Category Archives: business

MTN Issues First Largest Commercial Paper by a Nigerian Corporate

MTN Nigeria CEO, Ferdinand Moolman

MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (“MTN Nigeria” or the “Company”) hereby notifies The Nigerian Stock Exchange and the investing public of the successful issuance of N100 billion Series I & II Notes under the debut N100 Billion Commercial Paper (“CP”) Programme. MTN Nigeria priced the Series I 180 day CP at an effective yield of 4.90% […]

Five Things To Note About Nigeria’s Multi-Billion Naira Fintech Industry

The world is ruled by technology – the advancements that have been made in the past decade were thought to be blasphemy centuries ago, yet here we are. Financial technology seeks to use innovation and technology to advance the delivery of financial services. Nigeria’s financial technology industry raised an estimated investment of US$679 million in […]

MTN Introduces Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme … to empower young entrepreneurs 

In its continued tradition to empower young entrepreneurs, MTN Nigeria has introduced the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) for young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This programme offers a line of credit, valuable training and mentorship opportunities to eligible young entrepreneurs.   YEDP candidates are recipients of the MTN Foundation’s Annual Science & Technology Scholarship Scheme and […]

Y’ello Handshake: MTN Desires Win-Win Partnership with Nigeria

Africa’s largest telecommunications company, MTN has expressed its desire to enjoy a win-win relationship with the Nigerian government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, while actively seeking ways to grow the country’s economy. Speaking during a recent visit of officials of the MTN Group and MTN Nigeria to the presidential villa, Mr. Buhari said, “Our hope […]

DStv Emerges as Preferred Pay TV Option for Nigerians During Festive Season

MultiChoice Nigeria’s DStv and GOtv platforms have emerged as Nigerians’ preferred Pay TV service providers for home entertainment during the festive season of November and December 2019, into January 2020. This was revealed in a newly published independent report which surveyed hundreds of Nigerians from various walks of life in 27 states across the country.  […]

2020: MTN Nigeria Set To ‘Turn It Up’

  In line with growing conversations about the beginning of a new decade and resolutions, MTN Nigeria has launched a 360 thematic campaign themed ‘Turn it Up’ at the MTN Plaza Headquarters in Lagos. This move acts as a friendship pact between the brand and Nigerians, challenging them to look inward and channel their unique […]

MultiChoice Group Reinforces Position As Africa’s Leading Storyteller

MultiChoice Group (MCG), Africa’s leading video entertainment group, on Thursday, hosted its second annual media showcase under the theme, ‘Africa’s most-loved storyteller’, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event had media representatives and stakeholders from across the African continent in attendance. Speaking at the event, Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO of General Entertainment, said the group […]

STAR, Manchester City Solidify Partnership With Global Tour Event In Lagos

Nigeria’s foremost beer brand Star, hosted select fans to an exclusive event as part of Manchester City’s 2019 Global Tour in Lagos.   The event came as part of Star’s one of a kind partnership with Manchester City as the club’s “Official beer partner” in Nigeria.   The agreement was one of Star’s partnerships with […]

MTN Concludes 21 days of Y’ello Care …Rewards Hackathon Challenge Winner

  LAGOS|NIGERIA: MTN Nigeria concluded the 2019 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care with a colourful closing ceremony that took place at the company’s head office in Ikoyi, Lagos. The annual event provided an opportunity for MTN employees to participate in various community projects. Guided by the theme, “Creating a Brighter Future […]

BHM Emerges PR Agency of The Year 2018

Foremost media and public relations company, BlackHouse Media (BHM), has been awarded the ‘PR Agency of the Year’ 2018, at the recently held Brandcom Festival. Organised by Brand Communicator — a leading brand and marketing communications magazine, and also the organiser of Women in Marketing and Communications Conference/Awards (WIMCA), the largest gathering of female marketing and communications […]