TheRealLanreKolade

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

Our Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO) @SamuelOwusuYEB5 will be speaking today at the West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF), sharing his insights on peering and interconnection. #ADigitallyConnectedAfrica #WAPF25

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

Good to return to Katsina today to engage with a large gathering of young people at the Arewa Tech Festival , in fulfilment of my commitment to the DG of @katdict a few weeks ago. I am extremely passionate about the opportunities that technology offers young people so I’m pleased to take every opportunity possible to showcase the work we are doing under the leadership of H.E. President @officialABAT in accelerating Nigeria’s digital economy.

The energy and dynamism of the young people at Arewa Tech Fest was truly inspiring and the depth of innovation emerging across all parts of the country is clear proof that with the right support, our youth are ready to lead.

As this government continues to invest in digital skills, infrastructure, and inclusive innovation, we remain committed to ensuring that no community is left behind. The future is being built in places like Katsina — and the young people I saw today are at the centre of that transformation.

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

An excellent few days in DC with the @WorldBank as we received a massive boost for our 90,000km #FibreFund project. We’re ready to move! Let’s go. #NigerianExcellence - ‘BT.

[Cina Lawson @cinalawson]

Ravie d'avoir participé hier à un panel enrichissant en marge de l'#UNGA24, organisé par @sama @OpenAI, aux côtés de @DMiliband, @ColemanUSAID et @Thomas_unicef. J'ai partagé notre volonté de collaborer avec @CEGA_UC et OpenAI pour la création au Togo d'un Data Lab qui transformera l'éducation, la santé et l'agriculture.
#AIForGood #TransformationDigitale #AI4Development #IRC #UNICEF #USAID #NumeriqueTg

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

President Tinubu has given his approval for appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer at the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA).

[Babangida Jarmari🇳🇬 @jarmari01]

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF TWO FEDERAL AGENCIES

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Engr. Chukwuemeka Woke as the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).

Furthermore, the President has approved the appointment of Dr. Adedeji Ashiru as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA).

Engr. Woke, besides being an engineer, is an environmental specialist and politician. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, and has served under the environmental, safety, and operations departments of the then Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

He was Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State and Chief of Staff, Government House, Port Harcourt, for many years.

Dr. Ashiru holds a Doctorate degree in Engineering from the Common Wealth University, UK, and has led a consortium of blue-chip companies, in addition to earning many stripes in his professional endeavour

The President expects the new Chief Executive Officers to deploy their competencies to these critical agencies for sustainable gains and turnaround while maintaining utmost transparency in their operations.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

May 22, 2024

[Dr. 'Bosun Tijani @bosuntijani]

After today’s Federal Executive Council meetings, we have secured 2 approvals that offer significant opportunities for Nigerians in general, but also specifically for our digital startup ecosystem.

The first is the launch of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) that will support the delivery of an additional 90,000km of fibre optic cable to complement our existing connectivity infrastructure and deliver a stronger national backbone for universal access to the internet across Nigeria.

Over the last few months, we have put in extensive groundwork to set up this SPV which will be modelled in governance and operations similarly to some of the best Public-Private Partnership setups in Nigeria, such as NIBSS and NLNG.

Working with partners and stakeholders from the government and private sector, this SPV will build the additional fibre optic coverage required to take Nigeria’s connectivity backbone to a minimum of 125,000km, from the current coverage of about 35,000km. Upon delivery, this will become Africa’s 3rd longest terrestial fibre optic backbone, after Egypt and South Africa.

This extensive coverage will enable us optimise the unique benefit of having 8 submarine cables already landed in Nigeria and therefore drive an uptake of the data capacity that the cables offer, beyond the current usage level of 10%.

Building on our existing work with the Broadband Alliance, this increased connectivity will help plug the current non-consumption gap by connecting over 200,000 educational, healthcare and social institutions across Nigeria, ensuring that a larger section of our society can be included in the benefits of internet connectivity.

Some of these immediate benefits include:

1. Increasing internet penetration in Nigeria to over 70%
2. Potential reduction of the cost of access to internet by over 60%
3. Inclusion of at least 50% of the 33 million Nigerians currently excluded from access to the internet
4. Delivering up to 1.5% of GDP growth per capita raising GDP from $472.6 billion (2022) to $502 billion over the next 4 year #NigerianExcellence

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

Lanre Kolade [@KoladeThe] Group CEO of CSquared Link Holdings (Mauritius) today announced his departure from the company, effective April 2024. Lanre Kolade had been running the business as Group CEO for five and half years. https://t.co/VGp0khIKr8

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

I just got into Togo and the Internet here is working fine. Seems Google's Equiano cable that landed here was the best decision ever. If anyone wants to set up a call center or data center in Africa, Togo is the place.

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

Congratulations to the Uganda Communications Commission [@UCC_Official] for commemorating 25 years of service in regulating Uganda’s communications industry!

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑!

Here are the 3 West African women who built Liberia's first open access backbone. From left to right: Rochelle Bannerman (former Liberia Country Manager), Estelle Akofio-Sowah (West Africa Regional Director) and Edna Thompson (Liberia Country Manager).

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

Today on Martyrs of Independence Day we honour the brave souls who sacrificed for the Democratic Republic of Congo's independence 🇨🇩.

[Estelle Akofio-Sowah @NaaAnyoko]

I'm a firm believer in team work. So these awards are for my team. Awards like this lighten the load in an exceptionally tough year. We keep stepping. The need is great! #ADigitallyConnectedAfrica
Oh & Lord, thank you for choosing to shine through me 🙏🏽😊🌟🌻#IAmTheLight

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

As we wrap up Woezon Tech Week, this Saturday we will bring together Togo's leading tech companies to battle it out on the football field. Watch this space to find out who the winning team is!
#WTW23 #FiberCup #ADigitallyConnectedAfrica

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

1/2 This week witnessed the coming together of two tech giants, CSquared Woezon and Togocom [@togocom_tg ], both committed to transform the Togolese digital ecosystem 🤝 . This new collaboration will see @togocom_tg leveraging our Equiano cable

[Togo Breaking News @TBN228]

#Togo @togocom_tg signe avec @CSquared_Africa Woezon pour plus de bande passante - #Team228 #BreakingNews #TgTwittos #TT228 https://t.co/rQHrteCNek

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

1//2 Yesterday we officially launched the Woezon Tech Week at our Togo office in the presence of our Group CEO Lanre Kolade [@KoladeThe], West Africa Regional Director Estelle Akofio-Sowah [@NaaAnyoko] and Togo Country Manager Eudes Gbessi with the press in attendance.

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

𝐖𝐨𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 - a CSquared Woezon initiative celebrating Togo’s digital transformation through Career days, Digital training, Industry networking and Partnerships begins today. Stay tuned for updates as we bring together Togo's movers and shakers in tech. #WTW23

[CSquared Group @CSquared_Africa]

1/2 CSquared is proud to be the lead partner at the @AmChamUganda CEO Breakfast tomorrow.
In Uganda we offer open access last mile connectivity across the greater Kampala i.e Leased capacity, dark fiber and metro Wi-Fi services.