Author Archives: Tunde Aboaba

Leading technology company MTN Nigeria has launched Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) call service, in line with its commitment to providing access to the best communications technology and improving overall customer experience. The service, also referred to as HD (high definition) calls, provides customers who own compatible devices with superior natural-sounding voice quality, reduced background noise and faster […]

MTN, in partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has offered 5000 evacuated returnees displaced by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war more humanitarian aid to ease their premature return to the country. “1,199 have been evacuated so far from Ukraine,” NIDCOM announced in a Twitter post on March 11, 2022. “Returnees are also getting a […]

In view of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, MTN has announced it will be offering free international calls and SMS to all existing prepaid and postpaid customers, effective immediately. This offer is aimed at supporting customers to stay in touch with their loved ones while eliminating associated International Direct Dialing (IDD) costs due to high […]

Tecnotree, a Finnish based global provider of digital transformation solutions for Communication Service Providers CSPs and Digital Service Providers DSPs, announced the launch of its digital multi-experience platform, “Tecnotree Moments” in collaboration with MTN Nigeria. The multi-experience partner ecosystem offering aims to create lifestyle bundles of content, applications and connectivity through a pre-integrated digital partner ecosystem […]

MTN Nigeria officially celebrated the Group-wide brand refresh with a press briefing on February 27, 2022, at the Eko Hotels & Suites Grand Ballroom, Lagos. The company announced its brand repositioning using a contemplative slogan — “What Are We Doing Today?” It also articulated the context behind the new logo many had seen since 16 […]

Two of Africa’s most promising software companies are collaborating to help young entrepreneurs around the continent accelerate their businesses.  StartWeb, a Lagos and Johannesburg-based technology startup rendering no-code SAAS to individuals and organisations and Plaqad, a Lagos and Delaware-based software company say they have identified some significant hurdles SMEs around Africa face, and they want […]

Irked by low rates of financial autonomy and inclusion due to lack of opportunities, The Coca-Cola Foundation, in partnership with the registered non-profit enterprise, Whitefield Foundation, has officially launched Project EQUIP in Kano State. The company made this announcement at a launch event at the Afficent Event Centre in Kano State, on December 9, 2021. […]

Coca-Cola along with its bottling partner Nigerian Bottling Company, has won two awards at the 15th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards, popularly known as the SERAS Awards, which was held at Oriental Hotel, Lagos on Saturday, December 4, 2021. The leading beverage company received these prestigious awards at the award ceremony themed, […]

Leading beverage company, Coca-Cola Nigeria, has received two honours in the 2021 annual top corporate brand evaluation report, TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA. The company received the honours at an official presentation at the Coca-Cola Head Office in Lagos, on November 29, 2021. According to the representatives, this year’s edition of the report highlighted brands that […]

As part of continued efforts to upskill and empower women across underserved communities in Nigeria, Coca-Cola’s women empowerment programme tagged “Catalyst for Change 2.0” has recorded the graduation of 1000 women in Alausa, Ikeja. The closing ceremony, which took place at the St. Peter Anglican Church on November 4, 2021, in the Alausa community, marked […]