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Los Angeles, CA October 24, 2023 –(PR.com)– The Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) has officially opened an invitation for young and ambitious innovators from across Nigeria to participate in the Innovation Makers Challenge (IMC) 2023 at the inaugural press conference held recently in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

IMC is an initiative of TTSWG that aims to foster sustainable innovations in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications sectors by showcasing and rewarding emerging talents in these fields and providing a launchpad to scale up their solutions.

The occasion saw the presence of John Isiekwene, Sustainability Manager at IHS Towers; Chris Uwaje, CEO of Mobile Software Solutions and Board Member of TTSWG; Adedoyin Segun-Noibi, General Manager of Quomodo Systems Africa; Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO of Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC); Faderera Segun, Program and Partnership Manager at Arnergy Solar; Precious Francis, Communications and Knowledge Officer at NCIC; and Gbolahan Awonuga, Executive Secretary of ALTON.

Young people aged 18 – 35 from all over Nigeria can take part in the challenge. Successful applicants who reach the final stage will get to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges that will select the winners at the Grand Finale Conference and Exhibition scheduled for Thursday, November 9, 2023. The top three overall winners will be awarded a cash prize of ₦2,000,000, ₦1,000,000, and ₦500,000, respectively.

Besides the cash prizes, the participants have a chance to also benefit from world-class expert training and mentorship through the Innovation Bootcamp, opportunities to pitch to investors, network with established technology professionals, and exhibit their innovations for free at the IMC Conference 2023.

Hosted live at the Eko Convention Center, Victory Island, Lagos, Nigeria the IMC Conference will ignite transformative dialogues on Africa’s technology and telecommunications future while showcasing emerging innovations in Nigeria. It boasts a diverse lineup of global speakers including Kate Hancock, Founder, Metaverse XYZ and TEDx Speaker; Oluwole Asalu, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Quomodo Systems Africa; Lanre Bamisebi, Executive Director, Access Corporation; Chuks Ekwueme, Chairman, UNICCON Group, and many others.

Expounding on the significance of the IMC, Chris Uwaje, Mobile Software Solutions and Board Member of the Telecommunication and Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG), remarked, “The world is moving so fast, but Nigeria is being left behind. The discovery of talent is a part of the strategic tool for competing as a great nation. We cannot reap benefits unless we surmount the challenges within the realm of technology. Through the IMC, TTSWG aims to target disruptive ideas, discover and nurture the emerging talents that can disrupt the existing system and contribute to the country’s future.”

The Chief Executive Officer of NCIC, Bankole Oloruntoba, also praised the IMC and emphasized the importance of establishing a dedicated funding pool to support emerging innovative ideas. “We are supporting these youngsters from their current stage to be more globally accepted and solve tangible and functional challenges regarding sustainability as well as other environmental issues confronting the telecom sector,” he added.

Interested and qualified parties can submit their applications through the official website: www.ttswg-imc.com/apply. The application window remains open until October 16, 2023. The Innovation Makers Challenge 2023 is proudly sponsored by IHS Towers and supported by various partners.

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About TTSWG
The Technology and Telecommunications Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG) is a diverse and inclusive multi-stakeholder organization dedicated to promoting sustainability within the technology and telecommunications sectors in Nigeria. It consists of more than 20 member organizations and partners from both the private and public sectors, including IHS Towers, MTN Nigeria, Quomodo Systems Africa, Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria, HP, Nigeria Climate Innovation Center, Phase 3 Telecoms, SystemSpecs Ltd., MainOne Technologies, and many others.

Contact Information:
Telecommunication & Technology Sustainability Working Group (TTSWG)
Musa Oladipupo
+2349062634092
Contact via Email
https://ttswg-imc.com

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Bismarck, ND October 20, 2023 –(PR.com)– Trent Loos, Andrew Henderson, and Jim Ferguson, hosts of the popular international “Across the Pond” talk show on BEK TV, have announced a tour in the United States. The “Regaining Control for the Farmer Tour” will serve as an opportunity to connect with Americans and engage in candid dialogues about their top concerns.

The schedule is as follows:

October 22 – Quincy, IL – Agricultural Education Center at John Wood Community College – 4 pm to 6 pm
October 23 – Avalon, WI – Rock Prairie Dairy – 4 pm to 7 pm
October 24 – Slayton, MN – Key Largo Restaurant & Bar – 4 pm tp 7 pm
October 25 – Aberdeen, SD – Brown County Fairgrounds – 4 pm to 7 pm
October 26 – McKenzie, ND – Black Leg Ranch – 4 pm to 7 pm
October 27 – Broken Bow, NE – Custer County Fairgrounds – 4 pm to 7 pm
October 28 – Brush, CO – High Plains Cattle Supply – 11 am to 2 pm

The “Regaining Control for the Farmer Tour” serves as a platform for Americans to engage in raw, unfiltered conversations about the issues that matter most to them. Whether it’s the future of agriculture, local economic challenges, or broader national concerns, Trent and Andrew will delve into meaningful discussions with attendees, fostering a bridge of understanding and shared experiences.

“Our main objective with this tour is to offer genuine support and provide a platform for the often-underrepresented farming communities,” says Trent Loos, Co-Host of “Across the Pond” on BEK TV. “By facilitating dialogues on challenges and potential solutions, farmers can begin to regain control and chart a promising path forward in their endeavors.”

In addition to the open dialogue, attendees will have the unparalleled opportunity to meet and greet the hosts in person, enabling fans to connect and share their stories on an intimate level.

“We are incredibly excited to embark on this tour,” says Andrew Henderson, Co-Host of Across the Pond. “Our shows have always been about fostering understanding and bridging gaps. This tour takes that mission on the road, allowing us to connect directly without American viewers and hear their perspectives first-hand.”

Tickets are not needed to attend. A free will donation is encouraged to help with the expenses.

Those not able to attend in person will be able to listen to each tour stop on Rural Route Radio the following day at 4:30 pm CT. Rural Route Radio can be found on several streaming networks, including Spotify.

Likewise, the tour stop in North Dakota on October 26 will be broadcast live on BEK TV. Those not able to attend in person also can watch live online or later in the archives. For more information, visit https://bekbuzz.com/post/across-the-pond-hosts-embark-on-u-s-tour-to-help-farmers-regain-control.

“Across the Pond” is a groundbreaking series on BEK TV that offers viewers a fresh perspective on global issues. Trent Loos is a sixth-generation farmer from Nebraska. Andrew Henderson is a nutritionist specializing in the dairy industry in the United Kingdom. Together, they tackle the issues, topics and solutions to the problems facing the food production industry throughout the world.

BEK TV is the only North Dakota-owned broadcasting company remaining in the state and produces more local content than any other television station. It broadcasts statewide on television and across the world via internet. BEK TV consists of content from both BEK Sports and BEK News.

BEK TV is the largest television broadcaster of high school and collegiate athletics in the region, broadcasting nearly 400 live events each year. The network also is the state’s top producer of original news and opinion programming. BEK TV is the 2021, 2022, and 2023 winner of the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, selected by the public for “Best Television Station.”

The concept behind BEK’s news programming is to provide a media service platform that is unscripted and uncensored. BEK TV hosts are untrained broadcasters who share their perspectives and views on topics and issues that North Dakotans are talking about. The BEK network never controls the messaging.

For more information, log onto bek.tv and bek.news.

Contact Information:
BEK.TV
Julie Skaret
701-475-1318
Contact via Email
www.bekbuzz.com

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