The present world is changing drastically in all fields, especially in information and communication technologies (ICT), hence the need to amass skills that would help one navigate and properly harness modern technologies. Digital technology connects people and machines with one another to deliver an experience which was far beyond our reach decades ago. Digital skills […]
Category Archives: MTN
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Dec
Dec
Following participation from over 13,000 children across the country, Akinyele Ademoyegun a 12-year-old SS 1 student from Kaydel Comprehensive College, Ikorodu, Lagos has won the 2021 MTN mPulse spelling bee competition. Akinyele was crowned champion after correctly spelling the word “Kernite”, defeating Ekene Dondavis Okwuchukwu from Classic comprehensive college, Lagos. He also correctly spelt “Claustrophobic”, “Antiquarian”, […]
MTN, MTN Foundation, Music
MTN Foundation Calls For Entries For The 2021 MUSON Scholarship Programme
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Aug
Aug
MTN Foundation has commenced calls for entries for the fifteenth (15th) edition of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) 2021 scholarship programme which is open to musically inclined young Nigerians across the country. Since 2006, the MTN Foundation, in partnership with MUSON, has fully funded and developed over 350 music scholars, thereby providing a scholarship […]
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Aug
Aug
With the emergence of new coronavirus (COVID-19) variants driving continued global concern, testing remains critical to slowing the spread of the virus and mitigating its threat to lives and livelihoods. As part of Its ongoing support of the national pandemic response, MTN Nigeria through its foundation has donated Oligo-synthesizer equipment to the Nigerian Institute […]
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Aug
Aug
MTN Nigeria has appointed Odunayo Sanya as Executive Secretary of MTN Foundation. She replaces Nonny Ugboma who held the position from January 2009 to March 2021 Odunayo Sanya has over two decades of experience in the education, banking, development and telecommunication sectors in Nigeria. She is versed in customer experience strategy & management, business […]
MTN, MTN Foundation, Music, News
MTN Foundation Brings Back Ancient Akwa Ibom Tale in Ibiom: When Doves Fly
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Apr
Apr
The MTN Foundation is partnering with the Duke of Shomolu Productions to bring the historical play, Ibiom: When Doves Fly to the Ibom Hall in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on April 30 and May 1, 2021. This is in line with its consistent drive to bolster the efforts of stakeholders in the theatre industry with […]
Future, MTN, MTN Foundation, News
Osas Ighodaro, CeeC, Francis Duru thrill audience as MTN Foundation Advances Theatre with Drive-in-Theatre
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Apr
Apr
Abuja residents were treated to brilliant performances by popular screen favourites, including Francis Duru, Osas Ighodaro and Cynthia Nwadiora (CeeC) in a drive-in theatre performance of Tony Wants to Marry at the parking lot of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on Easter Sunday. The performance in Abuja is one of the two shows of the play sponsored by the […]
Blog, Future, MTN, MTN Foundation, News
MTN Foundation Sponsors “Tony Wants to Marry” Drive-In Theatre Performance
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Mar
Mar
In line with its commitment to the renaissance of arts and culture in Nigeria, the MTN Foundation is sponsoring a drive-in theatre performance of Tony Wants to Marry, a play written by Jerry Alagbaoso and directed by Agozie Ugwu. The play which explores the pressure Nigerian parents mount on their children to marry will feature […]
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Jan
Jan
In a unique public/private partnership, MTN, Africa’s leading mobile network, has announced a donation of US$25 million to support the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. The donation will help secure up to seven million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for health workers across the continent, which will contribute to the vaccination initiative of the Africa Centres for […]
. . .as deadline for NIN registration draws closer It is public knowledge that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directed network providers to block all SIMs that are not linked to NINs by January 19, 2021 for subscribers with existing NIN and February 9, 2021 for subscribers without NIN. In other words, telecom subscribers in […]