Author Archives: Ibilola Ogunnaike

Edenlife opens the first Homemade Outlet Store in Oniru: To open 49 more Across The Country.

Homemade by Eden, the food retail buiness of Nigerian home concierge startup, Edenlife has marked a significant step towards National expansion with the launch of its first Outlet store  in Oniru, Lagos State. This move signals the company’s commitment to bringing its signature homemade meals directly to consumers across the country.    Commenting on the […]

“The telecoms sector cannot be used as a palliative for Economic Woes” – Gbenga Adebayo.

Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman, Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said the telecoms sector should not be a palliative to solve economic woes. He made this call during his address at the Groupe Spécial Mobile Association (GSMA) digital economy report launch which took place in Abuja.  According to Adebayo, the telecom industry faces […]

The 3rd Edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP-3) Opens for Applications

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 […]

Karl Toriola, 12 Others Confirmed Fellows of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering

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 partners with MTN Nigeria to land longest subsea cable in Nigeria

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 Unveils Africa’s First AI Powered Chatbot

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 Leads the Charge in Cybersecurity for MSMEs with ESET Partnership

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 […]

Cost of mobile phones is the biggest hindrance to digital inclusion in Nigeria – Karl Toriola

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 […]

Karl Toriola on Steering MTN Nigeria’s Growth and Digital Transformation

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 […]

Jee Turu Ugo: Life Lager Cheers Super Eagles to Glory at AFCON 2023

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 […]