MTN Nigeria introduced MTN Auto Top-Up, a solution designed to help customers manage their airtime and data availability needs more seamlessly, by setting a time or threshold for automatic airtime and data recharges. Commenting on how central the overall subscriber experience is to MTN’s innovation drive, Adekunle Adebiyi, Chief Sales & Distribution Officer, said, “We are committed to providing a superior experience for our customers by addressing their pain points, meeting their needs, and creating value. “We understand that getting disconnected due to insufficient airtime or data is inconvenient and can be embarrassing so we introduced the Auto Top-Up, which…
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Global communications giant begins a trial programme to connect 5 unserved communities
Thousands of expected participants, including representatives of large corporate organizations, players in the SME segment of the Nigerian economy and other business owners are expected to learn useful tips for creating new wealth at a virtual conference to be hosted by Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant. The event, tagged Konga SME CONNECT with the theme, ‘Making New Money,’ is scheduled to hold on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 10 am. Chairman, Zinox Group and Africa’s leading digital entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the event. Ekeh, who is expected to speak for 20…
Action in the inaugural edition of Bank Wars, a FIFA 21 Gaming competition for leading Nigerian banks, got underway in Group B on Saturday, May 15, 2021, as Sterling Bank and Fidelity thrashed rivals, Union Bank, to take charge of proceedings in the group. Bank Wars is sponsored by the foremost Original Equipment Manufacturer, Samsung. The event, hosted by the Tech Experience Centre, Africa’s cutting-edge technology and lifestyle hub located at Yudala Heights, 13 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, witnessed excitement on Saturday as participating banks battled hard for precious points. In the day’s opening match, Sterling Bank thrashed…
Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has been commended for boosting security and supporting other initiatives aimed at developing Danbatta Local Government Area, Kano State and its environs. The commendation was made by traditional rulers and concerned community leaders who also hailed him for his efforts toward national development. The traditional rulers and the community leaders spoke at an event organised by Danbatta (Community) Charity Foundation (DCF) in conjunction with four other organisations including Zauren Tuntuba, a not-for-profit organisation; Danbatta Academic Forum (DAF); Danbatta Reporters and Duniya Ba Hutu,…
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The Board, Management and entire staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have expressed grief and commiserated with the Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande over the passage of his daughter, Miss Feranmi Fasunle. The Commission described the late Miss Fasunle, aged 19, as a promising 200-Level student of Political Science at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, who dreamt of reading Law as a second degree. She died in the early hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, following spirited efforts to save her. The Commission in…
INTERPOL’s new initiative will increase the capacity of African member countries to fight cybercrime
The Africa data centre market size by investment was valued at $2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $5 billion by 2026, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 15% during 2021-2026 according to a report by Research and Markets. The data centre market expects to observe growth because of the flurry of factors – renewable power availability, smart city initiatives, and increased support for the digital economy. Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Morocco, and Ethiopia are actively working toward improving the share of renewable energy in the region’s electricity generation. Africa is an emerging leader in microgrid…