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Gilat Satcom to Offer Seamless Connectivity to Nigerians- Zajicek

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(L-r): Dan Zajicek, chief executive officer, Eran Yoran, marketing director, David Duruji, vice president, Sales and Rio (Valdir Filstein), general manager, all of Gilat Satcom Nigeria, during the Company’s event in Lagos, recently.
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Gilat Satcom, an established provider of fibre and satellite connectivity in Africa, has reiterated its keen interest in providing major improvements to its shared service which will provide home users and small offices with the fastest, most reliable and cost-effective satellite connectivity in Nigeria.

Dan Zajicek, Gilat Satcom’s chief executive officer, told Nigeria CommunicationsWeek at a conference in Lagos, that the Company is delighted to be part of the history in providing a re-engineered ground to address Nigeria’s infrastructural woes in the ICT environment.

He said: “The event is about Gilat Satcom’s Telecommunications and ICT activities in Nigeria. As we see it, Nigeria is very advanced and growing very rapidly. In the infrastructure side, there are two layers; the electricity layer, which we know there is a huge investment in the grid. It is good news for everybody on the upgrade of the service. Up on this layer is the telecommunication layer and we in Gilat will like to be part of the influence in the Nigerian market, particularly to ensure reliability.

“Gilat is providing, basically, full turnkey telecommunication solution. It is comprised of fibre and satellite solutions. We have office here in Lagos which harbours a Satellite dish that can provide domestic services”.

Zajicek added that as a subsidiary of world renowned IT Company and have invested in Companies like Wacc, Gilat also has fiber connectivity coming to Nigeria.

“We are working by helping our customers provide full turn-key solutions for connecting remote sites to headquarters. At the end of the day, the target is to ensure service level agreement (SLA), quality service in a very unique and in reliable way. What we are focusing on at this event is the mobile satellite services (MSS), which we are a partner of our worldwide products and other services.

“In this arena, we are selling services like the radio phones; used to connect to satellite in remote areas. We have solutions that you can use to monitor your freight. When you have a GSM, you can use the GSM services, but when you are out of network coverage then it automatically switches to Satellite platform. It covers all the areas, including the hinterlands”.

Speaking on the affordability of the solutions, he said, “We have been operating in Nigeria for over a decade now and are aware of the service and price levels in the market, thus Gilat Satcom has made the solutions to be affordable to all the segments. Sometimes, it depends on how much technology and redundancy plan, can they blend with the solution you are bringing in.

“Regarding the pricing, we have a solution that provides connectivity in a very attractive pricing. If used in a residential area, you can pay in gigabyte consumption and not necessarily buying the whole service. There are the limited and unlimited plans. You can do the uplink via the GSM and the downlink from the Satellite. The combination enables you have affordable value for money; that is quality service in a low cost.

“We are improving on our portfolio in this segment and of course, the governments are where we have a different portfolio. The unique thing is since we know the market, how it feels and as subsidiary in Nigeria, so we keep getting the feedback from the market.

“We are not just concerned on building the portfolio; we are working assiduously to meet the needs of the customers. So, it is like we bring in our solutions and hope the market adjusts to it, however, we know what they want, we know that pricing is very important; we give them the technology that will satisfy their needs in an affordable costs. So, we know how to put the right solution to the right market channel”. 

The Company had recently announced the availability of Aguila 3rd Generation following years of R&D by the Gilat Satcom team. Re-engineered from the ground up, the new Aguila service provides customers with:A Fair Access Policy (FAP) which is unmatched across Africa. As part of the FAP, Gilat Satcom’s Committed Information Rate (CIR) is up to 100% higher than the current average in Africa.

 

 


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Tomato ‘Ebola’ May Disrupt Nigeria’s Agric Value Chain-  Rewane

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Bismarck Rewane, renowned economist and chief executive officer of the Financial Derivatives Company,  has warned that the recent outbreak of the tomato leaf miner, commonly referred to as “Tomato Ebola,” is a disruption to Nigeria’s agriculture value chain.

Tomato ‘Ebola’ May Disrupt Nigeria’s Agric Value Chain-  Rewane

Bismarck Rewane, CEO, Financial Derivatives Company

Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning programme on Thursday, Rewane emphasised that the impact of the outbreak extends far beyond tomatoes, triggering a cost ripple effect across the broader food basket.

“The effect of an increase in the price of tomatoes leads to cost elasticity which means that the price of other substitutes will begin to increase, including the price of carrots, the price of tomato paste, price of tomato puree and other things.

“One  for the reddening, two for the effect and the  thickening on the sauce you’re making.

“However, because tomato is a perishable commodity, it also means that  if there is tomato ebola, then the price has increased, and also the supply has reduced, it has a knock-on effect on so many other things,” Rewane explained.

He added that Nigeria’s lack of food storage and preventive mechanisms has worsened the crisis, causing severe supply chain disruptions.

