Welcome to this month’s edition of 15-Minute Scoop, where innovation meets insight in a quick, engaging format. In this edition, the spotlight is on Babalola Oyeleye, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, who shared compelling perspectives on how the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly shaping Nigeria’s digital future. In a […]
Technology and Innovation
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has expanded its community impact initiatives with the launch of a fully solar-powered Y’ello Box in Iraboko community, Awoyaya, Lagos. The project, delivered under the company’s staff-led Y’ello Care initiative, is designed to bridge the digital divide by providing residents with access to technology, internet connectivity, […]
The MTN CHAMPS Season 4 Plateau tournament is currently in full swing at the Jos International Stadium, drawing widespread attention and participation across the state. With an impressive turnout of over 1,300 athletes representing 148 schools, the competition has transformed Jos into a vibrant hub of youthful energy, sportsmanship, and […]
In line with the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the economy through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, and manufacturing, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s creative industry. The Agency is advancing this goal through targeted digital initiatives, progressive policy frameworks, […]
Something exciting is on the horizon… and while we’ll keep the suspense just a little longer, here’s a hint MIP 5 is coming! Expect enhanced programme features, refreshed content, and an even more dynamic learning experience designed to shape the future of media. Stay tuned, because all the details will […]
Yesterday marked the official opening of applications for the Y’ellopreneur Programme, a transformative initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs across Nigeria. Designed to tackle unemployment among women, the programme provides vital support through capacity-building opportunities and improved access to funding, enabling women to scale and sustain their businesses. Participants will […]
The MTN Foundation has announced the return of its Y’ellopreneur Programme, a flagship initiative designed to empower female entrepreneurs across Nigeria with the skills, resources and opportunities needed to grow and sustain their businesses. The programme, which has already impacted numerous women through its first two phases, is set to […]
MTN CHAMPS Season 4 has delivered a significant boost to grassroots sports development in Cross River State, as the opening leg of the nationwide athletics competition concluded in Calabar with schools earning substantial rewards for outstanding performance and participation. The three-day competition, held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium from Thursday […]
Oreoluwa Alayande, the winner of the 2025 mPulse Spelling Bee Competition, attended St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti, which has received a digital upgrade from telecom behemoth; MTN Nigeria. Alayande, a second-year senior in high school, defeated thousands of competitors nationwide to win the 2025 MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition. […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has proposed a new regulatory measure requiring telecommunications operators to provide subscribers with a minimum of 14 days’ notice before deactivating SIM cards due to inactivity or post-paid churn. The proposal is contained in a consultation paper titled “Stakeholders Consultation Process for the Telecoms Identity […]