The compact Wi-Fi, refillable All-in-One Canon PIXMA G3411 printer is clearly ideal, with high yield inks for low-cost home or business printing from smart devices and the Cloud
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, August 8, 2022/APO Group/ —
Any small business owner will tell you – time is a precious, and finite resource. Not having enough of it, is often one of the biggest stumbling blocks to achieving optimum business growth.
African business owners are adopting technologies that make their lives easier and give them more time to focus on customer service and new orders. Many work long hours, tackling operational and administrative tasks after the workday ends. That steals time from family, friends, and self-care.
The Canon PIXMA G series printers were designed with both home and office users in mind. Achieving an impressive 85% average saving on the total cost of ownership versus the top 10 laser and inkjet printers, these continuous ink printers are dependable, deliver quality results at low cost, and incorporate user-friendly features to ensure a flawless printing experience.
When combined with Canon’s Print Hub, your first point of call to find a fountain of knowledge to make the most from your Canon printer, your imagination is the only limitation to achieving increased creativity, productivity and realigning your operations at home and at work to give you back precious time, every day.
Choosing Efficiency and Greater Productivity to Fuel Growth
Mark Henrietta Ogochukwu (https://bit.ly/3P8MfLQ), a cake baker and food blogger from Lagos, Nigeria, creates masterpieces worthy of a coffee-table book. Her sumptuous creations require hard work, creativity, and long hours. It requires patience and fewer distractions. “We’re always looking for ways to save time and improve our processes,” she explains.
Her team wasted a lot of time coordinating and outsourcing their printing needs. High volume printing costs, such as cake baking instruction manuals for her classes and workshops, hurt the business’s profitability. Urgent client requests with printing components were difficult to accept, which meant turning away business, something you never want to do in your growth phase.
Rather than battling the Lagos traffic and relying on printing vendors who were expensive and didn’t always understand the urgency of the jobs, Ogochukwu decided to bring her printing in-house and it has made a tangible difference to her business. “For any growing business like mine, there comes a point when you have to carefully invest in amenities that will nurture the growth by making the business more agile.”
The Canon PIXMA G series printers were designed with both home and office users in mind
“We chose the Canon Pixma G3411 printer, and it has been a blessing in many ways for my business as we no longer need to run around to get our prints outsourced. It has also provided lucrative benefits such as high-volume printing, impeccable quality, and lower costs. Any of us can connect to the printer, from anywhere, through Canon’s printing app which allows us to be even more efficient and productive.”
High on Performance, Low on Budget
The Campus Sports Club has grown significantly since it opened in 2014. What began as a few football courts and competitions has expanded to serve children and adults. Members can learn martial arts, gymnastics, basketball, football, and more, and the club offers birthday parties, edutainment workshops, and summer camps. Abdelhakim El Arjoun’s vision as a director in 2016 led to the club’s growth.
Every business owner wants growth, but it comes with obstacles. El Arjoun’s operational and administrative duties increased. It also required printing receipts of vendor quotes, invoices, cheques, and new equipment instructions, children’s absence charts for each activity and sport session, program schedules, invitations, policy and internal regulatory documents, business plans, wage slips, and more. The club initially invested in a printer from another leading company, however it did not yield beneficial results when it came to the print quality or cost-savings. The club still faced issues with color-printing and had to resort to printing its letterheads with another printing-provider which became an expensive activity as the club intensified its offerings rather quickly.
El Arjoun realized that besides the ability to print quickly in black and white, and color, in high volume one of his key requirements really was to get solid in-store advice and reliable after-sales service. In June 2021, the Canon Pixma G3411 printer caught his eye, and it has been meeting the club’s requirements ever since. The integrated ink-tanks along with the hybrid-ink system allows for maximum printing productivity while the smart connectivity feature with Canon printing app allows ease of use to the employees without being tied to their desktops or laptops for printing.
Achieving work and life balance
While businesses are increasing their reliance on powerful in-house printers, there has also an uptake in the demand for at-home printers capable of handling schoolwork, and work-from home requirements.
