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Technology Critical for Wealthier, Healthier & More Productive Nation- Onuegbu

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(L-r): Yemi Keri, Managing Director Edo State Information Communication Technology Agency, Collins Onuegbu, and Adanma Onuegbu, executive vice chairman and CEO, Signal Alliance/Sasware respectively.
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Mr. Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance/Sasware has likened the deplorable state of the country as being at multiple crossroads.

But with technology, he said, building a wealthier, healthier and more productive nation is very possible.

Onuegbu made the remarks during Signal Alliance 2015 Customer Week Workshop, lamenting that Nigeria is at the political and economical crossroads,

He said that more than ever before, a conversation about Nigeria needs to be done at all levels of society.

The Signal Alliance Executive Vice Chairman said that as individuals Nigerians get involved every day in offices, beer parlours, Facebook, and any gathering and debate the Nigerians situations.

According to him, “Often, companies stay away from conversions because they after all are just doing their business. But more and more, companies are realizing that they are part of the society. What they do affects the society. What the society does affects them. So it is in our collective responsivity to be part of the conversation to create a better society for us to do our business.

“Recent events in the global and local economy, more than ever, highlights the need for Nigeria to get its acts together in the building of an economy to sustain its citizens. We can no longer afford to plod along and accept the statistics that 33% of our people living on less than $1 a day is an achievement. We must think big and bet big and create the space that will enable our people maximize their potential and join the rest of society who want to conquer the world.

“Look at other countries in the world: they are building cities in the desert, exploring mars, deconstructing the human genome, building smart cities. Look at great companies and their dreams: driverless cars, hyper loop, building drugs that cure from cancer to Ebola. What is our ambition as a nation? What is our ambition as companies? We cannot reduce our ambition to the capability of holding an election? To have 5000MW for a nation of 160m people”.

Onuegbu added that Nigeria’s immediate need is the diversification and the growth of the economy to allow citizens maximize the potential.

“We believe that technology offers us one of the fastest routes to achieve that. We have tested how simple and possible this is with the telecoms industry. By simply developing a fair process to open the space for companies to use existing technology we allowed our citizens who were struggling to have access to telephone in 1999 to now struggle to juggle the number of phones they can carry.

“Today, our tele-density is 100%. In 1999, it was far less than 1%. But this is a tip of the iceberg. Telecoms is just a building block to the possibilities technology can bring.

“Technology can make the 160 million Nigerians live a better and smarter life. Technology can make us live a healthier life. Technology can make us work smarter in offices, become more productive and grow better companies to compete with the rest of the world. Just imagine for a moment a Nigerian government that entirely relies on appropriate technology to operate.  Elimination of waste, massive reduction in corruption, better ability to secure our people. A better managed society.

“And just imagine that the 17.2m SMES in Nigeria relied on technology to operate.  And imagine 160m people consuming technology to create a more convenient life for themselves, from shopping online, having conversation online, accessing better healthcare, better education, better mobility and access to the right information at the right time. All these are taken for granted in most of the rest of the world.  That’s the reason why the productivity and the quality of life of the individual in most of the world is better than what you and I experience in Nigeria.

“The industry to provide this will be bigger than our oil industry. And better still, will allow us use our brains instead of relying on a commodity that makes us lazy and breeds corruption and insecurity”.

He advised the nation’s economic managers to get engaged in the conversation to diversify the Nigerian economy.

“I believe that technology offers one of the quickest routes to diversify our economy. Let us show Nigeria that technology can build a wealthier nation. A healthier nation. A more productive nation,” Onuegbu said.

 


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LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign to Spread “Life’s Good” Through Music

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LG Electronics has launched a new brand campaign, “Radio Optimism,” designed to help strengthen meaningful human connections and spread optimism through shared musical experiences.

This initiative aligns with LG’s brand promise, “Life’s Good,” and addresses the growing challenge of forming genuine relationships in a technology-driven world.

The Radio Optimism campaign seeks to counteract the disconnection often felt in an era dominated by superficial interactions, such as likes and comments on social media. By harnessing the power of music, LG aims to foster deeper bonds among individuals, promoting a more fulfilling life.

“As technology advances, meaningful human connections become increasingly vital to enrich our lives. LG continues its commitment to bringing optimism into customers’ daily lives, staying true to our enduring brand promise of ‘Life’s Good,’” said Kim Hyo-eun, head of LG’s Brand Management Division.

This campaign reinforces LG’s commitment to creating enriching experiences in digital spaces where today’s consumers spend significant time. Building on this mission, LG has continuously engaged with younger audiences through participatory campaigns that bring the Life’s Good philosophy to life.

Last year’s “Optimism your feed” campaign leveraged social algorithms to foster positivity on social media. This new initiative specifically seeks to address the paradoxical disconnection in an era of hyper-connectivity.

“One of the most reliable predictors of happiness is having deep and meaningful relationships,” said Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. “Yet today, many people are spending more time online and less time connecting in person. Social media in particular tends to create shallow relationships rather than the deep connections people need.

“It’s common for people to have hundreds of followers but no one to talk to in real life if they need support. We need to build more meaningful connections with those around us. That might turn around the pronounced decline in happiness that’s occurred over the last decade.”

