MTN Nigeria has restated its commitment to deepening investment in the country’s youth ecosystem, backing a youth-led creative and innovation platform, with over N45 million in funding for innovative ideas. The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, who spoke Sunday night at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos venue of “The Gathering on 100”,…
Arista Networks, Inc and partners have promised at least, 30 per cent savings in power savings to data centre operators in the country. This emerged when the cloud networking tech giant, in partnership with MART Networks and Resourcery Plc, hosted a forum tagged: “Efficiency Meets Performance – The Arista Advantage” at the Radisson Blu Anchorage…
The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, has retired as chair of the bank following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements, as disclosed in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5, 2026. Mr. Ovia completed the mandatory 12-year tenure stipulated under corporate governance guidelines for financial…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese entities, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd for collaboration through a potential Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) in support of the completion and operation of Port Harcourt and Warri…
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and other experts have identified six priorities for safeguarding critical digital infrastructure to avert incidences such as solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather that could disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic”. According to a new report entitled: “When digital systems fail: The hidden…
Driven by its commitment to advancing academic excellence and empowering the next generation of Nigerian leaders, the MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Programmes. This year’s application cycle covers the Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) and the Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS), and the introduction of scholarships for medical students. Medical Scholarships,…
Meta has announced new advancements in its age assurance technology as part of its ongoing efforts to create safer, age-appropriate experiences for young people across its platforms. Through a combination of artificial intelligence (AI), product design, and parental support tools, Meta continues to strengthen how it identifies teens, protects them by default, and supports families…
Oil prices jumped to their highest level since 2022 after a report that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new plans for potential action in the Iran war. Brent crude rose by almost 7% to more than $126 a barrel at one point, before falling back. US Central Command has…
MTN Nigeria has posted a landmark first quarter (Q1) 2026 result with profit after tax more than doubling to N355.5 billion from N133.7 billion a year earlier. This result was largely driven by explosive growth in data consumption and digital financial services. The telco also recorded a 41.8 per cent service revenue to N1.5 trillion…
