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. […]
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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, […]
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, the Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa’s Beacon of ICT Merit and Leadership Awards. The award ceremony, recognized as Nigeria’s most esteemed annual ICT event, took place over the weekend in Lagos. […]
At the 35th annual conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA) held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) showcased various digital social investments in Nigeria. The conference, which took place from May 13th to 17th, 2024, featured a presentation by Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, the Head of […]
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has initiated a two-day public inquiry into three critical regulatory instruments in the telecommunications sector. Commencing on Tuesday, the event brought together experts, stakeholders, and engaged citizens to discuss and refine key regulatory frameworks, according to a statement from the telecom regulator. This engagement follows […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a public enquiry into three of its regulatory instruments, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and inclusivity. This initiative aims to ensure that the voices of all stakeholders are heard and considered. Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, made this […]
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced a two-day Public Inquiry into three significant regulatory instruments, reinforcing its commitment to a transparent and inclusive regulatory process. The event, held at the NCC headquarters, welcomed both in-person and virtual participants, emphasizing the Commission’s dedication to broad stakeholder engagement. Dr. Aminu Maida, […]
The Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has underscored the issue of fibre cuts as a significant impediment to the growth of Nigeria’s telecom sector. This concern is compounded by the disruption of submarine fibre cables, prompting ATCON to express its commitment to implementing strategic measures to address these […]