment centres.
NIMC
Accessible via penrol.nimc.gov.ng, the platform allows users to fill enrolment forms, schedule appointments, upload supporting documents securely, and manage personal details directly, thereby slashing congestion, minimising wait times, boosting data accuracy and enhancing overall service efficiency at centres nationwide.
NIMC Director-General and CEO, Engr. (Dr) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, spearheaded the initiative as part of the Commission’s technology-driven strategy to fortify institutional performance, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda that emphasises digital transformation, efficient public service delivery and inclusive national development.
Dr Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications, highlighted key benefits including simplified biodata handling, confidential data protection through robust security measures, reduced physical centre visits and heightened operational effectiveness, urging all prospective enrollees to adopt the portal for a faster, citizen-friendly experience.[conversation_history]
The move underscores NIMC’s mandate under the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007 to manage the National Identity Database, issue NINs and foster a reliable digital identity ecosystem vital for national planning, with users advised to complete pre-enrolment online before heading to selected centres for biometrics.
MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF), a Pan-African film and television training institution, has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake.
MultiChoice
The fully funded programme is open to African graduates aspiring to become directors, filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers and storytellers.
According to MultiChoice, the nine-month accredited curriculum combines online learning with intensive in-person training, and is designed to balance theoretical knowledge with practical immersion.
MTF academies are located in Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia, and serve aspiring filmmakers from 14 African countries. Since its inception in 2018, the initiative has trained 296 filmmakers, with graduates producing more than 42 movies aired on DStv, GOtv and Showmax platforms.
Organisers said alumni of the programme have gone on to establish over 50 production companies, while many continue to work within the MultiChoice ecosystem.
Graduates have also won accolades at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, Kalasha Awards, Uganda Film Festival and Women in Film Awards.
Applications for the 2026 intake close on Feb. 27, 2026. Interested candidates can visit https://apo-opa.co/3XW53oE for programme requirements.
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