A new global study* from LG on social connection reveals that 68 percent of people find it harder to make real friends, and a third reported having one or fewer meaningful connections in the past month, with 8 percent experiencing none at all.

Inspired by traditional radio’s unique way of connecting people through music and storytelling, the Radio Optimism campaign transforms this concept into an interactive platform where participants can create and send personalized songs to their loved ones.

Users can easily create new songs using AI-powered tools, which are thoroughly trained on a curated music dataset. These tools interpret user prompts to produce unique musical pieces and generate matching album art, providing an engaging and personalized experience. Once generated, these songs can be sent to recipients to deepen their connection and made available for others to discover worldwide.

According to the survey, nearly 9 in 10 respondents believe that meaningful connections lead to a more optimistic outlook on life. By providing a platform for individuals to express their feelings, this campaign aims to foster deeper connections and help individuals enrich their lives while spreading optimism in their own ways.

The campaign website is available in English and Spanish, with plans to support additional languages in the coming months to enable broader participation. The official website can be found at RadioOptimism.lg.com.


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Nigeria’s Electricity Output Climbs 10.92% in Q1 2025, Boosted by Thermal Plants

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Nigeria’s electricity generation rose by 10.92% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improved operational capacity and better availability of thermal and hydropower plants supplying the national grid.

This is according to the latest report from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for Q1 2025.

Total energy generated stood at 10,304.47 gigawatt-hours (GWh), up from 9,289.95 GWh recorded in the previous quarter. The increase highlights stronger performance across multiple power plants, supported by improved grid dispatch conditions.

NERC noted that average hourly generation on the grid also grew by 13.39%, rising to 4,770.59 megawatt-hours per hour (MWh/h) from 4,207.41 MWh/h in Q4 2024—an increase of 563.18 MWh/h.

“The hourly generation and the total generation increased by 13.39% and 10.92% respectively in Q1 2025 compared to Q4 2024. This rise is linked to an increase in the cumulative available generation capacity of grid-connected plants,” the report stated.

A total of 19 power plants boosted their output during the quarter, contributing significantly to the overall rise in generation.

Thermal power plants were the main drivers of growth. Out of the 23 thermal plants connected to the grid, 16 recorded higher average hourly output compared to the previous quarter.

Top contributors included Delta_1, which added 157.58 MWh/h, followed by Geregu_2 (71.95 MWh/h), Egbin_1 (68.20 MWh/h), and Afam_2 (68.03 MWh/h).

Hydropower plants also supported the growth, though at a smaller scale. The five grid-connected hydro stations posted a combined increase of 54.93 MWh/h, marking a 4% improvement. Zungeru_1 led with a 23.55% rise, while Shiroro_1 and Kainji_1 grew by 12.21% and 4.80% respectively.

This first-quarter improvement reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize power supply through better plant maintenance, enhanced grid management, and more consistent dispatch across regions.

However, challenges such as fuel supply to plants, equipment reliability, and high operating costs continue to limit the full potential of Nigeria’s power generation capacity.


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DBI, Miva Open University Partner to Advance Digital Innovation, Education

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Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) and Miva Open University, Abuja, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote digital technology and academic excellence in computer science and innovation.

DBI, Miva Open University Partner to Advance Digital Innovation, Education

Mr. David Daser,  president/CEO, DBI, and Professor Tayo Arulogun, vice chancellor, Miva Open University.

DBI, a Federal Government-owned ICT training institute with headquarters in Abuja and campuses across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, hosted the signing ceremony at its headquarters.

The MoU marks a significant step in formalizing and strengthening the existing relationship between the two institutions.

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Speaking during the event, Mr. Daser praised Professor Arulogun’s leadership and commitment to academic development, which he said made the partnership possible. He emphasized that unlike many MoUs that remain inactive, this collaboration is set to deliver tangible results.

“We value this partnership and are confident it will meaningfully contribute to Nigeria’s education sector. DBI is fully prepared to implement the agreement and drive an impact across our campuses in Enugu, Abuja, Kano, Lagos, Asaba, and Yola,” Daser said.

He added that the collaboration would strengthen DBI’s National Innovation Diploma (NID) program and other initiatives through shared resources and new opportunities.

Professor Arulogun, in his remarks, highlighted the need for greater collaboration among Nigerian universities, criticizing the prevalent “do-it-alone syndrome.”

“Many institutions prefer to operate in silos, but collaboration is key. Pooling resources and working together will enhance capacity and academic output,” he stated. “With this partnership, we are ready to hit the ground running  from student exchange to joint innovation projects like hackathons.”

He noted that hackathons provide platforms for discovering hidden talents and fostering innovation, and Miva is eager to integrate such activities into its academic programs.

Mr. Emeka Nzeih, head of Learning and Development, DBI, outlined the partnership’s key focus areas: student internships, real-world project collaborations, joint research in fields like AI, robotics, and cybersecurity, and shared access to DBI’s ICT labs and equipment for Miva’s students and faculty.

According to Nzeih, the initiative aims to enhance practical learning, foster innovation, and build capacity through collaborative training, research, and mentorship.


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