Infotech
Home solutions: LG unveils latest kitchen essentials, smart air conditioners
LG Kitchen Inspiration: From the revolutionary WashTower, which seamlessly integrates a washer and dryer into one compact unit, to the cutting-edge DualCool Air Conditioners that offer unparalleled cooling performance, LG is at the forefront of redefining smart home appliances. With the WashTower, you no longer have to compromise on space or time, as it effortlessly combines two essential laundry appliances into a single, space-saving solution.
The DualCool Air Conditioners, on the other hand, provide exceptional cooling efficiency for every room, ensuring a comfortable and refreshing environment no matter the weather outside. With its commitment to innovation and convenience, LG continues to set the standard for intelligent kitchen solutions that enhance your everyday life.
Experience the ultimate in luxury and functionality today by transforming your dream kitchen into a reality with our comprehensive suite of products and services. At our company, we understand that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and we are committed to providing you with everything you need to create a truly exceptional space.
Signature Kitchen Suite, the new top-level brand of the Korean giant LG Electronics, is a meeting point of the world of food, appliances and design combining modern lines, avant-garde technologies and a focus on the finest cuisine.
With Signature Kitchen Suite’s full line of luxury, built-in appliances you’ll find the perfect blend of innovation, precision and purposeful design for every kitchen, and every appetite.
The technological core of Signature Kitchen Suite is a fundamental characteristic of the brand, optimizing the use of each individual product or function, in pursuit of a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle.
The products feature minimal design and lines that do not interfere with the ritual aspects of the kitchen, while adding character and personality, creating an elegant, refined environment. Signature Kitchen Suite is composed of appliances for refrigeration, cooking and washing. The system is versatile, offering choices like that of the column refrigerator in two widths, the French door model with a capacity of 490 liters, the column freezer with an exclusive compressor, and the wine cellar divided into separately regulated zones in terms of temperature and humidity.
The SIGNATURE KITCHEN SUITE features all-new products with sophisticated designs, including a no handle oven with the control panel on the body and an induction cooktop with a seven-inch LCD panel and black glass. The products sport advanced capabilities such as True Combi-Steam, for combined steam and conventional cooking, ProHeat™ which uniformly distributes heat in the oven, and Speed Clean™, for fast and easy cleaning of the oven’s interior.
Speed Clean technology permits cleaning of the compact oven in just 10 minutes, while the combo oven combines traditional, steam and microwave cooking in a single product, to respond to the widest range of needs. The food warmer works perfectly with the compact oven, offering four heating levels. The induction range has 17 power levels and an innovative display.
The dishwasher features the QuadWash system, ensuring more thorough washing thanks to water sprayed in four different directions.
LG WashTower Sets New Expectation For Performance And Convenience
LG Electronics (LG) will be introducing its newest laundry solution in Nigeria to its consumers that is eager for a higher level of convenience when it comes to housework. A washing machine and dryer combined in a single unit with LG’s latest technologies and smart features, LG WashTowerTM offers total clothing care and ultimate user convenience. This innovative new home appliance will be available in Nigeria in 2024.
Unlike competing stacked washers and dryers, LG’s WashTower is designed from the ground up as a “one body” solution. At the beginning of the wash cycle, the integrated unit indicates how long it will take to complete both washing and drying. The washer also shares information with the dryer, which automatically sets the optimal course and preheats the drum, contributing to better results and shorter overall laundry times.
For the unique design of WashTower, LG designers went to great lengths to ensure maximum ease-of-use. Unlike a stackable washer and dryer where each appliance has its own control panel, the WashTower boasts the convenience of a single, intuitive interface. Located between the washer and dryer for easy access, the all-in-one Center Control makes it simple to manage every aspect of LG’s complete laundry solution.
With the height of LG WashTower approximately 87 millimeters lower than the average combined height of stackable units, loading and unloading the top-mounted dryer is measurably easier. And WashTower doesn’t scrimp on capacity, with a maximum load of 17 kilograms for the washer and 16 kilograms for the dryer.
Incorporating LG’s most-advanced laundry and smart technologies, LG WashTower provides customers with both outstanding performance and ease-of-use. Thanks to TurboWash™ 360° and Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive™ (AI DD™), the washer feature guarantees fast, gentle and cleaner clothes, detecting the weight and softness of clothing to calculate the best setting for every load. Its advanced AI reduces cycle times and energy usage without sacrificing effectiveness while the dryer utilizes LG’s steam technology to deliver maximum hygiene, eliminating 99.99 percent of common bacteria.
LG’s New Dualcool Air Conditioners Elevate User Comfort And Safety
LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its new LG DUALCOOL air conditioners in West Africa. Incorporating innovative features including Mosquito Away™, LG’s latest DUALCOOL air conditioners deliver effective, highly-efficient cooling, a mosquito-free indoor environment, convenient energy monitoring and reliable performance even when voltage fluctuations occur.
