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Loven Emerges Winner of ‘Access The Stars’, Wins 150 Million Naira In Prizes

Following a series of exciting regional auditions, rigorous training at Bootcamp and the suspense-filled judges’ stage shows, Loven has emerged winner of the maiden edition of Access The Stars. The announcement was made at the show’s, first of its kind, e-Finale on April 11, 2020.  As promised, Loven went home with the much-coveted grand prize […]

MTN Nigeria unveils Y’ello Hope Package to address the impact of COVID-19

In the words of Sir Winston Churchill “Come then, let us go forward together with our united strength.”   As more and more people nationwide brace for the immense human, economic, and social cost of the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to reassure everyone. We the staff, management and Board of Directors of MTN Nigeria and the MTN […]

MultiChoice Nigeria Commits N1.2 Billion to Support Nigeria’s Fight Against COVID-19

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a number of initiatives to support the Federal and Lagos Governments’ efforts in ameliorating the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak in Nigeria. The leading entertainment and media company’s contribution in the fight against Covid-19 includes cash support of N200m and N50m to the Federal and Lagos State Governments respectively, the donation […]

10 Key Highlights of the President’s Speech

  President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, addressed the nation on Sunday, 29th March 2020 on the COVID-19 situation in Nigeria and his government’s on-going efforts to tackle and contain the pandemic. In his address, he also announced new directives and orders. Below are key highlights from the speech:     Update on number of COVID-19 cases […]

COVID-19 Y’ello Hope Package: Charges waived on Cash2Cash – Momo Agent money transfers service by YDFS (MTN Nigeria subsidiary)

In response to the escalating global pandemic, Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has waived user fees for Cash2Cash – a local money transfer service offered by its MoMo Agent Network. The waiver, which takes effect immediately, enables people without a bank account to send and receive money across the country […]

MTN Nigeria is focused on the wellbeing of our people, families and communities

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by COVID-19— those diagnosed with the virus, their family and friends, and all those whose jobs, education, and way of life have been affected. The situation unfolding around the world is unlike anything we’ve seen in our lifetimes and is a reminder that we’re all more connected than […]

MTN Focusses On Network Continuity And Takes Precautionary Steps To Safeguard Its Employees, Suppliers And Customers From COVID-19

Following official confirmation of Covid-19 cases in some of our markets, MTN Group has taken a series of precautionary measures to ensure continuity of services and the safety of its stakeholders including employees, customers, communities and suppliers against the potential outbreak. A key priority for MTN is to ensure business continuity.  Our services over this […]

Mum, Help, I Can’t See! Nigerian Mother Shares How Her Teenage Daughter Lost Her Sight

“Your daughter has lost her sight, madam.”, those are the jarring words that no mother wants to hear. Bringing up a child in Nigeria is hard enough without adding early-onset blindness. If you can imagine, it’s a tough job! If you had told Mrs. Adewale that her teenage daughter would lose her eyesight as she […]

Star Lager Celebrates Man City’s Cup Final Win With Thrilling Fan Experiences

  Nigerian football fans were treated to a thrilling experience this Sunday as they enjoyed an exclusive viewing of the CarabaoCup Final between the current champions, Manchester City and Aston Villa, courtesy of Star Lager Beer on March 1, 2020.   The match was the third time both teams have met this season, with Manchester […]