Nigeria Partners with UK’s Zander Corporation to Combat Desertification and Boost Agriculture

Nigeria Partners with UK’s Zander Corporation to Combat Desertification and Boost Agriculture

 In a move aimed at transforming agricultural practices and restoring degraded lands across Nigeria’s most vulnerable ecological zones, the Federal Government is set to enter into a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation.

The decision was reached during a high-level meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, between Nigerian government officials and the management team of Zander Corporation, led by Lord Raymond Benedict Asquith, the 3rd Earl of Oxford and Asquith OBE, a member of the UK House of Lords.

Speaking at the meeting, the Nigerian government reaffirmed its commitment to afforestation as a core strategy in combating desertification, promoting sustainable land use, and ensuring long-term agricultural productivity. Officials emphasized the need for innovative biotechnology solutions to address the challenges of land degradation and food security in the country.

“There is a critical intersection between innovative technology and efforts to combat desertification and drive agricultural transformation in Nigeria,” a government representative stated.

The partnership with Zander Corporation is expected to leverage cutting-edge biotechnological advancements to rehabilitate degraded lands, improve soil fertility, and enhance climate resilience in agricultural communities. Experts believe that this collaboration will not only boost Nigeria’s agricultural sector but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability and food security.

Further details on the framework of the partnership, including implementation strategies and investment commitments, are expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Ethnos Celebrates Strategic Partnership with Entrust Cybersecurity Institute

Ethnos Celebrates Strategic Partnership with Entrust Cybersecurity Institute

 

 

Ethnos, a leading indigenous cybersecurity solution provider headquartered in the upscale Victoria Island area of Lagos, Nigeria, proudly announces its recent partnership with Entrust Cybersecurity Institute, a globally recognized authority known as The Complete Resource Center for critical insights and education on security concepts through newsletters, explainer videos, and the Cybersecurity Institute Podcast.

Mr. Peter Ejiofor, CEO of Ethnos, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “At Ethnos, we are committed to offering world-class cybersecurity solutions to Nigeria. Our aim is to safeguard Nigerian businesses and their online assets with reputable global brands, which is why we chose to partner with Entrust.”

Highlighting the significance of the partnership, Ejiofor emphasized, “Our joint commitment to excellence strengthens our resolve. Today, we celebrate our longstanding partnership with Entrust, confident that together, we are destined for greater achievements.”

With over 50 years of experience in building trust at every stage, Entrust has established itself as a leader in the cybersecurity industry. From securing global connections to facilitating secure online experiences and protecting networks and devices, Entrust’s suite of authentication products has played a pivotal role in ensuring cybersecurity worldwide.

Commenting on the partnership, Entrust reiterated its dedication to creating secure environments, stating, “We have enabled secure connections across the globe, from Earth to outer space, ensuring reliable transactions and protected travel experiences. Our commitment to safeguarding networks and devices remains unwavering.”

Ejiofor concluded by highlighting Ethnos’s commitment to offering state-of-the-art information systems security solutions and building capacity within the Nigerian and global cybersecurity ecosystem.

 

Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) and MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi), an Equinix Company, Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Launch Neutral Internet Exchange Services in Lagos, Nigeria

Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) and MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi), an Equinix Company, Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Launch Neutral Internet Exchange Services in Lagos, Nigeria

AMS-IX (www.AMS-IX.net), one of the largest Internet Exchange operators in the world, and MainData Nigeria Limited (MDXi) (www.MDX-i.com), an Equinix (www.EQUINIX.com) company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to operate and grow Internet Exchange services in Africa.

 

AMS-IX will be setting up an internet exchange at MDXi, the carrier-neutral Data Center of MainOne (www.MainOne.net) in Lagos Nigeria. MDXi will act as AMS-IX strategic partner and reseller for AMS-IX in West Africa.

Lagos is the ideal location to serve as a content hub for West and Central Africa as it is strategically located in a fast-developing region

This strategic partnership between AMS-IX and MDXi will deliver improved interconnection capabilities for existing and new customers on the exchange, further facilitating the distribution of content into the West African region. With this partnership, content delivery networks, application providers, and hosting companies will now be able to exchange internet traffic locally through the rich interconnected ecosystem of networks, large enterprises, and cloud service providers, and network operators available at MDXi.

International Partnership Director Onno Bos of AMS-IX: “Lagos is the ideal location to serve as a content hub for West and Central Africa as it is strategically located in a fast-developing region with landing sites for international subsea cables connecting Africa to EMEA and beyond. We’re thrilled to work with such a strong partner as MainOne to expand this vibrant connectivity community.”

Oluwasayo Oshadami, GM, Technical Solutions, MainOne, “We’re excited to work with AMS-IX. AMS-IX has over 25 years of experience building, operating and growing Internet Exchanges all over the world. This partnership is an important step in realizing our long-term strategy to become a leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure company by bringing a full range of transformative technologies to Africa.”

MDXi and AMS-IX are committed to developing Lagos into a regional content hub that services users all over West and Central Africa. The partners intend to seek alliances to connect with local telecom operators and IX’s to help develop and support local ecosystems.