Nigeria is gearing up to launch two new satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2 and NIGCOMSAT-3. These satellites aim to replace the aging NIGCOMSAT-1R, which has been pivotal in meeting the country’s communication needs since its launch in December 2011. NIGCOMSAT-1R, whose operational lifespan is nearing its end, has played a crucial role in […]
Telecomms
Digital services company, Globacom, has been described as the leader in the telecommunications sector in Nigeria. Ekiti State Governor, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, who made the remark on Monday when he received a team from Globacom Enterprise Business Group in his office in Ado Ekiti, also commended the company for its […]
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) have announced a joint declaration aimed at strengthening collaboration on ICT infrastructure mapping across West Africa. This partnership is set to drive significant improvements in connectivity and socio-economic development throughout the region. Both organizations emphasized the importance […]
The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NigComSat) has announced a strategic partnership with INFRATEL AFRICA, a prominent telecom infrastructure service provider, to enhance rural connectivity and bridge the digital divide across Nigeria. NigComSat revealed the collaboration in a statement signed by its Assistant General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Aisha Bantam, on […]
This weekend, popular Afropop musician Adekunle Gold will appear on Globacom-sponsored CNN African Voices Playmakers to discuss his activism for sickle cell disease. The 30-minute show, hosted by CNN journalist Larry Madowo, will feature Gold sharing his personal battle with the illness and his efforts to raise awareness and support […]
Digital solutions provider Globacom has announced its sponsorship of the Ojude Oba Festival for this year, set to take place in Ijebu Ode on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. At a pre-event press conference held at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Globacom’s representative, Mr. Kazeem Kaka, emphasized the […]
MTN Nigeria Announces Fellows for the 2024 Media Innovation Programme MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with the Pan-Atlantic University, has unveiled the 20 distinguished media professionals selected for the third edition of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP). This initiative aims to foster innovation and elevate standards within the Nigerian media industry. […]
The MTN Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2024 Scholarship Programme, aimed at supporting Nigerian students in their academic journeys. This year’s programme continues the Foundation’s dedication to fostering educational excellence and inclusivity through three specialised scholarship tracks. The scholarships available include: STEM Scholarships: Targeted at students pursuing degrees […]
MoMo, the payment service bank under MTN’s ownership, has unveiled an open Application Programming Interface (API) with the aim of bolstering digital wallets within its platform. This move by the PSB encourages companies to seamlessly integrate the API for payment processing and collections. Despite digital wallet users constituting a mere […]
MTN Group has retained the top spot in the annual ‘Brand Africa 100: Best Brands’ survey. Additionally, MTN continues to lead the list of African brands recognized for ‘doing good for society, people, and the environment,’ highlighting the company’s ESG efforts to create shared value and promote a sustainable business, […]