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Xiaomi Signs Jay-Jay Okocha As Brand Ambassador
Xiaomi has signed Austin Jay-Jay Okocha as its new corporate brand face that signify bold transformation in Nigeria mobile device industry and all-new propurpose.
The ambassadorial signing represents Xiaomi ambitions to establish a leadership position in the future mobile industry by revamping nearly all facets of its business in Nigeria and beyond Africa.
The former Eagles midfielder, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, during the week, was endorsed as the brand ambassador of Xiaomi by the manufacturer of mobile devices ranges across all social economic classes.
The firm, which expressed confidence in the deal with the former Super Eagles captain, stated that Okocha was a great fit for the modern products it has a lineup, especially the yet to be launched “Redmi Note 10”.
Okocha, who expressed his delight on the endorsement, said: “I am honoured to be associated with the world’s top 3 mobile devices in Nigeria, Xiaomi.
“If Xiaomi isn’t a great company and serve as an engine room of creating values, all these wouldn’t be happening.
“Am happy to be part of the brand I hope the business will boom during the endorsement tenure that the company will want to do more. I believe in long-term relationship said JAY-JAY OKOCHA.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Somoye Habeeb, marketing director, Xiaomi Nigeria, said, the company couldn’t think of a bigger name than the former international midfielder.
“We launched Xiaomi-Nigeria two years ago with Redmi Note 7, thereafter we launched Redmi Note 8 in October 2019 same year.
“In 2020, we launched Redmi Note 9series and today the company planned to challenge the boundaries of Nigeria mobile industry with Redmi Note 10 series.
“No any other person that represents 10 in Nigeria better than Jay-Jay Okocha, 10 with good stories and memories,
“So Jay-Jay is the best person that can represent Redmi Note 10 in Nigeria and beyond, said Mr. Somoye Habeeb.
He continues, we are delighted to partner with a legend like Jay-Jay Okocha in Nigeria, which is also our biggest international market. Who is better than Jay-Jay Okocha to take the values of our Redmi Note 10 to every household in Nigeria?
“Our focus has always been to bring superior products with great performance to all Nigerians as pronounced in our slogan “innovation for everyone. We will be launching the most superior Redmi Note series in Nigeria soonest”.
Meanwhile, the new Redmi Note 10 series has been fixed for launch on April 6, 2021. This product will challenge the boundaries of clarity, the boundaries of sensation and boundaries of speed to mention few.
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FDA Okays Elon Musk’s ‘Blindsight’ Brain Chip to Restore Vision for the Blind
Neuralink, the brain-chip company co-founded by Elon Musk, has achieved a significant milestone with its latest device, “Blindsight,” receiving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) breakthrough designation.
This recognition highlights the potential of Blindsight to restore vision to individuals suffering from complete or partial blindness, including those with damaged optic nerves.
Blindsight is designed to help even those who have been blind since birth, provided their visual cortex remains functional.
Initially, the device is expected to offer low-resolution vision, but over time, it holds the potential for users to perceive advanced wavelengths like infrared and ultraviolet, offering possibilities beyond natural sight.
Neuralink, established in 2016, is pioneering brain-computer interfaces aimed at addressing neurological disorders. Its technology includes brain implants capable of reading neural signals and wirelessly transmitting them to external devices.
The company is also working on devices to assist paralyzed individuals in controlling digital tools using their thoughts.
Recent developments include the successful implantation of Neuralink’s brain-computer interface in a second patient, who is now able to control video games and design 3D objects using thought alone.
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Nigeria’s Mpox Cases Mostly Affect Children, Men – NCDC
Mpox infections are disproportionately affecting children and males in Nigeria, according to recent data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
Since January 2024, males have accounted for 67% of Mpox cases, with men making up approximately 70% of the 6,001 suspected and confirmed cases recorded since September 2017.
The disease is spreading rapidly, with 1,031 suspected cases reported across 47 local government areas in 23 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Children under five years old are among the most affected, followed by the 26-30 and 46-50 age groups.
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, characterized by a painful rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. While most people recover fully, some may become seriously ill.
The disease can spread from animals to humans and between humans through close contact, respiratory droplets, and contaminated objects.
To combat the outbreak, Nigeria has received a donation of 10,000 doses of Jynneos, a Mpox vaccine, from the United States government.
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Avanti Communications, IHS Nigeria Recognized with Universal Broadband Award for Connecting Rural Nigeria
Global multi-orbit satellite provider, Avanti Communications (“Avanti”), and IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers”) group, have been recognized for their work in connecting rural Nigeria at the 2024 World Space Business Awards.
Each year at World Space Business Week, Novaspace, a merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, award the most forward-thinking businesses and innovations contributing to the future of the global space sector.
The Universal Broadband Award recognizes those committed to helping transform the lives of underserved communities.
Together, Avanti and IHS Nigeria have been helping improve the connectivity landscape across Nigeria, bringing broadband connectivity to rural communities nationwide, where the cost of traditional telecommunications networks can leave millions behind.
IHS Nigeria already has a strong footprint in Nigeria, operating over 16,000 towers across the country.
To help extend this reach, Avanti has been supplying the physical, transport and network layer for the transmission of cellular backhaul traffic to and from cellular towers, back to the core network of mobile network operators.
The partnership has delivered fast, cost-effective and reliable 3G and 4G connectivity to 700 rural sites across Nigeria, directly benefitting more than 3.5 million people.
Mohamad Darwish, CEO, IHS Nigeria, said, “We are deeply honored to receive this award, recognizing our commitment to innovation and social responsibility in expanding global connectivity.
As one of the largest independent tower companies globally, IHS Towers is dedicated to helping bridge the digital divide, particularly in Nigeria, where we operate more than 16,000 towers.
IHS Nigeria’s partnership with Avanti Communications has been pivotal in bringing broadband connectivity as well as delivering sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to rural areas. Together, we are striving to help transform lives by enabling digital inclusion, job creation, and driving socio-economic development across underserved and unserved communities.”
Kyle Whitehill, CEO at Avanti, said, “The mission to provide cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable internet solutions is more than a professional endeavour; it is a mission we each carry personally at Avanti. Access to the internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
“It opens doors to education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and global connectivity. For too long, the remote and hard-to-reach regions of Africa have been left in the dark, disconnected from the boundless potential connectivity brings.”
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