The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern warning to contractors, construction firms, and government agencies over the persistent damage to fibre-optic cables during road construction and other civil engineering projects nationwide. The agencies said the growing number of […]
Year: 2026
As the cost of living continues to put pressure on everyday Nigerians, Moniepoint is stepping in with a timely relief for motorists in Lagos through its new fuel cashback promo. With this offer, customers can earn up to ₦1,000 cashback credited directly to their reward wallet when they pay […]
Established in 2004, the MTN Nigeria Foundation has consistently played a pivotal role in improving the quality of life for Nigerians through focused and impactful corporate social investment initiatives. Backed by MTN Nigeria’s long-standing commitment to national development, the Foundation is funded through the allocation of one percent […]
MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the fintech arm of MTN Nigeria, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to strengthen the growth and sustainability of small and medium-scale enterprises across the country. The partnership was formalised through the […]
Access Bank Plc has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as the new Chairman of its Board, following the retirement of Paul Usoro on January 29, 2026, after completing his regulatory tenure. The appointment was announced in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Monday, signed by the company’s secretary, […]
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a nationwide community-based identity enrollment initiative designed to bring National Identification Number (NIN) registration closer to millions of Nigerians previously shut out by distance, insecurity, and weak infrastructure. The Director-General of NIMC, Engr. Abisoye […]
L-R: Member, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Board, Princess Oforitsenere Emiko; Member, NCC Board, Engr. Ikechukwu Ugwuegede; Head, Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Lagos Campus, Mr. Akin Ogunlade; Member, NCC Board, Hon. Chris Okorie; Chairman, NCC Board, Chief Idris Olorunnimbe; Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida; and Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, NCC, […]
MTN has taken centre stage as the headline sponsor of the second edition of the Tech Revolution Africa Summit (Tech Revolution Africa 2.0), currently underway at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The two-day summit brings together over 5,000 participants, with more than 80 speakers, 38 exhibitors and 15 […]
MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic transformation through a strong and sustainable telecommunications sector following a high-level engagement with the Federal Government earlier this week. The discussion brought together MTN Group President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, and the Minister of Communications, […]
India has taken a significant step in strengthening its rural broadband infrastructure with the large‑scale deployment of domestically developed network routers by telecommunications equipment maker HFCL. The rollout is part of the government’s BharatNet project, a flagship initiative aimed at closing the digital divide by connecting tens of […]