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Techcode Nigeria Unveils Date for South-East CyberSecurity Conference and Exhibition
Techcode Nigeria, an indigenous Cyber security company is organizing the second edition of its flagship programme – South-East Cyber Security Conference (SECYCONE 2019) in Collaboration with South-East Chambers of Commerce.
The Conference and Exhibition is aimed at promoting Cyber security due diligence, audiences’ knowledge, awareness and understanding of the issues around Cyber-crime in the South East Nigeria.
The three-days event which will hold from Wednesday 16th– Friday 18th October, 2019 at Kobb Civic Center GRA Enugu, Enugu State, will attract Cyber Security professionals from various industries within and outside the South-Eastern Region, including, Financial Services sector, Insurance firms, Telecommunications, the Oil and Gas, conglomerates, Tech Start-ups, Financial Technology (FinTech) companies, States & Local Governments in the South-Eastern Region, Parastatals in the South East, the Police, Military/Para-Military, etc.
According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Techcode Nigeria, Mr. Nwogha Joshua, the programme with the theme, “’Strengthen the Security Ecosystem and Cybersecurity Cluster” is intended to digitally influence the cyberspace by offering the platform for discussion for participants, as well as various products and services that will help bridge the digital and information bridge in Nigeria and indeed in West Africa.
Mr. Nwogha posited that SECYCONE 2019, the 2nd Edition South-east Cyber-security Conference, is holding in Enugu State because of the State’s strategic and economic importance in the South-East.
He mentioned also that SECYCONE 2019 has the support of Governors of the South-Eastern States.
SECYCONE 2019 is expected to have an audience of two thousand mainly drawn from the Southeast tech stakeholder in attendance.
“SME Clinic and Secycone are initiatives of Techcode Nigeria at promoting the ease of doing business and Cyber security due diligence, audiences’ knowledge, awareness and understanding of the issues around Cyber-crime in the global digital society.
The programme which aims to serve the governments and the private sector in the South Eastern part of the country especially is uniquely merged with the Following.
1. Exhibition
2. Hackathon Competition to all tertiary Institution
3. SME Clinic
4. South-East Recognition Award. (SERA)
“Secycone 2019 is to provide a platform to showcase state of the art safety products & solutions, the latest technology, provide networking & marketing opportunities for manufacturers and attract prospective investors to the South Eastern region.
“We are confident that the 3-day event which is targeted at high level executives from across all the strata of human endeavour – banking, oil and gas, Tech Start-ups, Financial Technology companies, all tiers of government, telecommunications, logistics, retail, hospitality, the military, paramilitary, etc, which use the internet of things for doing their businesses will live up to its billing as the most established and only dedicated Security and Public Safety event to serve the government and private sector in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria”.
Speaking further on why the imperatives of the conference, Mr. Nwogha, recalls that cyber threats and attacks are constantly growing and becoming more sophisticated, dangerous and damaging.
“It is a top priority for businesses to protect their networks, computers, and information from unauthorized access and breaches.
“As enterprises and governments now provide most services online to their clients, the size of cyber-attack has grown exponentially.
“Cybercrimes in the country are on the rise as is evident from the number of cases that are reported in the media. The number of compromised records in the last few years is in excess of 900 million globally. Cybercrimes can have far reaching impacts including disruption of critical infrastructure, financial frauds and data breaches, amongst other.
“The huge pay off that cybercrimes offer at a minimal cost, coupled with no constraints of geographical boundaries, has added to the rapidly increasing instances of such crimes.
“Many of these cyber criminals’ current exploits are going unnoticed. Secycone 2019 Conference will focus on how businesses can protect themselves from falling victims and also learn how to mitigate these threats in a digital age through workshops, technical sessions, plenary sessions and breakout session and the Conference is uniquely merged with exhibition to provide a platform to display state of the art safety products & solutions, showcase the latest technology, provide networking & marketing opportunities for manufacturers and also attract prospective investors to the South Eastern region.
Secycone 2019 to hold recognition awards
“On the last day of the conference been 18th October 2019, there will also be a recognition award which we tagged SOUTHEAST RECOGNITION AWARD (SERA).
“This award will be to acknowledge the effort and tremendous impact of notable dignitaries from the southeast to the growth and development in their various spheres of influence and industry. However, we cannot achieve the stated aim of this event without the help of people and a company like yours.
Meanwhile, the Keynote address shall be delivered by the former CEO of Computer Warehouse Group, Dr. James Agada; amongst other speakers including Yaniv Ovitz, Mr. Destiny Amana.
For registration and inquiries, visit the website https://secycone.com/.
