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Top Africa’s Stakeholders in IT Converges in Lagos to Discuss Future

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Top Africa’s Stakeholders in IT Converges in Lagos to Discuss Future

By: Michael Mike

Leading industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa are to converge in Lagos to discuss the continent’s digital transformation and future trends.

The event organised by CWG Plc, a leading technology solutions provider in Africa, marking the return of the company’s technology and innovation conference, Texcellence 3.0, is scheduled to take place on October 11, 2024, at the Balmoral Events Center, Lagos.

This year’s event, themed “Revealing Tomorrow,” is set to bring together industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa to discuss the continent’s digital transformation and future trends.

Texcellence in its third year, has solidified its place as the largest platform for thought leadership and groundbreaking discussions around the integration of technology into various sectors across Africa. This year’s edition will focus on the evolving role of technology in finance, telecoms, government, and energy industries alongside emerging trends in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure.

Key highlights of Texcellence 3.0 include:
Panel Sessions with Industry Giants: The conference will feature sessions such as “Leading Financial Institutions into the Future,” where top executives from Zenith Bank, FCMB, EcoBank, and Wema Bank will discuss how technology is reshaping the financial sector.
Spotlight on Innovation: Texcellence 3.0 will explore new technologies like AI, cloud computing, and data analytics that are driving efficiency and sustainability in various sectors.
Networking and Collaboration: With over 500 attendees, Texcellence 3.0 will provide opportunities for startups, policymakers, and industry leaders to network and form strategic partnerships.
Keynote Speakers at the conference include prominent figures in Africa’s tech ecosystem, including government representatives, CEOs, and thought leaders who are driving the continent’s tech agenda.
Speaking on the event, the CWG Plc Group Chief Executive Officer/ Managing Director, Adewale Adeyipo, expressed the importance of Texcellence as a catalyst for driving Africa’s tech future.

He said: “Texcellence is more than just a conference. It’s a movement that brings together visionary leaders to chart the path forward for Africa’s digital economy. Our goal is to empower organizations and individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in a technology-driven future.”

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

By: Zagazola Makama

A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.

Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.

He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.

Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.

The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.

“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.

According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.

The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.

Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.

The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.

“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.

Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.

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