As part of its commitment to enabling strong values among the youth, MTN Nigeria will be commemorating the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with conversations about the prevalence of substance abuse among Nigerian youth.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Royal Highness Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ogaga II). This is part of the company’s efforts to strengthen and reiterate MTN Nigeria’s recognition of the profound roles traditional institutions play in upholding the socio-cultural belief systems of diverse communities across the country.
MTN Nigeria plans to invest 640 billion naira (approximately US$1.5 billion) over the next three years to expand broadband access across the continent’s most populous country, in line with the federal government’s 2020-2025 National Broadband Plan and in support of MTN Group’s strategy, Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress.
MTN Nigeria has announced the introduction of MTN Auto Top-Up, a solution designed to help customers manage their airtime and data availability needs more seamlessly, by setting a time or threshold for automatic airtime and data recharges.
Regarded as the second largest corporate bond issuance in Nigeria’s history Leading telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria has announced the successful issuance of N110 billion Series 1, 7-Year 13.0% Fixed Rate Bonds due 2028, (Series I Bond) under its N200 billion Bond Issuance Programme.
Have you taken the vaccine against COVID-19? If not, the chances of getting the first jab are on the high side now. Nigeria has received the first batch of 300,000 AstraZeneca vaccine doses out of the 1 million doses from the African Union. This was made possible by the $25 million donation by the MTN group.
Sony Pictures Television (“SPT”) has today announced the launch of ‘Sony One’ – an app platform developed in association with MTN, the leading ICT company in Nigeria. Sony One provides a selection of SPT film and television favourites, making them available through special MTN mobile data packages. MTN users can stream a selection of SPT content and rent the latest Hollywood blockbusters through the app at affordable prices. New users also have access to a 3-day free trial. The partnership is in furtherance of MTN’s resolve to continue to provide a superior digital experience for customers and make life brighter.
MTN Nigeria has been announced as Brand of the Year awards by two of the most prestigious Marketing and Communications award ceremonies in Nigeria. The ICT and Telecommunications company received these awards based on its outstanding marketing and CSR activities within the past year.
US President-elect Joe Biden, despite Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge defeat, has named his longtime aide Ron Klain, as chief of staff in his first public White House personnel choice. Biden tapped longtime aide Ron Klain, who previously served as his first chief of staff while vice president, acknowledging the two had a long road ahead in fighting the coronavirus pandemic as well as healing a deeply divided nation.
Reality TV fans know that asides the contestants, the choice of hosts is one that can make or mar a TV project. MTN Y’ello Star recently announced Tobi Bakre and Hilda Baci as hosts for its debut season and this has brought joy to many fans who are waiting for the show to kick off. Tobi rose to fame as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija reality TV show while Hilda has amassed a dedicated following through her culinary show “Dine on A Budget”. If you are still wondering why everyone is giddy, here are reasons to be excited…
Partnerships that work!… Donate communication gadgets and SIM cards to Isolation Centres As part of ongoing drive to support the Federal Government’s continued effort against the spread of the corona virus, Samsung and MTN Nigeria have provided communication support to health workers across the country.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the global Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has infected over 300,000 people across 147 countries. In Nigeria, there are increasing cases of infected persons across states in the country since the index case reported on February 27, 2020, in Lagos.
In Lagos, things are no longer the same o! Tricycles (keke) and motorcycles (bikes) have disappeared from major roads. Many residents have become ‘marathon-walkers’. (Kenya is in trouble now; we will clear all those marathon competitions soon.)
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On Friday, November 29th, 2019, Aguoha Grace Favour got the surprise of a lifetime. Her day had been a regular, “shmegular” day – home chilling with little to no activities. Around 7:00pm, she heard loud noises inside her hostel. It seemed her neighbors were excited. . As she tried to peep through the window, there was a knock on her door, it took a minute before a large crowd led by DJ Spinall and Zoro “invaded” her parlor. She ran around the parlor, clutching at her chest out of sheer excitement, and mostly, shock.
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It was a time of joy at the 2019 NAPPS (National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools) day as telecom giant, MTN, rewarded teachers with a sum of N500,000. The event is a recognition and celebration of teachers and proprietors and to chart a new course for the coming year. To support the purpose, MTN organised an online essay competition for the teachers on the topic, “How Best to Improve Digital Education in Nigeria”. About 50 entries were registered in the keenly contested competition. The top three entries were rewarded with cash prizes.
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MTN Nigeria goes Platinum! … earns highest level, Investors in People (IIP) Accreditation It’s official. MTN is one of the best places to work in Nigeria! MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, today announced that following an in-depth assessment of the organisation, it has achieved the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation.
