ATC Nigeria Wireless Infrastructure Limited (ATC Nigeria) (https://ATCNigeria.ng), a subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, wishes to inform the public of a significant legal development regarding recent actions taken against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) and ATC Nigeria.

On November 21, 2023, the HEDA Resource Center in Nigeria filed a lawsuit in the Federal High Court in Lagos. The lawsuit sought to prevent ATC Nigeria and MTN Nigeria from constructing or operating base transceiver stations “within close proximity” to stations owned by IHS Towers Nigeria Limited.

Additionally, HEDA also filed a contempt of court case against ATC Nigeria’s CEO, Errol Ambler-Smith, seeking his arrest, which HEDA later withdrew.

We are pleased to announce that, on Friday, June 21, 2024, the court struck out HEDA’s suit against ATC Nigeria and MTN Nigeria on the grounds that it was speculative and failed to disclose any reasonable cause of action.

American Tower has always been and remains committed to upholding the highest standards of legal compliance and operational integrity in all its activities. We are pleased that the Court recognized the speculative nature of HEDA’s lawsuit, and we are hopeful that this outcome will send a message to other similar potential speculative lawsuits. We appreciate the support and understanding of all our stakeholders as we continue to invest in, and provide critical infrastructure for, Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of ATC Nigeria.

The National Musuems of Kenya (NMK) and CityBlue Hotels (CityBlue) (www.CityBlueHotels.com) are proud to announce a new partnership to co-promote tourism and culture in Kenya.

This alliance marks an exciting opportunity for sponsorship, co-branding, co-marketing and other forms of collaboration.

NMK was established by an Act of Parliament, the Museums and Heritage Act 2006, as a multi-disciplinary institution whose role is to collect, preserve, study, document and present Kenya’s past and present cultural and natural heritage. This is for the purposes of enhancing knowledge, appreciation, respect and sustainable utilization of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world, for now and posterity.

CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, operates in Kenya (Mombasa, Nairobi and Lamu with new properties opening soon), Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Ghana. CityBlue also has a collaboration arrangement with more than twenty hotels in South Africa and Mozambique.

Professor Mary Gikungu, Director General of the NMK, stated that, “This arrangement is a step for NMK to engage with the private sector with a group that is established, growing, dynamic and cares, like we do, for the welfare of mankind and the conservation of the biological diversity of the East African region and that of the entire planet. The story of NMK and our cultural heritage will be enhanced by this collaboration”.

Jameel Verjee, Founder&CEO of CityBlue Hotels, explained at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2024 that “NMK manages many Regional Museums, Sites and Monuments of national and international importance alongside priceless collections of Kenya’s living cultural and natural heritage. As an institution that must respond to the growing needs of the society, NMK is striving to contribute in a unique way to the task of national development and we cannot wait to be a partner of NMK on this journey”.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CityBlue Hotels.

CBRE Excellerate (www.CBREExcellerate.com) is poised to usher in a new era for the hospitality industry with the enhanced CBRE-X Online platform that now integrates ClicktoPurchase®, delivering an unmatched level of promotion and transaction capability for African hotel properties.

CBRE Excellerate’s evolved strategy combines state-of-the-art technology with the proven effectiveness of ClicktoPurchase® to offer superior quality in property presentation, exhaustive data gathering, strategic marketing depth, and accelerated market penetration. This enhanced platform is designed to secure a cost-effective and efficient sales process while maintaining our commitment to corporate governance, transparency, and trust.

“We are excited about introducing ClicktoPurchase® on our CBRE-X Online platform, truly modernising how hotel properties are transacted across Africa,” stated Fabio Nava, Director: Capital Markets at CBRE Excellerate, speaking ahead of the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF). “By participating in the AHIF Conference in Namibia, we seek to establish meaningful connections with industry frontrunners and showcase our innovative, technologically advanced platform. We encourage everyone to engage with us and witness how this transformative tool reshapes property sales.”

Key Advantages of the Enhanced CBRE-X Online Platform Featuring ClicktoPurchase®

Superior Presentation Excellence: Crystal-clear visuals and intricate descriptions to captivate prospective purchasers.
Robust Data Collection: Deep data analytics harnessed to glean insights and refine marketing approaches.
Expedited Market Entry: Swift deployment capabilities that promise listings are marketed promptly to an International Audience.
Unwavering Governance and Transparency: Persistent dedication to upstanding practices fostering trust amongst all partners.

