The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the telecommunications landscape across Africa, with industry leaders calling for greater investment in resilient digital infrastructure to unlock the continent’s full economic potential. This was the consensus at the fourth edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE […]
Month: June 2026
Warns Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified efforts to restore environmental sanity across Lagos, carrying out a major clean-up intervention at several black spots in the Apapa axis as part of ongoing measures to improve waste evacuation and environmental sustainability across the State. Speaking […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has secured the third position among the best-performing Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in the 2026 Public Service Reforms Performance Assessment conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The recognition follows a comprehensive evaluation of federal MDAs using key […]
MTN Nigeria has issued a fresh warning to its customers to be vigilant against fraudulent messages circulating online and through mobile channels that falsely claim recipients can earn or redeem “reward points” by clicking on suspicious links. The telecommunications company clarified that the messages are not from MTN and advised […]
MTN Nigeria has added another accolade to its growing list of recognitions after being honoured by the Nigerian Academy of Engineering for its outstanding contributions to innovation, engineering excellence, and technological advancement in the country. The award was presented on June 24, 2026, during the Academy’s Annual Technology Dinner and […]
Participants in the fifth edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) have gained first-hand insights into Nigeria’s telecommunications industry as part of the programme’s Immersion Week, where classroom learning is complemented with practical engagements with industry leaders. The week-long experience brought the MIP 5 Fellows face-to-face with senior executives […]
MTN Nigeria has announced the return of its music reality competition, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), with preparations underway for an even bigger and more exciting second season aimed at discovering, nurturing and showcasing the next generation of Afrobeats talent. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the competition is […]
MTN Nigeria has celebrated the successful completion of the 2026 edition of its annual Y’ello Care employee volunteerism campaign, marking 25 days of impactful community service that positively affected thousands of lives across the country. The milestone was commemorated earlier in the week during the Y’ello Care Impact Ceremony, where […]
The MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling substance abuse among young Nigerians through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), with renewed focus on awareness, education, and community engagement. The Foundation highlighted the growing impact of the initiative following the MTN ASAP Walk held recently at the University of Lagos, […]
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old suspected armed robber during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, recovering firearms, a suspected human body part, and several items believed to have been stolen from robbery victims. The suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, was apprehended after […]