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Intel Expands Operations In Nigeria
In a strategic move to consolidate its presence in Nigeria,
Intel has unveiled a new campaign tagged “Create Your Tomorrow”, and it has
also expanded its business operations with the appointment of seven Nigerian
experts to complement his business stature.
The move, according to its Country Manager, Mr. Olubunmi
Ekundare, marks the extension of Intel’s footprint in West Africa and
underlines its commitment to supporting its partners and customers network in
one of the world’s fastest growing markets with solutions and innovations that
can make life easier and better.
Speaking at a press conference, Ekundare stated that the
appointment and investment on new personnel was part of a strategic and gradual
expansion bid, adding that it would manage various business portfolios around
Intel’s commercial activities and innovations in Nigeria.
The multinational chip maker stated that the new media
campaign intended to connect and engage Nigerian IT consumers and youths via
various campuses activities, social media platforms, music and different
intellectual opportunities to help unlock innate potentials through the use of
technology.
Ekundare said, “The campaign is borne out of the fact that
Intel is not just a global technology giant and respected chip maker but seeks
to develop technologies, products and various initiatives to continually
advance how people work and live, and works with different partners and
stakeholders and the community to help people experience technology better.
“We want to appeal to the innate energy, talent and passion
of Nigerians, because there is much good that is within and undiscovered. There
is so much that is great and exciting about the Nigerian spirit, talent and
energy and Intel, with this new campaign, desires to unleash the power to do
more through technology.”
Intel is the world leader in chips and silicon innovation;
it designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation
for the world’s computing devices.
Business
Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.