LG’s new DUALCOOL air conditioners with Mosquito Away reduce the likelihood of getting bitten inside the house. The advanced feature confuses mosquitoes by generating ultrasonic waves, which are inaudible to most people and well within IRPA exposure limits for humans. The waves repel 91 percent of mosquitoes, knocking down 86 percent of them.1 Mosquito Away can be easily switched on using the remote controller, and can be activated whether DUALCOOL is being used for air conditioning operation or not.
The new LG DUALCOOL models also offer the flexibility of adjustable energy consumption, making it possible to cut air conditioner energy usage while still enjoying a comfortably cool home. The Gen Mode+ feature gives users three-stage control of the DUALCOOL’s electricity uptake, ensuring optimal performance when running on generator power and preventing operational disruptions when using other appliances. Gen Mode+ is only available when one of the cooling modes is turned on.
Delivering fast, quiet and energy-efficient cooling, LG DUALCOOL air conditioners are powered by the company’s renowned DUAL Inverter Compressor™. Thanks to LG’s innovative compressor tech, the new models use up to 70 percent less energy than conventional residential air conditioning solutions.2 For enhanced convenience, the ThinQ app™ allows users to easily monitor the energy consumption of their DUALCOOL solution from anywhere.
Additionally, LG’s Volt Care feature gives the new air conditioners the capability to withstand considerable fluctuations in voltage. Able to handle a wider range of current variation than a traditional voltage protector or similar product,3 Volt Care enables DUALCOOL models to provide uninterrupted operation despite power grid instability.
“With the Mosquito Away, Gen Mode+ and Volt Care features, the new DUALCOOL air conditioners create a safer and cooler home environment.
Our design team will create a kitchen that exceeds your expectations. In addition to our products, we also offer a range of services to ensure a seamless and stress-free kitchen renovation process. Our skilled installation team will expertly handle the installation of your new appliances and countertops, ensuring that every detail is executed to perfection.
We also provide ongoing support and maintenance to keep your kitchen functioning at its best for years to come. When you choose our company for your dream kitchen, you can expect nothing less than the highest quality products, exceptional craftsmanship, and outstanding customer service. We are dedicated to making your kitchen renovation experience a positive and rewarding one. Experience the luxury and functionality of an LG Signature kitchen and make your dream kitchen come true.
The Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Kashifu Inuwa has explained how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other transformative technologies can optimise the operations of small scale farmers in the country.
Delivering a keynote speech in Abuja at the launching of the Survey on the Digitisation of Supply-Chain in Small-Scale Nigerian Farms Project organised by AGROVESTO (an Agritech startup and a beneficiary of the iHatch Incubation Programme Cohort 2) in conjunction with NITDA, Office for Nigeria Digital Innovation (ONDI), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) as partner, Inuwa, who was represented by Engr. Salisu Kaka, Director of Digital Economy Department lamented that “small-scale farmers are the backbone of crop production in Nigeria.”
“Still, they face numerous challenges including limited access to technology, high production costs, limited financing, high post-harvest losses, poor market access, labour shortages, and high labour costs. These issues he noted hinder their productivity and economic potential.”
The event’s purpose was to launch a project that will enable smallholder farmers in Nigeria to thrive, increase their income, and expand their market opportunities thereby creating wealth and prosperity for the country through agriculture.
Inuwa stated that agriculture employs a significant number of Nigerians and accounts for 25.18 percent of Nigeria’s GDP in 2023 through crop production, livestock, forestry, and fishing, with crop production taking the largest share; maintaining that digitising the supply chain for small-scale farms offers a transformative solution to the challenges of food security in the country.
Inuwa affirmed that supply chain optimisation will ensure that small-scale farmers can meet the increasing consumer demands, enhance food quality and safety, and promote and utilise sustainable practices.
“This can be achieved through the adoption of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), which can handle time-demanding tasks using machine learning and predictive modelling; the Internet of Things (IoT), which can monitor crops and generate real-time data to inform automation and best practices; and blockchain, which can provide end-to-end traceability in supply chains with shareable data, building consumer trust and even making it easier to isolate and manage disease outbreaks in crops,” Inuwa said.
He said, “NITDA has been actively supporting the growth of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. One key initiative is the National Adopted Village for Smart Agriculture (NAVSA) which has engaged 965 farmers in integrating technology into agriculture.
“Our Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan, 2024 – 2027 (SRAP 2.0) also highlights our focus on promoting technology in agriculture to boost food security, increase the sector’s GDP contribution, drive economic diversification, and create jobs, aligning with the priorities of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.
Citing a good use case of the digitised agricultural sector, Inuwa disclosed that according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), agriculture contributes 33 percent to Kenya’s GDP.
He divulged that JICA, through its Small Horticulture Empowerment & Promotion (SHEP) Approach, doubled the income of 2,500 small-scale farmers between 2007 and 2009 alone.
During his presentation, Co-founder/CEO AGROVESTO, Bayo Adewoye said that 63.5 percent of these farmers earn between N20,000 and N100,000 monthly during the sales season while 63 percent take their products to the open market to sell.
He added that the project has been designed to address these challenges, and the expected outcomes include; improved farmer income by connecting farmers to wider markets through digital tools and increasing their bargaining power and sales, boosting their incomes.
