Obi Cubana – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng Tech | Business | Economy Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:12:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://techeconomy.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-256Px-32x32.png Obi Cubana – Tech | Business | Economy https://techeconomy.ng 32 32 Enviable Transport: Obi Cubana Launches e-Hailing Platform to Battle Nairaxi, Bolt with 1000 EVs https://techeconomy.ng/enviable-transport-obi-cubana-launches-e-hailing-platform-to-battle-nairaxi-bolt-with-1000-evs/ https://techeconomy.ng/enviable-transport-obi-cubana-launches-e-hailing-platform-to-battle-nairaxi-bolt-with-1000-evs/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2024 18:12:02 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=126426 Businessman, Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has introduced ‘Enviable Transport’, an e-hailing service provider, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Obi Cubana said that Enviable Transport is part his committed vision of continuous innovation and leading in the Nigerian e-hailing space.

This is coming days after Enviable Transport took delivery of over 100 units of hybrid electric vehicles (EV) as part of the company’s devotion to providing accessible, affordable, and safe cab and logistic services to Abuja residents.

Speaking at the unveiling, Obi Cubana said that Enviable Transport Company was committed to advancing the vision of a safe transportation solution in line with the dynamic vision of the FCT Administration under the leadership of the honourable minister, Nyesom Wike.

He said Enviable Transport was committed to providing convenient, organised, and safe transportation solutions in Abuja to curb any crime associated with urban transportation.

“In line with the dynamic vision of the FCT administration under the honorable minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, Enviable Transport is here to ensure that we totally reduce to the barest minimum incidences or risks of urban transportation, to curb ‘one chance’ and or kidnapping

“With our service, you will know who is driving you at all times, even if you misplaced your phone, it can be recovered and returned to you with Enviable Transport,” he stated.

The company has also proudly announced its partnership with CIG Motors, owners of GAC Motors Wuling EV, globally renowned for quality electric vehicles assets for their hybrid vehicles.

Speaking on the vision of the company, managing director/CEO of Enviable Transport, Chukwuemeka Ituma, said the company has taken delivery of the first batch of electric vehicles from its superpartners, Wuling Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to revolutionize transportation in Nigeria.

He said the launch in Abuja represented a crucial step in Enviable Transport’s 2024 vision for a sustainable and innovative improvement in the urban transportation ecosystem in Nigeria.

“At this point, we really mean business at Enviable Transport. We had promised Abuja that they would enjoy this beautiful baby of the empire: the electric vehicle EV.

“This achievement is therefore historic to the strategic move to reflect Enviable Transport’s commitment to stay at the forefront of the transportation industry, providing cutting-edge solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers,” he said.

This push by Enviable Transport has set the company ahead of others with the availability of their 100% electric cars in key cities in response to their 2024 massive movement to contribute to environmental sustainability and to offer a cleaner ride.

To also commemorate the landmark event, Enviable Transport announced the launch of a new mobile app.

The innovative new mobile app sets a new standard in convenient, secure, and personalized transportation experience.

The company said that the new App was built on the foundation of modern technology and core transportation principles, making it a seamless and sophisticated design for customers to book rides and pay for their rides introducing.

Speaking on the App, Chukwuemeka Ituma said it offers innovative features that redefine the entire transportation experience while ensuring customers have complete control and a remarkable user experience.

He noted that Enviable Transport was just getting started in its determined readiness to bring smart solutions to the curb the difficulties of convenient transportation and even insecurity faced by customers since the App launch was just one of the projects pulled out from their arsenals of numerous projects lined up for 2024 in their constant pursuit to bring top-notch transportation services home.

“In our relentless pursuit of providing exceptional transportation solutions, Enviable Transport proudly presents the key features of our groundbreaking mobile app, designed to transform your travel experience

“The app complements the existing services, including premium rides for airport drop and pick-up, inter-state special drops, and car rental services. It further showcases the commitment to enhancing the economy, creating jobs, and supporting local content,” Ituma added.

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Obi Cuban, First Samsung Nigeria Customer to Take Hold of Galaxy S23 Ultra https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cuban-first-samsung-nigeria-customer-to-take-hold-of-galaxy-s23-ultra/ https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cuban-first-samsung-nigeria-customer-to-take-hold-of-galaxy-s23-ultra/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2023 10:18:30 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=94881 A Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman who chairs the Cubana Group, Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu, commonly known as Obi Cubana, is the first Samsung customer, in Nigeria, to have a feel of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The device’s most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design come together in Samsung’s most innovative Galaxy S series yet.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series unveiled in Nigeria
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Series unveiled in Nigeria

TechEconomy had reported that Samsung Electronics Co., Limited on Wednesday February 1, 2023 unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, marking a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium phone experience.

ALSO READ: Samsung Unveils Galaxy S23 Series . Designed for a Premium Experience Today and Beyond

Samsung Galaxy’s epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained game play with the world’s fastest mobile graphics.

On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, an embedded S Pen that many long-time Samsung Galaxy users know and love offers more possibilities for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and more.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has arrived
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 

All the Galaxy S23 series’ new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitment with more components made using recycled materials than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Presenting the Samsung Galaxy Ultra S23 to Obi Cubana, Charles Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, thanked him for being a big fan of Samsung.

Nodding in agreement, Joy Tim-Ayoola, Head of MX Division, said that Obi Cubana has always patronised the brand by picking up the latest premium phone brand and “his loyalty cannot be underestimated”.

In his response, Obi Cubana, said he is a big fan of Samsung because of the extensive design and performance of the smartphones and other devices.

Obi Cubana Samsung Galaxy S23
L-r: Chika Nnadozie, Marketing Lead, Samsung Nigeria; Joy Tim-Ayoola, Head of MX Division, Samsung; Obinna “Obi” Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana), and Charles Lee, Managing Director, Samsung Nigeria, at the unveiling of Samsung Galaxy S23 series in Lagos (Nigeria) – PHOTO: Peter Oluka/TechEconomy – February 1, 2023.

Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easier for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content.

It offers Samsung Galaxy’s most advanced camera system, tailored for nearly any lighting conditions and engineered to render incredible detail.

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Spark Africa holds Africa Technology Expo 2023 in Abuja https://techeconomy.ng/spark-africa-holds-africa-technology-expo-2023-in-abuja/ https://techeconomy.ng/spark-africa-holds-africa-technology-expo-2023-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:57:57 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=92427 Spark is one of Africa’s leading technology companies, they are faithful stewards of the growth and developmental aspirations of Africans; be they clients or communities.

Their business combines digital services and infrastructure prioritizing technological innovation, and venture capital, and encompasses accelerator hubs, creative agencies, and business consultancy.

The Africa Technology Expo holding in Abuja &convened by Nnaemeka Clinton, CEO of Spark Africa alongside the S.A on ICT &Innovation to the Enugu State Government, Engr. Elvis Nwankwo is the largest tech gathering and in this edition, ATE will be hosting over 3,000 tech enthusiasts, founders, a large pool of VCs and Angel investors, big tech giants, Innovative hubs, and over 50 exhibiting companies.

It will support the Nigerian Startup Act, promote gender inclusiveness and innovation, and encourage local ideas and investments by Africans for Africans.

They are especially shining the light on local African innovative ventures and promoting collaboration within the Ecosystem.

Spark Africa also intend to bridge any knowledge gaps that might exist by bringing in Giants (Likes of Tomi Davis, US Consulate General, Obi Cubana, VFD group, Mastercard Foundation, UnlockAid, etc) with well over 10 years of verifiable success in their respective industries to invest in, inspire and empower them for the global market.

Spark Africa holds Africa Technology Expo 2023 in Abuja

The 2023 Edition of the ATE uniquely focuses solely on promoting local content only, our indigenous startups coming up with unique solutions that are 100% uniquely evolved to address Nigeria’s problems and can’t afford to get a visa and showcase their startups at GITEX or headquarter their companies in San Francisco or California.

The Africa Technology Expo will hold on the 27th &28th of January, 2023 at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja. The first day will be blockchain centric while the second day will be startup &talent-centric.

Get your tickets booking today on the official website or click www.africatechnologyexpo.com.

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Obi Cubana Searches for Indigenous Techies to Develop Smartphones for African Market https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cubana-searches-for-indigenous-techies-to-develop-smartphones-for-african-market/ https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cubana-searches-for-indigenous-techies-to-develop-smartphones-for-african-market/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:07:00 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=78573 Business mogul, Obinna Iyiegbu popularly known as Obi Cubana is in search of indigenous techies that will create a smartphone for the African market.