Extending beyond these key features, CBRE Excellerate brings to bear its proficiency in capital strategies and tailored solutions that resonate across diverse markets. With a strong commitment to sustainable growth and perpetual innovation, CBRE Excellerate not only meets the immediate needs of its clientele but also fosters future-forward thinking within the hotel sales industry.

For more information, touch base with our CBRE Excellerate Team at Exhibition Stand E4 at the AHIF Conference. Don’t miss out on this unique and innovative approach to hotel property sales. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of CBRE Excellerate.

A boy who had his legs straightened by a health charity ten years ago has been back onboard the ship that transformed his life as it returned to his home country to offer more free life-changing surgeries.

Romino, now 12, was just a toddler when his legs started to bow. His parents saw he was struggling to walk and knew they could not get him the surgery he needed in their home of Madagascar.

He had faint memories of the giant hospital ship, the Africa Mercy, and people that helped him. But he never imagined he would step back on board and neither did his mother, Claudia.

She said: “I’m so happy, I’m happy because I never thought I was coming back here, I was going to see the ship again, I would be given a tour. I never thought I would be able to see the things I saw back then. I didn’t expect there would be a follow up for him.”

Tilos, as he is fondly called by those close to him, can today walk and run effortlessly on his straight legs after the surgery he received at aged three changed his future.

He said: “I remember when they [Mercy Ships] taught me how to walk again and when they picked us up at our house.”

His mother recalled the first moment she noticed that something was wrong with her son’s legs.

She said: “He didn’t have bowed legs when he was born. But his legs started to change when he was two and a half years old. When he started to walk, then, we really noticed his legs changing gradually, and we wondered if he had bowed legs.”

Claudia continued observing him and noticed his legs becoming more bent as he grew. This worried her, so she sought help from a traditional doctor who recommended leg massages as a cure. Claudia had hardly spent a month following this treatment plan when she heard that international charity Mercy Ships was coming to her country to provide free surgical care for children with conditions like Romino’s. 

She said: “The massage didn’t even last a month; we were doing the massage when they [Mercy Ships] came and I decided that I would take him for surgery.”

Soccer fan Tilos, says he wins most running races against his friends today and wants to become a doctor, like those who changed his life. He said it was: “I want to give people the same healing that I received”.

Claudia added: “People are surprised when they see him, because no one believed that he would look like this. They thought he would have the same legs. However, he’s like this now and they even ask, ‘Is it you? Is this Tilos? Is this Tilos?’”

Mercy Ships hospital ship is docked in the port of Toamasina, where Romino went onboard, delivering more than 1,000 new surgeries and training to in country medical professionals in 2024.

This marks Mercy Ships’ fourth field service in Madagascar, following previous visits in 1996, 2015 and 2016. Over the course of previous visits, Mercy Ships collaborated with the government and Ministry of Health to provide more than 6,425 life-changing surgical procedures and over 52,395 dental procedures. In addition to these surgeries, Mercy Ships has a longstanding commitment to education, having trained 2,019 healthcare professionals in the past.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Mercy Ships.

For more Information about Mercy Ships, contact:
Sophie Barnett
Mercy Ships International PR Manager
sophie.barnett@mercyships.org

About Mercy Ships:  
Mercy Ships operates hospital ships that deliver free surgeries and other healthcare services to those with little access to safe medical care. An international faith-based organization, Mercy Ships has focused entirely on partnering with African nations for the past three decades. Working with in-country partners, Mercy Ships also provides training to local healthcare professionals and supports the construction of in-country medical infrastructure to leave a lasting impact.   

Each year, more than 3,000 volunteer professionals from over 60 countries serve on board the world’s two largest non-governmental hospital ships, the Africa Mercy® and the Global Mercy™. Professionals such as surgeons, dentists, nurses, health trainers, cooks, and engineers dedicate their time and skills to accelerate access to safe surgical, obstetric and anesthetic care. Mercy Ships was founded in 1978 and has offices in 16 countries as well as an Africa Service Center in Dakar, Senegal. For more information, visit www.MercyShips.org and follow @MercyShips on social media.