Nigeria’s leading indigenous telecoms brand, Globacom, has renewed its partnership with the historic Ofala Festival, pledging full sponsorship of the 2025 edition scheduled to hold this October in Onitsha, Anambra State. The two-day royal celebration hosted by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, will […]
Telecomms
MTN Nigeria has achieved the globally recognised Tier III Certification for Constructed Facility (TCCF) from the Uptime Institute for its Dabengwa Data Centre, reinforcing its leadership in delivering world-class digital infrastructure for Africa’s progress. The certification marks a significant milestone for the company, positioning the Dabengwa Data […]
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has praised Globacom for its pivotal role in transforming Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape, describing the company as a true pride of the nation. Oba Ladoja made the commendation when the Enterprise Sales team of Globacom paid him a courtesy visit at his residence […]
This week, CNN African Voices Changemakers, sponsored by telecoms giant Globacom, profiles world-renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in a captivating 30-minute episode. The feature, anchored by Larry Madowo, takes viewers to Nsukka, where Adichie spent her childhood in the staff quarters of the University of Nigeria, the same grounds […]
The MTN Foundation, in collaboration with SAIL Innovation Lab and Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), has launched the second phase of the SAIL Teachers Fellowship Programme, inviting public school teachers across Nigeria to apply. The fellowship is designed to equip 5,000 teachers with advanced digital skills, modern teaching techniques, and leadership capacity […]
For many Nigerian households and businesses, unreliable internet and poor connectivity remain everyday challenges. Airtel Nigeria is stepping in to close this gap with the launch of its SmartConnect 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) Router, a broadband solution built to deliver stable, high-speed access at a price point designed for […]
The Nigerian Army School of Signals (NASS) is seeking stronger ties with Globacom to boost its training and research capacity. The Commandant of the school, Major General Kennedy Osemwegie, made this known when he led a delegation to the telecoms operator’s corporate headquarters in Lagos. General Osemwegie praised […]
Johannesburg played host to an extraordinary week for the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Cohort 4 Fellows, who immersed themselves in academic, cultural, and professional engagements that underscored the power of media in shaping Africa’s future. The fellows presented research papers at the University of Johannesburg, engaged South Africa’s Department […]
The curtains have closed on the 2025 West Africa Telecommunications Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (WATISE), with leaders across government, telecoms, and finance rallying around a single message: West Africa’s digital future depends on unity, policy alignment, and inclusive access. Hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, the summit, held […]
MTN Nigeria has unveiled the first cohort of its Cloud Accelerator Program, selecting 20 groundbreaking startups across fintech, healthtech, agritech, edtech, and cleantech. The announcement was made at the company’s headquarters in Falomo, Ikoyi. The 12-week hybrid program, backed by ₦100 million in grants, is designed to empower […]