Hundreds of Music Artists Flood Lagos Venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star Auditions

From as early as 5 am, aspiring artists from across the country crowded outside Ultima Studios, as MTN’s new talent show, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), kicked off its regional auditions in Lagos. Hundreds turned up for the auditions, all with the same goal: to take their sound global. Some travelled in from other states, underscoring […]

Lagos Governor and Deputy Visit MTN Data Centre Booth, Reaffirming Commitment to Digital Economy at GITEX

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, today made a high-profile visit to the MTN Data Centre booth at the GITEX Nigeria Tech Expo, underscoring the state government’s commitment to building a robust digital economy. The Governor’s presence at the MTN booth reinforces the strong partnership between the Lagos […]

MTN Nigeria Pledges Continued Support for Digital Transformation at GITEX Conference

The GITEX Africa Investment Summit in Abuja today became a platform for robust discussions on Nigeria’s digital future, with technology company, MTN Nigeria reiterating its commitment to driving technological advancement and economic growth across the nation. The summit, a pivotal event for showcasing innovation and fostering investment in the technology sector, drew a diverse array […]

MTN Nigeria, COO, Ayham Moussa, Highlights Need for Strategic Partnerships to Drive Africa’s Digital Future at GITEX Panel

The inaugural GITEX Africa Lagos Edition, a landmark event for technology and innovation on the continent, concluded its insightful panel discussion titled “The Big Push for Infrastructure and Next-Gen Connectivity,” leaving attendees with a clear vision for Africa’s digital future. The panel, featuring industry stakeholders including Ayham Moussa, Chief Operating Officer of MTN Nigeria, delved […]

MTN Nigeria Unveils Startups for Cloud Accelerator Program

MTN Nigeria has announced 20 innovative startups as the first cohort of the Cloud Accelerator Program. This was announced at its headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi. The 12-week hybrid accelerator, backed by ₦100 million in grants, brings together some of Africa’s most promising startups across fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and cleantech. These startups have demonstrated exceptional […]

From Project Fame to Next Afrobeats Star: MTN Knows How to Launch Music Stars

MTN builds stars, and history proves it. If you grew up watching music reality shows in Nigeria, MTN Project Fame West Africa was impossible to ignore. Remember gathering around your TV, arguing with friends over who deserved to stay or go? From 2008 to 2016, the show wasn’t just a music competition; it was a […]

MTN Nigeria, WWF/NCF and UNDP Kick Off 2025 PachiPanda Challenge … fostering local innovation to sustain tomorrow.

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 […]

Growing Intersections of AI, Automation, and Financial Services Will Drive Business Transformation

Mr. Chukwuma Nwanze is the MD/Chief Executive Officer of Credit Direct Finance Company Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading embedded finance companies. He joined the organisation in 2012 as Head of Strategy and Business Development, where he played a pivotal role in the development of the company’s first Loan Management System, marking the beginning of its […]

Liverpool Beats Arsenal 1-0 as MTN Thrills Fans with Watch Party

Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 in a tense Premier League clash on Sunday, August 31. Reds fans erupted in wild celebration at MTN’s Watch Party at Bay Lounge, Lekki. The game lived up to expectations as one of the weekend’s biggest fixtures. Arsenal enjoyed more possession but couldn’t make it count, while Liverpool’s persistence finally paid […]

MTN Changes Lives in Ongoing Mega Billion Promo: Meet Some Winners

MTN Nigeria’s ongoing Mega Billion Promo continues to transform lives across the country. Since its launch on June 23, 2025, the campaign has disbursed over 579 million naira to 3,121 customers. With prizes ranging from 15,000 naira to 10 million naira, the promo has already created life-changing moments for many Nigerians. Here are just a […]