Asides being the most populous country in Africa, another fascinating fact about Nigeria exists in its youth population, described as the largest in the world. According to United Nations (UN) population projections for 2020, about 43% of the Nigerian population comprised children 14 years and below, 19% fall between ages 15 and 24 years while […]
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Jan
Jan
In a unique public/private partnership, MTN, Africa’s leading mobile network, has announced a donation of US$25 million to support the African Union’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. The donation will help secure up to seven million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for health workers across the continent, which will contribute to the vaccination initiative of the Africa Centres for […]
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MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a number of initiatives to support the Federal and Lagos Governments’ efforts in ameliorating the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak in Nigeria. The leading entertainment and media company’s contribution in the fight against Covid-19 includes cash support of N200m and N50m to the Federal and Lagos State Governments respectively, the donation […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, addressed the nation on Sunday, 29th March 2020 on the COVID-19 situation in Nigeria and his government’s on-going efforts to tackle and contain the pandemic. In his address, he also announced new directives and orders. Below are key highlights from the speech: Update on number of COVID-19 cases […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Teni, Patoranking, Joe Boy, Niniola And Others Perform Alongside Cardi B At Livespot X Festival
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Dec
Dec
Some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars, last night, performed in the first edition of the Livespot X Festival. The impressive lineup of music acts that graced the stage alongside Cardi B include Tiwa Savage, Patoranking, Ice Prince, Niniola, Seyi Shay, Darey, Reekado Banks, Joeboy, DJ Cuppy, DJ Spinall, DJ Deluxe and Burna Boy. The roster of […]
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 […]
After impacting thousands of lives around the country with the Lagos phase of the multi-stakeholder initiative – the MTN led Anti Substance Abuse Programme has berthed the Eastern leg of the campaign against drugs in Rivers and Imo States. With various stakeholders such as Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM), Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations […]