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Delivering On The Y’ello Hope Promise: MTN Foundation Contributes Over 70,000 Items Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) To NCDC

Following MTN’s commitment of N500 million to support the acquisition of critical medical supplies for healthcare professionals on the frontlines, the MTN Foundation has delivered a first batch of over 70,000 pieces of essential personal protection equipment to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). The consignment includes: 30160 N95 masks, 8000 aprons, 2000 pairs […]

COVID: Between A Pandemic-Sized Rock And An Impoverished Hard Place by Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson

COVID-19 has thundered through the world. We will speak of the pandemic for centuries to come. When children have their devices floating in the air as they waddle to school, and robots have replaced humans in many positions at the workplace, the virus that pushed the world to its knees will be one of the […]

MTN Focusses On Network Continuity And Takes Precautionary Steps To Safeguard Its Employees, Suppliers And Customers From COVID-19

Following official confirmation of Covid-19 cases in some of our markets, MTN Group has taken a series of precautionary measures to ensure continuity of services and the safety of its stakeholders including employees, customers, communities and suppliers against the potential outbreak. A key priority for MTN is to ensure business continuity.  Our services over this […]

Mum, Help, I Can’t See! Nigerian Mother Shares How Her Teenage Daughter Lost Her Sight

“Your daughter has lost her sight, madam.”, those are the jarring words that no mother wants to hear. Bringing up a child in Nigeria is hard enough without adding early-onset blindness. If you can imagine, it’s a tough job! If you had told Mrs. Adewale that her teenage daughter would lose her eyesight as she […]

Y’ello Handshake: MTN Desires Win-Win Partnership with Nigeria

Africa’s largest telecommunications company, MTN has expressed its desire to enjoy a win-win relationship with the Nigerian government led by President Muhammadu Buhari, while actively seeking ways to grow the country’s economy. Speaking during a recent visit of officials of the MTN Group and MTN Nigeria to the presidential villa, Mr. Buhari said, “Our hope […]

The MTN Foundation’s Guide to Improving Orphans’ Welfare

According to the UNICEF State of the World Children Reports, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) make up over 10 million children in Nigeria as far back as 2013. Many orphanage homes in the country are stretched thin to adequately take care of the increasing number of orphans, creating a challenge to provide sufficient amenities – […]

MTN Foundation Donates to  Orphanages and Correctional Centres across Nigeria

The MTN Foundation has donated various items to orphanages and correctional centres in Nigeria. This is in furtherance of the Foundation’s effort to make life better for Nigerians at various levels. In Abuja, wife of former Head of State, Hon. Justice Fati Abubakar, who was present at the handover of items to Halal Children’s Home, commended […]

2020: MTN Nigeria Set To ‘Turn It Up’

  In line with growing conversations about the beginning of a new decade and resolutions, MTN Nigeria has launched a 360 thematic campaign themed ‘Turn it Up’ at the MTN Plaza Headquarters in Lagos. This move acts as a friendship pact between the brand and Nigerians, challenging them to look inward and channel their unique […]

MTN Nigeria Announces One-Day Kid CEO ….as Lagos experiences 5G demonstration

MTN Nigeria has announced 14-year-old Ademuwa Ifeoluwa of Chrisfield College, Ikorodu Lagos as its first one-day kid CEO. Ademuwa became one-day CEO after emerging winner of the maiden edition of the Lagos State Private Schools Spelling Bee Competition sponsored by MTN Nigeria. He was announced winner following five months of fast-paced competition that attracted participation […]

MTN Pulse House Invasion: Dj Spinall, Zoro sounds the Ogene for a Lucky Fan in Owerri

On Friday, 29th November, the MTN Pulse House Invasion, a youth oriented event powered by  MTN Nigeria  came to an end  with a jaw-dropping invasion in Owerri; giving a lucky fan, Aguoha Grace Favour, the perfect end of the year gift. When African DJ of the year 2019, Sodamola Oluseye ‘DJ Spinall’ Desmond, and music […]