Asma Mekni (https://bit.ly/3BOFjkg) is a mother and content creator who juggles work and family. Bloggers spend hours perfecting their content to match their audiences’ tastes and researching trending topics. Young mothers lack time. To strike a balance, I had to find ways to keep my child engaged in activities he would enjoy and find time to do what I love. With the help of the Canon PIXMA G3411 printer, I was able to print activity charts and coloring books at home for my child, which unlocked great potential.
The printer proved invaluable when the pandemic broke, allowing Mekni to continue creating content that emulated her child’s school environment and provided hours of fun entertainment without buying activity books. She loves its quality and how Canon’s Print Hub (https://bit.ly/3Ae7WWZ) helps new users learn about printer features.
As demonstrated by Mark Henrietta, El Arjoun, and Asma Mekni, the compact Wi-Fi, refillable All-in-One Canon PIXMA G3411 printer is clearly ideal, with high yield inks for low-cost home or business printing from smart devices and the Cloud. Businesses can now save money with unrivaled page yields and low-cost printing of high-quality documents and vivid photos, as well as simple smart device and cloud connectivity, thanks to the Canon PIXMA G-Series.
Create it, snap it, style it, print it – get creative with Canon’s wide range of printers. Whether you are looking for useful ‘how to videos’, case studies, creative ideas, or you’re ready for a print challenge, we have it all. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/3A42C8c)
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA).
Akinwole Omoboriowo II will discuss Genesis Energy’s plan to deliver 10.5 GW of power across Africa, highlighting how Nigeria’s power sector experience can inform the development of the Republic of Congo’s domestic energy grid and gas export potential
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of the Congo, January 20, 2025/APO Group/ —
Akinwole Omoboriowo II, CEO of Genesis Energy, will speak at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville this March, where he will discuss the company’s plans to deliver 10.5 GW of power across Africa, with a focus on energy initiatives that align with the Republic of Congo’s energy development goals.
Genesis Energy is driving transformational power projects, including providing 334MW to the Port Harcourt Refinery in Nigeria and plans to produce 1 GW within the WAEMU region. In October 2024, Genesis and BPA Komani announced their strategic partnership to mobilize capital and facilitate critical infrastructure projects focused on renewable energy, particularly Battery Energy Storage Systems across Africa. Additionally, Genesis’ recent MOU with the U.S. Agency for International Development will mobilize $10 billion for green energy and renewable projects, supporting Africa’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
The inaugural Congo Economic and Investment Forum, set for March 25-26, 2025 in Brazzaville, will bring together international investors and local stakeholders to explore national and regional energy and infrastructure opportunities. The event will explore the latest gas-to-power projects and provide updates on ongoing expansions across the country.
During CEIF 2025, Omoboriowo will explore how Genesis’ successful energy infrastructure development projects in Africa, combined with private sector innovation, can guide the Republic of Congo in strengthening its energy security and achieving its decarbonization goals. By leveraging its expertise in clean energy and strategic partnerships, Genesis Energy is poised to play a key role in helping the Republic of Congo harness its energy potential and expand its regional energy influence.
The Republic of Congo’s renewable energy sector is in a phase of growth, with increasing interest in solar, hydro and wind energy projects. Battery energy storage capacities are also gaining traction as a vital component of the country’s energy infrastructure, helping to balance supply and demand. The government is focusing on diversifying its energy mix to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and enhance grid reliability. Looking ahead, the Congo aims to expand its renewable energy capacity and integrate storage solutions to meet growing domestic and regional energy needs while supporting environmental sustainability.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Eni is launching three exploration plays, TotalEnergies is expecting promising results from its recent onshore exploration project, and other developments were shared during an upstream IOC-led panel at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit
TRIPOLI, Libya, January 19, 2025/APO Group/ —
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and international energy companies TotalEnergies, Eni, OMV, Repsol and Nabors outlined key exploration milestones and strategies to advance oil and gas production in Libya at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2025 on January 18.
Among the key developments highlighted were TotalEnergies’ recent onshore exploration project and promising exploration opportunities in the Sirte and Murzuq basins.
“With 40% of Africa’s reserves, Libya remains largely untapped,” said Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa at TotalEnergies. Pouget shared TotalEnergies’ plans for 2025, including the completion of an onshore exploration project and new exploration in the Waha and Sharara fields. “We expect results next week,” he added.