Furthermore, efficient Supply Chains by digitising agricultural value chains can reduce post-harvest losses and improve the flow of goods, benefiting farmers and markets.
He said the initiative enhances digital literacy, empowers farmers with digital skills to enable them to leverage technology to access information and expand their market reach.
He further explained that the next step is to rollout digitisation of access to the market which entails the design and integration of a tailored digital platform for market access. And the onboarding of cooperatives and SHEP graduates to the platform. Then monitoring and evaluation activities which includes review meetings with JICA and ONDI, webinar and knowledge sharing.
MTN Nigeria on Saturday announced the construction of its West African largest data centre, a facility with a 1,500-rack and Tier 4 data centre within the country.
Tier 4 data centre is built to be completely fault-tolerant, has redundancy for every component and an expected uptime of 99.995 per cent.
This means it can withstand a wide range of potential disruptions and offers the most reliable infrastructure.
The Chief Technical Officer, MTN, Mr Mohammed Rufai, told newsmen in Lagos that construction of the data centre was a move to enhance Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
Rufai said that the data centre was set to play a pivotal role in meeting the growing data demands and digital needs of businesses and consumers across the country.
He said that the new data centre would support MTN’s infrastructure and serve as a vital resource for businesses across Nigeria.
“Businesses that require data centre capacity can now forgo maintaining their server rooms.
‘’Our facility will provide the space and services needed, enabling companies to digitalise their operations and improve efficiency.
‘’The data centre will also enhance the delivery of content from major tech companies like Meta and Google, bringing content closer to Nigerian users and improving access speeds,’’ he said.
According to him, this local hosting of content will significantly boost user experience and network efficiency.
Rufai highlighted the critical need for expanded data processing capabilities, driven by significant growth in data usage and the emergence of new services.
“We see a high demand in the market, with data usage growing significantly.
“And in order to cater to demand and prepare for future growth, MTN is expanding and modernising its data centre capacity,” the MTN official said.
According to him, the project is not just a technological investment but also a catalyst for economic growth.
Rufai said by providing scalable and adaptable infrastructure, it would enable businesses, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), to leverage cloud services and other digital solutions.
He stressed that this would, in turn, drive innovation, efficiency, and competitiveness across various sectors of the economy.
He emphasised MTN’s readiness to partner with startups and MSMEs, offering numerous opportunities for collaboration, particularly in cloud services.
According to him, aligned with MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, the data centre signals the company’s commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.
He said that the facility would eventually utilise efficient cooling systems and a combination of traditional energy sources, gas and renewable energy.
Rufai stressed the importance of these energy measures, saying it would significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
According to him, up to 60 per cent of the power consumption of a typical data centre in our clime is for cooling, MTN’s highly efficient systems will ensure it meets the sustainability targets.
The MTN official added that as Nigeria’s digital landscape advanced, the new data centre marked a significant milestone.
He said that it captured a continued drive for innovation, quality, growth and fostered a connected, modern life aiming to provide improved services, economic benefits and a strong digital infrastructure for the future.
Nigeria’s leading digital infrastructure solutions and services organisation, Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has recently attained the global MSECB certifications in Management systems; the ISO 9001: 2015 standard – Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the ISO 22301:2019 standard – Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). These certifications re-affirm the organisation’s commitment to delivering exceptional and excellent services that enhance the sustainability and reliability of solutions provided to organisations by GBB.
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, organizations need trusted partners driven by its commitment to provide world class services, like GBB to navigate the complexities of modern times. With these latest certifications, GBB has further positioned itself as a reputable organisation, that public and private sector organisations can rely on in their digital transformation and business sustainability journey.
According to GBB’s Managing Director/CEO, Professor Ibrahim A. Adeyanju, these certifications re-affirm the commitment we have consistently made to our customers.
In his words; ‘we are excited about these certifications, we have earned, coming at a time when customers, stakeholders and the government are searching for organisations like ours to rebuild the confidence in the system. I am proud of everyone at GBB who worked hard to ensure we attained this height and who continuously work tirelessly to provide excellent services daily’.
The ISO 9001:2015 certification, highlights Galaxy Backbone’s dedication to providing high-quality services that consistently meet and exceed customer expectations. It also underscores the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction across all aspects of its operations.
On the other hand, the ISO 22301:2019 certification showcases GBB as that organisation committed to institutionalizing business continuity management system processes to enhance business sustainability and resilience. This certification demonstrates GBB’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted business operations, even during unexpected disruptions like natural disasters, cyber-attacks, or other emergencies.
Galaxy Backbone is the digital Infrastructure platform at the forefront of providing cutting-edge Cloud, Colocation, Connectivity and Cybersecurity solutions and services to organisations. The company is dedicated to fostering reliable partnerships with key stakeholders and service providers in expanding fibre connectivity across cities and local communities.
Sanwo-Olu unveils luxury apartments, sets new housing standard in Lagos
COVID-19: Jigawa Govt approves N3.5b to support farmers
