Etisalat, Ericsson Plan Broadband For Nigeria
Etisalat and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a new collaboration to enable high-speed, responsive network, laying the foundation for next-generation infrastructure for government and smart city initiatives that will change the way people live, interact, do business, and the way consumers access information with faster speed in Nigeria and other countries. […]
Etisalat Opens New Experience Centre on Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island
Etisalat Nigeria has added another outlet to its growing list of experience centres in Lagos. The new outlet which is located on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, wears the custom lemon-green colour. The addition now brings the number of Etisalat experience centres in the Victoria Island axis to four; the other three are located on […]
Etisalat Hits 17 Million Mobile Subscriptions; Introduces Three New Products
Telecoms Company, Etisalat, has announced a new milestone in subscriber base, stating that the company’s total subscription to its services now stands at 17 million. As such, the company which recently signed actress Genevieve Nnaji as one of its ambassadors, is offering subscribers more convenient plans and affordable tariff plans to commemorate the milestone. Etisalat […]
Nollywood Actress, Genevieve Nnaji, ‘Goes Green’; Signs Endorsement Deal as Etisalat’s New Ambassador
One of Nollywood’s finest, Genevieve Nnaji has joined the league of stars basking in the festival of endorsement deals by telecommunication firms in Nigeria. A week hardly goes by without the announcement of a celebrity as a brand ambassador to any of the four major GSM telcos in the country. Genevieve Nnaji is the latest star […]
Nigeria Has The Largest Mobile Market in Africa, Research Firm Says
Pyramid Research, a firm that develops intelligence reports on technology in countries, has released a new report that says that Nigeria has the biggest mobile market in Africa. The report states that, “Nigeria’s telecom sector, the largest in Africa, generated $9.3bn in revenue in 2012. Operators in the mobile sector continue to invest in expansion […]
With 23.6 million Subscribers, Airtel is Closing in on Glo’s 23.8 million, Report Finds
Airtel is closing in on Glo and may soon become the second largest mobile communications company in Nigeria according to a recent report from Nigeria Communications Commission. It submits 23.6 million subscribers for India-owned Airtel, and 23.8 million for Nigerian owned Glo. The figure makes Glo an immediate competitor with Airtel, a network that has […]
The Etisalat Prize for Literature
Etisalat, in line with its vision of promoting passions, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, today announced the first edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature aimed at recognising and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa. The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever pan-African prize […]
Report Submits Lukewarm Response to Mobile Number Portability
Telecom Subscribers and respective GSM networks are showing low enthusiasm towards the new mobile number portability process, weeks after its April 22 commencement, Vanguard Newspaper has reported. The newspaper submitted figures representing portability requests, suggesting low enthusiasm by donor networks, from where subscribers want out, creating queues for receiving networks. It states that, Total no of porting requests so far: […]
Strategic Planning: Your Mission and Vision Statement
By Mason Frederick Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Several researches on startups suggest that 90% of startups fail within their first 5 years of business. Think that’s bad? It gets worse. Over 50% of startups that make it to 5 years fail in the next 5 years. Sure, there […]
Etisalat Partners biNu To Give Better Browsing Experience
biNu, an app platform that runs on a wide range of mass-market mobile phones, providing super-fast and affordable access to web-based apps and popular internet services, has announced their partnership with Etisalat. This will give more that 15 million subscribers an affordable way to instantly discover, use and switch between services, change to local languages […]
6 Things You Didn’t Know About Saka
You know his real name is Hafeez Oyetoro (or did you?) and that he is a funny actor you like to see on TV. You know he was the first ‘customer’ to port from Etisalat to MTN and that you would probably pay someone to teach you his funny trademark left-to-right dance. But did you […]
Momentum Behind Region’s Leading Tech Event Illustrates Industry Growth and Progress
Mobile Web West Africa 2013, the region’s leading mobile focused conference, has almost hit full capacity over a week before the event is due to be held. The event takes place from May 7th through 10th at the Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos, Nigeria. Only a handful of places now remain for the popular industry get-together; […]
Major HR Conference to Focus on Innovation and Business Success
Early June sees HR Leaders in Africa 2013, a major HR conference, taking place in Lagos. HR professionals from leading companies will gather to share ideas and discuss policies at the forum, which is themed Bringing World Class Innovation in Human Resources. It will showcase approaches taken by organisations as they adapt to the upsurge […]
MWWA 2013: Taking the Monetisation and Content Creation Dialogue to the Next Level
Mobile Web West Africa, the West African edition of the most progressive and interactive mobile focused events in Sub-Saharan Africa, is primed to once again be the leading mobile focused conference in the region this year. Dates: Mobile Marketing West Africa Focus Day: Tuesday, 7th May, 2013. Main Conference: 8th & 9th May, 2013. App Developer Day: Friday, […]
In Abuja, Etisalat Launches Metro Fibre Network
Etisalat Nigeria has announced the launch of its metro fibre network, in Abuja — to improve the quality of internet service for residing or visiting subscribers. Etisalat aims to improve its services and quality of delivery to both new and existing subscribers. The Chief Operating Officer of Etisalat Nigeria, Wael Ammar explained that, “We realize […]
Fast Rising Rapper, Olamide For European Tour
By Nelson Odu Fast rising Yoruba rapper, Olamide, is living the dream as a rap star. The young lad whose sophomore album YBNL has been enjoying massive rotation on the airwaves has seen telecommunications giant Etisalat using one of his hit songs, Go Down Low, for its current “Easy daily plan” campaign. Olamide has also […]