At the recently concluded NextNow Business Forum in Victoria Island, MTN Nigeria electrified the business community with a live demonstration of its forthcoming Communication Platform as a Service (CPaaS), a solution engineered to redefine how Nigerian enterprises connect with their customers.
Unlike traditional communication systems, MTN’s CPaaS is built for the realities of a mobile-first market. The platform unifies SMS, voice, WhatsApp, email, and more into a single, intuitive interface. This approach is especially significant in Nigeria, with over 107 million internet users, 45.4% of the total population, according to Data Report. This figure underscores the necessity for businesses to meet customers where they are.
During the demo, attendees witnessed how CPaaS enables two-way, real-time conversations between brands and customers. The platform’s support for rich media, instant analytics, and seamless integration with business workflows drew particular attention. These features are designed to empower businesses with data-driven insights and the agility to personalise every interaction, whether it’s a service notification, marketing campaign, or customer support exchange.
Akinbulejo Onabolu, Head of Enterprise Segment at MTN Nigeria, articulated the vision: “CPaaS gives enterprises the flexibility to interact with their customers on their preferred platforms; whether it’s chat, voice, or messaging, in a way that feels personal and immediate. We’re looking forward to the value this will unlock for businesses across industries once it launches.”
The fireside chat added depth to the conversation, with Omowunmi Olatunbosun, Head of SME Segment at MTN Nigeria, and Stephen Agbi of Bayobab, highlighting how digital engagement bridges the gap between businesses and audiences.
They emphasised that today’s consumers demand immediacy, relevance, and ease, qualities that CPaaS is built to deliver.
The stakes for digital transformation in Nigeria are high. In a report by Punch, the country’s enterprise tech market is projected to reach $22 billion by 2027, reflecting a surge in demand for scalable, cloud-based solutions that drive efficiency and customer loyalty.
The CPAAS Acceleration Alliance have estimated that globally, the CPaaS market is expected to grow from $14.7 billion in 2025 to $72.4 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 18.4%, a testament to the platform’s transformative potential.
The event’s closing keynote from META’s Korhan Yunak reinforced the strategic value of digital channels like WhatsApp, which are now indispensable for business communication and engagement at scale.
As MTN Nigeria prepares for the Q3 2025 launch, the anticipation is unmistakable. With its promise of flexibility, intelligence, and seamless integration, MTN’s CPaaS platform is set to become the backbone of next-generation business-customer engagement in Nigeria, enabling enterprises to not just communicate but to connect, adapt, and grow in a digital-first era.
MTN Uganda is seeking input from stakeholders on a plan to structurally separate its mobile money service, MoMo, from its core telecoms business.
According to the company, the proposed change will be discussed at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting on July 2.
If approved, the telco’s fintech business will be run by a new company controlled by MTN Group Fintech Holdings B.V. and a trust benefiting minority shareholders following a merger.
Additionally, the restructuring also aligns with MTN Group’s ambition 2025 strategy which aims to unlock value, attract new investors, and strengthen regulatory compliance by creating standalone fintech entities in Uganda, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The company’s fintech division has over 13 million customers, with an 18.4% revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, driven by 19.0% growth in mobile money services, 19.8% growth in transaction volumes, and a 31.4% increase in transaction value.
Reports say the decision is part of the telco’s compliance with the National Payment Systems Act 2020, which mandates mobile money businesses to operate as standalone entities, and to align with MTN Group’s regional fintech strategy.
MTN Uganda, which is led by CEO Sylvia Mulinge, highlighted that the implementation of the proposed transaction will be subjected to a number of conditions and regulatory procedures.
“The implementation of the proposed transaction shall be subject to a number of conditions, including the company and MTN MoMo receiving all required regulatory approvals and no-objections and complying with any regulatory conditions,” said MTN Uganda in notice.
Netflix has announced plans to invest more than €1 billion in Spanish film and television productions over the next four years, reinforcing its commitment to Spain as a key creative hub in Europe.
The announcement was made by co-chief executive Ted Sarandos at an event held at Netflix’s production studios near Madrid, celebrating the company’s 10-year presence in the country.
Sarandos emphasized that the investment would contribute significantly to Spain’s economy, create jobs, and enable the streaming platform to produce more local content. He was joined by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in unveiling the initiative.
Netflix first established its international production studios in Madrid in 2019, following the success of the Spanish-language hit series Money Heist.
Since then, its 22,000-square-meter facility has become one of Netflix’s major production centers within the European Union.
The company currently supports over 20,000 jobs in Spain, highlighting the nation’s growing influence in global entertainment.
The investment reflects Netflix’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence in European markets through original content and local talent.
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