“I’m calling on on the tech-sarvy guys. I want somebody that can come up with an innovation and say, “Obi, I have all the features plus more,” he said during an Instagram live video session monitored by TechEconomy.

Recall that Obi Cubana is also a Cofounder of New Age Mobile Concepts Ltd, a maker of New Age Power Bank, phone chargers, and other phone accessories which was relaunched in Lagos few weeks ago.

During the Instagram Live session, he said, “I’ve been wondering, all theese guys that are Tech-savvy, youngsters. I know you guys are out there millions, thousands, tens of you. But I’ve been wondering why you’ve not been able to develop a telephone, a brand of phone. Just like we have Apple, Samsung…this and that.

Captioning his post on Instagram, Obi Cubana added: “So I have this great idea……I need an African to create a smartphone for Africans….and we make it the BIGGEST thing of the decade…..yes we can!!!!”

“Why have we not been able….a black man, African, a Nigerian develop a product, affordable but has all the features like what I’m using to make this live video right now and say, ‘”This made by one of us, for all of us.

“If I see a guy that says he has the concept and wherewithal to develop a telephone, a mobile phone. A guy that says, “This has been made for us by one of us”. And then we look at it. I will sponsor the guy and bring everything that is needed.”

“And then we come up with a rugged, fanciful, beautiful and affordable phone for our people. We will support this person, market the idea, sell the phone and even use part of the proceed to do charity, to save people…to send people back to school”, he said in parts.

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Obi Cubana’s New Age Mobile Concepts Relaunches in Lagos  https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cubanas-new-age-mobile-concepts-relaunches-in-lagos/ https://techeconomy.ng/obi-cubanas-new-age-mobile-concepts-relaunches-in-lagos/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:42:34 +0000 https://techeconomy.ng/?p=77935 New Age Mobile Concepts Limited, a dealer in power banks and mobile phone accessories with an ambition to becoming a global leader, relaunched in Lagos, weekend.

The company, which is co-founded by Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana organized a relaunch ceremony with many celebrities in attendance. At the event, Nigerian music artist and producer, Don Jazzy, was unveiled as the brand ambassador.

According to Obi Cubana, New Age Mobile Concepts Ltd is the maker of New Age Power Bank, phone chargers, and other phone accessories.

Currently, New Age Concepts Ltd is among the top leading mobile accessories merchandising companies in Nigeria, offering high-quality mobile accessories.

He said the decision to relaunch the brand was due to the fact that it satisfies the growing needs of Nigerian consumers with quality products and accessories.

The businessman and entertainment guru said his company chose Don Jazzy as its brand ambassador because of what he represents in the music industry, his great followers, and his fame.

Speaking during the unveiling, Cubana said his business partnership with New Age Mobile is born out of his genuine and legitimate business around the world.

‘’If you ever contemplate buying a power bank that is strong, well-matched with most mobile devices, and possesses an inbuilt microcomputer automatic protection chip against overcharge or over voltage, then you can’t go wrong with New Age Power Bank.

‘’As you have rightly known, smartphones consume lots of battery power because they have lots of applications as well as inbuilt processors for fast operations. 

In order to ensure top-notch quality, New Age battery-powered devices are manufactured to be versatile, so it can work with any model and brand of phone and smart device,” Cubana said.

With a sales operation of over 15 years in Nigeria, the company has strong distribution nationwide. The success story hinges on our continued drive for optimal improvement across all products and customer service.

The New Age Power Bank comes in different sizes, which include, New Age Pack 22500mah, 18500mah, 15600mah, 15000mah, 12500mAh, and many others.

Kingsley Opara, CEO, New Age Concepts Ltd, said “If you ever contemplate buying a power bank that is strong, well-matched with most mobile devices, and possesses an inbuilt microcomputer automatic protection chip against overcharge or over voltage, then you can’t go wrong with New Age Power Bank.

“As you know, smartphones consume lots of battery power because they have lots of applications as well as inbuilt processors for fast operations.

“This high power depletion drains the battery very fast and hence the need for a reliable power bank to boost the battery in order to enjoy the different features available – with little or no interruption.”

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