Category Archives: News

Brand Communicator Names Ayeni Adekunle PR CEO Of The Year

One of Nigeria’s leading brands and marketing publications, Brand Communicator has named the founder/CEO of BHM Group, Ayeni Adekunle, as the CEO of the year (Public Relations) 2020. This was announced at the second edition of the Brandcom Awards held in Lagos, on Friday November 27, 2020. According to the Convener of Brandcom Awards and […]

MTN is leading the charge for Africa’s fourth Industrial Revolution

It has been predicted that the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has the potential to raise global income levels and improve the quality of life for populations around the world. In a keynote session at the African Continental Free Trade Area Strategy Workshop held on Friday, November 20, 2020, the Chairman, MTN Nigeria Communications PLC, Dr. […]

MTN Foundation hosts Youths to ICT Skills Workshop

MTN Foundation, through its ICT and Business Skills Training 2020 held its first instructor-led session to enhance employability and entrepreneurial capacity at a virtual workshop on November 12.  A Digital Marketer and Google certified trainer session instructed participants on ‘Using Marketing Tools and Social Media to Grow Your Business’.  Participants were exposed to the rudiments of Digital […]

MTN Group furthers financial inclusion

Driven to secure financial inclusion across its markets, MTN Group continues to grow the number of MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) users on its network, a trend that has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of September 2020, nearly 42 million people were regularly transacting on MTN MoMo across 16 markets. This compares to 38 million […]

MTN’s mPulse hackathon offers funding for solutions to COVID-19 challenges

As countries grapple with the realities of the new normal, MTN Nigeria has initiated a call for entries for its mPulse hackathon, themed “Beyond COVID-19.” The project aims at encouraging young innovators in primary and secondary schools who can navigate the barriers of remote engagement to create solutions that can mitigate various challenges imposed by […]

MTN Y’ello Star: Five Contestants for Exclusion after Third Week Performances 

This weekend, MTN Y’ello Star viewers watched as 14 finalists displayed their vocal strength and performance abilities as they performed to determine who would be the first to lose their right of performance on the show. At the end of Sunday’s outing, the sixth episode of the show’s debut season, five of the 14 contestants, […]

Citation: KAP Music Releases Soundtrack

KAP Music studio, under the label of KAP Music, has released the highly anticipated soundtrack from its Netflix original movie, “Citation”. Rapidly gaining traction, the movie “Citation” has dominated the discourses of the lovers of movies, arts and entertainment since its release on Netflix on October 31, 2020.   The soundtrack album is a product […]

MTN partners with Gameloft on exciting new platform 

In partnership with Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, MTN Nigeria has announced the launch of MTN Gameworld – a new gaming platform for its subscribers. The platform will offer the Nigerian gaming community access to a variety of fun and exciting games online through an extensive premium catalogue from Gameloft […]

14 Talents make the Hub as MTN Y’ello Star Debut Season Heats Up

The first broadcast of the new MTN Y’ello Star project gave us seven contestants who got a YES and made it to the house, seven more contestants secured spots to the Y’ello Star Hub last Saturday after impressive performances during the national sing-off. Contrary to the initially announced 13 spots in the Y’ello Star Hub, the judging trio of Omawumi, Banky W, and Olisa […]

Project SafeUp to Provide 2.5 Million Free PPE to Nigerians

In an effort to promote health and safety for Nigerians amidst the ongoing pandemic, My World of Bags (MWOB), a bag design and manufacturing company, is partnering with the Mastercard Foundation on an initiative called Project SafeUp. Project SafeUp will produce and distribute free personal protective equipment (PPE) to health workers and the general public […]