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Galaxy Backbone Limited Strengthens Partnership with Enugu State Government
In a significant move to enhance digital infrastructure in Enugu State, Nigeria, executives from Galaxy Backbone Limited, led by Hon. Olusegun Olulade, Executive Director of Customer Centricity and Marketing, paid a partnership visit to the state government.
The delegation was warmly received by His Excellency, Governor Peter Mbah, at the Governor’s Office in Lion Building, Enugu.
Galaxy Backbone Limited, a premier ICT services provider in Nigeria, aims to foster connectivity and digital transformation across various sectors within the state.
The collaboration encompasses several critical areas, including the provision of connectivity in all 265 Smart Schools across 260 wards, 160 primary health centers, the Enugu State Secretariat, and the Lion Building.
Additionally, Galaxy Backbone will offer data center and cloud services, alongside other ICT-related services as required by the state government.
Governor Peter Mbah expressed his gratitude and optimism regarding the partnership, stating, “It was indeed my pleasure to meet you and your team this evening at my office. Thank you most sincerely for your kind words and expression of support. I look forward to collaborating with Galaxy Backbone in areas that are necessary to achieve our common goals.”
The meeting was attended by key officials from both the Enugu State Government and Galaxy Backbone Limited. Present from the state government were Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Special Adviser on Governor’s Delivery Unit Mr. Ozurumba Afigbo, and Special Adviser on ICT Mr. Nnaemeka Ani.
Representing Galaxy Backbone were Mr. Henry Akubue, Acting Regional Coordinator for South East and South South, Engr Udochi Ododo, Head of Solution Design, and Mr. Obinna Ifenze, Admin for South East and South South.
Hon. Segun Olulade commended Governor Peter Mbah for his hospitality and the productive discussions that promise to drive significant advancements in the state’s ICT landscape.
According to Hon. Olulade, “This partnership is poised to play a crucial role in the digital transformation of Enugu State, ensuring enhanced connectivity and improved services across various sectors.
Tinubu Niger Delta summit opens in Port Harcourt as investors and policymakers gather to drive investment, innovation and industrial growth
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has set its initial public offering price at ₦525 per share, with the company seeking to raise about ₦2.15 trillion as it prepares to enter Nigeria’s public equities market.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the offer for 4.1 billion ordinary shares at ₦525 each. If fully subscribed, the offer would generate approximately ₦2.15 trillion, equivalent to about $1.6 billion at current exchange rates.
The offering is expected to open on 14 September 2026, according to Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Industries. The planned sale is positioned to become one of the largest equity offerings in Africa.
The IPO marks a significant step in Dangote Group’s plans to broaden ownership of the refinery and raise additional capital for expansion.
The refinery currently has a stated processing capacity of 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Dangote has said the company plans to increase that capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day as part of its longer-term expansion strategy.
The planned share sale follows a $1 billion underwriting programme completed in August, providing additional financial backing ahead of the public offering.
The refinery, located in the Lekki area of Lagos State, is one of Africa’s largest industrial projects and has become an increasingly important player in Nigeria’s fuel supply market since beginning operations.
The public offering will give Nigerian investors an opportunity to acquire shares in the refinery directly, while providing Dangote Petroleum Refinery with fresh capital to support its next phase of growth.
The company has also indicated ambitions to expand beyond its current Nigerian operations, with Dangote recently announcing plans for another refinery project in Kenya.
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