Author Archives: Oseluoname Iyobhebhe

MTN Nigeria Attains EDGE Advance Certification

 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has attained EDGE Advance Certification, the third of four levels in the EDGE (Economic Dividends for Gender Equality) framework, the world’s leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for workplace gender equity.  The recognition, awarded following an independent certification audit under the EDGE Certified Foundation framework, makes MTN Nigeria the […]

GSM Revolution Gave Nigerians a Voice and Seat at Economic Table, Says Ndukwe

The GSM revolution has become a major driver of Nigeria’s economic development, supporting banking, commerce, education, healthcare and digital payments. Chairman of MTN Nigeria and former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Ernest Ndukwe, said telecommunications has become essential to virtually every part of the economy. “The biggest impact has been […]

Full Speech By Modupe Kadri, MTN CFO, At NASCC

Building Local Content Together: 25 Years of Shared Growth Good morning, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. Chairman and members of the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, distinguished business leaders, fellow speakers and panellists, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a real privilege to be here this morning. The theme before us – Building Local Content […]

MTN Chairman Details Regulatory, Power, Security Hurdles in Nigeria’s Telecom Development

The development of Nigeria’s telecommunications industry faced major regulatory and infrastructure hurdles before the GSM revolution of 2001. Chairman of MTN Nigeria and former Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Ernest Ndukwe, recalled the challenges in a recent interview. He said the first major hurdle was spectrum, describing it as critical […]

Why Cloud Migration Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for Nigerian Banks

The new CBN directive mandates that local transaction data, payment records, customer financial information, and core banking operations must reside within Nigeria’s borders. Institutions that fail to comply face regulatory enforcement, penalties, and licence risk. The question is no longer whether to move, but how and how fast. The challenge is that most Nigerian financial […]

MTN Engages Undergraduates in Lagos on Career Pathways in Technology, Finance and Cybersecurity

Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria recently hosted undergraduates from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) for an immersive career engagement session, at the MTN Rooftop Plaza, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event exposed students to career opportunities across cybersecurity, finance, internal audit and forensic investigations while providing practical insights into the skills […]

MTN Foundation’s ASAP Storms Streets Against Substance Abuse in Three Cities With One Strong Message

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Lagos, Abuja, and Asaba for a coordinated nationwide advocacy walk against substance abuse, led by the MTN Foundation’s Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), in partnership with the NDLEA and other security and health agencies. The walks, held to mark the 2026 International Day […]

What Network Expands Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Bringing the Commonwealth Games to Millions on What.tv

LAGOS, NIGERIA — What Network, the Free-to-Air broadcast platform of What Media Group (WMG), today confirmed a major expansion of its media rights, extending its footprint across Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa. The move puts live coverage of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow directly into the hands of audiences across the region, streaming free on […]

MTN Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 MUSON Scholarship Programme, Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming Musical Talent

The MTN Foundation has opened applications for the 20th edition of the MTN Foundation – MUSON Music Scholars Programme. This year’s edition marks 20 years of the Foundation’s partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), one of Nigeria’s longest-running private sector investments in music education. Since 2006, the partnership has helped over 500 talented […]

Womenovate, MTN Foundation Lead Charge for Inclusive Tech at Women in Technology and Engineering Summit

MTN Foundation, in a strategic partnership with Womenovate, officially kicked off the fifth edition of the Women in Technology and Engineering Summit (WITESA) at the MUSON Centre, Lagos, on June 23, 2026. The summit, themed, “Engineering Africa’s future: Innovation, Infrastructure, and inclusive technology”, was designed to dismantle barriers for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, […]