MTN Foundation, in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), has announced applications for the MTN MUSON School of Music Scholarship. Now in its 18th year, the scholarship supports and nurtures the next generation of Nigerian musicians. The programme offers a fully funded two-year diploma course in music, providing a unique opportunity for talented […]
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The world-renowned Scottish whisky brand, The Macallan, partnered with Premia Business Network to host GrowthCon 2.0, Africa’s leading conference on growth and innovation. Held at Harbor Point Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos on July 26th and 27th, the two-day event brought together over 500 of the continent’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and business leaders […]
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Leading global beverage company, Heineken has announced the expansion of its Heineken Beverages portfolio in Tanzania with the addition of Windhoek beer. The official announcement was made at a media briefing held on July 31st, 2024 at the Serena Hotel. This portfolio expansion follows the company’s acquisition of Namibia Breweries Limited (‘NBL’), the esteemed brewer […]
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MTN Group has announced the appointment of Mohammed Rufai as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Congo-Brazzaville and Ayham Moussa as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of MTN Nigeria, effective 1 September and 19 August 2024, respectively. MTN Group also announced the voluntary early retirement of MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO Djibril Ouattara and the […]
Lagos, Nigeria, Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – The organisers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) mourn the loss of veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and broadcaster Onyeka Onwenu. Onwenu’s illustrious career spanned over four decades, during which she captivated audiences with her soulful voice and passionate performances. Often referred to as the “Elegant Stallion,” she was […]
The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) in a statement released on the 28th July 2024 has refuted multiple online reports suggesting that the ongoing subscriber line barring exercise by telcos, is linked to the planned national protest. ALTON, in its statement signed by the associations’ Chairman and Executive Secretary, clarified that the […]
Over the weekend many telecom subscribers/consumers were unable to access their phone lines because of the inability of many telecom consumers to verify their National Identification Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs). This meant that their numbers were blocked by their telecom service providers in keeping with laws and policies of the NIN-SIM linkage. Telecoms consumers and […]
This is a quick explainer for everyone asking why I chose Edinburgh, pursued a PhD via an MSc route (why not an MBA?) and for those asking how to go about their own journeys. I was 36 when I began my Master’s in International Human Resource Management (IHRM) programme at the University of Edinburgh […]
MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications provider, in collaboration with premier music streaming service, Apple Music, has announced the launch of its Flexa Bundle, aimed at delivering seamless subscription service to Apple Music users in Nigeria. MTN customers can easily subscribe or renew their subscription with their airtime, to access Apple Music’s extensive catalogue of over […]
Leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria has set a new benchmark in the retail sector with the unveiling of sub-Saharan Africa’s first fully digitised retail store in Ikoyi, Lagos. This milestone underscores MTN’s commitment to enhancing customer service experience. Leveraging modern technology, the new store features a seamless and intuitive shopping environment where customers can easily […]