MTN Group has taken up a call to action from Nigeria to support the collection of datasets of African languages. These are required to develop the continent’s own large language models (LLM) to power AI-driven solutions for Africa’s 1.5 billion people, who otherwise risk being sidelined by the global AI ecosystem. Speaking on ‘The Y’ello […]
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At the 10th edition of the New Media Conference (NMC 2025), held at The Podium, Lekki, Lagos, MTN Nigeria’s Public Relations Manager, Dr. Lakinbofa Goodluck, stressed that the future of new media in Africa depends on connectivity and digital inclusion. Speaking during a panel moderated by Njideka Akabogu, Regional Manager, East Africa at ID […]
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Leading technology company, MTN Nigeria, has attained the Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) for its Dabengwa Data Centre, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress. The highly-coveted certification came from the Uptime Institute. Launched in July, the MTN Dabengwa Data Centre is Nigeria’s largest […]
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MTN has announced its Y’ello Independence Week celebration, designed to reward customers who are driving this national digital transformation. Between October 1 and 5, the company will offer 10% off 4G routers and 5% off 5G routers. The discounts are part of its Y’ello Independence Week, which also includes cinema takeovers, family fairs, and nationwide […]
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BHM, Allison and The King’s Trust announce Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Iyin Aboyeji, DJ Cuppy, Others for UNGA Side Event
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Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede to headline fireside on Africa’s investment landscape, joined by leading African and diaspora leaders spotlighting youth potential, innovation, and the continent’s role in AI, media, and finance BlackHouse Media (BHM) in partnership with Allison Worldwide and The King’s Trust Group is proud to announce the stellar line-up of speakers for the second edition […]
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MTN Foundation Launches Phase 2 of MTN SAIL Teachers’ Fellowship Programme with Call for Applications
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MTN Foundation, in partnership with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has announced the commencement of the second phase of the MTN SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme with a call for applications. The initiative aims to equip 5,000 public school teachers across Nigeria with cutting-edge digital skills, innovative teaching methods, and leadership capacity to transform […]
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L-R: Ayodeji Akanmu, Research Associate, First Bank of Nigeria; Abednego Ugwueke, Head, Digital Channels, First Bank of Nigeria; Bismarck Rewane, Managing Director, Financial Derivatives; Prof. Yinka David-West, Dean, Lagos Business School(LBS); Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria and Vice President, Francophone Africa, MTN Group; Callistus Obetta, Group Executive, Technology and Digital Innovation, First Bank […]
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The MTN Go MAD Campus Invasion hit the University of Benin (UNIBEN) between September 11 and 13, transforming the school into a hub of entertainment and innovation. For the three days, students explored interactive booths and engaged in workshops designed to empower their skills and ideas, while participating in dance and game shows that kept […]
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MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, in collaboration with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria, has launched the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge. This initiative is part of the Africa PachiPanda Challenge, designed to stimulate and champion innovative solutions that address […]
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“I’ve been looking for the opportunity to go big and showcase my sound to the world, let people hear my experiences and my journey,” Lagos-based singer, Mogueto confessed. He was born Gbadamosi Ibrahim Gbolahan. Raised in Ibadan, he has been chasing music since secondary school, sneaking headphones into the hostel to practice songs with friends […]