Category Archives: Uncategorized

MTN Acquires 2.6GHz Spectrum to Accelerate Broadband Penetration in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the transfer of a 10MHz spectrum in the 2.6GHz spectrum band from OPENSKYS Services Limited (OS) to MTN Nigeria.  According to a statement from MTN, the licence took effect on September 7, 2023, and will see MTN deploy the spectrum across the 36 states of the federation, including […]

MTN Foundation Partners with Mastercard, EDC to Equip 20,000 Female Entrepreneurs

  The MTN Foundation in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the training of 20,000 female entrepreneurs on sustainable business development. The announcement was made on Tuesday, 15 August 2023, at a media event hosted by the MTN Foundation, at the MTN Nigeria Head Office, Falomo, Ikoyi. The 20,000 […]

MTN Commences the Sixth phase of its ICT & Business Skills Training

  Applications are now open for the sixth phase of the MTN Foundation’s  ICT and Business Skills training program. The capacity-building program is a youth development initiative targeted at young entrepreneurs and business owners between the ages of 18-35 years.  In this sixth phase, 3000 young entrepreneurs will be trained, and the training will be […]

MTN Foundation opens entries for its 2023 MUSON Scholarship Program

The MTN Foundation has commenced call-for-entries for the 2023  two-year Diploma in Music scholarship program at the MUSON School of Music. The annual scholarship creates an opportunity for young music enthusiasts to become well-rounded musicians who can qualify for direct entry into a university to fulfil the remaining requirements for an undergraduate music degree. Since […]

African Social Impact Summit partners with MTNF, others for second edition

The second edition of the African Social Impact Summit (ASIS) by the Sterling One Foundation is set to hold on August 10 and 11 2023. This year, the Foundation will be hosting the second edition with corporate and development partners like the MTN Foundation, British Council, UNDP, and Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), amongst others. […]

Lagos Ministry of Education Commends Unplugged Training Initiative by MTN Foundation

Deputy Director, Ministry of Education Lagos, Ronke Matuluko, says that the Unplugged training program by the MTN Foundation, will go a long way in impacting students in high drug zones in Lagos.  She made this statement during the Unplugged training in Lagos state on Monday, July 10, 2023. The Unplugged Training in partnership with the […]

Lagos State Governor Commends X3M Ideas for Winning West Africa’s First Cannes Lions

The Governor of Lagos, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently hosted the celebrated X3M Ideas, the creative minds behind Nigeria’s and West Africa’s first-ever historic Cannes Lions win.  Steve Babaeko, the visionary leader of X3M Ideas, led a courtesy visit to the office of the Governor on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, to commemorate X3M Ideas’ historic triumph […]

Your First Look At The All-New BBNaija All Stars House!

Africa’s most-watched reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, makes a grand comeback tonight with an all-star edition, featuring a carefully curated lineup of fan-favourite contestants who have made a lasting impression over the past seven seasons. You can catch all the action when it launches at 7PM tonight on DStv, GOtv and Showmax. But before […]

MTN Foundation, MUSON Hosts 16th Edition of MUSON Graduation Ceremony

The MTN Foundation in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) hosted the 16th edition of the MTN-MUSON graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the MUSON Centre Onikan Lagos. This year, 29 outstanding music scholars graduated, after an impactful two-year music programme. The two-year Diploma in music programme creates an opportunity for […]