The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transfer of a 10MHz spectrum in the 2.6GHz spectrum band from OPENSKYS Services Limited (OS) to MTN Nigeria. According to a statement from MTN, the licence took effect on September 7, 2023, and will see MTN deploy the spectrum across the 36 states of the federation, including […]
Author Archives: Blossom Deji-Folutile
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The Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently hosted the celebrated X3M Ideas, the creative minds behind Nigeria’s and West Africa’s first-ever historic Cannes Lions win. Steve Babaeko, the visionary leader of X3M Ideas, led a courtesy visit to the office of the Governor on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to commemorate X3M Ideas’ historic triumph […]
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BHM Research & Intelligence (BR&I) has launched the maiden edition of the Africa PR and Communications report with verified data, facts and statistics on the continent’s Public Relations industry. The comprehensive report provides insights into the current state of the industry, including the challenges and opportunities available to practitioners and stakeholders. Employing compelling data […]
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The Federal Government has called on individuals and various organizations to join hands with the nation in the fight against the substance abuse scourge, in order to create a drug free state. This was made known by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu, ably represented by the Secretary to the […]
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On June 26, 2023, MTN Foundation partnering with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) hosted a national conference on anti-substance abuse at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja. The conference commemorated World Drug Day and served as a platform for stakeholders to […]
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PTA/NADP International College, Lafia, Nasarawa State has emerged victorious at the MTN Foundation Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) Quiz Competition for secondary schools. The competition was held on June 23, 2023, following a series of elimination rounds held between June 6 and 7, 2023. The trio, Abdul Isa Salihu, Peace Monday and Augusta Opane Okyuwa, won […]
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In collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the MTN Foundation has kick-started the second edition of its Anti Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP) quiz competition for secondary school students in Nigeria. Following the elimination stage, which was held virtually between June 6, and […]
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The MTN Foundation has launched the fifth phase of its What Can We Do Together (WCWDT) campaign. Through this scheme, the Foundation urges Nigerians to nominate communities for developmental interventions. In this phase, they hope to provide and revamp Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), fully equipped with solar-powered boreholes in 40 communities across Nigeria. Launched in […]
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MoMo PSB to Invest in Financial Education, Mobile Financing, to Drive Financial Inclusion
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The CEO of MoMo PSB, Eli Hini says that the mobile money operator will invest in financial education, mobile device financing and other financial solutions, to bridge the financial inclusion gap in Nigeria. He said this at the MoMo Stakeholder Forum, held to commemorate the first anniversary of the Payment Service Bank in Nigeria. The […]