The MTN Nigeria Foundation has announced a significant milestone, confirming that its social investments in Nigeria have now surpassed ₦32 billion over the past 20 years. This extensive commitment has positively impacted over 3,500 communities in 570 local government areas across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, revealed this achievement during an engagement with Fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) in Lagos on Monday, June 23, 2025. The MIP is a six-month program designed to enhance the influence and impact of Nigerian media professionals through education and capacity…
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MTN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to driving sustainable development across Nigeria, announcing that its social investments have now exceeded N32bn in the past 20 years, impacting over 3,500 communities in 570 local government areas across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made by the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, during an engagement with Fellows of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) in Lagos. The MTN MIP, a 6-week-long programme spread across six months for media practitioners in Nigeria, serves as a platform for media professionals to enhance their influence and impact…
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has introduced a new digital Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) platform to ensure transparency and efficiency in its ₦19.5 billion AgGrow Farm Support Program. This initiative aims to provide significant aid to 50,000 smallholder farmers across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. The AgGrow program offers a 50 per cent subsidy on essential agricultural inputs including seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products (CPPs). Farmers specializing in maize, rice, cassava, and soybeans value chains are the primary beneficiaries. Mohammed Ibrahim, NADF Executive Secretary, hailed the new M&E platform as a “game-changer.” He stated, “This platform ensures that every…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has announced the successful conclusion of its N148.7 billion Rights Issue, which was oversubscribed by an impressive 21.9 per cent, attracting a total of N181.4 billion from shareholders. The recapitalisation exercise, aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base and supporting future growth, has resulted in the injection of N140 billion into Stanbic IBTC Bank, the group’s banking subsidiary. Commenting on the milestone, Dr. Kunle Adedeji, Acting Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, expressed appreciation to stakeholders and regulators for their support throughout the process. He disclosed that the Rights Issue was completed following verification by…
The 25th anniversary edition of the MILO Basketball Championship came to an exciting close at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, and Government Secondary School (GSS) Karu, FCT, emerging as national champions in the male and female categories, respectively. The national finals brought together the best secondary school basketball teams from across Nigeria in a thrilling celebration of sporting excellence and youth empowerment. This milestone edition highlighted the impact of the championship, which has helped shape the lives of students in over 13,000 schools this year. In a hard-fought…
The 25th anniversary edition of the MILO Basketball Championship came to an exciting close at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, with Father O’Connell Science College, Niger State, and Government Secondary School (GSS) Karu, FCT, emerging as national champions in the male and female categories, respectively. The national finals brought together the best secondary school basketball teams from across Nigeria in a thrilling celebration of sporting excellence and youth empowerment. This milestone edition highlighted the impact of the championship, which has helped shape the lives of students in over 13,000 schools this year. In a hard-fought…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has formally inaugurated the NCC–REA Collaboration Committee, marking a pivotal step towards advancing Nigeria’s digital and energy inclusion objectives by developing modalities for the deployment of renewable energy to support telecom infrastructure in Nigeria. The inauguration, held at the NCC Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, 27th June 2025, was presided over by the Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, who was joined by the Engr. Abba Abubakar Aliyu, Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), along with senior executives and committee members from both organizations. In his…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has officially approved a three-year national roaming agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile). This landmark deal will allow 9mobile subscribers to seamlessly access MTN’s extensive network infrastructure across Nigeria. MTN Nigeria confirmed the agreement in a statement to the Nigerian Exchange, highlighting that this collaboration will significantly benefit 9mobile users. Under the terms, 9mobile customers can now connect to MTN’s network in areas where 9mobile’s own infrastructure might be limited, ensuring broader mobile communication service availability. “The agreement allows 9mobile subscribers to roam seamlessly on MTN Nigeria’s network,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a $40 million initiative called the Blueprint ICT Development (Blueprint-ICT-Dev) Project. This ambitious program aims to transform the country’s tertiary education system by upgrading digital infrastructure and fostering innovation across 10 federal universities nationwide. Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, announced the project on Tuesday, emphasizing its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He described the initiative as a “strategic investment in the future of Nigerian education,” focusing on “building smart campuses, empowering smart people, and nurturing smart ideas.” The project is expected to serve as a model for both innovation…
Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has reactivated its recruitment portal as a bold step toward improving access to employment opportunities. The job portal will be accessible from Tuesday, 1 July to Monday, 14 July 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, Olaoye Olusegun, Head of the Public Affairs Unit at TESCOM, said the initiative aims to promote equity and fairness in the state’s teaching workforce, aligning with the state’s employment policies and digital transformation agenda. Interested members of the public with a Degree in Education and other requisite qualifications to visit the portal https.//tescomjobs.lagosstate.gov.ng are to submit their applications. The job…