Last year, Nigeria’s unemployment rate was estimated to stand at 33%, a 0.5% increase from the previous year. Government and organizations alike have been concerned with finding solutions to the problem of unemployment, especially with a predominately youthful population. The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) was established to address this problem and promote wealth […]
Category Archives: business
business, ID Africa
ID Africa’s Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson On The Importance Of Data For PR Professionals In PRCA Report
23
Jan
Jan
“Data is the new oil”, they say except it is still in its crude form and needs refinement in order to be judiciously utilised. In the world of public relations and communications, it is fast becoming the new way of providing clarity to complement storytelling. This is what Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, Lead PR & Communications Adviser […]
11
Dec
Dec
A Senior Adviser, Government Relations at Honeywell Group Limited (HGL), Mrs Oluwayemisi Busari, has urged businesses to improve on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and look beyond making money to remain afloat in difficult times. In an interview with Daily Trust, she said: “We are all in business to make a profit. However, in making a […]
business, MTN, News
MTN partners with NESG on ‘Priorities for Shared Prosperity’ to drive sustainability in Nigeria.
22
Nov
Nov
MTN Nigeria partnered with the 28th National Economic Summit Group (NESG) to reiterate its commitment to driving shared value among Nigerians. The conference, registering over 200 stakeholders in attendance, held at Transcorp Abuja from November 14-15, 2022. The summit convened stakeholders, national and global leaders in government, business, politics, development, civil society, and academia […]
09
Nov
Nov
As the Nigerian labour market suffers increasing loss following mass emigration, employers are having to embrace customised work arrangements, new research has found. Titled, Temporal contexts and actors vis-a-vis i-deals’ timing and creation: Evidence from Nigeria, the research is the work of Dotun Ayeni, a Doctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh Business School, […]
business, MTN, News
MTN Kicks Off 5G Pilot in Nigeria…prepares for commercial launch in seven cities
25
Aug
Aug
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc kicked off an open 5G pilot in the lead-up to its highly anticipated commercial launch. The Company, which intends to launch 5G services in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri, is testing the next-generation network infrastructure. Customers with certain enabled devices will be allowed to connect with and […]
business, MTN
MTN and Ultima Studios to Debut Award-Winning Game Show – ‘Family Feud’ on Nigerian Screens …announces Bisola Aiyeola as host
25
Aug
Aug
The globally acclaimed game show, ‘Family Feud’ is set to grace screens across the nation from October 7, 2022 courtesy of leading technology company and headline sponsor, MTN Nigeria in partnership with Nigeria’s foremost production company, Ultima Studios. MTN’s support for the show was announced at an event on Wednesday at the company’s Ikoyi head […]
15
Aug
Aug
Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria Plc has announced a new data bundle specially designed for micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who desire to access free business capacity-building content but cannot afford the data required to do so. Recognising the benefits of knowledge and information to growing businesses and the challenge for small businesses to access these […]
04
Aug
Aug
The leading technology company is expanding broadband services to millions of homes across Nigeria. MTN Nigeria Communications PLC has announced its launch of Home Broadband services to accelerate broadband penetration in alignment with the Federal Government’s plan to achieve over 70% broadband penetration by 2025. With this launch, MTN Home Broadband services will be available […]
28
Jul
Jul
Senior Manager, External Relations, MTN Nigeria, Funso Aina, has made the PR Power List 2022 as one of the top 50 Public Relations (PR) and communications professionals in Nigeria. The list was decided after a rigorous evaluation process by an independent judging panel put together by GLG Communications, in partnership with The Guardian. The […]