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TD, D-Link Join Hands to Fight Insecurity

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Technology Distributions Limited, number one distributor of ICT products in West Africa and D-Link, the leading end-to-end networking solutions provider for business wireless, enterprise switching, IP surveillance, network storage, network security and structured cabling solutions, as well as the leader in SOHO and SMB networking requirements have unveiled a partner programme in Lagos.

Aimed at highlighting the appropriateness of the D Link security products and empowering partners to deliver value-added solutions and products to the SMB and SOHO user space, the program is in three parts – training, promotions and trade incentives.

The products and marketing training are heavily slanted to reveal how these products can be used to solve the security challenges of 21st C. Nigeria.  

Mr. Samuel Ediale, territory manager for West Africa at D-Link. “We believe this partnership will help provide a platform for timely delivery of technology to the end-user, create value for our partners and afford us an opportunity to reward loyalty to the brand”

Ediale said that both companies were prepared to partner with governments or stake holders to deploy the security equipment required to achieve optimal surveillance in all Nigerian cities.

He said that D Link has the technology to resolve the mystery underlying the various terrorist attacks that have become a major source of worry to all. He said that the IP Surveillance cameras, recorders, servers are ideal for the Nigerian situation whether outdoors or indoors. technology, he said, offers the most lasting solutions to instability, terrorism and crime.

Mrs. Chioma Chimere, executive director Marketing, Technology Distributions said that Technology Distributions remains committed to the vision of her founding fathers to be the preferred source of technology required for the transformation of Africa. This lofty ideal, TD realizes by partnering with reputable Original Equipment Manufacturers to deliver development boosting best quality equipment when and where they are needed.

Mrs. Chimere called on all Resellers to take advantage of the on-going partner program to get used to the attributes of D Link products.

She assured them of the usual TD support and advised them to reach out to churches, schools, shopping malls, governments and the corporate sector and offer the D Link security solutions. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In recent years, D-Link has been engaged in a process of transformation from a networking equipment vendor to an end-to-end solutions provider.
This transformation came to fruition with the establishment of D-Link’s One-Stop framework for business, a comprehensive solution that provides all of the critical elements of a networking and IP surveillance infrastructure.

D-Link has been positioned in the Niche Players quadrant for the category of Wired and Wireless LAN Access Infrastructure, according to the latest report1 by Gartner, Inc.

In a separate market share report2 by Gartner, D-Link also obtained the lead position in worldwide Wireless LAN stand-alone access point unit shipments for enterprises in Q1 of 2012. D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers.

An award-winning designer, developer and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.

Technology Distributions Limited commenced business in May 1999 as the pioneer bulk distributor in West Africa for HP, Microsoft, APC by Schneider, and Epson.

Armed with a vision to build a globally recognized ICT distribution company and become the key driver of technology revolution across Africa, TD has earned a reputation as the most favorable platform for the distribution of OEMs who want a sizable share of the West African market.

TD has also evolved into a world-class company with fully developed structures, processes and corporate governance and controls about 60% of ICT products distribution in West Africa with a products portfolio that includes Toshiba, Zinox, IBM, Lenovo, Cisco, and D-Link. 


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NIPOST to Crack Down on Criminal Courier Operators

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Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has vowed to clamp down on courier companies found to be aiding the trafficking of drugs and other illicit items through the country’s logistics network.

NIPOST to Crack Down on Criminal Courier Operators

In a statement issued on by Franklin Alao, director of Corporate Communications,  NIPOST expressed outrage over a recent report in some newspapers with the headline: “Nigerian courier services easily transporting hard drugs since Tinubu became president – NIPOST.”

The agency described the headline as false, misleading, and damaging to national security efforts. According to NIPOST, the article falsely attributes the claim to the postal regulator, thereby creating the impression that the agency had endorsed or confirmed such allegations.

“This is categorically FALSE,” the statement said. “At no point has NIPOST made such a statement or associated these activities with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

NIPOST maintained that while it respects the role of the media in promoting accountability and transparency, the publication in question was reckless and sensational.

It warned that inaccurate reporting on sensitive national issues like drug trafficking not only misinforms the public but also undermines the collaborative work being done to sanitise the courier and logistics sector.

Restating its position, the agency said it strongly condemns the use of courier services for criminal purposes, including drug trafficking.

It reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy toward the misuse of Nigeria’s postal infrastructure and said it remained committed to regulating the sector with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

NIPOST noted that it had embarked on a range of interventions aimed at improving surveillance and enforcement across the logistics industry.