Luca Vignati, Upstream Director at Eni, echoed optimism for Libya’s potential and outlined the company’s ongoing investment initiatives in the country. “We are launching three exploration plays – shallow, deepwater and ultra-deep offshore. No other country offers such opportunities,” Vignati stated. He also highlighted the company’s investments in gas projects, including over $10 billion for the Greenstream gas pipeline and a CO2 capture and storage plant in Mellitah.
Repsol affirmed its commitment to advancing exploration in Libya, focusing on overcoming industry challenges and achieving significant production milestones.
We have 48 billion barrels of discovered but unexploited oil, with total potential estimated at 90 billion barrels, especially offshore
“Over the past decade, Libya has made remarkable efforts to fight natural field decline and encourage exploration,” said Francisco Gea, Executive Managing Director, Exploration & Production at Repsol. “We have reached 340,000 barrels per day. The two million target is within reach, and as international companies, we have the responsibility to bring capacity and technology.”
“Innovation is key to maximizing production and accelerating exploration. By deploying cutting-edge solutions, Nabors can enhance efficiency, reduce costs and ensure safer operations,” added Travis Purvis, Senior Vice President of Global Drilling Operations at Nabors.
Bashir Garea, Technical Advisor to the Chairman of the NOC, highlighted the country’s immense oil and gas potential. “We have 48 billion barrels of discovered but unexploited oil, with total potential estimated at 90 billion barrels, especially offshore,” he said. He also pointed to Libya’s sizable gas reserves, noting, “Libya has 122 trillion cubic feet of gas yet to be developed. To unlock this potential, we need more investors and new technology, particularly for brownfield revitalization.”
“Our strategy spans the entire value chain. Strengthening infrastructure is essential to maximizing production and efficiency,” said Hisham Najah, General Manager of the NOC’s Investment & Owners Committees Department.
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber and session moderator, underlined Libya as a prime destination for foreign investment: “Libya is at the cusp of a new energy era. The time for bold investments and strategic partnerships is now.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Libya’s Oil & Gas Minister outlined plans to boost production to 1.6 million bpd in 2025 and 2 million bpd long-term, with brownfield development and local investment at the core, during the Libya Energy & Economic Summit
TRIPOLI, Libya, January 19, 2025/APO Group/ —
Libya is setting its sights on boosting oil production to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) within the next two to three years, with brownfield development and local investment identified as critical drivers of this growth. Speaking at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) in Tripoli on Saturday, Minister of Oil and Gas Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek outlined the country’s strategy to reach 1.6 million bpd by year-end and laid the groundwork for longer-term growth.
“There are massive opportunities here, massive fields that have been discovered, but a lot of fields have fallen between the cracks,” stated Minister Abdulsadek during the Ministerial Panel, Global Energy Alliance – Uniting for a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future. “We want to make sure local oil companies take part. We also want to leverage the upcoming licensing round to support our planned growth in the oil sector.”
The minister’s remarks were complemented by a strong call for international participation in Libya’s upcoming licensing round, signaling the government’s commitment to fostering collaboration and maximizing the potential of its energy sector.
Highlighting Libya’s vast natural gas potential – with reserves of 1.5 trillion cubic meters – Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, stressed the need for enhanced investment in gas projects. He pointed to ongoing initiatives like the $600 million El Sharara refinery as opportunities to stimulate economic diversification.
There are massive opportunities here, massive fields that have been discovered, but a lot of fields have fallen between the cracks
“Natural gas is available,” Hamel stated, adding, “It is the greenest of hydrocarbons and we see natural gas continuing to grow until 2050.”
The panel also tackled the global energy transition, emphasizing Africa’s unique challenges and the need for the continent to harness its resources to achieve energy security. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO), underscored the critical need for finance, technology and reliable markets to drive progress.
“At APPO, we have noted three specific challenges for the African continent. Finance, technology and reliable markets,” he stated, questioning whether Africa can continue to depend on external forces to develop its resources.
As one of Africa’s top oil producers, Libya holds an estimated 48 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The country’s efforts to expand production, attract investment and drive innovation are central to the discussions at LEES 2025. Endorsed by the Ministry of Oil and Gas and National Oil Corporation, the summit has established itself as the leading platform for driving Libya’s energy transformation and exploring its impact on global markets.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
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