Why MTN is Building a Streaming Platform to Rival Netflix, Showmax, Others
MTN, Africa’s biggest telecommunications company, says it’s lining up a streaming platform for the continent’s market for entertainment. Its disclosure indicates that it will be partnering with Syamedia, a UK-based video technology provider, to actualise the plan. Read more about Entertainment When it goes live, the streaming service will cater to mobile and fibre […]
Register for the MTN Skills Academy Program 2025
Registrations are currently ongoing for the MTN Skills Academy Program. If you would like to build a career or establish a successful business around digital technology, you may consider taking advantage of this opportunity. This initiative provides you with a free and accessible way to learn the skills you need to begin your journey […]
Apply for the MTN Global Graduate Development Program
The MTN Global Graduate Development Program is designed to source, develop, and accelerate exceptional African graduates. It fast-tracks talented graduates to hold critical positions at MTN and play an important role in the daily operations of the international brand. Read more about Opportunities The Global Graduate Development Program is also a platform for the […]
Apply For the StarNews, USAID & GBEF Business Competition
SMEs or startups in Nigeria seeking funding, mentorship, and business support can apply for the StarNews, USAID, and GBEF Business Competition in partnership with MTN for Nigerian entrepreneurs. Read more about Opportunities To be eligible for the program: The business must be 50% Nigerian-owned and operated. Businesses must be registered with the Corporate Affairs […]
StarNews and Global Black Economic Forum Launch Business Competition
Africa’s leading video streaming platform, StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) opened a call for applications https://bit.ly/starnewsbiz for the launch of their Business Competition in Lagos, Nigeria. In partnership with MTN and the United Nations Agency for International Development (USAID), the initiative will empower Nigeria’s most promising businesses classified as Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with […]
The MTN Foundation CHAMPS Program for Students
Modelled after the renowned Jamaican High school CHAMPS, the MTN CHAMPS initiative in Nigeria is on a mission to uncover and nurture athletic potential across the nation. Positioned as the premier platform for identifying and nurturing promising athletes, this program aims to groom individuals who could proudly represent Nigeria on esteemed international stages such […]
MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2024
The MTN Foundation is inviting female entrepreneurs from across Nigeria to apply for a place in its Y’ellopreneur Program. This initiative is designed to reduce female unemployment in the country by supporting women who want to build successful businesses. It will help them through capacity building, access to loans and grants, and business advisory. […]
The MTN Global Graduate Development Program 2024
MTN is inviting young graduates from across Nigeria to apply for a place in its global graduate development program for the year 2024. The MTN Global Graduate Development Program is designed to discover, train, and place top graduates in roles within the telecoms giant. It runs as a combination of formal development at the […]
The MTN Thryve Google Ads for Nigerian SMEs and Startups: A Review
Back in October 2023, MTN Nigeria announced that it was introducing an innovative product specifically targeted at businesses in the country: a Google Ads automation solution, which would make it easier for SMEs and startups to target new markets online. The product is the result of a partnership between MTN Nigeria and Adbot, an ad-tech […]
NCC Rejects MTN And Airtel Tariff Hike
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has rejected the recent 10% tariff increase on voice and data services by MTN and Airtel, telecom service providers in Nigeria. Read more about Tech The tariff increase is said to be a result of inflation and general economic hardship as faced by individuals and businesses alike […]
MTN Sets to Drive 5G Adoption with Smartphone Financing in Nigeria
In Nigeria, MTN Nigeria wants to drive 5G adoption with smartphone financing. To achieve this goal, the telecom giant has partnered with Intelligra, an open platform for smartphone financing. The goal is to drive smartphone penetration in Nigeria to 60% by 2025 through a Buy Now Pay Later (BPNL) alternative. Read more about Tech […]
Apply For The MTN Global Graduate Development Program 2023
Applications are ongoing for the MTN Global Graduate Development Program. If you are a young graduate of a recognized university and you’d like to work in the telecommunications industry (and with MTN in particular) you should consider applying for this opportunity. Read more about Opportunities The MTN Global Graduate Development Program is a vehicle through […]
MTN Plans To Deploy 5G In Nigeria In H2
The Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, has announced their plans to deploy the fifth-generation network in Nigeria during the launch of the MTN Media Innovation Programme on Wednesday 27th April in Lagos. He said, “Nigeria is probably the first, maybe the second, to do a proper 5G spectrum auction with enough bandwidth to […]
MTN Ventures Into Banking And Financial Services With Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB)
MTN, Nigeria’s largest mobile network service provider, has expanded its services to financial payments following the approval to operate by CBN. The mobile network giant will operate as Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB). This move is coming off after a series of rebranding the company underwent late last year up till […]
MTN Nigeria Graduate Intern Scheme
The MTNN Graduate Intern Scheme is designed to build a pool of highly talented individuals to drive the MTN organization in support of the MTN Employee Value proposition as an employer of choice. The program will also contribute to overall business objectives through participation in structured, supervised learning experiences as well as self-directed learning […]
Men You Should Know: Ernest Ndukwe
When it comes to the issue of telecommunications in Nigeria? Ernest Ndukwe is a ‘Senior Man’. By ‘Senior man’, we are referring to one who has established a track record in a field and not just a track record, but an outstanding one. To say the least, Ernest Ndukwe is a telecommunications engineer with […]