L-R: Dr. Tunde Ayeye, Founder and Executive Chairman, IFS Group; Dr Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria; H.E. Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State; H.E. Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister, DIRCO (South Africa), and Iyke Ejimofor, Treasurer, Nigeria–South Africa Chamber of Commerce, at the Nigeria-South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable, held at the MTN Rooftop […]
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Oct
Oct
The countdown is officially on for the landmark 10th edition of the Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) 2025, which is now just hours away. The event is set to convene on Thursday, 9 October, at 10:00 AM, hosted in the high-tech environment of the Dabengwa Data Cloud Centre in Lagos. This exclusive centre sets the perfect […]
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MTN Group takes up Nigeria’s call to action with pledge to support African languages research for AI
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Sep
Sep
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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Sep
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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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MTN Foundation’s Odunayo Sanya Speaks on Enabling Nigerian Girls into the Future of STEM
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Jul
Jul
At the heart of a movement transforming the future of Nigerian girls in science and technology is Odunayo Sanya, the Executive Director of MTN Foundation, whose vision for inclusion is reshaping access to education and opportunity. Speaking at the fourth Women in Tech and Engineering Summit held in Abuja, Sanya reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment to […]
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MTN Nigeria has completed the first phase of its $235 million Dabengwa Sifiso Data Centre, marking its official entry into commercial data hosting. The Tier III data centre facility is part of the telco’s broader push to strengthen cloud infrastructure. The newly completed Phase 1 features a 4.5MW IT load, spans three floors, houses […]
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Jun
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As part of the 18th edition of the Y’ello Care initiative, MTN Nigeria’s HR Department brought energy, innovation, and community spirit to life at its HR Community Trade & Talent Fair, held at the 5th Floor Car Park Building on the 18th of June, 2025. The event showcased the heart of Y’ello Care – driving […]
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MTN Nigeria has donated a range of medical and digital equipment to the Obalende Primary Healthcare Centre in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing grassroots healthcare through its annual Y’ello Care initiative. The donation includes desktop computers, tablets, a 5G router, delivery beds, fans, chairs, and essential healthcare supplies, aimed at modernising the centre’s operations […]