Category Archives: MTN

MTN’s Okigbo Celebrates the Life of His Father, Pa Agapitus Mary Chike Okigbo

In a heartfelt tribute to a life marked by integrity, service, and unwavering devotion to family, Tobe Okigbo, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer of MTN Nigeria, hosted a grand funeral ceremony to honour his late father, Pa Agapitus Mary Chike Okigbo (Ezekwesili). Held in their hometown of Nnobi, Idemili South, Anambra State, the event […]

MTN Nigeria Hosts Deafening Silence Screening to Spotlight Gender-Based Violence

MTN Nigeria, as part of its commitment to the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, hosted an exclusive screening of the film Deafening Silence on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at its rooftop event center in Falomo, Lagos.    The event, which was attended by MTN staff in person and virtually, aimed to foster awareness […]

OAU Confers Doctorate Degree On Karl Toriola, Oluremi Tinubu & Others

Karl Toriola, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria and an alumnus of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, returned to his alma mater to receive an honorary doctorate during the institution’s 48th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Toriola, a graduate of Electronic and Electrical Engineering from OAU’s Faculty of Technology, was […]

MTN CEO, Toriola honoured with Osun State Government Merit Award

MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Mr Karl Toriola, was among the distinguished indigenes of Osun State honoured with state merit awards on Monday, commemorating the second anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration. Toriola’s award, presented by the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Hon. Prince Kola Adewusi, was accepted on his behalf by Mr Babalola Oyeleye, Chief Strategy […]

MTN Launches Flagship 5G Experience Centre in Abuja …First of its kind in West Africa

Leading telecommunications provider, MTN Nigeria, has officially launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday, 16th October, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment towards advancing connectivity in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art centre is designed to showcase the capabilities of 5G technology, empowering customers, businesses, and innovators to explore its potential. The launch […]

MTN Launches Flagship 5G Experience Centre in Abuja …First of its kind in West Africa

Leading telecommunications provider, MTN Nigeria, has officially launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday, 16th October, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment towards advancing connectivity in Nigeria. The state-of-the-art centre is designed to showcase the capabilities of 5G technology, empowering customers, businesses, and innovators to explore its potential. The launch […]

A 10-Hour Flight: Tomilayo Oluyamo’s BHM Story

“Ladies and gentlemen, This is your Captain speaking. Welcome onboard Flight IT24 with service from Novice to Professional. The weather looks great and we are expected to land on Intern Street at 10:07 AM. Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight”. Alongside many other interns who were on a trip […]

MTN Nigeria Hosts Rome Business School Students …highlights telecoms sector evolution.

  MTN Nigeria recently hosted students from Rome Business School, a globally recognized institution for innovative and industry-focused business education, at its headquarters. This study trip, aligned with Rome Business School’s mission to develop global business leaders, aimed to explore sustainability-led practices in Nigeria’s telecommunications sector.   “The telecommunications sector has revolutionized the Nigerian economy, […]

MTN MIP-3 Fellows Embark on Cultural Exchange in South Africa

Media professionals enrolled in the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP)-3 are currently on a study trip to South Africa. The week-long journey, which began on August 30, 2024, is designed to deepen their understanding of media innovation, cultural diplomacy and strengthen the ties between Nigeria and South Africa. Over the past months, the MIP fellows […]