The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has come under fire after reports emerged that it quietly hired 17 new staff members—11 of whom are from northern Nigeria—without any public announcement or transparent recruitment process. Sources within the commission told SaharaReporters that the recruitment took place behind closed doors, raising concerns about […]
Telecomms
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom provider, has joined forces with tech giant Meta to improve the performance of real-time voice and video calls on applications like WhatsApp. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance user experience across 12 African markets, starting with Nigeria. The partnership is focused on making both […]
The Lagos chapter of MTN Champs Season 3 came to an exciting close on Saturday, April 12, after four intense days of track and field action hosted at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG). From sprints to jumps, young athletes put on a show of […]
MTN Nigeria staff, under the company’s Y’ello Care initiative, have successfully renovated a school block at Iwerekun Community Senior High School in Lakowe, Lagos, significantly improving the learning environment for both students and teachers. The initiative, which forms part of MTN’s annual corporate social responsibility campaign, focuses on enhancing education, […]
MTN Nigeria and MTN Group have announced the passing of Dr. Pascal Gabriel Dozie, the founding Chairman of MTN Nigeria and one of Nigeria’s most respected business leaders. The company expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing him as a visionary whose contributions were instrumental to the growth of Nigeria’s […]
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has stressed the need for a fair and practical approach to managing unclaimed recharges on inactive prepaid lines. Dr. Maida made this known during a high-level stakeholder engagement forum held in Abuja on […]
Residents of Ikota, Lagos, were filled with joy and gratitude as they received essential food items from the Glo Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Globacom. Many beneficiaries described the initiative as a timely intervention, calling the company a blessing in their time of need. The food distribution, […]
Telecommunications industry leaders have called for urgent action to safeguard Nigeria’s critical telecom infrastructure from vandalism, theft, and regulatory gaps. Speaking at the 7th Policy Implementation Assisted Forum (PIAFo) Summit in Lagos, they emphasized that while the Executive Order on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) is a step in the […]
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into a strategic partnership to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, reinforcing their commitment to expanding digital and financial access across Africa. These agreements are designed to comply with local regulatory guidelines while enhancing service quality and cost efficiency. By pooling resources, […]
As the official telecommunications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), MTN Nigeria has reassured the nation of its unwavering support for the Super Eagles following their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe, which ended in a draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Buoyed by their […]