Telecom
MainOne’s MDXi Enables Nigerian Enterprises Optimize Operations- Opeke
By peter oluka
MainOne, through its world-class Tier III datacenter, MDXi, is enabling Nigerian companies to focus more on their core business, reduce inefficiencies, improve production capacity, and enhance customer services by outsourcing their IT infrastructure to MDXi, said Funke Opeke, the chief executive officer.
Opeke made the remark during a recent Breakfast Session with Customers hosted by MainOne for the health, manufacturing, e-commerce, media and hospitality sectors recently.
The session which had in attendance C-suite executives and IT heads was themed “Future proofing your business with ICT”.
Expanding on the theme, the Product Manager- Data Center services, MDXi, Vremudia Oghene-Ruemu highlighted sector specific solutions offered by the company and how various Nigerian businesses in these sectors have adopted and successfully implemented them for success in today’s market.
According to him, “There is massive uptake of technology by businesses looking to stay a step ahead of competition while increasing profitability and market share. MainOne has invested in technology to enable Nigerian businesses increase operating efficiency and achieve improved results faster. These solutions are available in our open access, Tier III certified data centre, MDXi”.
The panel sessions had representatives from leading Nigerian firms such as UAC, Reddington Hospitals, Avon HMO, Honeywell Flour, RDM Africa, The George Hotel, TVC Continental and Yudala discussing the benefits of leveraging solutions offered by MainOne and how such has helped them achieve their business objectives.
According to Adesimbo Ukiri, CEO Avon HMO, “leveraging MainOne’s services has helped us remove the barrier to health care access in Nigeria as patients can now easily subscribe to various health plans online at the click of a button from their smart phones. Having our servers at MainOne’s datacenter decreased our downtime risks, enabled us to operate 24/7 even when there was heavy flooding on the island restricting movement. Being in the healthcare sector, 100% uptime is required for us to succeed and so far we have not had any downtime with MainOne” she continued.
Adding to this, Mr. Anthony Omotoso, the CTO of UAC, said “as a large enterprise, we had to run several server rooms in multiple regions across the country all requiring 24/7 power, staff, and security accruing huge capital and operating costs which was not sustainable. In trying to align our IT goals to the business objectives, we needed to consolidate all our business critical servers at a Tier III facility which made us engage MainOne. The business savings and efficiency from the first year were extremely notable, so much so that we have won numerous awards in our sector for driving business efficiency and innovation”.
In trying to future proof the budding Nigerian e-commerce sector, maintaining customer trust is critical for business survival according to Mr. Mezie Emelonye, CTO Yudala. “We retain our customers trust by ensuring our online platform are 100% secured so that our customers feel safe shopping on our website. This is why we chose MainOne as its tier III certified facility MDXi was certified to PCIDSS, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 standards.
The Nigerian media industry is one industry that has also been revolutionized by technology and the growth of internet services. Country Head, RDM Africa, Zubby Emordi explained how digital TV, a fast-rising trend in Nigeria has connected Nigerians and Africans globally, a feat that would have been impossible without reliable connectivity.
MainOne remains at the forefront of driving the digital transformation and technology adoption of businesses in Nigeria.
Telecom
Celebrating African Creativity: Made by Africa, Loved by the World’ Returns for Its Fifth Year
The “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign is back for its fifth year, celebrating African creativity and global influence. This year’s theme, “Where Culture Meets Connection,” highlights how social media fosters conversations around cultural moments worldwide.
The campaign features three cinematic films premiering on the Meta Africa page, showcasing the groundbreaking work and personal stories of six dynamic African creatives.
These artists, from Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa, represent diverse disciplines, including rap, animation, dance, photography, fashion, and videography.
Here are some of the featured talents:
- Ladipoe (Nigeria) – A BET-nominated rapper known for blending global hip-hop with African rhythms.
- Fatboy Animations (Kenya) – An animation studio founded by Michael Muthiga, recognized by Forbes for its original African storytelling.
- Lisa Quama (Ghana) – A dancer who gained fame after appearing in Beyoncé’s “Already” music video.
- Gilbert Asante (Ghana) – A photographer and creative director featured in GQ and Glam Africa.
- David Tlale (South Africa) – A fashion designer whose bold designs have been showcased at major fashion events, including the Met Gala.
- Ofentse Mwase (South Africa) – A filmmaker with over 24 international awards for his unique visual storytelling.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Communications Director for Africa, Middle East & Turkey, emphasized that the campaign not only celebrates individual success stories but also showcases how culture and social media drive meaningful connections and inspiration.
Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), has raised the alarm over a diesel supply crisis caused by an ongoing strike by the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
Mr Tony Emoekpere, president, ATCON in a statement said that the fuel supply disruption is critically affecting telecom base stations, pushing them to the brink of a shutdown and threatening millions of mobile and internet users in the region.
“This strike, which stems from the persistent harassment of tanker and petroleum product drivers by police officers in Lagos State, has effectively halted all truck loading operations and fuel movements,” Emoekpere stated.
He explained that diesel supply to telecom infrastructure has been severely impacted, leaving critical sites with dangerously low fuel levels.
According to him, if urgent measures are not taken, the situation could escalate into a full-blown network blackout, disrupting essential services, including mobile and internet access, business operations, emergency response systems, and daily communications.
ATCON has called on the governors of Lagos and Ogun states to intervene immediately by facilitating the release of diesel from depots to telecom operators to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
“This is not just a telecom issue—it is a national emergency that could cripple economic activities and compromise public safety,” Emoekpere stressed.
The association also appealed to security agencies and petroleum unions to resolve the crisis swiftly to safeguard Nigeria’s connectivity and economic stability.
ATCON emphasised that a prolonged disruption in fuel supply to telecom infrastructure could have far-reaching consequences for both businesses and individuals who rely on stable communication networks for daily operations.
In 2023, Nigerians spent a total of about ₦5.3 trillion on telecommunications services, which includes calls, data, SMS, and other telecom services, according to the Leadership.
Specifically for voice calls, Nigerians made approximately 408.5 billion minutes of local calls, generating around ₦3.28 trillion from outgoing calls and ₦3.23 trillion from incoming calls, totaling about ₦6.51 trillion in call-related revenue according to projections based on 2023 call volumes and tariff data.
However, the ₦5.3 trillion figure represents the overall telecom sector revenue, with voice calls being a major component but also including data and other services.
For individual spending, MTN subscribers spent an average of ₦2,508 monthly on voice calls in 2023, showing a 14.4% increase from 2022, while Airtel customers spent about ₦1,694 monthly on voice calls.
Total telecom spending (calls, data, SMS, etc.): ₦5.3 trillion in 2023
Estimated revenue from voice calls alone: around ₦6.5 trillion based on call minutes and tariffs
Average monthly spending on calls per subscriber: ₦1,694 to ₦2,508 depending on the network
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