Rewane’s comments come amid a sharp increase in the price of tomatoes, with a 50-kilogramme basket of the commodity which used to sell for N5,000, now selling for N10,000 to N30,000, thereby compounding food inflation and straining household budget.

The Federal Government said Nigeria has so far lost over N1.3 billion to the outbreak of the invasive pest in key tomato-producing states like Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna.

Abubakar Kyari, minister of Agriculture and Food Security, explained that the outbreak has significantly disrupted tomato supply chains, causing a surge in prices.

He noted that the outbreak of tomato Ebola highlights the fragile nature of Nigeria’s horticultural systems, and that the invasive pest can destroy tomato crops within 48 hours, resulting in catastrophic yield losses.

He added that this crisis highlights the urgent need for integrated pest management strategies, investment in resilient crop varieties, and enhanced support for farmers to safeguard the country’s food supply chains.

 

 

 

 

 


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Loan Controversy: Court adjourns Otudeko, others’ case to June 11

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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the N12.3 billion loan controversy case involving the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko, and three others, to June 11, 2025.

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Oba Otudeko,

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke postponed the case to allow time for either a peaceful settlement or the formal arraignment of the suspects.

The decision followed reports that negotiation are still ongoing between the parties involved for out-of-court settlement as advised by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who is trying to mediate.

During Thursday’s hearing, Otudeko’s lawyer, Bode Olanipekun (SAN), told the court that negotiations for an out-of-court resolution were still in progress.

Similarly, the lawyer for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Bilikisu Buhari, acknowledged the discussions but asked the court to set a new date for arraignment in case the negotiations fail.

It will be recalled that at the last sitting of the court on March 17, Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) had informed the judge that a meeting involving all counsel had been convened at the instance of the Attorney General of the Federation.

He said that this was aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement of the case.

Olanipekun had also stated that substantial progress was made, and the AGF directed all parties to refrain from actions that could jeopardize the resolution process, including filing further applications.

The court will reconvene on June 11 to hear the outcome of the settlement talks or proceed with the arraignment if no agreement is reached.


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Zamfara, Oracle Partner to Drive Digital Skills Development

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The Zamfara State government has signed an agreement with Oracle to invest in youth development, workforce capacity building and the digital economy under Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative (SDI).

The agreement was signed at Oracle’s Offices in London, United Kingdom, with Governor Dauda Lawal representing the Zamfara State government.

A statement on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, explained that the development will foster collaboration between the Zamfara Information and Technology Development Agency (ZITDA) and Oracle.

Secretary to the State Government, two Special Advisers and the Executive Secretary of ZITDA were also present at the event, along with Siobhan Wilson, Oracle UK Country Leader and Senior Vice President, EMEA.

The statement said, “Zamfara State government has signed a strategic agreement with Oracle to drive digital skills development across the state.

“Facilitated through the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency, the collaboration will use the expertise and learning services of both Oracle Academy and Oracle University in their digital transformation efforts.

“The collaboration signifies a commitment to education and a strategic investment in the future of Zamfara’s youth, workforce and digital economy.

“Oracle Academy, Oracle’s global philanthropic educational programme offers a robust portfolio of technology education teaching and learning resources, including curriculum and software access, to educators and students worldwide.

“With the support of the Zamfara Information Technology Development Agency, these resources will be made available to validate higher education institutions across Zamfara.

“ZITDA will help lead efforts to integrate Oracle Academy offerings into Zamfara’s higher education curriculum, equipping educators with the tools and resources they need to guide students in learning hands-on tech skills and toward Oracle’s professional certifications and foster a new generation of tech-savvy leaders.

“In addition, Oracle University’s Skills Development Initiative, a global programme that provides access to world-class learning and certification programmes at no cost to eligible learners, will further expand opportunities for learners in Zamfara.

“Through a co-branded Learning Portal in collaboration with ZITDA, Oracle University plans to provide free access to digital learning paths and foundational certifications for eligible participants across Zamfara. This includes curated learning journeys offering over 200 hours of professional-level training in high-demand areas such as Cloud, AI, Data Science and APEX development.”

In his remarks at the ceremony, Governor Dauda Lawal restated that the collaboration with Oracle is part of his administration’s commitment to transforming Zamfara into a hub of innovation, education, and digital excellence.

He said, “on behalf of the government and the good people of Zamfara State, I extend my deepest appreciation to Oracle for believing in our vision and for partnering with us on this transformative journey.

“What we are doing today goes beyond technology, it is about giving hope, creating opportunities and unlocking the future. By investing in digital education and innovation, we are offering real alternatives to poverty, to joblessness and to despair. I sincerely thank Oracle for standing with us, believing in the power of partnership, purpose, and shared dreams.

“Today, we are not just signing a document, we are making a promise, promise that every child in Zamfara will have a fair chance to dream, to learn, and to succeed. A promise that technology will be our bridge to a stronger, more inclusive economy. And, a promise that Zamfara will not merely participate in the digital revolution, we will lead it.”

 


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