*Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman of Zinox Group, describes the three-day Social Media Training sessions on practical and creative solutions, in Lagos, as support for online media publishers and professionals to scale their media business, boost earnings, and ensure sustainability of the digital publishing ecosystem in Nigeria

Isola Moses | 绿帽献妻

The Zinox Group, a leading Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions provider in Africa, has organised an interactive and engaging Social Media Training for online mediapreneurs and professionals in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Group specialises in computer production, renewable energy, home appliances and devices, among several other products and services.

绿帽献妻 reports Dr. Leo Stan Ekeh, a Nigerian businessman, Africa鈥檚 ICT icon, Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group, made opening remarks at the commencement of the three-day training programme held August 18-20, 2025.

Cross-sections of participants in the Social Media Training at Zinox Group, Lagos

Ekeh聽 said the technical and creative solutions training sessions were designed to support ICT/Telecoms Media Entrepreneurs and online publishers with up-to-date strategies to adapt social media applications and tools, among others, to boost operations, and increase their business bottom line.

The African ICT icon, who is also Chairman of Konga.com, a leading e-commerce platform, particularly emphasised the central role, which the ICT/Telecoms media has played, and continues to play in advancing the digital ecosystem and its stakeholders, including Zinox Group over the years, in Nigeria.

Ekeh: Training initiative to support media professionals to scale operations, enhance revenue

Ekeh, a serial digital entrepreneur and humanist, averred the Zinox Group’s Social Media Training initiative for online media publishers and professionals was a token of appreciation, and a veritable way to add value to the ICT/Telecoms media industry in the country.

Demonstrating his humanity, humility and avowed desire to make life better for others, Dr. Ekeh described the overarching objective of the Social Media Training programme as the practical support for online mediaprenuers and professionals to scale their media business, boost earnings, and ensure sustainability of the digital publishing ecosystem in Nigeria.

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Commending the Nigerian media for contributions to especially the growth and development of the ICT/Telecoms sector over the two decades, he restated his commitment to supporting them to improve, scale their digital media business operations, and enhance the bottom line in their various organisations.

The resource persons from the Zinox Group that facilitated the engaging the Social Media Training included Ayobami Agbede, Executive Director, Corporate Affairs and Marketing at Zinox Group; Marc Darlington Ibeleme, Group Marketing and Product Manager; and Chimezie Orisakwe, Head of Corporate and Marketing Communications of the company.

Some participants in the training sessions also included online publishers and representatives from GentechNews, Political Economist, 绿帽献妻, Business Highlights, News Express, eWorld, Nigerian Communications Week, ITPulse, ITRealms, ThisDay, The Guardian, The Nation, Vanguard, Independent Newspapers, and The Sun, among others.

Highlights of training sessions

The interactive and engaging training sessions exposed participants to the nitty-gritty of emerging social media trends, media brand alignment, content essentials, pay media, social media, analytics, social media algorithm, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance modern online publishing.

Other key topics covered at the training included future forecasts, content amplification, diversification strategies, and methods of monetising digital content, with practical examples and case studies from experts around the world.

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Mr. Ken Ugbechie, Publisher of Political Economy news platform, speaking on behalf of the participants, expressed gratitude to Dr. Ekeh and the entire Zinox Group for the capacity-building training programme.

Going down the memory lane, Ugbechie recalled and acknowledged that Dr. Ekeh and his company have appreciated the ICT media professionals over the years.

He also averred that the three-day training was yet another demonstration of the Zinox Group鈥檚 commitment to empowering the online media publishers and professionals in the country.

Ugbechie, therefore, urged other industry players and stakeholders to emulate company’s fine example in this regard.

About Zinox Group

Dr. Leonard Stanley Nnamdi Ekeh established Zinox Technologies Limited, in 2001, to manufacture computers. The African ICT giant and philanthropist ensured that at launch Zinox Computers already had the WHQL certification, the first in sub-Saharan Africa, and consolidated this feat, five years after, with the attainment of the NIS ISO 2000: 9001 QMS Certification.

In October 2013, the company announced the production of its computer tablet line named “Zipad”.

In February 2018, Zinox acquired Konga.com from its owners, buying 99 percent of the total company shares.

Konga.Com is Nigeria鈥檚 largest online mall, launched July 2012, and the mission is to become the engine of commerce and trade across the African continent.

The brand also has other companies as Konga Logistics, KongaPay, Konga Health, Konga Travel & Tours, and Konga Communications Limited, owners of KONGA 103.7 FM.

Since its debut, KONGA 103.7 FM, a commerce and hit music station, has become a trusted champion for business owners, innovators, and market disruptors in the country.

The station鈥檚 support for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) has become necessary in regard to their challenges in gaining needed visibility and scaling their operations for success in Nigeria鈥檚 vibrant but highly competitive business landscape.

Through its flagship programme, 鈥淭he Market Square with Lilian Duru-Valentine鈥�, KONGA103.7FM has created a unique platform where entrepreneurial stories are shared, ideas are refined, and business potential is showcased to a wide and diverse audience.

The Market Square programme has emerged a hub for business conversations across Lagos and beyond.

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