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Resourcery, Cisco Partner on BYOD Technology Solution
Resourcery Plc, a leading systems Integrator in West Africa in partnership with Cisco Systems, the worldwide leader in networking, is organizing a one-day business session for Technology Executives and I.T Managers tagged;“Cisco BYOD,…bringing flexibility to the work place.”
Speaking at a media briefing to announce the event, Mr. Adewale Oniyide, business solution manager, Data Security (Resourcery) noted that it’s estimated that in the next three years, the number of mobile networked devices would have grown to 15 billion globally.
As a result, it’s expected that employees across the globe would advocate for the right to use their own devices on the company’s network.
This means organizations must brace up for this development by making adequate I.T investment so that they are not caught unprepared.
Oniyide said; “Resourcery in partnership with Cisco is prepared to help business organizations in Nigeria successfully manage the BYOD transition so that they can effectively connect applications, resources and users, regardless of the device and the location. This would be achieved with high level of security, reliability and seamlessness. We all know that “work” is no longer a destination, but what you do—anywhere, anytime, on any device. That is why we call it transformation driven by mobility and the cloud.”
He also said: “There is no doubt that adopting BYOD comes with a set of challenges for the IT organization. Many of the benefits of BYOD, such as having the choice of any device and anywhere, anytime access, are somewhat antithetical to traditional IT requirements for security and support. However, this event provides a first-hand demonstration of how these challenges can be effectively managed without compromising the organization’s security or I.T requirements.”
Jideofor Onwuemelu, Cisco’s territory business manager, (Nigeria) noted that we all know that the standard practice in most, if not all organizations is that the I.T department pre-determines a list of approved workplace devices like desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Employees are in most cases not allowed to bring in their personal devices for work on the company’s network. With Cisco BYOD however, I.T managers need to approach the problem differently because devices are evolving so rapidly that it is becoming impractical to pre-approve each and every one.
In order to benefit from this trend, Mr. Onwuemelu said: “I.T managers need to establish, at a macro level, what types of devices they will permit to access their networks. This may perhaps exclude a category or brand(s) due to unacceptable security readiness or other factors. Support must also be considered, such as adopting more IT-assisted and self-support models.”
He added that: “This business session provides an ample opportunity for us to demonstrate to our customers, the business benefits of the CISCO Bring Your Own Device technology. At the end of the session, technology executives present should be able to do more than just add a device to their network because Cisco BYOD Smart Solution would transform their workspace and boost their organizations’ productivity. Adopting the technology would also simplify general I.T operations by delivering an uncompromising work-your-way user experience backed with a unified policy.”
Nigerian government, through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has announced a strategic collaboration to strengthen cybersecurity and clean up the nation’s cyberspace.
Recognizing that cybercrime knows no borders, Nigeria also reaffirmed its commitment to fostering stronger global partnerships within the cybersecurity ecosystem.
This announcement was made during a press conference before the inaugural National Cybersecurity Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Abuja from July 9th to 11th, 2025.
Sa’ad Abubakar, national cybersecurity coordinator from the Office of National Security Advisor, said fighting cybercrime must take the whole of society and the whole of the government approach.
According to him, “Apart from the deterrent approach whereby government agencies such as Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrest individuals, take them to court and prosecute them, the youth can be nurtured into better citizens who can showcase their capacity in better ways and be useful to the country.”
Similarly, Kashifu Abdullahi, director-general, NITDA, also stressed the need for collaborative efforts in fighting cybercrimes.
According to him “Then, in addition to that, we also want to build a stronger global collaboration with the global cyber security ecosystem, because when you look at cybercrime in general, it doesn’t respect the borders.
“Someone can commit a crime from Ghana using a Nigerian ID in the US. So you can look at him physically in a different jurisdiction, pretending to be in another jurisdiction, committing the crime in another jurisdiction.
“So without that kind of synergy and working together, it will be difficult to address these challenges. The third one is challenge. The third one is getting an alternative to cybercrime for our kids in Nigeria. We have this as a major challenge.”
Inuwa further highlighted the upcoming conference’s importance, noting that it would tackle key issues through workshops, discussions on emerging threats, cross-border cybersecurity collaboration strategies, and training programmes.
He also announced that the National Cybersecurity Conference 2025 would feature the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, recognising top contributions in the field.
The DG extended an invitation to global partners to collaborate with Nigeria in building a safer digital future.
The press conference was attended by notable figures, including Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of, the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC); Hanniel Jafar, Representative of the President, of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN); Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA Marketing Management LLC and members of the press and other stakeholders.
XIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in pan-African e-commerce company Jumia Technologies, citing the platform’s fintech and logistics strengths as key drivers of its backing.
This marks the first major telecom investment in Jumia since MTN Group’s exit in 2020.
AXIAN, a fast-growing telecom and digital services provider with operations across Africa, disclosed the purchase in a Schedule 13D filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
While the financial terms were not disclosed, AXIAN Telecom CEO, Hassan Jaber, described the move as a strategic alignment with Jumia’s growth trajectory and digital ecosystem.
“Jumia’s achievements in digital retail and fintech, particularly through JumiaPay and its logistics network, make it a very attractive investment for us. We believe in Jumia’s potential to promote financial and economic inclusion, which aligns with our core values,” said Jaber.
Once dubbed the “Amazon of Africa,” Jumia became the first African-founded tech company to list on the New York Stock Exchange in 2019.
But years of underperformance, leadership changes, and competitive pressures dented investor confidence.
In October 2020, South Africa’s MTN Group offloaded its 18.9% stake for $138 million, well below the $698 million value it once held post-IPO.
Since then, Jumia has undergone a significant transformation. Under CEO Francis Dufay, appointed in 2022, the company exited low-performing markets like South Africa and Tunisia, cut costs, and doubled down on core markets – Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco.
The firm is now focused on high-growth verticals, including everyday essentials and digital financial services.
Jumia’s regional CEO for East Africa, Vinod Goel, recently revealed plans to scale up international brand offerings and open its logistics network to third-party businesses.
Jaber underscored that AXIAN Telecom’s investment signals renewed confidence in Jumia’s long-term potential.
The telecom firm’s CEO said the company views Jumia as a key player in advancing Africa’s digital economy, aligning with AXIAN’s mission through its fintech and digital infrastructure brands such as Yas and Mixx by Yas.
Abisoye Coker-Odusote, director general, National Identity management commission (NIMC) has said that the commission is set to register 95 percent of Nigerians into the National Identity Database before December 2025.
Abisoye Coker-Odusote,, DG, NIMC
She made this statement at a press briefing to highlight the commissions goal aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly on digital governance and inclusive development.
The mass enrollment drive will be powered by a combination of improved infrastructure, expanded registration centres, and robust public sensitization campaigns.
As of May 2025, NIMC reports over 120 million Nigerians have been enrolled, and about 100 million more would be captured by December.
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