MTN Group has taken up a call to action from Nigeria to support the collection of datasets of African languages. These are required to develop the continent’s own large language models (LLM) to power AI-driven solutions for Africa’s 1.5 billion people, who otherwise risk being sidelined by the global AI ecosystem. Speaking on ‘The Y’ello […]
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MTN has announced its Y’ello Independence Week celebration, designed to reward customers who are driving this national digital transformation. Between October 1 and 5, the company will offer 10% off 4G routers and 5% off 5G routers. The discounts are part of its Y’ello Independence Week, which also includes cinema takeovers, family fairs, and nationwide […]
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MTN Foundation Launches Phase 2 of MTN SAIL Teachers’ Fellowship Programme with Call for Applications
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MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has announced the commencement of the second phase of the MTN SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme with a call for applications. The initiative aims to equip 5,000 public school teachers across Nigeria with cutting-edge digital skills, innovative teaching methods, and leadership capacity to transform […]
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L-R: Ayodeji Akanmu, Research Associate, First Bank of Nigeria; Abednego Ugwueke, Head, Digital Channels, First Bank of Nigeria; Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director, Financial Derivatives; Prof. Yinka David-West, Dean, Lagos Business School(LBS); Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria and Vice President, Francophone Africa, MTN Group; Callistus Obetta, Group Executive, Technology and Digital Innovation, First Bank […]
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The MTN Go MAD Campus Invasion hit the University of Benin (UNIBEN) between September 11 and 13, transforming the school into a hub of entertainment and innovation. For the three days, students explored interactive booths and engaged in workshops designed to empower their skills and ideas, while participating in dance and game shows that kept […]
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has launched the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative is part of the Africa PachiPanda Challenge, designed to stimulate and champion innovative solutions that address […]
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Lagos Governor and Deputy Visit MTN Data Centre Booth, Reaffirming Commitment to Digital Economy at GITEX
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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, today made a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, underscoring the state government’s commitment to building a robust digital economy. The Governor’s presence at the MTN booth reinforces the strong partnership between the Lagos […]
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The GITEX Africa Investment Summit in Abuja today became a platform for robust discussions on Nigeria’s digital future, with technology company, MTN Nigeria reiterating its commitment to driving technological advancement and economic growth across the nation. The summit, a pivotal event for showcasing innovation and fostering investment in the technology sector, drew a diverse array […]
The inaugural GITEX Africa Lagos Edition, a landmark event for technology and innovation on the continent, concluded its insightful panel discussion titled “The Big Push for Infrastructure and Next-Gen Connectivity,” leaving attendees with a clear vision for Africa’s digital future. The panel, featuring industry stakeholders including Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer of MTN Nigeria, delved […]
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MultiChoice Nigeria, today announced the highly anticipated return of Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, for its landmark 10th season. Set to premiere over two nights on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 2025, the new season promises 10 weeks of captivating drama, strategic gameplay, and unparalleled entertainment, culminating in the grand […]