Telecom
TD Africa Thrills Partners, Guests @ Celebrating You 2021

It was a night of world-class entertainment as TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech and lifestyle products, hosted a befitting and star-studded 10th edition of Celebrating You 2021, an annual Dinner Party and Awards night.

Widely regarded as the most eagerly anticipated annual celebratory event in the Nigerian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ecosystem, Celebrating You 2021, which was hosted at the expansive Konga Place located at Lekki, Lagos on Sunday, December 5, 2021, attracted a host of dignitaries.
Among these were Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Access Bank Plc., Dr. Herbert Wigwe who doubled as the Chief Guest of Honour; Chairman, MTN Nigeria, Dr. Ernest Ndukwe; Chairman, Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh; former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi; Chairman, Board of TD Africa, Prof. Anya O. Anya; former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Ernest Ebi and Nollywood star, Rita Dominic, among many others.
In his speech at the event, Dr. Wigwe who participated in the presentation of the Partner of the Year award, hailed TD Africa for organizing a stellar event, while also toasting the power of the Nigerian youth as a force of positive change.
He also urged attendees to keep the faith in the future of a better Nigeria and not allow the misguided actions of a few deter them.
Also speaking, Ekeh, Chairman, Zinox Group, who presented the Staff of the Year award to Grace Onomta, an Accounts staff with TD Africa, hailed knowledge-driven competence in the workplace as a function of good community upbringing, even as he announced the donation of 25 bags of rice to the community of the award winner.
Further, he disclosed that the Konga Place, venue of the event, is currently being fashioned into a world-class centre that would host major local and international entertainment and sporting events.
The glamorous event, hosted by Darey Art Alade of Livespot Entertainment, saw TD Africa reward several partners who were exceptional in the course of their business dealings with the company during the year.
Prominent among the honour roll was the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Year award won by Nokia; Mobile Partner of the Year award which went to Konga and Dyoze Resources Nigeria Ltd. which claimed the Partner of the Year gong.
Others include Dreamworks Integrated Systems Ltd. named as Computing Partner of the Year; Matilda Rozi which received the award of Electronics Partner of the Year; Enterprise Partner of the Year which went to Tenence and Vendor of the Year award claimed by Confidence Cargo.
Also, the Legacy award went to Systemtech Services Ltd. while the Rising Star award was won by Kolia Angel Nigeria Ltd.
In addition, 12 partners were rewarded with the Good Payment Behaviour Award.
They include Gadgets and More Enterprise, F.C Cofco Ltd., Machil Computers and Allied Products, Koshar Global Ltd, Kingsbridge Technologies Ltd., Office ‘‘R’’ Us, Roban Stores Ltd., McKings, Office and More, J. Alada, Udec Communications Ltd., and Kolia Angel Nigeria Ltd.
The highlight of the awards ceremony was the TD Africa Truck Promo, featuring a raffle draw from which three lucky winners – Dyoze Resources Nigeria Ltd., Kolia Angel Nigeria Ltd., and TDelight Phones & Communications emerged.
Guests at Celebrating You 2021 were treated to a feast of sublime entertainment, with rich wine and food, spiced with electrifying performances from energetic female singer-songwriter, Teni and renowned highlife crooner, Flavour who got the crowd dancing to his collection of hit songs for nearly an hour.
There were also exciting performances by renowned comedian, Bovi who kept the crowd laughing with a string of rib-cracking jokes; an amazing spoken word performance by Head, Tech Experience Centre, Chidalu Ekeh and an eye-catching performance by a female disc jockey, DJ Lala, otherwise known as Chiaka Andrea Amako.
Guests were also hosted to an after-party manned by popular disc jockey, DJ Big N.
Telecom
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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