MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and the School of Media & Communications, Pan-Atlantic University have announced call for applications from qualified media practitioners to participate in the 3rd edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-3), which will commence on May 20, 2024, at the Main Campus of the Pan-Atlantic University, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. MTN […]
Author Archives: Ibilola Ogunnaike
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Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria, has been conferred the title of Fellow by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering (NAE), alongside 12 other distinguished engineers. The announcement was made by the NAE Council on March 7th, 2024. Established in 1997, the NAE serves as a national hub for engineering and technology expertise, offering guidance through […]
Bayobab, a pan-African digital connectivity solutions provider, has partnered with MTN Nigeria to land a 45,000km subsea cable in Nigeria. Known as ‘2Africa,’ the cable landing station is at Mopo-Onibeju Lekki area of Lagos. 2Africa is said to be the longest under-water cable in the world, passing through three continents and 33 countries, several of […]
MTN Nigeria, in alignment with the core belief that everyone deserves the benefits of a modern, connected life, has successfully integrated OpenAI on the MTN Zigi Chatbot. This heralds a groundbreaking standard for artificial intelligence-driven customer service in Africa. In partnership with Microsoft and Chatbot service delivery provider, Superbo, the MTN Zigi Chatbot, powered by […]
MTN Nigeria, a key player in the ICT sector, and ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, have formed a strategic partnership to launch “MTN ESET.” This cybersecurity solution is specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration aims to enhance digital security for Nigerian businesses, reinforcing MTN’s role […]
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Cost of mobile phones is the biggest hindrance to digital inclusion in Nigeria – Karl Toriola
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The Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, highlighted a significant challenge hindering digital inclusion in the country – the high cost of mobile phones. He said this in an exclusive interview with Arise TV, on 27th January 2024. The “Tech into the Future” interview hosted by Tomiwa Aladekomo and Ngozi Madueke-Dozie, discussed digital inclusion […]
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In a recent interview with Arise TV, Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, shed light on the company’s performance and resilience in the face of economic challenges. Toriola acknowledged that 2023 was a challenging year for most companies in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria, with the devaluation of the Naira impacting operating costs and dollar […]
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In a spectacular display of national pride and football fervour, Life Lager, the distinguished beer brand under the esteemed banner of Nigerian Breweries PLC, declares its steadfast partnership with the Super Eagles as the Official Beer of the Super Eagles for the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023. Embedded in the rich tapestry of […]
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Innovative lifestyle tech company, EdenLife has announced its rebrand and the launch of Eden Marketplace, a centralised e-commerce platform that will redefine the landscape of online shopping for every lifestyle needs. A 360 e-commerce platform, Eden Marketplace seeks to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers, addressing the pervasive issue of quality of products […]
The first edition of the MTN MoMo Hackathon in Nigeria has come to an end with Oluwapelumi Yusuf emerging as the winner. Yusuf won the grand prize of USD 5,000 for inventing Rova Pay which incorporates MoMo APIs with features that transcend payment processing. Rova Pay offers customers the convenience of making transactions […]