It stated that all courier operators are currently undergoing a revalidation process and that Know-Your-Customer protocols and compliance audits are being enforced to tighten controls and prevent abuse of the system.

The postal regulator said it is also working closely with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Customs Service, and other relevant security institutions to investigate and deter the use of logistics channels for the transportation of narcotics and other contraband items.

In addition, NIPOST said it had intensified engagement with courier operators, transport unions, and logistics associations to promote sector-wide vigilance and encourage the reporting of suspicious packages.

It also revealed that a new Digital Postcode and Parcel Identification System is being deployed nationwide to enhance traceability, eliminate anonymity, and improve parcel screening from the point of dispatch to final delivery.

“The Nigerian Postal Service is fully committed to restoring the integrity of Nigeria’s courier and logistics industry,” the statement said. “Any operator found to be involved in criminal activity will face immediate regulatory sanctions, including license suspension or revocation, and be reported to appropriate authorities for prosecution.”

The agency urged members of the public to use only licensed courier companies and to report any suspicious activity either to NIPOST or relevant security agencies.

It also called on journalists and civil society groups to approach issues in the sector with accuracy, caution, and a shared sense of responsibility.

 

 

 


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DICON, Saudi Firm to Produce Drones, Satellites in Nigeria

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Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Homeland Protectors and Supplies Limited, a Saudi Arabia-based security company, to begin local manufacturing of drones, satellite systems, and advanced communication equipment.

DICON, Saudi Firm to Produce Drones, Satellites in Nigeria

The agreement, which was signed at DICON headquarters in Kaduna, will see Homeland Protectors bring in production lines and technology to Nigeria to manufacture satellite systems, laser equipment, border security drones, and sophisticated communications solutions.

Major General Babatunde Ibrahim Alaya, director general of DICON, shortly after signing the MoU, described the deal as a “major milestone” in Nigeria’s drive for defence self-sufficiency.

He said the collaboration would not only meet local demands but also position Nigeria as an exporter of security technology to other African countries.

According to him: “Today is another milestone for DICON. What Homeland Protectors is bringing on board is expertise and experience in the field of satellite, laser systems, communications, and border security drones.

The agreement we have just signed is for them to bring the production line to Nigeria and start producing here, so we can satisfy the defence industry requirements, other security agencies, and export the excess capacity to other African countries.”

He expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he called his “constant support and firm belief in DICON,” especially for signing the DICON Act 2023, which has now paved the way for international partnerships of this magnitude.

Alaya also thanked the Minister of Defence and Minister of State for Defence for their unwavering backing, stressing that their support made the joint venture possible.

Mr. Ali Hussain A. Aldayhani, managing director and chief executive officer, Homeland Protectors and Supplies,  who led the Saudi delegation to Nigeria, hailed the partnership as a game-changer for Nigeria’s security architecture.

“I am in support of this amazing job today in collaboration with Homeland and DICON. This is in support of the Nigerian President and the Minister of Defence to bring security satellite communication technology to Nigeria,” he said.

He disclosed that the venture was designed not only to meet Nigeria’s internal needs but also to open up export opportunities to other markets, stressing: “We are going to have a huge joint venture and also for export outside Nigeria with regard to technology communication.”

The Homeland CEO thanked the DICON Director General for what he called “the support of the huge success in signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).”

He assured that this would not be the last of such engagements, promising more frequent visits and deeper collaborations in the near future.

With this move, Nigeria joins a select group of countries on the continent working to domesticate critical security manufacturing — a step expected to save foreign exchange, create jobs, and bolster national security.

 


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FG Says No Going Back to Nuclear Testing

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s unwavering stance against nuclear weapons testing.

FG Says No Going Back to Nuclear Testing

He made this known during a meeting at the Presidential Villa with a delegation from the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), led by Dr Robert Floyd, executive secretary.

According to Shettima, Nigeria, like many other African nations, is grappling with numerous socio-economic challenges, including widespread poverty and the adverse impacts of climate change.

He stressed that Africa’s immediate priority is to confront these existential threats, not to engage in the pursuit of nuclear weapons capability.

“The outcome of any nuclear conflict is never a win-win situation; it is always the opposite. We are fighting poverty; we are fighting a war against the relationship between the economy and ecology in sub-Saharan Africa. We have no business dabbling in anything that has to do with nuclear weapons,” he said.

The Vice President also commended CTBTO for its broader civilian contributions, such as detecting tsunamis and seismic volcanic activity, and for supporting global ecological stability.


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