MTN Group has been inducted into the inaugural Brand Africa Hall of Fame “in recognition of its transformational impact on African consumers and its role in shaping a positive African narrative”. MTN was also recognised as the #1 Most Admired African Brand Contributing to a Better Africa; the #1 Most Admired African Brand (spontaneous recall); […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University, has announced the fourth cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), welcoming 20 outstanding media professionals from across print, broadcast, online and digital content creation. The six-month certificate programme, which officially began on May 19, 2025, is fully funded by MTN […]
Read MoreIHS Towers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance the security of the West African country’s critical telecoms infrastructure. IHS, which owns and operates over 16,000 towers and has deployed over 15,000 kilometres of fibre in the country, stated that under the terms of the MoU, […]
Read MoreIn the wave of present major telecoms service outage across Nigeria, a new directive putting operators on their toes, has been giving to them, and even setting deadline for service restoration. Announcing this major development in the industry, the regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) mandated the telecom licensees to inform consumers of major service […]
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Nigeria’s corporate elite gathered recently to bid farewell to one of the nation’s most influential business titans, Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie. The Nigerian Exchange Group’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, played host to an ‘Afternoon of Tributes’ that saw industry captains, financial moguls, and family members celebrate the extraordinary legacy of a man who helped reshape […]
Read MoreMTN Nigeria is on a clear path to resuming dividend payments to its shareholders, driven by the successful implementation of its comprehensive five-point strategic recovery plan. The company will not only eliminate its negative shareholder funds but also build up sufficient distributable reserves within the current year, paving the way for future dividends. The Chief […]
Read MoreLagos State secured a $22 million foreign direct investment to enhance its fibre optic infrastructure. This investment is a critical step in the state’s ambition to increase connectivity, accelerate digital transformation activities, and support its developing tech scene, according to the State. Special Adviser to the governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, announced the development at […]
Read MoreThe use of local content in Artificial Intelligence systems is essential for delivering accurate, region-specific results. Speaking at the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Conference, held in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, MTN Nigeria’s General Manager for Regulatory Affairs, Ikenna Ikeme saidData can be transformational by bringing efficiency to businesses, but it also […]
Read MoreRevenue from one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via over-the-top (OTT) messaging applications will grow 600% over the next five years, from less than $300 million in 2024. Mobile identity solutions leverage the mobile phone number as a unique identifier for verifying users’ identities in digital solutions. OTPs are unique codes delivered through messaging channels, such as […]
Read MoreThe International Telecommunications Unio, the global regulatory body of the United Nations is excited marking this year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, which it said holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union. “Since 1865, ITU has helped shape every major advance in communication: from the telegraph to the telephone, […]
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