Author Archives: Opeyemi Oke

As SMEs Expand Across Nigeria, MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Equips Young Microbusiness Owners

A trainer taking over 6,000 recipients during the MTN ICT & Business Skills Training Programme MTN Foundation has kicked off the year with its five- week Digital Skills Training programme, upskilling 6,000 young Nigerians. The programme which is in its third week commenced on January 5, 2026. The seventh phase of the project is focused […]

‘’Our vision of a Nigeria where no community is left behind is our driving force,’’ Says MTNF Director

Odunsayo Sanya, Executive Director, MTN Nigeria Foundation What does N32.3 billion actually look like? To some, it is a massive figure on a balance sheet, but the reality is better reflected in the 12,426 safe deliveries in rural clinics and the 71 female entrepreneurs who now have the equipment needed to scale their operations. With […]

Why the Future of PR Depends on Healthier Client–Agency Partnerships – Moliehi Molekoa

Moliehi Molekoa Managing Director of Magna Carta Reputation Management Consultants and PRISA Board Member The start of a new year often brings optimism, new strategies, and renewed ambition. However, for the public relations and reputation management industry, the past year ended not only with optimism but also with hard-earned clarity. 2025 was more than a […]

Africa Can Become The Leader for Ethical Approach to AI – BHM’s Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson Says

L–R: Fisayo Fosudo, Visual Storyteller and Tech Video Producer; Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun, Head of Programmes at News Central TV; and Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, West Africa Regional Manager, BHM Holdings, after the “Innovation & Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” fireside at the NECLive 2025, held at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, recently Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Regional Manager, West […]

NSACC@25 Celebrates Bilateral Resilience, Urges Deeper Integration

L-R: Prince Adedapo Benjamin Adelegan, Former and 14th president and Chairman of the Council of the Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC); Dr. Ije Jidenma, Chairman of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC); and Tobechukwu Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer, MTN Nigeria at the Nigeria and South Africa Chamber of Commerce 25th […]

“Creativity Drives National Development,” Says Ayeni Adekunle at NECLive 2025 Conference

L-R: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria “Creativity is more than entertainment; it is a catalyst for national development,” said Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse […]

Ayeni Adekunle Spotlights Creativity’s Role in Building Stronger Nations at NECLive

L-R: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria The 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) kicked off on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre, […]

“Creativity Drives National Development,” Says Ayeni Adekunle at NECLive 2025 Conference

LR: Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of NECLive (left); and Lamide Akintobi, CNN Africa Journalist during a panel session titled ”The Power to Create” at the 2025 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), in Lagos, Nigeria Creativity, culture, and skills are critical tools for building stronger nations, Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and […]

G20 Summit: MTN Harps On Harmonised Regulations To Boost African Investment

As global leaders gather for the G20 Summit, stakeholders have identified regulatory reform and infrastructure as the twin engines for Africa’s industrial progress. During the strategic investment dialogue, MTN Group highlighted the necessity of creating environments where businesses can thrive, a stance that aligns with the Federal Government’s comprehensive reform strategy. Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser […]

ALTON Organizes First Telecomms Industry Compliance Management Forum

Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Gbenga Adebayo  Theme: “Securing the Future: Navigating Compliance and Governance for Improved Quality of Service and Experience in Nigeria’s Digital Landscape.” The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) is proud to announce the first-ever Telecoms Industry Compliance Management Forum (CMF), a landmark […]